P.O.

Box: 11597 Dubai, UAE

Tel: 00971 4 2827272
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e-mail: info@formula.ae
www.f2000boat.ae, www.formula.ae
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General Brief:

Formula World Sports was established in 2002 under the

former name ‘Formula Sports Events’. It started as joint ABDUL SALAM FAIROOZ
partnership between Mr. Abdul Salam Fairouz, the execu- Promoter
tive director and Mr. Abdulla Saeed Mattar, the general F2000 World Cup
director. The main objective was to establish an entity that
cares for sports activities in general and marine sports in
particular. The two partners were actively involved in
promoting the UAE President’s Cup for Formula 2000
speedboats and from there stemmed the joint idea
behind establishing such an entity. The establishment’s
name has ever since been linked to the promotion and
CONTENTS organization of many sports events in the UAE including
ABDULLA SAEED MATAR
...................................................................................... marine races of all types and classes, horseracing, car Managing Director
F2000 Championship Committee 1 racing and football matches such as: Formula World Sports
......................................................................................
H.E - Saif Al Shafar About Port Ghalib 4
Chairman - Emirates Water Sports Fedration ...................................................................................... 1 The inauguration and promotion of HH the UAE
Championship Profile 6 President Cup for F2000 Speedboats Race as of
......................................................................................
Season 2000 up to Season 2006 in cooperation with
F2000 International Championship History 10
...................................................................................... Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club by virtue of contract
Racing Heritage 12 that is still valid.
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Saudi Grand Prix 30
...................................................................................... 2 The promotion of the first league football team of
Malaysia Grand Prix 32 Dubai Sports Club by securing sponsorship of Belhoul GORDON SUTHERLAND
......................................................................................
Holding Group for Football Season 2003. Race Director
Driver's Profile 34
...................................................................................... F2000 World Cup
Port Ghalib Master Plan 51 3 Promotion of F1 Speedboat World Championship 2004
......................................................................................
F2000 World Cup 2007 Team 52 – Dubai Round – through principal sponsorship of
...................................................................................... Nakheel Real Estate Co..
Motor and Boat 54
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Engine Specifications 56 4 Promotion of UAE team participating in F1 Speedboat
...................................................................................... World Championship through principal sponsorship of
Rescue Team 58 Dubai Holding Co. for 2005 round.
Ugur Isik Régine Vandekerckhove ......................................................................................
Formula Committee Secretary General of the U.I.M. Media 60
5 Promotion of Sheikh Rashid Bin Mohammed Interna- AHMAD IBRAHIM MOHAMMAD
Officer of the Day
tional Football Championship for two successive and
F2000 World Cup
UNION INTERNATIONAL MOTONAUTIQUE attracting sponsors for 2004 round.

6 Promotion of the first league football team at Al Wahda

Sports Club by attracting principal sponsorship from
PRESIDENTS OF THE U.I.M.
Dubai Ports International for sports season 2006. The
sponsorship covers the first league championship,
1922-1944 Alfred Pierrard Germany UAE President’s Cup, Federation Cup, Asia Interna-
1946-1972 Freddy Buysse Belgium tional Football Tournament.
1972-1975 Vittore Catella Italy
1975-1978 Claude Bouilloux Lafont France WALLIED ABDUL RAHMAN
The establishment has gained renowned reputation as
1978-1985 Francesco Cosentino Italy Events C.O.O.
efficient and effective organizer and promoter of vital Formula World Sports
1985-1987 Paul Lamberts Belgium local and international sporting events. The establishment
1987- Ralf Frohling Germany has also succeeded in establishing and nourishing good
relations with government and private institutions
interested in sponsoring sports events and making
optimum benefit of the media exposure and advertising
SECRETARIES GENERAL OF THE U.I.M. campaigns available in such events.

1922-1925 John Ward Ireland Part of our success in this field may be attributable to the
1925-1965 Maurice Pauwaert Belgium fact that we are active participants in various sports BAIBA VEISA
© F2000 WORLD SPORTS YEARBOOK 2007 Secretary
1965-1972 Henri Thomas Belgium All rights reserved 2007.
events we promote, thereby merging professionalism
F2000 World Cup
1973-1992 José Mawet Belgium with hand-on knowledge and active experience.
1992- Régine Vandekerckhove Belgium www.uimpowerboating.com
www.f2000boat.ae
www.formula.ae
www.formularacing.tv

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MODRIS KALNCIEMS LEIF AHLBORG

Promoter - Europe Region F4 Organizer
F2 World Cup

ARTHUR MOSTERD ANDRÉ SCHÜRLE

Sport Commissioner F4 Organizer
U.I.M.

GRANT MORGAN ALEXANDREA ANDREA

Marketing Manager Marketing Manager
X Sport Management X Sport Management

ALI ABDULLA AL SAJWANY ELEK KOZMA

Public Relation Rescue Team
Formula World Sports

MANUEL TOME VITOR OLIVEIRA

Timing Managing Director Timing Coordinator
F2 World Cup F2 World Cup

RUI PEREIRA ANTONIO TRANCOSO

Timing Coordinator Timing Coordinator
F2 World Cup F2 World Cup

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Establishment information: Media expeditions associated with the championship:

