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2007

EXTREMEBOAT COMPLETE HOME DOUBLE IN COWES!

Sunday 26 August 2007 - Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK: Another superb tactical performance from Jackie Hunt and Mike Shelton in Extremeboat, secured an emphatic victory and with it the British Grand Prix SuperSport title for the husband and wife pairing. It was the second consecutive year that Hunt and Shelton have won their home event and they now move on to the season’s penultimate Grand Prix as championship leaders.

In a fiercely fought production class encounter, Sun Lik Beer, the Anglo-Chinese boat of Martin Lai and Andreas Halkiopoulos moved through the field, overtaking VoomVoom.com on lap 4 to take second place and put pressure on Extremeboat. Behind them the Championship leaders, Roscioli Hotels Roma, were building up a head of steam, making up for a disappointing result in Friday’s first leg and eager to secure valuable championship points.  Lai and Halkiopoulos are determined, exceptional racers and had to utilise all of their racing skills to stay ahead of the Italians to take runners-up place in the Grand Prix.  Buzzi Bullet also performed well throughout the weekend, just missing out on third place over the two legs from VoomVoom.com.

VoomVoom.com, piloted by Vee Ganjavian and Charles Williams-Hawkes, had undertaken major development work in the build up to this event, including two new engines. The hard work has started to pay dividends as they followed up an impressive performance on Friday to claim a Grand Prix podium place. The team once again led in the early stages and now look set to play a significant part as the championship moves to Zeebrugge, Belgium, over the weekend of the 8/9 September. With the top three teams, Extremeboat, Roscioli Hotels and Buzzi Bullet separated by just 60 points, it is still all to play for!

2007 UIM Powerboat P1 World Championship
British Grand Prix of the Sea - Round Two - SuperSport Result

Pos. - No. - Boat Name - Pts.

1. – 01 – Extremeboat – 100
2. – 08 - Sun Lik Beer – 80
3. – 44 – Roscioli Hotels Roma – 60
4. – 47 – Buzzi Bullet III – 50
5. – 07 – VoomVoom.com – 40
6. – 11 – Team Sunseeker – 30
7. - 46 – Chaudron 2 – 20

2007 UIM Powerboat P1 World Championship
British Grand Prix of the Sea - SuperSport Result

Pos. - No. - Boat Name - Pts.

1. – 01 – Extremeboat – 200
2. – 08 - Sun Lik Beer – 160
=3. – 07 – VoomVoom.com – 100
=3. – 47 – Buzzi Bullet III – 100
5. – 11 – Team Sunseeker – 70
6. – 44 – Roscioli Hotels Roma – 60
7. - 46 – Chaudron 2 – 20

2007 UIM Powerboat P1 World Championship
Championship Standings - SuperSport Class

Pos. - No. - Boat Name - Pts.

1. – 01 – Extremeboat – 480
2. – 44 – Roscioli Hotels Roma – 470
3. – 47 – Buzzi Bullet III – 420
4. – 08 - Sun Lik Beer – 300
5. – 07 – VoomVoom.com – 270
6. - 46 – Chaudron 2 – 240
7. – 11 – Team Sunseeker – 190
8. – 03 – Carpenter – 10

A WIN DOUBLE GIVES LUCAS OILS-OUTERLIMITS THE P1 BRITISH GP!

Lucas Oil-Outerlimits, driven by Joe Sgro and Mike Fiore, secured its maiden Grand Prix victory in the British Grand Prix of the Sea, winning today’s second leg  to complete a weekend double. Under intense pressure from King of Shaves, piloted by Craig Wilson and James Shepperd, they twice re-took the lead from their arch rivals with the gap rarely more than five seconds throughout the 54 nautical mile race. It was the finest possible example of powerboat racing - competitive, dramatic aerial action and overtaking throughout.

Tight circuit racing may not favour all the P1 muscle machines, and in particular those with diesel engines, but it certainly suited the two American craft whose neck and neck racing was captivating for the huge audience packed along the Cowes Esplanade and on the hundreds of craft lining The Solent. Britain’s James Shepperd, driver for King of Shaves, the Ilmor-powered Fountain, is renowned for his brilliant turning but nothing he could do in the closing stages would reel in the all-American leaders.

Behind these two, another titanic battle was being fought out for third place between Wettpunkt.com and OSG, with OSG finally winning it at the last buoy to take third on the day and in the two-legged Grand Prix.  Behind them, both the German Searex and Italian Kiton team secured valuable championship points and Kiton rounded off a strong weekends racing with fourth place overall.

Fainplast decided not to race today, in protest against recent decisions that they feel have unfairly undermined their cause.

