POWERBOAT fans will gather in Douglas this weekend as the 3rd Honda Formula 4-Stroke Championship sponsored by the Steam Packet gets started.

The company are sponsoring the event for the third year running and are bringing over 40 race boats over for the competition plus support teams.

Laura Howland communications manager at the Isle of Man Steam Packet said: “We are really pleased to sponsor this exciting event for the third year running and look forward to welcoming the competitors to the Island!”

“It is a free event for people to attend so we’d love to see as many spectators down as possible.  We’re hoping for good weather which will add to the success of the event – and be a memorable weekend on the summer calendar for Douglas.’

The weekend will kick off with practices on Friday 15 June and then the official races on Saturday and Sunday.  A prize presentation will be held on Sunday afternoon at 3pm which will be presented by members of the Steam Packet management.