Young powerboaters to compete at regional final in Plymouth

Sam Waites, water sports manager at the Mount Batten Centre, is expecting an exciting day: "This is an excellent annual event which we're proud to be hosting. The youngsters will have a fantastic time racing a course on the Cattewater, and spectators will be able to enjoy all the activity from the balcony here at the centre's Isobar and cafe, or from Queen Anne's Battery."

Andrew Norton, RYA Event Director, said: "It's fantastic to see the competition continuing to thrive, with more than 5,000 children across the UK participating in last year's event.

"The standard continues to rise every year, and we look forward to welcoming more competitors than ever in 2016."

Head of Power Equipment for Honda (UK), Steve Morris, said: "We are delighted to mark the 15th anniversary of the Honda RYA Youth RIB Championship, highlighting the success of our partnership with the RYA. 

"Honda and our boat partner, Highfield, look forward to paying tribute to past winners and continuing to educate and encourage young people to learn the skills required to be the next Honda RYA Youth RIB Champion."

The Honda RYA Youth RIB Championship, sponsored by Honda and Highfield, is a National Championship in which 8 - 16 year old Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) drivers can demonstrate their skills with the goal of winning a Highfield 460 or a Honwave T40 for their club.Now in its fifteenth year, the Honda RYA Youth RIB Championship is Britain's leading programme introducing kids to powerboats and training them to be safe, proficient drivers and excellent boat handlers.RIBs are light, manoeuvrable craft and the boats driven in the Honda RYA Youth RIB Championship can hit speeds of up to 25mph.

Thanks to Championship sponsors Honda and Highfield. For more information about the Honda RYA Youth RIB Championship visit www.rya.org.uk/go/hondayouthrib