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2023 offshore superboat championship – all set and ready to go for hervey bay.

Hervey Bay is set for a wonderful display as the four classes in Offshore Superboat Championship (OSC) take to the water over the weekend of June 24 and 25.

It is also an important milestone, as it officially marks the beginning of the collaboration between the Australian Offshore Powerboat Club (AOPC) that organises the OSC, and Ski Racing. Commodore of the AOPC, Antony de Fina, commented, “This really is fantastic news. We are very, very excited. In the future there’ll be even more action out on the water across both days, and the pit area will also be more alive with all the comings and goings.”

“At Hervey Bay, some of their Formula One and Formula Two boats will compete in our races. The necessary permits were not granted in time for their own round, but moving forward their races with driver, observer, and skier going around a 5km course will certainly add to the whole event.”

Water ski racing utilises 19 to 21-foot monohull vessels, Formula One is unlimited, but typically runs up to 1550hp from one twin-turbocharged Mercury Racing inboard V8, and then Formula Two has a single 300hp V8 outboard. The IWWF World Championships for skiing are to be staged in Gosford this November, with selection occurring prior to that. Ski Racing is very keen to get in as much practice as possible before that.

Scott Cleaver is the Ski Racing Queensland delegate to Ski Racing Australia. Apart from being a local resident and operator of Bay City Marine, Cleaver is also the main person behind the skiers combining into the OSC. “It is simply a wonderful opportunity to join in and also share divers, safety crew and so forth, as well as making a bigger event for all to come and see.”

“Being able to showcase both disciplines together is quite exciting. We have Juniors, Women’s and Men’s divisions. We are capped at 110mph, and in the right conditions this can certainly be achieved.” Cleaver’s own two-boat team comprises of one F1 vessel for each of the Women’s and Men’s divisions. His team is one of those that are taking part in Sports 85 and Sports 65 classes this weekend.

Reflecting on his own racing, de Fina added, “Matt Kelly and I are very keen to get back out there with Saracen. We have done some testing and tuning with the boat since Geelong, and think we have ironed out a lot of our teething problems with the new Mercury Racing 300hp four-stroke V8s. So it is time to get back out there and see if we cannot take some of the venom from the Sting’s tail this time, after their great efforts in Rounds One and Two.”

“We also have a lot more Queensland competitors in the Sports Classes appearing this time, so they will be very closely fought over, and we hope no one gets too excited and breaks out past their 65 or 85mph speed limit and either loses points or gets retired completely. It is never a good day for a team when that happens.”

In the Sports 65 Class, the current leaders are Team Gigglin on 170 points. Father and son crew Mark and Liam Sutherland are a delightful mix of relaxed, competitive, hilarious, and serious, and we are pretty sure the latter is only reserved for time out on the water or when preparing their craft.

Mark Sutherland said, “Yes we are coming to Hervey Bay!! We are very much looking forward to making the 2000km journey up to beautiful Hervey Bay to continue our push to defend our title. We have had a great start to the season and can’t wait for this next round. The competition has been very tight this season, and hope that this continues in Hervey Bay, as it makes for very exciting racing. We have continued to make small adjustments to our set up, primarily working on better balance in the boat, and hope they will give us a small edge on our opposition.”

Currently holding second place down in the Sports 65 Class are Andrew Pike and Shannon Porter in Slick 21. They commented about the impending round, “We are very excited for the challenge of racing a new course, and also the change of scenery, as this will be our first-time racing at Hervey Bay.”

“We’re travelling from Geelong, so the warmer weather will also be a bonus for us. Fingers crossed! Team Gigglin will be tough competitors to beat, and we are both looking forward to good racing and catching up with some good friends”

Superbad. The team with the joie de vivre that is just so infectious, they even have a good time when backing the trailer into the parking slot. However, just as we have said in their team profile, do not forget the champion spirit that lies underneath. Ciarne Coleman said, “The team has been busy getting the boat ready for Hervey Bay. The boat has a complete new trim system, new rudder and steering set up and a couple of other little things. A fair bit of work has gone into the change of the boat setup.”

