Guernsey pair win powerboat world title

Guernsey has two new world champions in powerboaters John Richardson and navigator Tom Sauvarin.

The pair won the Class 3B World Championships in Torquay.

They took the lead early on with a first-place finish in race one on Thursday in tough conditions, followed by another first place on Saturday.

In the final race on Sunday they were handicapped due to broken radio communication but still finished fourth to secure the title.

John Richardson said: "We're ecstatic, we're over the moon, never in our wildest dreams did we expect this to happen.

"We were proud to be representing Guernsey, the guys at the GPA [Guernsey Powerboating Association] have done a fantastic job over the last few years to get powerboating going back in Guernsey.

"I think if it wasn't for them then I wouldn't be racing full stop, let alone coming here and taking part in this competition."


From http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/front_page/14808952.stm



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congratulations to both of them xx

There will be a race on at Havelet tomorrow evening. The race is scheduled to start at 6pm with a parade lap at 5.45pm but depending on weather changes it could be brought forward half an hour. There will be Hot Dogs on the Havelet top walk next to the model yacht pond for hungry racers and spectators
The proms are also on down on the Albert Pier, so come watch the race then walk to the Albert Pier for some culture;)