As well as being the new venue for the upcoming P1 Welsh Grand Prix of the Sea in July, Milford Waterfront is a keen supporter of two teams in particular in the 2017 P1 SuperStock Championship.
There’s a new contender in town! The Pembrokeshire Panther, raced by the Milford Waterfront team unveiled their livery in Milford Haven today (Friday 26th May). This racing team is new for the 2017 season and replaces the Visit Wales boat in the P1 SuperStock UK line up. The Pembrokeshire Panther will be representing Milford Waterfront in all 4 races in the UK races. Experienced racers Andy Foster and Charles Morris will be the driver and navigator, respectively. They will be looking to give the boat’s home crowd something to cheer when the series travels to Milford Haven in round three of the 2017 season.
Coleman Racing is also representing Milford Waterfront this season and they are definitely a team to watch out for. Pembrokeshire-born Powerboat P1 World Champions Sam and Daisy Coleman qualified with the quickest lap by a hundredth of a second and then went on to win both of the 45 minute heats and the 60 minute grand finale in Mumbai, India earlier this year. Since then, the brother and sister team have been involved in testing their boat on the water in Milford Haven, and being ambassadors for the Welsh stage of the championship coming to Pembrokeshire for the first time. The reigning champions are set for an exciting season.
“Plans for the spectator experience at Milford Waterfront are taking shape”, said Neil Jenkins, Destination Director for the Port of Milford Haven. “Entry to the premium viewing area on Mackerel Quay where you will find big screen coverage, music and entertainment, exclusively-Welsh dining options and access to the P1 Race Village, is £10 for adults and FREE for children under 12. It is definitely an event not to be missed.”
Ticketed areas are outside of Nelson Quay and therefore will not affect pedestrian access to any of the businesses at Milford Waterfront over the weekend. We very much hope the event will result in an uplift in local trading and would encourage all businesses in the area to consider putting on something special to entice visitors into their shop. If your business is putting on promotion please let us know. We’ll be delighted to share it on our website.
If you are planning an event over the P1 weekend – please email marketing@mhpa.co.uk or call 01646 696360 to let the team know.
Full details about the P1 Welsh Grand Prix of the Sea, and a link to book tickets are available on www.milfordwaterfront.co.uk
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Photo: Pembrokeshire Panther in the water for the first time this week
Notes to Editors
Milford Waterfront
Milford Waterfront is a multi-million pound regeneration project being led by the Port of Milford Haven. It aims to revitalise the marina and docks into a vibrant destination, adding to the existing mix of leisure, retail and dining businesses and boosting the economy by providing long term, sustainable jobs.
A number of flagship projects have already been completed at the site including the installation of new lock gates that have significantly reduced locking times and the construction of new fishing buildings for the industry.
The new development will also celebrate the arts, culture and heritage of the area, working in partnership with key stakeholders. The Port already hosts a busy calendar of events at the marina such as Torch Theatre Sunset Cinema screenings and awards ceremonies which add to the diverse range of attractions on the waterfront.
In February 2015, a resolution to grant consent was gained from Pembrokeshire County Council for the development and work is ongoing to finalise detailed plans that will soon be submitted to the local authority.
Anna Malloy
Port of Milford Haven
01646 696100
anna.malloy@mhpa.co.uk