The Championship now moves to Zeebrugge, Belgium, for the penultimate Grand Prix over the weekend of  8/9 September.

2007 UIM Powerboat P1 World Championship
British Grand Prix of the Sea - Round Two - Evolution Result

Pos. - No. - Boat Name - Pts.

1. - 97 – Lucas Oil Outerlimits - 100
2. - 99 – King of Shaves - 80
3. - 88 – OSG - 60
4. - 81 – Wettpunkt.com – 50
5. - 76 - Searex - 40
6. - 90 - Kiton – 30

57 - Limmi - DNF
59 – Way to Happiness - DNF
64 – Fainplast – DNS

2007 UIM Powerboat P1 World Championship
British Grand Prix of the Sea - Evolution Result

Pos. - No. - Boat Name - Pts.

1. - 97 – Lucas Oil Outerlimits - 200
2. - 99 – King of Shaves - 160
3. - 88 – OSG - 120
4. - 90 - Kiton – 70
=5. - 64 – Fainplast - 50
=5. - 81 – Wettpunkt.com – 50

7. - 76 - Searex - 40
=8. - 57 - Limmi - 0
=8. – 59 - Way to Happiness - 0

2007 UIM Powerboat P1 World Championship
Championship Standings - Evolution Class

Pos. - No. - Boat Name - Pts.

1. - 99 – King of Shaves - 490
2. - 81 – Wettpunkt.com – 370
3. - 88 – OSG - 360
4. - 97 – Lucas Oil Outerlimits - 350
5. - 90 - Kiton - 200
6. - 76 - Searex – 120
7. - 64 – Fainplast - 80
8. - 57 - Limmi – 60
=9. – 59 - Way to Happiness – 0
=9. – 53 - Pignolo 53 - 0

Outerlimits Secure First US Win at Cowes!

The Mercury-powered Lucas Oil Outerlimits boat of Joe Sgro and Nigel Hook took the chequered flag in today’s first leg of the P1 British Grand Prix, the historic Round the Island race, followed just a half boat-length away by its arch rivals King of Shaves, with Italian’s OSG in third. The result was a much-needed boost for the team whose season has been a mixture of great racing and misfortune.

With calm waters making for high speed racing around the Island, these high-speed racing craft were able to drive flat-out which, as they neared the chequered flag, put many above the average top-speed limit, implemented for safety reasons. As a result, the racing spectacle became somewhat confusing as the lead boats slowed before the chequered flag to avoid time penalties. It was probably inevitable after the fast and furious early pace.

The unusual ending just added to the drama of a race that had been intensely competitive throughout. The early series of circuit laps, before the boats embarked upon the circumnavigation of the island, had seen King of Shaves take the lead from the off with most of the field in close contention. Wettpunkt.com were forced out early with a blown turbine leaving Outerlimits, OSG and Fainplast to contest the lead, and they did in thrilling fashion. At St Katherine’s, the halfway point, three boats, the British King of Shaves, American Outerlimits and Italian OSG passed almost in a dead heat - a stunning sight by the World’s fastest mono-hulls and further proof of the competitiveness of the Evolution class.

Italians Fainplast were first to take the chequered flag but a time penalty, imposed for exceeding the top average speed limit demoted them to fourth. King of Shaves Fountain Worldwide still lead the Evolution class by 90 points.

2007 UIM Powerboat P1 World Championship
British Grand Prix of the Sea - Round One - Evolution Result

Pos. - No. - Boat Name - Pts.

1. - 97 - Lucas Oil Outerlimits - 100
2. - 99 - King of Shaves - 80
3. - 88 - OSG - 60
4. - 64 - Fainplast - 50
5. - 90 - Kiton - 40

57 - Limmi - DNF
59 - Way to Happiness - DNF
81 - Wettpunkt.com - DNF
76 - Searex - DSQ

30th July 2007 - Southampton Container Terminals LTD (SCT) Expands its Footprint with a Further 10.5 Acres of Land

Southampton Container Terminals Ltd (SCT) continues to expand the size of the
terminal boundary by taking on a further 10.5 acres (approx) of leased land from
Associated British Ports.

The new land, currently being used for ‘roll on/roll’ off operations, will be handed over
in early September - more than a year ahead of the previously estimated handover
date.

Campbell Mason, Managing Director, SCT, said:

“This new land, which is in addition to the 13 acres taken on at the start of the year,
will take the terminal footprint to over 213 acres. We are delighted that ABP has
been able to accelerate the availability of this additional land as it will provide us with
further capacity to handle the continued high volume of boxes moving through the
terminal.”