Name : Formula World Sports – located in Dubai. The features of the championship rounds are local and international media coverage, because of the importance of
Activity : Organizing and marketing sports events – especially the water ones. the championship through the participation of the best champions of this water sports category. And also as an
Address : United Arab Emirates, Dubai – P.O. Box 11597 – Al Qarhood Area – important element for the host country in the advertising and media promotions for the sake of the tourism features
Bilhool Holding Group Building – Third floor – Office 312. through what the championship contains from advertising tasks which is considered relevant for these countries to
promote its qualifications that will attract various tourism categories.
Best achievements: Following are some of the most important space channels that will be broadcasting the championship rounds:
• Establish the president's formula power boats championship cup 1999 – 2000 • Dubai sports channel
and carrying the event until 2006. • Abu Dhabi sports channel
• Marketing the UAE's team of Formula 1 boats, through supervising the team • Al Jazeera sports channel
from Dubai holding in the championship last sport season 2005. • Saudi sports channel
• Marketing a round of world's championship power boats (first class) rounds, • ART channel
through attracting Al Nakheel Real Estate for sponsoring Dubai's round in the • Gear one
name of (Al Nakheel grand prize) for the sports season 2004. • In addition, the media distribution through Class One establishment in which we have appointed to produce and
distribute a 30 min. movie through different countries of the world through important channels like (ASBN, Fox
Championship year information: sport, Euro sport, Sky sport) and many other channels which are displayed in the organizing contracts.
• 1994 – 1995: Second place in the Emirates Championship of Formula 4 boats.
• 1995 – 1996: First place on the general total in the Emirates Championship of Formula 4 boats. Besides, the local and international media is really important because of its part in attracting different age and
• 1996 – 1997: First place in the Emirates and Middle East Championship of Formula 4 boats. sex categories, and especially the visible, audible and readable media.
• 1997 – 1998: First place in the Emirates Championship of Formula 4 boats.
• 1998 – 1999: First place in the Emirates Championship of Formula 4 boats. Very Important people:
• 1998 – 1999: Tenth place in the Emirates Championship of Formula 4 boats. The championship is honored by the presence of the sponsors of each event and host country, especially
• 1999 – 2000: Retirement from the championship and moving towards the promotion operations presidents and vice presidents. Plus many ministers and different union presidents, also host country's
through establishing the president's championship cup of formula boats 2000. ambassadors. These events attract the most important people in these countries because of the great attention
• 2000 – 2001: The starting off of the president's championship cup for formula boats 2000. the responsible parties give towards a successful event and also their beliefs in the event's role in developing the
• 2001 – 2002: Organizing 4 rounds. (Fujairah, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaima). society and the interior tourism.
• 2002 – 2003: Organizing 5 rounds. (Fujairah, Oman, Ras Al Khaima, Ajman, Abu Dhabi).
• 2003 – 2004: Organizing 5 rounds. (Qatar, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaima). Government's contribution:
• 2004 – 2005: Organizing 5 rounds. (Qatar, Abu Dhabi, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaima, Sharjah). The management foundation of the sports events are attached to a mixture of connections between the
• 2005 – 2006: Organizing 6 rounds. (Qatar, Kuwait, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaima). government's establishments and the private ones which sets a successful organizing and obtain all the
organizing basics and especially the management one. And some establishment's categories are: (Water sports
local union, office that represents the government of the host country, Tourism ministry, Interior ministry, health
Championship World cup 2007 rounds: International championship rounds:
ministry, Transportation Ministry, Customs, local governments, events organizing office, events promotion office,
Rounds Country Date Rounds Country Date media distribution office) and for each establishment an important role in supplying the features of its area of
1 Portugal May 27, 2007 1 Qatar January 2008 expertise.
2 Latvia August 18, 2007 2 KSA February 2008
3 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia October 18, 2007 3 UAE February 2008 The importance of these events in developing the society:
4 Malaysia December 1, 2007 4 Egypt March 2008 These events are connected to the human being and society, in which the worldwide developments made a great
5 Bahrain March 2008 contribution in increasing the daily working hours which cause exhaustion to a local and private employee.
6 Oman April 2008 Therefore, the vacation periods are considered the most important periods in which an employee can relax and
Note: Our establishment will be responsible for the promotion of the
Formula 2000 World Cup which is going to take place in Asia and Africa. 7 Morocco May 2008 join his family in a relaxing atmosphere so that he can balance back from stress into relaxation, also the
8 Tunisia May 2008 developed country consider these events a way of a tourism promotion, that’s why a country spends a lot of
money to attract the local and international tourists, therefore a country has to maintain the proper atmosphere
20 participants from the following countries: and different activities for all the categories, so as to see new and interesting activities that are not available back
UAE – Qatar – Kuwait – Finland – Sweden – Germany – Italy – Norway – USA – Latvia – Russia – Portugal – in their countries, thus we can attract the biggest group from these categories through unique activities and one
France of the greatest indications for these phrases are: (Jeddah festival, Asser water festival), these events attract a
huge number from these categories, because of its role in differentiating the tourism concept for these groups,
The competing on the championship title is considered as a tourism promotion for the hosting countries because of consequently social perfection is secured and achieve goals from organizing these tourism promotions whether
the big role the participants play in transferring their voice and picture to their countries. Also the interest the visible its local or international.
and audible media for each participating team in these rounds has an important role of transferring the picture to
other societies. In addition, local's observation to their team, plays an important role in the tourism promotion, and The role of these activities in developing the youth's talents:
especially when a huge amount of audience is able to These events are considered to have an important role engaging the youth from many risks that they might face,
watch these events through good championship because these sports attracts different ages and especially the youth, therefore when engaging them from any
media coverage to transfer the picture to different risks with these positive activities in which they can discharge all their energy in useful fields for them and for the
societies. society through representing their country in local or international activity, therefore the youth will have a decent
Moreover, the audience desire to watch and aim to reach, and at the same time the country will gain important points from hosting these events such as:
follow up their champions has an important saving the youth's energy and direct it towards a beneficial acts and get them away from the useless ones.
role in getting to know the host country.

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Sponsor companies: How the points are counted:

Sponsor companies consider these festivals as important projects in which the private sector The points are counted according to the number of wins in every round as follows:
coordinates with the governmental and the general sector, in these events different atmosphere
are available in which a company is looking for to promote its product, because of attending the
governmental establishments with its various managements and the opportunity to meet with Position Points
different as well as important and responsible group of people to strengthen their affairs with 1 20 Flags language:
these establishments, also the opportunity to meet very important people like (Presidents, 2 18
# Flag Color Language
Sheikhs, Ministers, Ambassadors, Managers …). 3 16
1 Green Start up race
And from the other side many media and advertising agencies are available at these events in 4 14
2 Red Stop race
which it will promote the establishment's different products and services to the society through 5 12
3 Yellow Caution
supporting these events. 6 10
4 White Last Lap
And some of the other main points are the attendance of a huge number of audiences that are 7 8
5 Black Kicked out penalty
following the events, whereat various age categories are attending in such events and therefore 8 6
6 Black and white End race
these establishments can choose to promote (at al low cost) their products to the suitable 9 4
category, because all the circumstances are available in which it will be transmitting information 10 2
to these categories (Governmental establishments, locals, media agencies)

General race schedule:

The host countries can benefit from these festivals through merging with private local festivals
that aim on different age categories, in order to maximize the benefits from these events and its
effect on society, whereat these events are not only about winning or loosing a race, but getting
to know these societies with different festivals also the participation of different individuals of
society in these events, plus the social and educational activities through a brief 1 hour program
for a week time.
Types of contributing companies:
The Championship sponsor establishments are divided into 3 categories that contribute in these events,
and they are:
Golden sponsor: it’s the biggest type of sponsorship whereat the company’s name is connected to the
general championship's name, and the contribution is cash.