The Hervey Bay Round of the 2023 Offshore Superboat Championship is supported by the Fraser Coast Council, Hervey Bay Boat Club who provide support boats and the host the annual meet and greet event, Pier Caravan Park and the Gilbert family, also Wide Bay Cranes, who have been with us for all 12 years that we have been coming to Hervey Bay.

“The Fraser Coast is known for its lively and varied calendar of events,” Fraser Coast Deputy Mayor Denis Chapman said.

“We are developing a reputation as a centre for hosting events, whether it is state hockey or rugby competitions, exhibition football matches, state, national and world sailing champions and powerboat racing.”

“There is so much happening that there is something for everyone nearly every weekend.”

“On behalf of the Fraser Coast community, I wish the competitors great racing conditions.”

The Hervey Bay round begins on Satruday at 1145am there is the 30-minute race for the Sports 65 and Sports 85 classes, and then one for Supercat Outboard and Supercat Extreme classes conducted at 1245pm. At 330pm there is the Competitor’s and Hot Rod Street Parade.

On Sunday, racing commences at 1140 with the second race for the Sports 65 and Sports 85 classes is conducted, then at 1230 it is the Supercats once more, before presentation of trophies back at the pit area at 230pm.

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June 24, 2023 @ 11:30 am - june 25, 2023 @ 1:00 pm.

DON’T MISS THE SUPERBOATS IN Hervey Bay. 4 CLASSES OF FIERCE COMPETITION – INCLUDING SUPERCAT EXTREME, SUPERCAT OUTBOARD, SPORT 85 AND SPORT 65.

Round 3 of the Offshore Superboat Championships is coming to Hervey Bay on the 24th-25th June, followed by Lake Macquarie 14-15 October.

Admission is FREE to spectators and with lots of onshore activities and great viewing of the racing from shore vantage points, its sure to entertain all visitors. Grab your family and friends and we look forward to seeing you there!

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A dramatic roll-over in race two at the third round of the Australian Superboat Championship brought out the red flags in Hervey Bay, South Queensland.

Fortunately, the crew of Saracen, Antony De Fina and Matt Kelly both emerged ok from their upturned hull.

Once ashore De Fina said

Not the way we wanted to finish the weekend at Hervey Bay! Certainly, a bit of force involved. Thanks to Tom Barry-Cotter and Stephen Kelly who were there quickly and helped us out. A few bruises and a bit sore but we will regroup and see if we can get her going for round four at Lake Macquarie.

De Fina and Kelly are no strangers to ‘high siding’ their Saracen hull as the pair almost capsized during the final race of the 2018 season on the shores of Hervey Bay. As the race had been underway for seventeen minutes the officials felt that gave them enough time to call it a race and the points were awarded accordingly.

AMT Racing now move to the top of the Supercat Outboard class as well as topping the AUS 1 category.

Taking maximum points in the Supercat Extreme class were Maritimo Racing .

When PRW spoke to Barry-Cotter he replied

Maritimo Racing were incredibly happy to be back competing in the Offshore Superboat Championships. The boat felt great, and although we had a small field this weekend, it was great to use the weekend’s races for a strong test session before next weekend’s round at Lake Macquarie, where we will see some more competition. It was an action-packed weekend. Glad to see Antony and Matt were ok after Sunday’s accident.

Round Four of the 2022 Offshore Superboat Championships is at Lake Macquarie, New South Wales. The weekend is part of the Fast & Loud Festival and will consist of five Offshore Championship races.

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Cruising the Moskva River: A short guide to boat trips in Russia’s capital

There’s hardly a better way to absorb Moscow’s atmosphere than on a ship sailing up and down the Moskva River. While complicated ticketing, loud music and chilling winds might dampen the anticipated fun, this checklist will help you to enjoy the scenic views and not fall into common tourist traps.

