PSP Southampton Boat Show has replaced Liverpool as the final destination on this seasons P1 AquaX UK calendar in a move which will see Britains leading personal watercraft series perform in front of tens of thousands of fans attending the opening weekend of the Show on 15th/16th September. The much anticipated PSP Southampton Boat Show is an on-water, outdoor celebration of all things boating. Providing real experiences both on and off the water, it is attended by some 120,000 boaters, the marine industry and a wide range of people who simply love watersports. Over 1000 boats are expected, more than 300 afloat in the Shows stunning marina adjoining Mayflower Park, with all boats accessible for show-goers to board. The Show is designed for visitors to get a taste of boating and there will be a variety of powerboats, high speed RIBS and sailing craft which visitors can book to have a go on for free. The AquaX championship finale will be held on the course on Southampton Water used for the opening round last year. Riders will have the opportunity to parade in front of the Boat Show crowds either before or directly after the races. Southampton always feels like our home venue as we do so much testing, training and demonstrations in the Solent so it is natural for us to race in the city, said Championship Manager, Lisa Barsby. The AquaX finale was originally planned to return to Liverpool along with SuperStock UK powerboats but the cancellation of the River Festival and tidal issues left promoter Powerboat P1 no choice but to look for an alternative. Liverpool was a great host venue in 2011 and wed have loved to race in the city again this year, but it has just become too difficult to organise this time around, added Lisa. The P1 Southampton Grand Prix of the Sea will have a specially designed, spectator friendly course for the SuperStock races, which will take place beside the Show marina, with AquaX close by on Southampton Water. The format of the final event remains the same as all other AquaX rounds, commencing with the Super Pole qualifying race and two points-scoring rounds. AquaX UK and SuperStock UK confirmed 2012 race calendar: 19/20 May, Plymouth; 16/17 June, Hull; 14/15 July, Eastbourne; 25/26 August, Cowes; 15/16 September, Southampton. For further media information, please contact Simon North, Grovewood PR Ltd on 0203 179 1959 (office), 07979 498559 (mobile) or email simon@grovewood.co.uk