Silver sponsor: the contribution is cash, and it is from the second degree of the sponsorships and has a
lot of features that fit with the paid amount.
Following is the Formula 2000 schedule:
1st day : Participants arrival and visit the tourism Bronze sponsor: is a moral contribution, whereat this kind of establishments can contribute with its
areas. product to support the event, it has a great money value, and has its own special name.
2nd day : Holding a journalism conference to
introducing people about the event. Types of Bronze sponsorship:
3rd day : Organizing the participating teams and • Water accessories official supplier • Championship official fuel
arranging the registration operations. • Water official supplier • Championship official oils
4th day : Execute the free trail operations and the • Championship official timing • Championship official tents
official ones. • Catering official supplier • Championship official hotel
5th day : The main race and the closing ceremony • Championship technical accessories official supplier • Championship official flight
6th day : Clearing the location and the participant's
leave.
Championship advertising tools:
Given positions of the organizing committee: # Quantity Type Description
The committees are divided into different divisions so 1 50 Flags Promoting the championship
that every person has an important role in the 2 60 Advertising board Carry the championship's logo and the
organizing operations, and through this distribution the sponsor companies as well
championship is organized and the best 3 20 Advertisements Curved gates
circumstances are fulfilled for the committee through 4 10 Balloons Carry the championship's logo and the
their cooperation and understanding of the organizing sponsor companies as well
operation, and the positions are: 5 2 Balloons Entrance gates and carry the logo of the
General Championship promoter – Race Manager – sponsor companies
Manager Assistant – Technician Examiner – Examiner
Assistant – Race location incharge – Startup Race
Incharge – Timings Incharge – Timings Incharge Printed Advertisements:
Assistant – Water Rescue Team – Race Secretary – # Quantity Description
Race Photographer – Race Announcer – Security 1 500 Copies the championship handbook
Incharge – Logistics Incharge – Media Incharge – 2 1,000 Championship posters
Marketing Incharge. 3 1,000 Folders
4 Event entrance ticket

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F2000 International Championship History

The F2000 International Championship was first launched in 2000 under the name ‘Emirates
Formula 2-4 Boat Racing’. The championship activities were held in both Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Thereafter the promoter Mr. Abdul Salam Fairooz decided to rename the championship as above
stated to enjoy direct auspices of the UAE president. The championship history may be
summarized as follows:

* 2000 : Ten boats took part in the championship with a total of 3 rounds held in Abu Dhabi -
Sharjah - Abu Dhabi. The officials of the commerce & tourism development department of Sharjah
as headed by the director HH Sheikh Tariq Bin Faisal Al Qassimi have played effective role in
organizing the Sharjah round to outstanding standards. The final round enjoyed auspices of HH the
Crown Prince personally.

* 2001 : More than 16 boats took part in this event with a total of 4 rounds held in the following
order: Abu Dhabi - Sharjah – RAK - Abu Dhabi. The Sharjah participation urged other emirates of
the union such as RAK to take part. The RAK Water Skiing Club as chaired by HH Sheikh Waleed
Bin Khalid Al Qassimi played vital role in organizing and supervising 2001 championship that
enjoyed generous auspices of HH the crown prince and was witnessed by a large number of
audience beyond any expectation.

* 2002 : 18 boats took part in this event with a total of 4 rounds held in the following order: Abu
Dhabi – Qatar – Ajman - Abu Dhabi. This time the championship went international with Qatar
acting as host to the second round. It is noteworthy that the Qatar Marine Sports Federation as
headed by HE Sheikh Hasan Bin Jaber Al Thani has been playing effective role in promoting sea
sports in the gulf region. The hosting of Qatar for the championship attracted renowned
competitors in F2000 class, adding to the glamour and excitement of the competition. Further
support and encouragement was brought around with Ajman playing a hosting and organizing role
under direct supervision and follow up of HH Sheikh Abdul Aziz Bin Hamad Al Nauimi and
generous auspices of HH Ruler of Ajman. The crown prince of Ajman personally decorated the
winners, a gesture that represents the extent of support for this sport.

* 2003 : 20 boats from various countries took part in this yeare’s event with a total of 5 rounds held
in the following order: Fujairah – RAK – Oman - Qatar – Abu Dhabi. Qatar declaring the allocation
of US$ 100,000 award has acquired much international fame to the championship. This
championship was considered to be the most successful in terms of organization and hosting
standards. The Fujairah Dibba round was effectively organized by Fujairah International Sea Sports
Club under immediate directives of HH Ruler of Fujairah. The effective role played by HH Sheikh
Ahmed Bin Saqr Al Qassimi, director of RAK Customs and Ports department has been vital to the
hosting role of RAK. The RAK round has been marked with positive competition to the Fujairah
round with sponsoring companies taking the lead. Then the championship moved to Muscat where
the Omani Olympic Committee has managed, through negotiation with Muscat Municipality
officials, to get the championship events merged within the main events of Muscat Festival. The
Oman round was the toughest yet most successful and was devoted much attention by Muscat
Municipality Director and Omani officials.

*2004 : 24 boat all over the world and 4 races held in the following country Abu Dhabi - Fujairah -
Qatar - Abu Dhabi, it was the biggest championship and strong season.

*2005 : 22 boat all over the world and 5 races held in the following country Abu Dhabi - Fujairah -
Qatar - Sharjah - RAK, it was the biggest championship and strong season.

*2006 : 20 boat all over the world and 6 races held in the following country Abu Dhabi - Fujairah -
Qatar - RAk - Kuwait - Sahrjah, it was the biggest championship and strong season.

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Sheikh Fawaz Bin Mohammad Al Khalifah Sheikh Khalifah Bin Abdullah Al Khalifah Mr. Nomman - Bahrain International Marine Sports Federation Sheikh Salman Bin Essa Al Khalifah
Minister of Youth and Sports of Bahrain Chariman of Bahrain International Marine Sports Federation Grant Morgan - X-Sports Marketing Chairman of Bahrain F1 Circuit

H.E. Ghanim Al Suwaidi F2000 World Cup Promoter with H.E. Abdullah Al Sary H.H. Faisal Bin Tariq with H.E. Saif Al Shafar
Chairman of Al Ghanim Group of Companies F1 Bahrain Circuit Management Chairman of Fall Group President - The Emirates Water Sports Federation

H.E - Saif AL Shafar Dr. Mahatir Kuwait Ambassador in Qatar Mr. Abdullah Saeed Matar - Gen. Manager, Formula World Sports
Chairman - Emirates Water Sports Fedration Former Prime Minister of Malaysia and Mr. Gordon Sitherland - Race Director, F2000 World Cup

