The biggest multi-faceted event to have been staged in Britain – 50 powerboats, 50 cars and 50 aircraft has confirmed that Campbeltown will be one of the ten venues it visits on its tour visit of 10 venues around Britain from 21st to 30th June 2012, providing a thrilling spectalce for the public and an exciting challenge for participants
Wednesday 20th of June 2012 will see competitors gather for the start of an unprecedented event for motor enthusiasts – Round Britain 2012 (RB12) with at least 50 super cars accompanied by 50 powerboats and 50 aircraft setting out to complete a circumnavigation of Britain’s coastline by land, sea and air, with each visiting the same venues each night.
Campbeltown will be the fifth venue the event will visit with competitors arriving (from Liverpool) in Campbeltown before 4.30pm on Sunday 24th June before leaving the town after 10am the following Monday morning as they head to the Kyles of Lochalsh.
Sources have highlighted that this is a huge event to be hosted in Campbeltown and we hope to bring you more information on this exciting news as more is confirmed.
More details can be found at RB12's website - www.rb12.com
ROUND BRITAIN 2012 – SEA
The 2012 powerboat race is supported by the Royal Yachting Association and will be limited to 50 boats. The race will be run in accordance with the current Marathon Rules and Class Specifications as defined by the Royal Yachting Association (RYA), ratified by the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM). RB12 are mindful that between now and the start of the event the class structure within the current Marathon Rules could be changed. RB12 maintains the right to widen or amalgamate Classes should the entry levels dictate.
Due to excess demand it has been decided to limit RIB entries to 40 until interest in other Classes has been gauged.
Unlike its predecessors run in 1969, 1984 and 2008, in which competitors navigated the Caledonian Canal, the 2012 race will entail a complete circumnavigation of Britain making it, without doubt, the toughest endurance powerboat race in the world. The stopover venues have now been finalised with the longest day being 238 nautical miles.
ROUND BRITAIN 2012 – LAND
RB12 Land will be a demanding challenge, however as the event will take place on public roads as well as private land, safety and legal obligations are paramount. Competitors will be required to navigate a specific route to each venue whilst a series of daily challenges, where time allows, will add the competitive element and keep the drivers and co-drivers on their mettle. Prizes will be awarded on a daily basis as well as the main prize-giving ceremony in Weymouth at the conclusion of the event on Saturday 30th June 2012.
It is envisaged that the cars will be located with the powerboats in secure marinas thereby adding scale and variety to each stop-over location.
