2008 Season Review

The definitive blow-by-blow analysis of this year’s Powerboat P1 campaign, including Q&As with the new champions

If the proof of the pudding is in the eating, then the 2008 Powerboat P1 season has definitely been a hearty and satisfying meal, chock full of great elements. From the aperitif of the season opener in San Benedetto del Tronto in Italy, through the meaty tagines of Tunisia to the bacalhau salt cod of Portimao in Portugal, the 2008 campaign has been a six-course delight.

Consider the following, then, to be our sweet dessert. A definitive review of the year just gone that leads nicely into some after-dinner celebratory drinks. You can read our team-by-team analysis of how every boat and crew performed during the season, recall the 12 moments that made 2008 great, you can digest CEO Jim O’Toole’s thoughts on a dramatic 12 months of change, and the future of the sport, and get the Evolution and SuperSport champions’ thoughts on their title success.

So, sit back, kick back your feet, pick up a glass and enjoy the definitive review of the season just gone….

2008 Evolution – team-by-team
2008 SuperSport – team-by-team
12 moments that made 2008 great (7-12)
12 moments that made 2008 great (1-6)
Face-to-face: Jim O’Toole
SuperSport champion - Angelo Tedeschi Q&A
SuperSport champion – Aaron Ciantar Q&A
Evolution champion – James Sheppard Q&A
Evolution champion – Craig Wilson Q&A