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MARINE SPORTS FEDERATION
Qatar Marine Sport Federation (QMSF) has been established in January 2000. The attention
given by the federation to marine sports stems from the generous support of the Emir, H.H
Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, the sponsorship of the Heir Apparent, H.H. Sheikh Tamim
bin Hamad Al Thani.
QMSF is seeking to develop the sports of power boating in the state of Qatar under the able
leadership of its president, Sheikh Hassan Bin Jabor Al Thani, who is the driving force behind
this emerging new activity.
The leading marine sports are, Class-1 Offshore powerboat racing , Formula 2000 powerboat
racing (Boat GP), Jet Skiing,Dhow Sailing, WaterSkiing/ Wakeboard and Pleasure Boat Racing.
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The vision of QMSF is to be the leader and the primary organizer in all water sports, and host
world-class competitions. To achieve our goal QMSF has prepared long term plans for all of the water
sports under the Federation umbrella, which clearly highlight the necessity of encouraging youths in
different ways.
Qatar Marine Sports Federation aims to continue to hold world Class events in our great country by
arranging the annual Class-1 Offshore World Championships, and Formula2000 Championship in
the state of Qatar.
From the first Championship in October 2001 the federation aim is not only to establish these
championship. To secure its continuity as the annual sporting fixture to water sports standards and
increase its popularity in the country.
The standards of Qatari Drivers risen by their participation in the world championship and their being
able to come into contact with professional drivers. Most of our objectives have been achieved and
the success story of these championships is the main reason the organizers continue to work hard to
maintain the success of Qatar in the world today in the area of water sport.
The federation is blessed with the support of the Emir, H.H Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani.
The power boating races started in Qatar in 2002, QMSF sponsored one boat as Qatar Team, starting
with UAE President’s Cup. In 2002 Qatar was 3rd Overall in the World Championship. Qatar Team
has three official drivers and training more local drivers to take into this sport.
The QMSF Formula 2000 team consists of Mr. Abdulla Al Sulaiti, Mr.Jay Price and Mr.Mohammed Al
Ali. The team has been able to secure an overall number three position in world championship
standing.
TEL: 009744379745 FAX: 009744434753 E-mail: lubna@qmsf.org Website: www.qmsf.org
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The State of Kuwait is a leading Gulf sports organizer, particularly in the field of
marine sports as its people are closely linked to the sea due to its geographical
location.
The general promoter Abdul Salam Fairooz in coordination with the official
organizer, Abu Dhabi Marine Sorts Club, worked hard to attract new GCC
participants, particularly from Kuwait. Those efforts culminated in the joining of
the Kuwaiti champion for Jetski Mr. Yousuf Al Robayan in Season 2005
competitions. He has achieved very good results for his first participation.
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Another Kuwaiti competitor, Mohamed Yousuf Al Shaye joined the ranks.
Therefore, the general competition promoter coordinated with the Kuwaiti Marine
Sports Club to arrange for Kuwait hosting of a competition round.
After a meeting with HH Sheikh Fahad Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sobah, Minister of Sports
& Youth Authority, it has been coordinated with all relevant departments to provide
all required facilities in order to make the competition a success.
United Properties Co. expressed willingness to sponsor the competition and provide
expenses for all race. Accordingly, a contract was signed to this effect with
management. All preparations and promotion campaigns were set in place. United
Properties & Marina World played key role in turning this event into a real success.
The Kuwaiti team was headed by Champion / Yousuf Al Robayan.
The Marina Mall is known to be the best and most luxurious shopping mall in
Kuwait due to its distinctive and prominent location and the provision of all
marketing and family entertainment facilities in one place, being an essential
success factor for the event.
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Muscat Festival celebrates Oman’s traditional arts, culture and heritage while providing people of Oman fun, adventure, excitement and
entertainment. Muscat Festival, which is Oman’s most spectacular tourist attraction, has played a very significant role in building and
supporting the country’s flourishing tourism and hospitality industry.
Since its inception in February 1998, Muscat Festival has attracted hordes of visitors from around the world and captured their imagination
through eye-catching events and activities that have successfully showcased the true essence of Oman.
Over the years, Muscat Festival has proven to be a grand success, with over 2.0 million visitors in 2006 alone. This year, Muscat Festival is
expected to attract over three million visitors who will get an opportunity to discover as well as savour Oman’s distinctive Arabian cultural
heritage. In fact, this year’s festival coincides with the observance of ‘Muscat as Arab Cultural Capital of 2006’.
This year, Muscat Festival promises to be a mega event that will live up to the expectations of all visitors by creating the greatest ever
celebration of culture and arts in the Middle East.
Source: http://muscat-festival.com/english/about_muscat_festival1.shtml

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RAK joined the hosting cities of the President’s Cup F2000 International Championship in 2003 through the RAK Water Skiing Club.
The event was then generously sponsored by HH Shaikh Saqer Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi, Ruler of RAK and did enjoy great
audience. The UAE Competitor / Thani Ateeq Al Qamzi of the Emirates Team secured the first position.

2004 – RAK once again played host for the competition round under auspices of HE Ahmed Bin Saqer Al Qassimi and generous
sponsorship of HH Sheikh Saoud Bin Saqr Al Qassimi, RAK Crown Prince. The event was also honored by generous sponsorship and
attendance of HH Sheikh Saqr Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi, Ruler of RAK. The UAE Competitor / Khalfan Sohail Al Mehairi secured
the first position.

2005 – This was one of the best-organized and most competitive rounds. The first position was won by the Swedish Johannes
Anderson, the world, Europe and Scandinavian champion. The event was held under auspices of HH Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al
Qassimi, RAK Crown Prince and enjoyed great audience. HE Hamad Abdulla Al Motawa acted as local organizer of the event,
giving it great momentum and motivation to continue as of date.

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Foundation of the Fujairah International Marine Club

In accordance with the Emiri Decree No. (1) of the year 1999, dated 30 Rajab 1420H corresponding to 08. 11. 1999, Fujairah
Marine Club was established.
The wise decision of H.H. Sheikh Hamad Bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Fujairah
was to establish the infrastructure of the marine sports by establishing a modern sport edifice , equipped with all the
necessary requirements of hosting all types of competitions.
Hence, the building of Fujairah Marine Club stands as remarkable sports edifice, built in accordance with the most modern
architectural shapes so as to be relevant to the name and activity of the club. Thus, architectures and engineers succeeded
to design and execute the club in the form of a ship sailing on the Arabian sea that any one who navigates on the Arabia
sea on the beginning of the territorial waters of Fujairah can see the building, thinking that it is a ship that sails on the
Arabian Sea, which is part of the Indian Ocean. But when he comes nearer, he discovers that it is a building. Then he knows
the magnificence of the building and greatness of Fujairah and its people.

TEL: 0097192221166 FAX: 0097192229711 E-mail: fimcfuj@emirates.net.ae

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The Port Ghalib International Conference and Exhibition Centre is the only multi-purpose, state-of-the-art Centre
of its size on the Red Sea. Situated just minutes from Marsa Alam International Airport and the world-class
Palace, Desert Oasis and Desert Sands hotels at Port Ghalib, it is truly the ideal venue for meetings conferences
and events. Spanning 6 000 square meters and able to seat up to 1 500 in an extraordinary ballroom, it is also
flexible enough, through innovative design, sound proofing and division, to accommodate a diversity of events
simultaneously. In addition the International Convention Centre has 20 Break-Away rooms and is equipped with
state-of-the-art audio/visual technology and a Presidential area for international VIPs. It is a true manifestation
of a new and modern Egypt and will become a cross-roads of culture in the Middle East, as people are drawn to
the sensory wonder of Port Ghalib, where minds may meet in luxury, peace and tranquillity.

PORT GHALIB INTERNATIONAL MARINA

Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt
Tel: +(202) 404 409/3 Fax: +(202) 403 4401
www.portghalib.com

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H.H. Prince Faisal Bin Khalid Bin Abdul Azeez - Ameer of Aseer
Asir, region of southwestern Saudi Arabia immediately north of Yemen. Asir
consists of about 40,000 square miles (100,000 square km) of Red Sea coastal
plains, high mountains, and the upper valleys of the wadis (seasonal watercourses)
Bishah and Tathlith.

