Chris Davies, Race Correspondent for rib magazine (formerly rib international) has put together a very comprehensive 5 page feature article with references to many of the teams as well as some superb photos from the Bluechip Newquay GP. Chris is hoping to get to another Zapcat venue before the end of the season and when he travels to China to cover three F2 events.

"Hopefully the Salford City Zapcat GP, as the viewing platform under the bridge across the middle of the dock will be a great place to take photos - being so close to the boats will be fantastic!" - magazine is on sale now.

A taxi driver asked one of the teams over the weekend whether the sport (Zapcat Racing) was amateur or professional?

Our answer would be...

'If you define professionalism in terms of approach and conduct rather than remuneration then Craig Davis and Rob Martin (defending champions) are as professional as any other top sportsmen who dominate their chosen field and in doing so others have had to raise their game to remain competitive.'

So for 2011 don't waste your sponsorship budget on team order motorsports..  

Race teams for the first time in almost a year were faced with very challenging conditions that included a strong onshore wind and choppy rolling waves.  The constant breeze was not really a surprise as the UK’s oldest wind farm is located 5 miles offshore and the 30 turbine blades were spinning!

A cool and windy July day normally means very few people on a beach, however with the attraction of Zapcat Racing at Prestatyn for the first time there were many braving the weather and even more sat in the comfort of their cars viewing all the action!

Apart from the surf at Newquay, there have not been any venues this year with the combination of chop and a strong wind and the opening heats for both divisions proved to be very physical.

Zapcat Racing’s Prestatyn tour stop once again showcased the appeal of this adrenaline-filled powerboating spectacle as crowds flocked to both Barkby and Central beach over the weekend to witness the action of the Pontin's Prestatyn Sands Zapcat Grand Prix.

There was entertainment throughout as competitors got to grips with the challenging course laid out by race stewards. There was even the unusual and comical sight of Zapcats becoming stuck on buoys for those in attendance to enjoy!

Bluesheets Racing I renewed their rivalry with BladeRun in Division One and this time came out on top, taking the chequered flag in the finals of both rounds to cement their position as the team to beat once again.

Kieron Richardson styling it out on the front of Team Suffolk during the heats from Round 7 of the Zapcat National Championships from Prestatyn, North Wales yesterday.

More photos in the gallery.

Conditions for Round 8 is already guaranteeing more action with a strong onshore wind and a little bit of chop - check out the online coverage.