The International Powerboat Racing Federation (UIM) is the world governing body for all activities of powerboat racing. Has been recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and has full member status of the International Association of Sports Federations. The UIM President is also the president of two Arisf and Sport Acord awards, recognized by the IOC. There are nearly 60 national federations affiliated with the UIM, and Aquabike is one of the important officially organized races. UIM has signed a cooperation agreement program with UNEP, the United Nations environmental protection agency, to promote and strengthen initiatives and share professional knowledge in the field of environmental protection.

President: Dr. Raffaele Chiulli

Secretary General: Sir Thomas Kurth

The media organization program and promotion plan for the UIM F1H2O world championship races, the UIM – ABP A quakibe world intercontinental race, and the UIM H2O international professional tournament, are all exclusively copyrighted. .

The company has full ownership of the worldwide commercial and television rights for all championships. Responsible for the entire organization for all commercial, marketing, television and media activities.

Director: Nicolo di San Germano.

The F1H2o World Championship is the premier race in single-seat inshore speedboat racing and was recognized by the UIM in 1981.

A Grand Prix series of eight main events taking place in Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

The number of points achieved in each Grand Prix race by athletes will be counted in the world championship rankings.

In addition to the World Championship, the race scorebook will also be allocated to the BRM Team and Pole Position Championships as well as the Fast Lap Cup.

The three-tier qualifying competition takes place in a total time of 60 minutes, the multi-round Grand Prix takes place in a minimum time of 45 minutes, not allowed to exceed 60 minutes.

In 2023, 10 teams, 20 riders from 12 countries along with technicians and support staff will compete fiercely for the coveted World title.

CURRICULUM
RACING TOURNAMENT

DAY 1
Documentation and registration
Technical supervision
Athlete Instructions (mandatory for all crew leaders, athletes and radio operators of each ship)
Practice for free
The boat and racing equipment (including the operator’s racing equipment) must be in the pit for 24 hours before the start of technical inspection

DAY 2
Athlete Instructions (mandatory for all crew leaders, athletes and radio operators of each ship)
Each ship is free to conduct exercises
Official qualifying round
Presentation podium

DAY 3
Athlete Instructions (mandatory for all crew leaders, athletes and radio operators of each ship)
Each ship is free to conduct exercises
Parade ring
F1H2O Grand Prix – Duration no more than 60 minutes
Presentation podium

The pole position and starting lineup are determined by a three-tier qualifying session, Q1, Q2 and Q3, before each Grand Prix race. Modern timing equipment records each boat’s performance to determine the final ranking and starting position.

Questions 1:

A session lasts 20 minutes with all boats entitled to multiple laps at any time during the session, with the 12 fastest boats advancing to Q2. The times set by those who did not qualify for Q2 represent their starting positions.

Question 2:

After a seven-minute break, the time will be reset and the remaining 12 boats will run a fifteen-minute session – again, they can complete as many laps as they like at any time during that period of time. At the end of the race, the six fastest boats advance to Q3. The times set by those who did not qualify for Q3 represent their starting positions.

Question 3:

The times are reset and the top six boats in Q2 will run together for 10 minutes and their finishing order will determine their starting positions.

If an athlete is deemed by the organizers to have stopped unnecessarily on the track or obstructed other athletes during qualifying, that athlete’s time may be forfeited. cancel.

No refueling is allowed during the test.

Each lap is different in size but is usually around 2000 meters in distance. Each circuit has at least one long straight and some tight turns, mostly left turns and one or two right turns.

The turns generate up to 4.5 G-forces for the driver, which means his weight increases 4.5 times when he turns the car at speeds of more than 100 mph.

Water is an unstable, constantly changing surface and conditions play a major role in the outcome of each Grand Prix.

With different current and wind conditions on each lap and water spraying continuously on the small dashboard screen, operators are often blind as they sail at top speed, just inches from their opponents.

In the event that the tank capsizes (overturns), the mandatory airbag installed above the operator’s head will inflate upon contact with water. This allows the cockpit to remain above water until rescuers arrive.

All driver curtain systems have a self-contained air supply installed inside the compartment as an additional safety feature.

LIGHT SIGNALS
Each entry must have an electronic clock and lighting equipment.
Compliance is required for supervisory clearance.
Light signals are used according to these rules to designate specific times or to guide operators.
Lights and their functional purposes are as follows:

YELLOW:
Reduce speed to maximum 3000 rpm – be extremely cautious on the track – maintain current position – do not overtake – follow boat speed

RED:
The race stops, slows down immediately and returns to the starting dock, identical to the actual black flag.