The Southern Region (Asir) is the relatively fertile area of coastal mountains in the
extreme southwest (near Yemen). Mountain peaks rise to 3,000 meters and there is
ample rainfall to support natural vegetation and cultivation.

Asir, with some juniper trees, wild olive trees and even some larger trees is the
only part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to support forest.

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H.H. Prince Abdullah and Abdul Salam - Contract Signing
Hyperbolically known as the Paris of Arabia, Jeddah is one of the few
cities in the region to have built around, rather than over, its times gone by.
Although it's definitely a modern metropolitan area, Jeddah (which is
mid-way down the country's Red Sea coast) is also the most interesting
and friendly of Saudi Arabia's big cities. Jeddah is centered on Al-Balad,
the strip of buildings along its coastline road and the old city directly
behind them.
Jeddah, the largest city in Saudi Arabia's Western Province, once located
sleepily on the shores of the Red Sea, with no sign of its prestigious future.
Today it bustles, dazzles and resounds with industry, technology and
cosmopolitan human life.
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H.H. Prince Abdullah and Abdul Salam - Award of Appreciation
The origin of the city's name poses an interesting dilemma for etymologists. Juddah (pronounced Jiddah) in Arabic means seashore,
which seems logical enough, but the school of thought which prefers Jaddah or grandmother, is given credibility by the traditional
location of Eve's tomb within the city. Jeddah is, in fact, incorrect, but is popularly used by most non-Saudis living there.
Jeddah has some great museums, including the Municipality Museum. Located in a 200-year-old restored traditional house built
from Red Sea coral, the museum has interesting photos of the development of Jeddah, along with rooms done up in traditional style.
The Museum of Abdel Raouf Hasan Khalil houses 10,000 items jam-packed into 4 mock-Arab Disney-style buildings. The museum is
a spectacularly badly organized clutter of tasteless exhibits, but there are a few real gems among the debris. The Jeddah Museum,
the regional museum of archaeology and ethnography, covers the same turf as the Riyadh Museum.
Jeddah has one of the best souks (markets) in the kingdom, the spectacular Souk Al-Alawi, which winds its way through the old city.
Although some sections of it have been paved over, and others fitted with bizarre green and white columns, it's still a great place to
spend hours strolling and browsing. Jeddah's 3 reconstructed old city gates are also worth a look, as are the several good examples
of traditional Jeddah architecture found around the North City Gate.
Jeddah (also spelled Jiddah, Jidda, or Jedda; Arabic:  Jiddah) is a Saudi
Arabian city located on the coast of the Red Sea and is the major urban
center of western Saudi Arabia. It is the largest city in Makkah Province,
and the second largest city in Saudi Arabia after the capital city, Riyadh. The
population of the city currently stands at over 3.4 million. It is considered
the commercial capital of Saudi Arabia and the wealthiest city in the Middle
East and western Asia.
Jeddah is the principal gateway to Mecca, Islam's holiest city, which
able-bodied Muslims are required to visit at least once in a lifetime.
Residents of Jeddah are called Jeddans. Jeddah has 24 sister cities, which
are selected based on economic, cultural and political criteria.

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F2000 World Cup | Malaysia Grand Prix - Sabah
Mr. Zachary, Mr. William and Abdul Salam - Qatar Event 2006
Mr. Zachary, Abdul Salam and Frode Sundsdal - Latvia Event 2007
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MAJILIS SUKAN NEGARA, MALAYSIA
Mr. Zachary and Abdul Salam - Press Conference, Qatar
Malaysian Local Organizer in Latvia Event 2007
A Splash Idea About Sabah Malaysia
Your Journey To The Warm Heart of Borneo Starts here...
Sabah's population is heterogeneous and culturally diverse, with more than 30 different ethnic races and over 80 local dialects spoken. Traditions and
customs have long been part of our daily lives. Most of it has survived for eons; others have barely endured, touched by other influences that have led
others yet to be forgotten altogether.
Well known as the Land Below The Wind and also Land Of The Sacred Mountain, Sabah is a land of varied landscapes and natural wonders. One will
normally ask what kinds of people live in this land of eco-treasures? Often by further understanding our spectrum of cultures, you will find the answer as all
types, colours and creeds. All these ethnic groups live together harmoniously while at the same time preserving their own culture, traditions, festivals and
customs to make Sabah a multiculturally exotic experience unlike any other that you might have already experienced.
Like the rest of the Southeast Asian archipelago, Sabah has been culturally affected by the powerful external, continental influences from mainland Asia.
However the heterogeneous population often dramatically reveals its well-preserved wonderful customs and practices. Though the country modernizes, and
certain rituals and special ceremonial occasions are less frequently performed, one can still experience and observe Sabah's rich tapestry of custom in the
local population's daily life as well as their special local festivals.
This segment will take you through a virtual experience in getting to know Sabah through the understanding of our traditional musical instruments, costume
and ethnic lifestyle. The interactive on-line video streaming featuring Sabah - Malaysian Borneo in general will give you an insight of our unique customs
and a special section on the wonderful sounds of Borneo will captivate your heart and soul.
Come to Sabah and let us show you the way to indulge yourself in our most precious custom and shower you with endless affection in our very own unique
Sabahan way.
Organization
The Sabah Tourism Board generally known as Sabah Tourism, is an agency of the Sabah State Government operating under the purview of the Ministry of
Tourism, Culture and Environment. Sabah Tourism primary responsibility is the marketing and promotion of tourism for the State. It also functions as a
catalyst for the tourism industry by recommending to the Government the best possible means to facilitate the development of the industry and take part
actively in initiating and coordinating activities conducted by the industry's participant. Since it was established in August 1976, Sabah Tourism's responsi-
bilities have continually expanded and defined to cater to the current needs of the global tourism market.
Today Sabah Tourism constitutes five divisions : Communications & MICE Division, Marketing Division, Research Division, Corporate Services Division, and
Internal Audit Division. The re-activation of its wholly owned subsidiary Sri Pelancongan Sabah Sdn Bhd (SPS), formerly known as Sri Pelancungan Hornbill
has enabled Sabah Tourism to re-organize and focus its main activities in tourism marketing, promotion and research. SPS supplements and complements
the efforts of Sabah Tourism by working closely with the tourism industry in event management, publicity and publication, IT and multimedia as well as sales
and promotion of local handicrafts and souvenir items.
Come and visit Malaysia and see for yourself why Malaysia is Truly Asia.
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F2000 Championship | Driver’s Profile

Alex Carella Colin Jelf

DRIVER: DRIVER
Name ALEX CARELLA Name COLIN JELF
Date of birth 05.06.85-Codogno (Lodi) Date of birth 04.03.1970
Country Italy Country UK
Occupation Mechanic Occupation Director

