Navigator of racing boat C56 SB Dave Simpkins, left, and Guernsey powerboating safety officer Robert Dodsworth. (Picture by Steve Sarre, 0632576)

ORGANISERS of the Powerboat World Championships are hoping that the weather will hold out for this week’s event.  It kicks off today with the official practice race for the first premier world powerboat championship to be held in Guernsey for 11 years.

But safety officer Robert Dodsworth said if weather conditions were poor, the racing might not go ahead.

‘We will do our best to hold the races, but it depends on the weather. We are getting updates from the harbour master and we might have to make a few decisions.’

Organisers may have to change the course of the three different races.  ‘We can crown a world champion after two races, so if the third one can’t go ahead, then all is not lost,’ said Mr Dodsworth.

A spokeswoman from Jersey Met. office said the weather would continue to be unsettled at the end of the week.