Cowes to Torquay powerboat race
GPTKB entity
Statements (96)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:sailing
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| gptkbp:admission |
boat specifications
registration and fees |
| gptkbp:admission_fee |
varies by year
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| gptkbp:broadcasting_rights |
sold to media outlets
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| gptkbp:category |
gptkb:sports_events
offshore racing |
| gptkbp:celebrates |
gptkb:award_ceremony
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| gptkbp:celebration_of_speed |
high-speed competition
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| gptkbp:challenges |
rough sea conditions
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| gptkbp:charity |
supports local charities
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| gptkbp:community |
source of local pride
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| gptkbp:community_events |
held in conjunction with the race
often includes related festivities |
| gptkbp:community_involvement |
local clubs and organizations
local volunteers assist |
| gptkbp:community_support |
local businesses and sponsors
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
part of British maritime culture
part of British maritime tradition |
| gptkbp:distance |
approximately 50 miles
approximately 180 miles |
| gptkbp:environmental_concerns |
impact on marine life
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| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
concerns over noise and pollution
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| gptkbp:environmental_initiatives |
aim to reduce impact on marine life
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| gptkbp:event_challenges |
navigational difficulties
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| gptkbp:event_duration |
typically one day
typically a few hours |
| gptkbp:events |
festive and competitive
influences future powerboat racing events |
| gptkbp:first_held |
gptkb:1961
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| gptkbp:first_race |
conducted by experts
celebrations and awards ceremony reviewed by experts include entertainment and food stalls |
| gptkbp:frequency |
annual
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| gptkbp:fuel_economy |
high due to distance
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| gptkbp:historical_event |
over 60 years of tradition
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
evolved over decades
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| gptkbp:historical_records |
kept by race organizers
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
one of the oldest powerboat races in the UK
part of the UK's maritime heritage |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Cowes to Torquay powerboat race
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| gptkbp:impact_on_local_infrastructure |
increased traffic and accommodation needs
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| gptkbp:impact_on_marine_regulations |
influences local boating laws
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| gptkbp:impact_on_powerboating |
increased popularity of the sport
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| gptkbp:is_located_in |
coastal areas along the route
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| gptkbp:is_monitored_by |
important for race day decisions
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| gptkbp:local_economy |
boosted by tourism
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| gptkbp:local_newspaper |
featured in regional news
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| gptkbp:local_support |
from businesses and residents
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Torquay
gptkb:Cowes |
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
television and online streaming
television and online |
| gptkbp:navigation_system |
requires skilled piloting
|
| gptkbp:notable_appearance |
occasionally includes famous figures
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| gptkbp:notable_case |
various accidents over the years
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| gptkbp:notable_participants |
powerboat racers
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| gptkbp:notable_race |
various classes of boats
various classes of powerboats other powerboat events in the UK |
| gptkbp:notable_winners |
various champions over the years
notable past champions |
| gptkbp:organizer |
gptkb:Royal_Yachting_Association
|
| gptkbp:participants |
amateur and professional teams
amateur and professional racers |
| gptkbp:participating_nations |
attracts racers from abroad
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| gptkbp:partnerships |
with local news outlets
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| gptkbp:prize_money |
trophies and cash awards
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| gptkbp:race_format |
timed event
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| gptkbp:racing_series |
involves extensive planning
carefully planned for safety and efficiency |
| gptkbp:record |
varies by year
1 hour 40 minutes |
| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:Cowes_Week
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| gptkbp:route |
Solent to Tor Bay
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| gptkbp:safety |
conducted before the race
required for all boats required for all participants |
| gptkbp:safety_boats |
deployed along the route
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| gptkbp:safety_measures |
mandatory for participants
mandatory life jackets enforced by race officials enforced by maritime authorities |
| gptkbp:spectator_areas |
designated viewing points
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| gptkbp:sponsor |
various companies
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| gptkbp:sponsorship |
attracts corporate sponsors
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| gptkbp:squadrons |
powerboats
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| gptkbp:tourism_impact |
boosts local economy
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| gptkbp:training |
for participants
required for participants |
| gptkbp:trophy |
awarded to winners since inception
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| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:Racing
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| gptkbp:volunteer_opportunities |
available for local residents
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| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
can vary significantly
can affect race outcomes |