The races between powerboats are similar to the rules and regulations of a formula
one car race regardless the fact that boats are used instead of cars for the Powerboat World Championship. This great event in Abu Dhabi was organized for the first time in the year 1981 and still is a celebrated event throughout the world.
A F1 powerboat race continues for a time period of 45 minutes which is a little longer than the duration of a normal powerboat race. The speed of a powerboat is very fast. It even exceeds the speed of a modern formula 1 racing car with the capacity of speeding to 160 km per hour in just 4 seconds. This spectacular event is organized and managed by the International Power Boating Association which is also known as the Union Internationale Motanautique. It is a team game that will surely give you an adrenaline boost while the competitors speed through the waters with a swish. The entertainment and excitement you get while watching one of these powerboat races cannot be described in words and will certainly entertain all spectators both big and small. The competition will take place in Abu Dhabi on the 30th of November in the presence of thousands of powerboat lovers. The grand extravaganza will be a rivalry between 12 teams each having 2 drivers of various nationalities.
Each team is a compilation of mechanics, two pilots, a manager, technical coordinator and a radio coordinator. From the year of start many safety changes have been made in the boat as well as its rules. Abu Dhabi visitors during the month of November will surely have a time of fun and excitements experiencing the boats live in action. The live telecast of the F1 powerboat world championship will be shown on TV over 20 countries around the world. A Hotel in Abu Dhabi will make your Abu Dhabi trip complete while you are on visit for the races. For those travellers in search of Accommodation Abu Dhabi you could try out Eastern Mangroves, Abu Dhabi with great luxury accommodation.