9:42 PM Thu 17 Dec 2009 GMT
Welcome aboard, to a still rather sombre Powerboat-World as the offshore powerboat racing community continues to mourn the loss of two competitors in Mohammad Al Mehairi and Jean Marc Sanchez, both killed instantly last Sunday when Victory 1 crashed off Dubai.
Maritimo driver Tom Barry-Cotter was an eyewitness to the tragedy and gives an insight into the rescue attempt.
With the world famous Sydney-Hobart race looming (sure, I know it's for sailboats) we take the opportunity to alert powerboat skippers to the problem they could cause the big sailboats when in amongst the spectator flotilla.
And if you're hesitating at the prospect of purchasing a new boat, don't be intimidated - with help from the experts we can make the task relatively a simple procedure.
Readers may recall that last month I reported sadly on the passing of an industry giant, C.N.Ray, pioneer boat builder and founder of Sea Ray. I pointed out then that 'Connie', as he was widely known, was a modest man; an e-mail from a member of the family certainly proved that.
For the keen kayakers out there, there are always ways and means to improve your skills and now kayak tuition can be achieved on-line.
With the festive season rapidly closing in on us, two people at least are celebrating with multi-million dollar presents in the form of two Riviera 70s delivered just in time for the holiday season.
Finally, come aboard and grab the chance to win a set of Atlantis Aegis wet weather gear.
This time next week, of course, it will be Christmas Day; may your Christmas be a merry one, a joy-filled, happy family day and all at Powerboat-World extend best wishes for now and for the 2010.
We will be continuing our Powerboat-World news postings 24x7 newsletters thru the summer holiday season.
by Bob Wonders
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Davis, TAS