TEAM : TEAM
Name Racing Team Steeltrade Name Jelf Powerboat Racing Team
Country Piacenza-italy Country UK
Team owner Racing Team Steeltrade Team owner Ted Jelf
Team manager Dotti Luigina Team manager Jenny Jelf
Radioman Carella Roberto Radioman Jenny Jelf / Samantha Jelf
Mechanics Busetti Mario Mechanics Billy Nairn, Carl Nairn, Ted Jelf, Mike Dalton, Peter Marshall
Achivements 2002 – 4th F1000 Italy Championship Recent Achievements
2002 – 5th F1000 European Championship # 2006 - F2 : F2000 WORLD CHAMPION, 1st BoatGP round -
2003 – 1st F1000 Italy Championship Spain, 2nd BoatGP round - China # 2006 - F2 : 3rd F2000
2003 – 2st F1000 European Championship Presidents Cup Championship,2nd AbuDhabi, 3rd Fujairah
2004 – 6th F1000 Italy Championship # 2005 - F2 : F2000 EUROPEAN CHAMPION, 2nd BoatGP
2004 – 1st F1000 European Championship MatchRace Championship, 4th BoatGP World Championship,
2005 – 3rd F2 Italy Championship 1st BoatGP round - Spain, 1st BoatGP MatchRace - Spain #
2005 – 2nd F1000 European Championship 2005 - F2 : 3rd F2000 Presidents Cup Championship, 1st
2006 – 1st F2 Italy Championship Fujairah, 3rd Abu Dhabi, 2nd Sharjah, 3rd Ras Al Kaimah
Sponsors Hazel Motors
Sponsors Steeltrade Srl-f.lli Dotti Snc-gritti&pertusi Snc- Ttn Group
Spa- Atl Consulting Srl BOAT
Race# 1
BOAT : Manufacturer Molgaard
Race# f.2 Year 2004
Manufacturer Baba Racing
Year 2007

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Rick Ivar Haakonsen Owen Jelf

DRIVER DRIVER
Name RICK IVAR HAAKONSEN Name OWEN JELF
Date of birth 17.11.76 Date of birth 29.06.1966
Country Norway Country UK
Occupation Project leader, Schindler Elevators Occupation Management Consultant

TEAM TEAM
Name Haakonsens Formula Racing Name Jelf Powerboat Racing Team
Country Norway Country UK
Team owner Rick Ivar Haakonsen Team owner Ted Jelf
Team manager Thomas Framnes Team manager Jenny Jelf
Radioman Radioman Jenny Jelf / Samantha Jelf
Mechanics Roy Helge Haakonsen, Anders Gorissen Mechanics Billy Nairn, Carl Nairn, Ted Jelf, Mike Dalton, Peter Marshall
Cockpit# 191 Achievements 2007 - 2nd in Rouen 24 hours 2006 - 1st F2000 Match Race
Achievements 1999 - WC silver F4, Scandinavian Champion, Norwegian Cup - Latvia, 2nd Speed Run - Latvia 2005 - Match Race Champion
winner and Silver medal in Norwegian Championship 2005, 3rd European Championship 2005, 1st F2000
(All in F4) S.Korea, 2nd Match Race - S.Korea, 5th F2000 WC. 2004 - 2nd
2000 - Scandinavian Champion and Norwegian Champion F4 F2000 World Championship, Match Race Champion 2004,
2001 - WC silver F4, Silver medal F2000 1st GP - Russia, 1st GP - UAE, 2nd GP - France, 3rd GP - Qatar
Norwegian Championship 2003 - 2nd GP France 1994 - NS:2000 2hr Endurance record
2002 - Norwegian Champion F4 - Still Current 1986 - F4 World Champion
2007 - 1st F-2000 International Championship Saudi GP Sponsors Hazel Motors
2007 - 2nd F-2000 World Cup Latvia GP race
Sponsors Schindler Elevators, Haakonsens Marine Sports BOAT
Race# 3
BOAT Manufacturer Molgaard
Race# 17 Year 2004
Manufacturer Molgaard
Year 2003

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Yousef Al Robayan Steven Cook

DRIVER DRIVER
Name YOUSEF AL RUBAYAN Name STEVEN COOK
Date of birth 1.4.1977 Date of birth 23.03.1963
Country Kuwait Country Great Britian
Occupation Transport Manager
TEAM
Name Port Ghalib Team TEAM
Country Kuwait Name Team 88 Powerboat Racing
Team owner N. Badr Al Kharafi Country Great britian
Team manager Yousef Al Robaian Team owner Steven Cook
Radioman Mohamad al awdi Team manager Emma Deacon
Mechanics kaled al aliy kaled shker Radioman Emma Deacon
Cockpit# 3000 n.t Mechanics John masters, Malcolm Jamieson
Achievements 1st KUWAIT JET SKY Champinship 2002 1st KUWAIT JET SKY Cockpit# UIM 187
Chmpinship 2004 1st QATAR JET SKY Chmpinship 2005 3st Achievements 2002 - British National Sprint Champion F2000
UAE JET SKY Chmpinship 2003 3st UAE JET SKY Chmpinship British Sprint Champion F2000
2005 2st KHOR FAKKAN Timing 2007 3st KHOR FAKKAN G.P 2003 - 13th place World Championship F2000
2007 3st PREIDENTS CUP Timing 2007 3st PREIDENTS CUP 2004 - 2nd place British Sprint Championship F2000
2007 10th place British National Championship F2000
Sponsors Port Ghalib Red Sea Egypt, Al Kharafi Group, Kuwait Sea Sport Competed in the Presidents Cup
Club 2005 - British National Champion F2000
4th place British Sprint Championship F2000
BOAT 2006 - 9th place World Championship F2000
Race# 11 Sponsors AUTOCOM & NGK
Manufacturer DAC
Year 2006 BOAT
Race# 88
Manufacturer KRB
Year 2003

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Genady Tuchkov László Kovács

DRIVER DRIVER
Name GENADY TUCHKOV Name LÁSZLÓ KOVÁCS
Date of birth 09.05.1962 Date of birth 23.07.1965
Country Latvia Country Hungary
Occupation Sales Director
TEAM
Name Riga Powerboat Team TEAM
Country Latvia Name Formula Team
Team owner Atis Slakteris Country Hungary
Team manager Sergey Atamanov (Chuke) Team owner László Kovács
Radioman Georgijs Kucmenko Team manager László Kovács
Mechanics Aivars Lenerts, Juris Slavits Mechanics István Török, József Szabó
Achievements 2002 Baltic Champion in F2000; 2004 second in Speed Cockpit# 028
Record in Russia; 2005 second in Scandinavian Champion- Achievements 1994 - First Year
ship in Finland 1995 - O350 World championship, 3rd place
Sponsors RE&RE, Selkoms, Latvijas Valsts Mezi, Latvijas Gaze, CJ 1996 - O350 ADAC champion
Racing ; V+V, Aldaris, Federal Signal, Freeport of Riga Author- 1997 - O350 European chanpionship, 3rd place
ity; Uzvaras lauks, Castrol, CRC 2000 - O350 European chanpionship, 3rd place
2000 - Formula 4 European chanpionship, 3rd place
BOAT 2001 - Formula 4 European chanpionship, 2nd place
Race# 52 O350 Hungary champion,
Manufacturer Molgaard Formula 4 Hungary champions
Year 2001 2006 - First year Formula 2
Sponsors Spreewaldhof, Axiál, Tiszapress, Statoil,

