2007 Class 1
03-06-2007, 12:37 AM
#1
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2007 Class 1
Is there any info on what is happening with the new series?
The only thing I have seen is the 7 races in 07
Greece
Arendal Norway
Romainia
2 Qatar
2 Dubai
Is there a website for the new WPPBA?
pat W
The only thing I have seen is the 7 races in 07
Greece
Arendal Norway
Romainia
2 Qatar
2 Dubai
Is there a website for the new WPPBA?
pat W
03-06-2007, 10:50 AM
#2
The UIM and WPPA have come to some sort of agreement so I would guess the UK race that had been left off the calendar will soon reappear. The inclusion of the British race would bring the total back to eight, same as last year.
The full statement re. the agreement can be found at http://www.proprider.com/forum/showt...hp?t=12&page=5
The full statement re. the agreement can be found at http://www.proprider.com/forum/showt...hp?t=12&page=5
03-07-2007, 10:23 AM
#4
IOTA and the UIM had a number of issues over the way the sport was being run including management and future direction. There was even an allegation that a UIM official had deliberately ignored rules during the 05 season.
A working group was set up in July 06 with representatives from all interested parties to see if common ground could be found whereby Class 1 would set up an autonomous body to run its series but remain under the UIM umbrella.
It seemed that common ground had been found allowing this new arrangement but apparently the UIM reconsidered its opinion after further discussions at the UIM general assembly in November and decided that it would not agree to the proposed plans.
A working group was set up in July 06 with representatives from all interested parties to see if common ground could be found whereby Class 1 would set up an autonomous body to run its series but remain under the UIM umbrella.
It seemed that common ground had been found allowing this new arrangement but apparently the UIM reconsidered its opinion after further discussions at the UIM general assembly in November and decided that it would not agree to the proposed plans.
03-14-2007, 04:49 PM
#5
The agreement reached just a few weeks ago between WPPA and the UIM has fallen apart.
http://www.proprider.com/forum/showt...hp?t=12&page=5
http://www.proprider.com/forum/showt...hp?t=12&page=5
03-15-2007, 01:46 AM
#6
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Victoryteam has not been happy since QATAR had those "hot" merc motors that cost Victory the championship.
Keep us posted if you can.
pat W
Keep us posted if you can.
pat W
03-16-2007, 11:52 AM
#7
Dave Swell's impression of the latest developments.
"When UIM Administrators Raffaele Chiulle and Per Benson returned from Dubai after their meeting with WPPA officials, most of us were under the impression they had reached a satisfactory agreement that the two organisations would co-operate for the good of the sport and and that the situation would be reviewed at the UIM General Assembly in November.
However we now believe, when Mr Chiulle and Mr Benson reported back to UIM headquarters, their fellow administrators decided that the agreement was not what they wanted and the WPPA would remain a breakway group.
What is even more surprising is that it is rumoured, UIM Administrator Ugar Isik has claimed he has pledges from Australia, America, Norway and the UK to support a UIM World Class 1 Series. If the UIM has that level of support for Class 1, why were these teams not getting involved in the championship when it was under the UIM banner. For the last few years, Class 1 has struggled to attract more than ten boats.
How does John Carbonell's SBI - APBA enjoy affiliation to the UIM and compete under their own set of rules, yet the WPPA are not recognised."
"When UIM Administrators Raffaele Chiulle and Per Benson returned from Dubai after their meeting with WPPA officials, most of us were under the impression they had reached a satisfactory agreement that the two organisations would co-operate for the good of the sport and and that the situation would be reviewed at the UIM General Assembly in November.
However we now believe, when Mr Chiulle and Mr Benson reported back to UIM headquarters, their fellow administrators decided that the agreement was not what they wanted and the WPPA would remain a breakway group.
What is even more surprising is that it is rumoured, UIM Administrator Ugar Isik has claimed he has pledges from Australia, America, Norway and the UK to support a UIM World Class 1 Series. If the UIM has that level of support for Class 1, why were these teams not getting involved in the championship when it was under the UIM banner. For the last few years, Class 1 has struggled to attract more than ten boats.
How does John Carbonell's SBI - APBA enjoy affiliation to the UIM and compete under their own set of rules, yet the WPPA are not recognised."
03-22-2007, 09:30 AM
#8
Class 1 has officially left the UIM. Heres the press release.
TIME RUNS OUT ON UIM-WPPA AGREEMENT
Wednesday, 21 March, MILAN (Italy): The WPPA and IOTA have jointly announced that they will run the 2007 Class 1 World Powerboat Championship under the aegis of the World Professional Powerboating Association only.
