Wahoo race boat steals show at Ribex
Wahoo revealed its awesome 700 HP Barracuda RX at this year’s RIBEX Powerboat Show at Cowes.
The boat has been especially commissioned by Team Cool Running who will be entering her in various powerboat races including The 2010 Great British RIB Rally – a challenging 12-day event that circumnavigates mainland Great Britain and Ireland in June 2010.
The Barracuda RX
The 2010 Great British RIB Rally will offer a genuine challenge, around a tortuous coast that will require good seamanship and rigorous boat preparation.
The timetable is demanding, yet planned, to allow time for exploration and fuel efficient travel between stopovers. The circumnavigation of this unique and stunning coastline will cover approximately 2000 nautical miles with several overnight stops in beautiful locations.
This adventure will help demonstrate the versatility of rigid hull inflatable boats (RIBs) as a long distance cruising vessel capable of the task in some of the most demanding coastal waters in the world, whilst raising monies for good and needy causes.
Although being run as a non-competitive event, one of the opportunities the rally throws up is for the raising of substantial funds for charity. Any excess funds raised by the rally from entrance fees or sponsorship will be given to Help the Hospices.
RIBEX May 7-9 Cowes Marina, Isle of Wight