BOAT
Race# 27
Manufacturer HUNGASV
Year 2002

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Uvis Slakteris Jean Baptiste Thomas

DRIVER DRIVER
Name UVIS SLAKTERIS Name JEAN BAPTISTE THOMAS
Date of birth 17.02.1980 Date of birth 16.04.82
Country Latvia Country France
Occupation Student and employee in comunication
TEAM
Name Riga Powerboat Team TEAM
Country Latvia Name Team Normandis
Team owner Atis Slakteris Country France
Team manager Sergey Atamanov (Chuke) Team owner Dominick Thomas
Radioman Sergey Atamanov (Chuke) Team manager
Mechanics Miervaldis Zaharcenoks, Aldis Lakovics, Juris Slavits Radioman Matheo Babin
Achievements F2000 World Championship in 2006, 3rd position Mechanics Nicolas Fouquet, Geoffroy Rosee
F2000 BOATGP in 2006, 1st position Cockpit# Molgaard
Speed record in 2006, 1st Achievements F2000 french champion 2003-2004
2007 - 2nd Formula 2000 European Cup Sponsors NORMANDIS, DVA, LB pub, CIC bank
Sponsors RE&RE, Selkoms, Latvijas Valsts Mezi, Latvijas Gaze, CJ
Racing, V+V, Aldaris, Federal Signal, Freeport of Riga Author- BOAT
ity; Uzvaras lauks, Castrol, CRC Race# 13
Manufacturer Molgaard
BOAT Year 2003
Race# 51
Manufacturer Molgaard
Year 2005

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Duarte Benavente Tommy Wahlsten

DRIVER DRIVER
Name DUARTE BENAVENTE Name TOMMY WAHLSTEN
Date of birth 04.03.1971 Date of birth 05.12.1968
Country Portugal Country Sweden
Occupation Powerboat Driver Occupation Service Engineer

TEAM TEAM
Name F1 Atlantic Team Technical Manager Tommy Wahlsten
Country Portugal Radioman Jörgen Wästborn
Team owner Duarte Benavente Technical Assistant Per Pettersson
Team manager Duarte Benavente Achievements 2001 - First race in Formula 2000
Radioman Mario Benavente 2002 - Formula 500, 4th overall World Championship serie
Mechanics Rick Hill , Rudy Moens , Idalio Conceição ; Paolo Raposo 2003 - Formula 500, 6th overall World Championship serie
Achievements F4 Portuguese , Iberian , European and World Champion F2 2004 - Formula 500, 15 overall World Championship serie
Portuguese , Iberian and Multicopa Champion F1 Driver 2005 - Formula 2000 10th overall Scandinavian
Sponsors Interpass Clube , Castrol , Queiroplas , NGK , Arai , Europcar Championship
and Portimão city 2006 - Formula 2000 6th overall World championship

BOAT BOAT
Race# 10 Race# 93
Manufacturer Dragon Powerboats Manufacturer Mölgaard
Year 2005 Year 2000
Make Keskat
Engine Type Mercury

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Arif Al Zafien Ian Andrews

DRIVER DRIVER
Name ARIF AL ZAFIEN Name IAN ANDREWS
Date of birth 02.11.1974 Country United Kingdom
Country United Arab Emirates
Occupation Manager BOAT
Race# 77
TEAM Manufacturer Seabold
Name Dubai Duty Free Year 2005
Country United Arab Emirates
Team owner Arif Al Zafien
Team manager Nabeel Abo Hamra
Radioman Ahmad Alayali
Mechanics Per Taraldsen
Achievements 1996 – President’s F4 Cup, with good individual results.
1997 – 4th Position in overall assessment
1998 – 4th Position in overall assessment
1999 – 3rd Position - President’s F2000 Cup.
2000 – 2001 - 5th place President's Cup Championship
2001 – 2002 - 4th place President's Cup Championship
2002 – 2003 - 5th place President's Cup Championship
2003 – 2004 - 6th place President's Cup Championship
2004 – 2005 - 7th place President's Cup Championship
Sponsors Dubai Duty Free

BOAT
Race# 7
Manufacturer Molgaard
Year 2006

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Per Edwardsen Frode Sundsdal

DRIVER DRIVER
Name PER EDWARDSEN Name FRODE SUNDSDAL
Date of birth 10.08.1974 Date of birth 05.08. 1971
Country Norway Country Norway
Occupation General Manager, Master of Science Marketing Occupation Playboy

TEAM TEAM
Name Racer Name F2boat.com
Country Norway Country Norway
Team owner Per A. Edwardsen Team owner Frode Sundsdal
Team manager Per A. Edwardsen Team manager Frode Sundsdal
Radioman Jan E. Edwardsen Radioman Geir Espeland
Mechanics Steffen Svarstad, Jan E. Edwardsen, Stine and Ole Stenderup Mechanics Michael Werner – Vittorio Lessi
Hallgren, Ole Christian Bangstein Cockpit# BaBa
Cockpit# UIM 119 Achievements World speed record holder F2000
Achievements S550 (1991-1994) Norwegian Championship Gold, Silver Sponsors F2boat.com
and Bronze. Norwegian Cup Gold, Silver and Bronze. Norwe-
gian Speed Record. European Championship Bronze. BOAT
Formula 4 (1995-2000 and 2002). Norwegian Champion- Race# 77
ship Silver. Norwegian Cup winner, Silver. World Champion- Manufacturer BaBa
ship Silver, fifth and eight. Year 2007
Formula 2 (2006-) Best Scandinavian Championshiprace; 8.
After a few years break, Frode Sundsdal goes out of retirement for the Saudian WC round.
Best European Championshiprace; 7. Best Crash of the Race
Hobbies Jogging. Computer.
2006.
Results 8x World speed record, 3x World Champion, 2x European Champion,
Sponsors Arctic Miljø-Prosess AS, Evident Music
3x Scandinavian Champion, 7x Norwegian Champion, 76 wins out of
103 starts in powerboat racing, Champion or World record holder in
BOAT
all PB categories driven, except F1
Race# 24
First race Junior Racing in 1986, Formula 1 Sardinia 98'
Manufacturer Molgaard
Boat BaBa powered by 2 L Mercury
Year 1995

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Ugis Gross

DRIVER
Name UGIS GROSS
Date of birth 15.02.1972
Country Latvia
Occupation Powerboat Driver

Team
Name Kalnciems Racing Team
Country Latvia
Team owner Agris Kalnciems, Ugis Gross
Team manager Ricards Kalnciems
Radioman
Mechanics Peteris Ukrins, Ints
Achievements S550 World Champion, European Champion
2007 - 1st Formula 2000 European Cup
Sponsors SAFIN

BOAT
Race# 44
Manufacturer DAC
Year 2006

Port Ghalib is being created under the guidance of a single vision and master plan of the M.A. Kharafi Group.
Some of the World’s finest planners (such as Francois Spoerry, EDAW and Sogreah) have been involved in the
master, urban, and marina planning. The internationally renowned consultants KPMG has been involved in the
marketing and feasibility studies. The world leading architects WAT&G International conceptualised and
designed the unique architecture to be in harmony with the environment drawing their inspiration from
traditional and historic designs. Environmental plans were conducted with Enviro-Pro, SWRC, and ECO Conserve.

