The second MPA event was held at St Paul’s Bay.It was one in a series of four events for all enthusiasts of Powerboat racing on a national level.
The first day was full of trials and practice together with safety and drivers’ briefing for all classes of boats while the second day was reserved for the excitement and thrills in eight races in the various classes of boats.Both days were characterised by the good sea conditions and the numerous number of spectators that could be seen on the Bugibba seafront, most especially on the Bugibba jetty which was the wet pits area.
The event was held with the kind help of Angelo’s Two Bar and Restaurant, the main event sponsor together with St Paul’s Bay Local Council amongst other help from various contributors without which such events cannot be held.
Francis Cachia Caruana, MPA Treasurer and RYA race organizer, said: “This event was an exceptional success for everyone involved. The MPA attracted a lot of interest after our March event, which meant that more competitors took part. We were pleased to have participants from Gozo as well. The Cybers put on a great display of their skills as did every other participant and the committee is extremely proud of all of them as they truly waved the national flag for Malta and Gozo in regards to powerboat racing in Malta.“
The results for this weekend where as follows:
Circuit Races
Open Class
1st no 32 Team Frazer J : Driver Neil Bugeja / Navigator James Vella
2nd no 28 Team Detonation : Driver Matthew Azzopardi / Navigator Norman Majo
3rd no 39 Team Black Snake : Driver James Fenech / Navigator Richard Fenech
Class D 250 hp
1st D19 Driver Vince Scebberras / Navigator Troy Caruana
2nd D11 Driver Beppe Debono / Navigator Maria Galea
3rd D76 Driver Courtney Merciecia / Navigator Michael Hili
Class C 200 hp
1st CX1 Driver Jesmond Vella / Navigator Christopher Attard
2nd C10 Driver Shaun Vella / Sammy Grima
3rd C17 Driver Michael Xuereb / Jonathan Ellul
Cyber Class
Joint 1st No 88 Driver Carden Mizzi No 24 Driver Mark Debono and
3rd No 25 Driver Edward Gauci
Straight Run races
Open Class
1st no 32 Team Frazer J : Driver Neil Bugeja / Navigator James Fenech
2nd no 28 Team Detonation : Driver Mathew Azzopardi / Navigator Norman Majo
Class D 250 hp
1st D19 Driver Vince Scebberras / Navigator Troy Caruana
2nd D11 Driver Sammy Grima / Navigator Carmel Magro
3rd D76 Driver Courtney Merciecia / Navigator Michael Hili
Class C 200hp
1st CX1 Driver Jesmond Vella / Navigator Christopher Attard
2nd C10 Driver Shaun Vella / Sammy Grima
3rd C17 Driver Neil Bugeja / Navigator James Fenech
The Committee of the Malta Powerboat Association thanked the Yachting Association, KMS and Malta Powerboat Federation for their support.