Dubai Sports Channel To Televise Offshore Powerboat Live

Sunday’s powerboating action in Plymouth, UK, will be televised live via Dubai Sports Channel at 4:45 pm Dubai time it was announced yesterday.

The decision will be met with approval by fans of Offshore worldwide as the Station has full satellite capabilities and offers a chance for a close up view of the 5 tonne boats in high speed action.

The 90-minute program will feature live coverage of Sunday’s Heat 3, British Grand Prix race. The schedule will include full footage of the 60-minute race as well as post race interviews. 

Rashid Amery, Executive in Charge, Dubai Sports Channel, said. “We are looking to introduce the event more and more when possible through live coverage. Already we have confirmed that the event will be televised live for Turkey, Lebanon, Fujairah and Dubai.” At the moment, Norway is awaiting confirmation that the offshore event will be televised live.

The race can be viewed by satellite on: Dubai Sports Channel, Hotbird 2 down link, Frequency 11747 horizontal, SY.27500, F-C3/4

Fans of Offshore can contact the Dubai Sports Channel for further information on: +971 (4) 336 2999 or they may visit the web site on: dubaitv@gove.ae