The decision taken by the WPPA and IOTA Boards is a direct result of the absolute failure of the sport’s Monaco-based world governing body, the UIM (Union Internationale Motonautique), either to respond to the March 9 deadline agreed by representatives of its own appointed Working Group, or to accept the recommendations they had formulated with the WPPA and IOTA in Dubai in an attempt to broker an agreement of reconciliation between all parties for the long-term good of the sport. “It is with great regret that we note that no response has been received to the communications sent on 12th March by both the WPPA and IOTA, requesting a reply to the proposed UIM WPPA agreement drawn up by the Dubai Working Group and submitted to the UIM for consideration on 24th February,” commented IOTA General Secretary, Marco Sala, adding,
“Considering that the deadline for the reply had been indicated as being 9th March, we feel that this silence on the part of the UIM is not only unprofessional, but also demonstrates a lack of common courtesy.
“The failure of the UIM to provide any official communication seems even more incomprehensible, given that many National Authorities have, on several occasions, expressed the view that they are in favour of the solution found in Dubai and we have the confirmation that the majority of the Council Members is favourable to the proposal formulated by the UIM/WPPA Working Group in Dubai.
“In any event, and as already communicated to the UIM on more than one occasion, the commitments which have been made by both the WPPA and IOTA in order to organise the 2007 Class 1 World Powerboat Championship do not permit us to wait any longer for the UIM’s reply and therefore, the Class 1 season will run under the aegis of the WPPA only.”
Despite the efforts of both the WPPA and IOTA to maintain a constructive dialogue with the UIM in order to reach an agreement following the breakdown of discussions in Kuala Lumpur last year, when the UIM retracted its support of the initial proposal agreed to by a senior UIM Official in Arendal, Norway, the WPPA and IOTA have been left with no alternative other than to run the Championship autonomously. “The Class 1 Teams, the WPPA and IOTA owe a vote of thanks to the UIM Delegates who worked with us and who had identified a possible solution, as well as to the National Authorities who supported it, understanding the spirit of renewal of the Institution which the WPPA project entailed,” said Marco Sala.
“It is our hope that the new UIM management will eventually be able to distinguish between those who make unrealistic plans and those who operate in a professional manner and with continuity for the development of the Sport, giving credit to the latter. Only under these conditions can there be any hope of a future reconciliation with Class 1.
“Furthermore, we are confident that the National Authorities will be ready to welcome the WPPA as a positive innovation and to give the Association every support for the successful implementation of its activities.”
TIME RUNS OUT ON UIM-WPPA AGREEMENT
Wednesday, 21 March, MILAN (Italy): The WPPA and IOTA have jointly announced that they will run the 2007 Class 1 World Powerboat Championship under the aegis of the World Professional Powerboating Association only.
The decision taken by the WPPA and IOTA Boards is a direct result of the absolute failure of the sport’s Monaco-based world governing body, the UIM (Union Internationale Motonautique), either to respond to the March 9 deadline agreed by representatives of its own appointed Working Group, or to accept the recommendations they had formulated with the WPPA and IOTA in Dubai in an attempt to broker an agreement of reconciliation between all parties for the long-term good of the sport. “It is with great regret that we note that no response has been received to the communications sent on 12th March by both the WPPA and IOTA, requesting a reply to the proposed UIM WPPA agreement drawn up by the Dubai Working Group and submitted to the UIM for consideration on 24th February,” commented IOTA General Secretary, Marco Sala, adding,
“Considering that the deadline for the reply had been indicated as being 9th March, we feel that this silence on the part of the UIM is not only unprofessional, but also demonstrates a lack of common courtesy.
“The failure of the UIM to provide any official communication seems even more incomprehensible, given that many National Authorities have, on several occasions, expressed the view that they are in favour of the solution found in Dubai and we have the confirmation that the majority of the Council Members is favourable to the proposal formulated by the UIM/WPPA Working Group in Dubai.
“In any event, and as already communicated to the UIM on more than one occasion, the commitments which have been made by both the WPPA and IOTA in order to organise the 2007 Class 1 World Powerboat Championship do not permit us to wait any longer for the UIM’s reply and therefore, the Class 1 season will run under the aegis of the WPPA only.”
Despite the efforts of both the WPPA and IOTA to maintain a constructive dialogue with the UIM in order to reach an agreement following the breakdown of discussions in Kuala Lumpur last year, when the UIM retracted its support of the initial proposal agreed to by a senior UIM Official in Arendal, Norway, the WPPA and IOTA have been left with no alternative other than to run the Championship autonomously. “The Class 1 Teams, the WPPA and IOTA owe a vote of thanks to the UIM Delegates who worked with us and who had identified a possible solution, as well as to the National Authorities who supported it, understanding the spirit of renewal of the Institution which the WPPA project entailed,” said Marco Sala.
“It is our hope that the new UIM management will eventually be able to distinguish between those who make unrealistic plans and those who operate in a professional manner and with continuity for the development of the Sport, giving credit to the latter. Only under these conditions can there be any hope of a future reconciliation with Class 1.
“Furthermore, we are confident that the National Authorities will be ready to welcome the WPPA as a positive innovation and to give the Association every support for the successful implementation of its activities.”
03-30-2007, 09:24 AM
#9
Maybe it wasn't a divorce after all, just a trial separation?
http://www.proprider.com/forum/showt...?p=444#post444
http://www.proprider.com/forum/showt...?p=444#post444
