Power to the people

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This weekend saw Penzance promenade buzzing to the sounds of crowds of people, helicopters and high octane motors as the inaugural P1 Superstock Powerboat Grand Prix got underway.  The two classes of 150 or 300 horsepower boats buzzed the prom at speeds up to 100mph while thousands of spectators lined the seafront in the glorious weather. 

This photog went for a spin in one of the boats last week, trying to shoot the driver and navigator from the back seat, nearly losing all my gear, as well as myself,  over the back whilst airborne after hitting some cross chop from another boat. This game is not for the faint hearted.

Great sea conditions, sunny weather and a bit of chop for aerial action made for some exciting racing, the two classes eventually won by Premiere Cru in the 150 HP, and Heights of Abraham in the 300HP classes.

Top marks to local organisers Cornwall's Coolest and the Zero Lounge for organising the music tent and the very best in current local bands, including Josie and the Lovecats and the magnicent iPony amongst many others.  Finishing the event after some champagne dousing of the crowd at the prizegiving ceremony, was a quick fire-breathing show from Team 69 - the Fuel Girls -  followed by the smooth rounded sounds of Ethatone.

It was a great weekend, and great to see the promenade successfully used to entertain masses of people, both locals and visitors alike.  As someone said ' It's what the Victorians built it for'.  Not quite sure they built it specifically so that we could watch powerboat racing whilst having a pint in the music tent, but we're thankful that they did.

More expected next year if you missed it this year.


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