WHITE and BLUE caution flags:
Rescue boats must have priority first. Violations by athletes, if left to complaints from lifeguards, will be fined.
Boats that break down and are towed into the infield or away from the race area will only be towed to the trailer or starting dock under race stop conditions and if a pick-up boat is available.
During time trials and races, a member of the racing team must be present at all times at the signaling area and maintain radio contact with his driver during free practice, performance testing hours and races.

Each team consists of 1 manager, 2 athletes, 1 mechanic, 1 radio coordinator, 1 technical coordinator and is equipped with infrastructure such as a trailer workshop and welcome stands.

Each team must prepare 2 catamarans equipped with 2.5 liter engines and compete in 8 to 10 Grand Prix events in a season.

HUSBAND: Twin plate, tunnel hull catamaran

MANUFACTURER: BABA, Blaze, DAC, GTR, Molgaard, Moore, Victory

BODY MATERIAL:nomex Carbon fiber, Kevlar, synthetic fiber, airex & nomex

LENGTH: 5.10 meters

WIDTH: 2.1 meters

WEIGHT: 550 kg (including residual fuel and oil), rider with personal equipment, but excluding liquid water, approximately 380 kg (excluding rider and engine)

FUEL TANK: Constructed from carbon, built to hold approximately 120 liters

ENGINE: Mercury or equivalent 6-cylinder 2-stroke outboard motor

ENGINE CAPACITY: 2.5 liters to maximum 3 liters

STEERING SYSTEM: Cable with electronic power assist, opening ratio according to driver’s preference

GEAR: Fixed ratio direct drive

PROPELLER: Because the gearbox has a fixed ratio, diameter and pitch vary from 10.5 x 16 inches or more (depending on circuit length). CNC machined forged stainless steel alloy

HORSE POWER: About 400 HP @ 10,000 rpm

MAX SPEED: Over 220 km/h (136 mph)

ACCELERATION: 0-100 km/h (60 mph) in about 3 seconds

TRAIN CONTROL: Hydraulic ram system controls engine angle and height operated by a series of switches on the steering wheel, dashboard and footpegs. The accelerator pedal controls engine power

SAFETY FEATURES: Cockpit is made of composite material, crash box is made of energy-absorbing foam. HANS head and neck support, airbags, polycarbonate nine-millimeter screen and deformable front areas to prevent intrusion in the event of an accident. Life support systems, air tanks and helmet-mounted regulator valves are used if the boat capsizes and the driver cannot exit the cockpit before the boat and rescue team arrive. Inside the cockpit, the driver is seated in a carbon hybrid molded seat with a 5-point harness and a removable steering wheel for easy entry and exit. The cockpit canopy is latched in the closed position for maximum protection against water pressure

The Osprey motorboat rescue team includes 6 specialized ambulance boats, providing all rescue services throughout the race. There are always two boats on duty continuously to handle rescue tasks during the UIM F1H2O world championship race.

There are 4 well-trained and professional crew members operating each ambulance boat
2 highly specialized rescue divers;
1 boat driver with technical experience;
1 radio operator, signaling rescue;
Every member of the rescue team has undergone rigorous, highly specialized training and possesses a standard first aid certificate.
All team members are required to wear rolling gear to ensure flexibility in handling training situations that occur.

Ambulance medical equipment carried on the rescue boat:
2 sets of self-contained breathing apparatus;
1 frame to maintain balance in case the racing boat capsizes;
1 set of airbags to prevent the racing boat from sinking in case of severe damage;
1 fire extinguisher;
1 spinal plate and stabilization block;
1 set of oxygen;
1 radio station to communicate with the shore medical team and leaders;
1 comprehensive medical kit including specialized trauma and resuscitation equipment, details below:

To control catastrophic bleeding
– CAT tourniquet
– The sponge helps to quickly stop bleeding
– 6″ hemostatic bandage

To control the airway using spinal control
– Suction – handheld with spare nozzle
– Nasopharyngeal respiratory tract – size 24 (children) & 28 (adults)
– Gel size 4 adults (50-90Kg) size 3 (30-60Kg) – each gel pack

To control breathing
– Non-rebreather oxygen mask x2
– First aid kit, connector & mask

To control circulation
– Catheters x2, adhesive tape, infusion set, intravenous fluid – Saline 1000, Gelofusin 500
– General and protective kit: gloves, wound dressing packs x2, hair scissors, stethoscope, saline eye wash, foil blanket, triangular bandage, safety pin, light bandage x2