How to find the right boat?

There are plenty of boats and selecting the right one might be challenging. The size of the boat should be your main criteria.

Plenty of small boats cruise the Moskva River, and the most vivid one is this yellow Lay’s-branded boat. Everyone who has ever visited Moscow probably has seen it.

This option might leave a passenger disembarking partially deaf as the merciless Russian pop music blasts onboard. A free spirit, however, will find partying on such a vessel to be an unforgettable and authentic experience that’s almost a metaphor for life in modern Russia: too loud, and sometimes too welcoming. Tickets start at $13 (800 rubles) per person.

Bigger boats offer smoother sailing and tend to attract foreign visitors because of their distinct Soviet aura. Indeed, many of the older vessels must have seen better days. They are still afloat, however, and getting aboard is a unique ‘cultural’ experience. Sometimes the crew might offer lunch or dinner to passengers, but this option must be purchased with the ticket. Here is one such  option  offering dinner for $24 (1,490 rubles).

If you want to travel in style, consider Flotilla Radisson. These large, modern vessels are quite posh, with a cozy restaurant and an attentive crew at your service. Even though the selection of wines and food is modest, these vessels are still much better than other boats.

Surprisingly, the luxurious boats are priced rather modestly, and a single ticket goes for $17-$32 (1,100-2,000 rubles); also expect a reasonable restaurant bill on top.

How to buy tickets?

Women holding photos of ships promise huge discounts to “the young and beautiful,” and give personal invitations for river tours. They sound and look nice, but there’s a small catch: their ticket prices are usually more than those purchased online.

“We bought tickets from street hawkers for 900 rubles each, only to later discover that the other passengers bought their tickets twice as cheap!”  wrote  (in Russian) a disappointed Rostislav on a travel company website.

Nevertheless, buying from street hawkers has one considerable advantage: they personally escort you to the vessel so that you don’t waste time looking for the boat on your own.

Prices start at $13 (800 rubles) for one ride, and for an additional $6.5 (400 rubles) you can purchase an unlimited number of tours on the same boat on any given day.

Flotilla Radisson has official ticket offices at Gorky Park and Hotel Ukraine, but they’re often sold out.

Buying online is an option that might save some cash. Websites such as  this   offer considerable discounts for tickets sold online. On a busy Friday night an online purchase might be the only chance to get a ticket on a Flotilla Radisson boat.

This  website  (in Russian) offers multiple options for short river cruises in and around the city center, including offbeat options such as ‘disco cruises’ and ‘children cruises.’ This other  website  sells tickets online, but doesn’t have an English version. The interface is intuitive, however.

Buying tickets online has its bad points, however. The most common is confusing which pier you should go to and missing your river tour.

“I once bought tickets online to save with the discount that the website offered,” said Igor Shvarkin from Moscow. “The pier was initially marked as ‘Park Kultury,’ but when I arrived it wasn’t easy to find my boat because there were too many there. My guests had to walk a considerable distance before I finally found the vessel that accepted my tickets purchased online,” said the man.

There are two main boarding piers in the city center:  Hotel Ukraine  and  Park Kultury . Always take note of your particular berth when buying tickets online.

Where to sit onboard?

Even on a warm day, the headwind might be chilly for passengers on deck. Make sure you have warm clothes, or that the crew has blankets ready upon request.

The glass-encased hold makes the tour much more comfortable, but not at the expense of having an enjoyable experience.

Getting off the boat requires preparation as well. Ideally, you should be able to disembark on any pier along the way. In reality, passengers never know where the boat’s captain will make the next stop. Street hawkers often tell passengers in advance where they’ll be able to disembark. If you buy tickets online then you’ll have to research it yourself.

There’s a chance that the captain won’t make any stops at all and will take you back to where the tour began, which is the case with Flotilla Radisson. The safest option is to automatically expect that you’ll return to the pier where you started.

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