Steve Curtis in the News
 

Steve Curtis picks up much-deserved gong
Powerboater Steve Curtis was presented with his MBE this week at Buckingham Palace.

The Southampton man was named in the Queen's 80th Birthday Honour's List earlier this year. His MBE is for Services to Sport.

Curtis took his eighth Class One World Championship title at the start of December, an unprecedented feat. He also won the US Offshore Championships earlier in the year.

"It was a very proud moment indeed to receive the award from Her Majesty and I am delighted that powerboat racing has received this recognition," said Curtis.

Curtis lifted his first two world titles in the USA in 1985 and 1987, taking his third 11 years later with Bjorn Gjelsten in Spirit of Norway in 1998.

Since 2002, Curtis has dominated Class One, winning the World Championship five years in a row, four with Gjelsten and one with Bard Eker in 2005.

He has competed in 105 Grand Prix, winning 36 and alongside his eight World Championship titles has won the European Championship four times, the Middle East title three times and the Pole Position Championship seven times.



Motor Boat and Yachting , Rob Peake, 15 December 2006

Re: Steve Curtis in the News
 

Congrats to Steve!!! That guy is one Fierce competitor...!

Re: Steve Curtis in the News
 

Congratulations Steve. Very deserving!

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Nice job, LIMEY!!!

Re: Steve Curtis in the News
 

Steve,
Wow..this is a super honor. What you have accomplished is truly outstanding in any country. Be careful about any relationships in the "Family", you could receive more recognition than you want! (This is meant as American humor)