2008 Round Britain Offshore Powerboat Race
Saturday 21 June (the longest day) will see more than 50 craft starting off from the shores of Portsmouth, at Southsea Castle. All the powerboats will be moored at Gunwharf Quays from Wednesday 18th June to get ready for their grueling task ahead so you will be able to view all the boats from The Waterfront and hear those engines roar.

The start of the Round Britain Powerboat Race will take place in two stages from Southsea Castle. The first stage will start at 9.30am and the second stage will start at 10.00am - so if you miss the boats at Gunwharf Quays, you'll have the chance to watch them streaming down the Solent for their first leg of over 170 miles to Plymouth.

The Race will also finish at Southsea Castle, Portsmouth on Monday 30th June and the boats estimated time of arrival is from 2.00pm and will be moored at Gunwharf Quays until 1st July.

HotRIBS.Com Trophy
With more than 50% of the race fleet comprising of RIBs we feel it's important that these robust craft and their valiant crews are recognised for any Outstanding Achievement, over and above the race class positions.

To this end, HotRIBS.Com have donated a trophy to the organisers for award at the final presentation ceremony.

Awarding Criteria:
A discretionary award to any RIB Crew Offshore or Onshore (singular or joint) or RIB Team, for an outstanding achievement during the 2008 Round Britain Powerboat Race. Open to anyone associated with the 2008 RBPR RIB fleet in regard to seamanship, rescue, comradeship, assistance or support of an outstanding nature.

Awarded By:
The 2008 RBPR: Recipient to be chosen in a majority vote by;
a) The BIBOA Chairman
b) The BIBOA Commodore
c) The BIBOA Development Officer

June 2008