Following the success of the Sea Stallion and Mercedes visiting the Lowestoft, Waveney District Council are pleased to announce the arrival of the ‘Earthrace’ powerboat to Heritage Quay from Friday 1st August to Sunday 3rd August 2008.

Earthrace has recently set a new world record for a powerboat to circumnavigate the globe, running 100% renewable biodiesel fuel, and with a net zero carbon footprint. The amazing Earthrace boat started the attempt on 27 April 2008 from Sagunto in Spain. After breaking the world record June, Earthrace is continuing with a two year promotional tour, visiting Europe, the Caribbean, US and Australia, before returning home to New Zealand.

Lowestoft will be the first UK visit for the boat and crew of Earthrace. Earthrace will be moored at Heritage quay from Friday at 10.00am. Locals and visitors will be able to view Earthrace and ask the crew questions from 10am – 6pm on Saturday, times for Friday and Sunday are to be confirmed.

Darren Newman Waveneys Service Manager for Tourism and Events said: “Earthrace will be a great attraction to Lowestoft and the Sunrise Coast”.

Earthrace’s visit to Lowestoft has also been kindly sponsored by the Hatfield Hotal. Nuno Francisco from the Hatfield said: ” It is a great pleasure for the hotel to assist in bringing such a fantastic vessel to to the town.

ASAP Marine suppliers in Beccles was one of the sponsors in Earthrace run the world Voyage and have help secure the visit to the town.

The 24m x 8m Earth race will be accessible for public viewing from Friday.