Port Ghalib will be an outstanding resort community because of the accurate planning, design excellence,
market research and positioning. Port Ghalib includes around 9 different themed villages visually and
physically linked, thus creating a strong cohesive development. The location of these villages capitalises on the
site’s natural assets (exquisite views of the Red Sea, pocket beaches, un-spoilt desert terrain, as well as
naturally occurring differences in elevation levels throughout Port Ghalib.

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Motor and Boat

1 [KILL] interrupting extinction and motor ignition

2 [RPM] revolution indicator Steeting & Dashboard
3 Head temperature
4 Push-buttons of the TRIM that serves for angling positively or
negatively the position of the motor
5 [TRIM] push-button in order to pass the command of the TRIM from
the dashboard to the pedal
6 [LIFT] button in order to raise or to lower vertically the motor
7 Switch radio
8 [PACE BOAT] orange light that signals the presence of yellow flag
along the distance, and needs it to slow down the speed
9 Pointer of TRIM the positive or negative of the motor
10 [FUEL] switch for closing/opening benzine
11 [START] start
12 [RACE STOPPED] red light that signals a incident along the distance,
immediately must stop
13 [TACH RECALL ERASE] switch
14 Pedal with push-button trim
15 Accelerating pedal

Molgaard Boat DAC Boat

TECNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: BOAT

Hull manufactured in composite - carbon/kevlar 24 Security canopy
25 Dashboard
sandwich construction laminated with epoxy, 26 Deformable & energy absorbing Nose
27 Deformable & energy absorbing pickle forks
vacuum bagging. abc 28 Driver seat
29 SB System magnetic gravitational switch
30 AWACS box
DIMENSIONS: 31 Not return fuel valve
32 12 volt start battery
Length 4.80m 33 12 volt main battery
34 Fuel pump
Width 2.00m 35 SB System pneumatic piston
36 Inspection cork
Weight hull 160 kgs 37 Speed sensor
38 Fuel hoses
39 Electric wiring harness
EQUIPMENT: 40 Gearcase transmission
41 Propeller
Canopy for closed cockpit Hull DAC CM-99 42 Driveshaft & exhaust
Composite materials hull: Carbon fiber, Kevlar, synthetic fiber, Airex & Nomex 43 Engine cowling
Deformable sponson fronts (UIM) 44 Engine
Lenght: 6,00 meter
Carbon dashboard With: 2,10 meter
45 Accelerometers sensor
46 Light pump
Air bag system Weight: 390Kg 47 Fuel injection EFI Box
48 Trim solenoid box
Tank: 120 litre 49 Trim pump

ACCESSORIES:
50 Fuel filter
Engine MERCURY 2 Litre EFI 51 Fuel tank
52 Radio box
Steering complete with detachable 2 Litre engine with v6 60 NiCom-plated aluminium cylinder block, two stroke. 53 Oxygen air supply bottle & regulator
wheel, pulleys, wire drum, bearings, Digital fuel injection EFI, reeds valve air induction, capacity ignition. 54 Sb System nitrogen bottle with high
Power 350 Hp at 10.500 RPM pressure valve & timer
seat, safety harness, mirrors, Fuel AVGAS 100LL
55 Telemetry box
56 12 volt auxilliary battery
pedals, boyancy, Fuel consumption 120 litre/hour 57 Floating
Weight 120 Kg with driveshafth and gearcase 58 Telemetry Antenna
Fuel tank 50 ltr. 59 Radio antenna
Top speed: over 220 Km/h (136 Mp/h)
Self bailers Acceleration 0-100 Km/h less than 4 seconds
60 SB system floating baloon
61 Lift hook
62 Boat cowling
63 Air induction pipe

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Engine Specifications

SST 120/S2000 RACE

SPECIFICATIONS
Propshaft Rated Horsepower (HP/kW): 180/134
Peak Power @ RPM: 7500
Cylinders; V-6 (60 degree vee)
Displacement (CID/cc): 122/1998
Bore and Stoke (in): 3.125/2.65
Bore and Stoke (mm): 79/67
Fuel Induction System Carburetor
Ignition System: Capacitor Discharge
Charging System; 16-amp (226-watt) w/ voltage
regulator
Gear Ratio; 14:15 VI SSM orW/O
Fuel/Oil Ration: 32:1
Recommended Oil; Mercury Performance Blend
2-Cycle Outboard
Fuel Requirements: 92 Octane Leaded or
Unleaded (R=M)/2 (98 RON)
Rotation: Left Hand
Shaft Length (inches): 12
Shaft Length (mm): 305
Weight (lbs/kg): 275/125
Warranty: These products are highly specialized
and produced in limited quantities for sale,
without warranty, to qualified powerboat racing
professionals.

Types of Boats Leading World Championship

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Rescue Team

This name really suits this team.

They are unfailing, invaluable and irreplaceable. More, they are insoluble,
stainless when they have to jump into the water to rescue a driver who has
suffered a tip over (capsize in the nautical jargon). They are, in a word,
inalienable. Without them, today, no one in modern power boating could exist.

The essential equipment of the team consists of two pneumatic dinghies,

powered by 135 HP. Mercury outboard motors.

The whole Blue Circus owes the Team very much. Every single diver will, soon
or later, be pulled out of a sunken canopy or (if he has been so swift, and lucky
as to come out of the capsule by himself) dragged out of the water by their
strong and skillful hands. The team will provide them with first aid. Sometimes
it is just psychological help, when the driver is unharmed. At other times they
take some focused and decisive course of 'action, when the accident is more
serious. An action that’s timing has to be within a few endless, vital seconds.
The quicker the team rid the racing course of damaged launches and the
related scraps the sooner the race can start again. The new start will of course
follow the regular break. We have seen the rescue "boys" in action dozens of
times. They never hesitated. Their actions had always been long-studied and
practiced. Synchronized like the gears of a mechanism, which must not have
any hitch, any blunder. The toll would be a human life. We have even seen
them put out a burning launch and rescue the driver before he himself could
realize what was going on.

They are substantially volunteers: They very keenly get to venue, their
names? No, it would be unfair: they are a team, they are interchangeable. And,
they have adopted the motto: "All for one”

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Media

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