Approximately 3 of the 10.5 acres will require some repaving works as well as the
removal of some existing structures. Allowing for these works, the land will be
phased into terminal operations as soon as practicable following handover.

Enquiries:
Lynsey Haynes
Marketing & Communications Manager
Southampton Container Terminals Ltd
Tel: 023 80706 432
Email: lhaynes@sct.uk.com

Southampton annual festival launches with a splash

Around 90 of the regions top businessmen and women celebrated the launch, and start, of Southampton’s sea-related festival with a champagne breakfast at Banana Wharf in Ocean Village.

Sea City 2007 celebrates the City’s unique maritime heritage by organising and promoting fun and thrilling sea-related events, activities and attractions aimed at residents of and visitors to Southampton. There are already dozens of events lined up such as the Southampton Boat Show, the Sea City Seafood Festival, ‘Do the Docks’ tours, famous cruise liner arrivals and an exciting range of riverboat shuffles.

Sally Lynskey, Chief Executive of Business Southampton, the company responsible for delivering Sea City, addressed the audience and afterwards said, “The launch event has been extremely successful. To have so many people attend, all joining forces to promote Southampton’s attractions and events to residents and visitors is fantastic.”

Also speaking at the event was Mike Enser, Marketing Manager of the Southampton Boat Show, Steve Hughes, local restaurateur and owner of 4 establishments in the City including Banana Wharf, who is generously sponsored the launch and Jan Webber, Fundraising and Marketing Manager for the charity, British International Sailors Society.

One of the event's main purposes was to gain involvement, ideas and specific pledges of support from companies and organisations running events and attractions in Southampton. Lizz Clarke, Managing Director of LCM PR & Marketing led a workshop, which created over 100 ideas and written pledges.

As well as this, a number of journalists were able to experience a Sea City attraction for themselves, as they were given a guided tour of the docks in an open top bus, in the ‘Do the Docks’ tour (organised in conjunction with Solent BlueLine, ABP and Transport Works).

City champions help dress the streets of Southampton

Sally Lynskey, Chief Executive of Business Southampton, said, “I think it is fair to say Southampton is probably the best dressed City in the UK! The banners look brilliant; if you look down West Quay Road or The Avenue it is a wonderful sight to see all the bright oranges, pinks and greens which create great impact.” Sally went on to say, “The feedback from our sponsors, and residents of the City, has been very positive and more than 70,000 motorists and pedestrians are viewing the banners - and their sponsors – on a regular basis.”

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Maritime Jobs Fair comes to Southampton

As part of Sea City 2007, Southampton’s annual festival, the city will once again be hosting one of the UK’s most popular marine-industry jobs fair at the international marine exhibition, Seawork 2007.

The Maritime Jobs Fair will be taking place on stand 131, in the Port of Southampton, Dock Gate 10 (opposite Novotel Hotel) on 12th to the 14th June. The Fair will give anyone who is interested in ships, boats and the maritime industry an excellent opportunity to meet marine training organisations, employers and local universities who specialise in the sector.

Entry into Seawork 2007 and the jobs fair is free and opening times are from 10:00am to 5:30pm on Tuesday and Wednesday and 10:00am to 5:00pm on the Thursday. To register visit www.seawork.com.

Look out for new Sea City posters

Look out for the Sea City posters at the new City Cruise Terminal and Sea City leaflet that will be distributed all over Southampton.

New Recruitment Agency for the Port of Southampton

A new recruitment agency, Port of Southampton Recruitment Ltd (PSR), has been launched this month. PSR is located in, and dedicated to serving, this busy and expanding port facility.

Founder, Jeannie Craig, states, “Having been with a national agency for some time, it became clear to me that the Port of Southampton lacked a dedicated agency located within the port, for the port. Employers have a common interest in attracting high quality staff, and PSR will provide a total service to Southampton’s shipping and forwarding companies. Committed to fulfilling clients’ and candidates’ needs in the most efficient and courteous manner, coupled with competitive rates, PSR’s service can be summed up by our simple policy objective: ‘Providing the best, for the best, by the best’”.

PSR is based at Currie House, Herbert Walker Avenue, Western Docks, Southampton SO14 1HJ; Tel: 023 8063 2599; Fax: 023 8063 0338; Email: info@psrltd.co.uk; website: www.psrltd.co.uk.

2006

Working together for a maritime celebration

A celebration of Southampton‘s role as Britain’s leading maritime city is being launched this week. Under the banner of ‘Sea City, Southampton’ many of the organisations across the city and region will pull together to put together events and exhibitions throughout 2006 recognising the relationship the city has with the sea, both in the past and in plans for the future.
 
