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Ministry of Tourism


U.I.M. - Formula 1 Powerboat World Championship Grand Prix		KOS TOWN
Date :	17 May 2009	Marina Bay The Boats • An F.1 Powerboat is a racing vessel, constructed from advanced composite materials. All boats must measure to strict F.1 guidelines, inclusive of both hull and engine capacity. They are also restricted to bare minimum weight rules that are dictated by engine size. • Standard Specifications of a Powerboat are:- - - Length 550 cm. - Weight 550 kg. - Engines 400 Hp. - Speeds up to 225 kmph. -Pressure 6 g. at turns -Acceleration from 0 to 100 kmph. in 3.5 seconds
Time:	15:00 Hrs.
Place:	Kos Town
Location:	Marina
Picturesque Kos amongst the 12 islands of Greece in the Dodecanese, is the perfect location for The F.1 World Championship Grand Prix in Greece. The romantic ancient countryside, with the beauty and chant of Ancient Greece adds to the environment of the sprit of the Formula 1 racing. More information on Kos - History, Culture and Photo Gallery is available at www.greecexplorer.com The Gulf in the Town of Kos, along the Port and the Marina, is a sight of perfection with the beauty of nature, the historical monuments and the lovely landscape blending in one. The luxurious hotels, with gardens, pools and many other amenities shall enchant you. For a relaxing evening and financial benefits to make your travel perfect, the Various Entertainment outlets in Kos shall be awaiting you. There are excellent shops throughout the town for shopping, restaurants to spoil you. The Sport • The term Formula 1 expresses – Elite Competition – Speed – Excellence • The sport has evolved over the decades with a strong North American and European influence. Engine development has been the dominating factor from the beginning, and it was realized that this had to be balanced through advances in boat building technology and safety enhancements. There are 12 Teams 24 Racing Boats 48 Professional Drivers 23 Participating Countries Over 1.7 Billion world wide TV viewers covere
Greek Concept As Greece is the birthplace of the competing spirit, and being surrounded by the sea, it was destined that a significant sport such as the F.1 Powerboat would be held within its waters. Therefore, a round of F.1 Powerboat Championship shall be held on the waters of the beautiful island of Corfu. Due to the high international T.V. coverage of the event, the numerous Greek Tourist destinations shall be promoted, thus boosting the flow of inbound tourist to Greece, during and after the event. To maintain a continuity of the fame and glory the Greeks brought home during the Olympics in Athens & Football European Champions in 2004, Winners of Eurovision & Basketball European Champions in 2005, and runners up in Basketball World Chapmionship in 2006. Many significant international business representatives shall be invited to the event, thus giving an opportunity for the Greek entrepreneurs to make contact with entities abroad, hence boosting the Greek economy.		. . A Travel & Tourism Forum shall also be held in Kos, where many Companies in the domain of Hospitality shall be invited to attend, thus giving them the opportunity to promote their companies.