COWES IOW A-X ENDURANCE RACE

Supported by RED FUNNEL and endorsed by the BPRC OMRA return to Cowes for 2019 for Rounds 10 and 11 of the UK championship. This premier venue sees the race hosted the same weekend as the BPRC Cowes - Torquay powerboat race. If you are into Offshore Racing, do not miss this weekend! Saturday - SHOOTOUT and Heat 1 Endurance. Sunday - CIRCUIT Heats 2 and 3 For those unfamiliar with the Shootout format. This is fastest lap, similar to F1 qualifying. Each class has 5 minutes on the water as free practice, then immediately hot lap will be activated on the timing system. Then its a 3 minute session for the fastest lap. All boats in class on the water at once. Fast paced and action packed. Saturday Schedule 10:30am - Drivers Meeting 11am - A-X Shootout 12noon - Lunch (note a promo event may take place) 2:30pm - A-X Heat 1 Circuit Race Sunday Schedule 9:30am -10:15am - Send off for Cowes-Torquay Main Event 10:30am - Drivers meeting 10:45am - A-X Heat 2 Circuit Race 12:30pm - Lunch 1:30pm - A-X Heat 3 Circuit Race 4pm - Racing Ends - Presentations (Please note location and exact time of presentation yet to be announced) TRAVELLING TO COWES Ferry Crossing OMRA Cowes 2019 is supported by Red Funnel. As this is bank holiday weekend we encourage early booking for crossing and accomadation. A 20% discount for cars on Red Funnel is applicable for racers. Please send vehicle registration on entry for the discount Code. Parking There is plenty of Parking available on the parade next to the race location at Trinity Landing. OMRA has 7 spaces reserved for Sat/Sun, they are free for OMRA members. Toilets Public toilets are less than 70m from the race location COWES TIDES Saturday Low Tide 10:43am - 1.70m Sunday Low Tide 12:05pm - 1.90m Note: 1.7-1.9m is not low enough to effect racing. High tide height is 3.7m. Cowes usually differs by 4m between high and low tides. ENTIRES and OOD Book in here: https://shop.omra.co.uk/products/cowes-race-entry