“We all need to work together” says Councillor Edwina Cooke who will launch Sea City, Southampton at the Chamber of Commerce lunch at the Southampton Boat Show today.

 “We’ve got a great history, and a great future.  It’s about time we got together as a city and said ‘we can do better’,” adds Councillor Cooke. “I am really proud of Southampton, of what we can offer and of our excellent maritime history. Events and activities are one great way we can share this with our community and with visitors to the city. We can only do this if we work together, share our ideas and get on and make something happen

“I am pleased to support this programme which will continue long after I am Mayor. We already have some big organisations signed up to support this – so come on Southampton lets see what we can achieve when we work together!”

Sea City Southampton has already got support from the Chamber of Commerce, Southampton City Council, University of Southampton, Associated British Ports, Southampton Boat Show and Southampton Airport., Sea City Southampton.

“It is clear that we are missing a trick in Southampton,” says Jimmy Chestnutt, Director General of Southampton and Fareham Chamber of Commerce, and also the organisation which will be co-ordinating the events calendar for 2006.  “We have often complained that local citizens can’t get access to the water - so let’s see what we can do with the water and be creative with these ideas. We need people and organisations to support this - through organising or sponsoring events, helping to promote the celebration or by helping to fund the organising office for future years. This can only work by us all working together.

“Thanks to the Southampton Partnership and the South of England Development Agency we have a seed fund to test the water to see what we can achieve – but we need to aim high if we want this to succeed and we need to get the whole city involved.

The Leader of Southampton City Council, Councillor Adrian Vinson concludes; “It is great to see the support that this initiative has already received. We want to bring together all the great ideas that we have in the city and really make a difference to the city next summer. .

“I am grateful to the Chamber of Commerce for leading this process and they can rely on our full support to bring about this exciting project for 2006.  Southampton is a great city and I am sure that Sea City Southampton will help us show the rest of the region and country what we are proud of.”

A Bitterne Park Comprehensive School pupil has been named as 2006’s Young Artist of the Year in the Sea City Southampton’s art competition.

From scores of entries, 15 year old Abbey Corsi was named the overall winner, receiving the title of Young Artist of the Year 2006 and winning £300, with an additional £100 going to the art department of Bitterne Park Comprehensive School.

Earlier in the year, Barratt Homes Southampton joined forces with Sea City Southampton to launch the art competition, pledging a prize fund to reward the winning artists.

Sea City Southampton’s aim is to celebrate Southampton’s role as Britain’s leading maritime city and acknowledge the relationship the city has with the sea.  Many organisations across the city and region will put on sea-themed events and exhibitions throughout 2006 to recognise the importance of the water to the area.

“Barratt Homes are really proud to be involved with the Sea City programme, it’s such a great way to honour the place we live in and promote and support our local community, including the schools,” said Ian Wallace, managing director of Barratt Homes Southampton, who presented Abbey with her prize and certificate.

“By sponsoring the competition, young artists in the area were given the chance to create a piece of artwork around the theme of Southampton’s maritime heritage and to produce 2D, 3D or multi-media work.” 

After the win, Abbey commented: “I’m so happy and surprised to have won, my watercolour painting took around 10 hours to complete and I was really satisfied when I finished it.  I definitely want to carry on with art and am thinking about studying it at college.”

Bitterne Park Comprehensive school headteacher, Susan Trigger said that the art competition was a great way for the pupils to learn more about their area and the history of the city.  The children researched the growth of the docks and also looked into the story of the Titanic, which sailed from Southampton, to inspire their artwork. 

The school also won the Key Stage 4 school achievement category, and the art department was rewarded with £200.  Art teacher Zoë Churcher happily accepted the certificate and commented: “My students really enjoyed working on the project and I’m proud of all those who won, and am thrilled to bits for Abbey. She is a very gifted young artist and worked so hard to produce the winning piece which was painted in such intricate detail.  I’m delighted for her.”

Barratt Homes have built thousands of new homes in the Southampton area and understand the importance of great homes for families and the housebuilder’s apprentice scheme provides jobs and training for children leaving school.  For further information on any of the current 15 developments in the region, contact 023 80 273 311 or visit the website on www.barratthomes.co.uk.

Picture shows, from left to right, Bitterne Park School headteacher Susan Trigger, Key Stage 4 2nd runner up Kathryn Leggett, Key Stage 3 runner up Laura Troke, Barratt Homes managing director Ian Wallace, Key Stage 4 1st runner up Scott Miles, Key Stage 3 winner Katherine Williams, overall winner Abbey Corsi and Bitterne Park art teacher Zoë Churcher.

Also pictured are some of the winning pieces of art.