Global powerboat championships, the P1 Grand Prix of the Sea, which is heading to Milford Waterfront next month has attracted high profile sponsors from across Wales.
Thousands of spectators are expected to descend on Milford Haven on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th July to watch the world’s top powerboat racing teams go head to head in the Welsh Grand Prix of the Sea. The two competing Pembrokeshire teams performed well in the first leg of the P1 Superstock Championships in Denmark recently, with Coleman Racing winning second place and the Milford Waterfront team ranking joint fourth.
Official sponsors and supporters of the event have been confirmed as Pembrokeshire County Council, Milford Haven Town Council, Valero Pembroke Refinery, Egnedol, Finance Wales, Briggs Marine, Austwel Ltd and Radio Pembrokeshire.
Neil Jenkins, Destination Director at the Port of Milford Haven, commented “Preparations have definitely stepped up a gear and we’re all looking forward to hosting the Welsh leg of the championships. We really value the support from our sponsors and this will help to showcase Milford Waterfront to a global audience.”
Anyone interested in receiving details on sponsorship packages can contact Lucy James, Marketing Manager at the Port, on lucy.james@mhpa.co.uk
Tickets are expected to sell quickly and can be purchased online at https://www.milfordwaterfront.co.uk/p1-powerboat-jet-ski-racing/ VIP and Premium tickets are available and under 12s receive free entry.
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Photo caption: The Welsh Grand Prix of the Sea takes place on 15th and 16th July (Photo: Adrian Owens)
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