UPCOMING RACE DATES IN QLD!!
· September 5th - Yeronga, Brisbane - Sth QLD Power Boat Club. Those interested in attending, please contact Mary McMillan on 0408756631 or email - d.mmacmillan@bigpond.com.au

11.08.2010
Effective immediately, any unlimited displacement boat powered by an engine fitted with a forced induction system (ie supercharger or turbocharger) must be fitted with a reinforced cockpit that meets the requirements of the Group 1000 rules in the current APBA Rule Book before being permitted on the course at any event sanctioned by the Queensland State Council, including any practice or testing sessions.
The Queensland State Council acknowledges that this decision may adversely affect some competitors. However, the executive members of the Council make no apology for this decision, which has been taken in the interests of the sport as a whole and of individual competitors whom this decision is intended to protect.
It is also acknowledged that a reinforced cockpit or any other measure cannot guarantee the safety of a driver. Power boat racing is a dangerous sport and there will always be some risk involved. However, it is considered that drivers of forced induction boats not fitted with reinforced cockpits are currently exposed to an unacceptable level of risk when competing and the Queensland State Council is not prepared to allow this level of risk to continue.
This decision is to remain in force until rescinded by the Queensland State Council or its executive. This decision will be reviewed on the 31st March 2011.
Craig Lewis
President QLD APBA
From 1st January 2010 all Drivers and riding crew MUST wear either:
· A helmet restraint of a type that restricts movement of the head and secures to the body or arms by straps or other means.
· A plastic type breakaway clip on the standard helmet strap.
801.042
The wearer is entirely responsible for the effectiveness of the restraint or breakaway clip.
801.061
From 1st January 2010 all drivers and riding crew in addition to the protective clothing mentioned in 801.05 MUST wear pants (wither long or short) made from the approved ballistic type material
This gear can be bought from LM Race wear or Lifeline E