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The MotoSurf Asia Continental Cup Championship held in Colombo marked a significant milestone as it coincided with the 10th Anniversary of the Lanka Power Boat Association.
The event hosted the inaugural MotoSurf World Championship on the picturesque Beira Lake in Colombo.
Top racers, including 2021 fastest world champion Marek Skamla and 2022 fastest world champion Down Kim, competed in three categories, delivering thrilling races and adding prestige to the occasion. Drawing participants from 10 countries, the championship introduced a new water sport experience to Sri Lanka, featuring the fastest Jetsurf motorised surfboards reaching speeds of up to 60 km/h. The MotoSurf World Cup, conceived by motorsport-disciplined engineers, has evolved into a premier series for top Jet Surfers worldwide, reminiscent of other major motorsport events.
The main sponsor, Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo, situated on the banks of Beira Lake, provided outstanding hospitality and support for the MotoSurf event.
The Lanka Power Boat Association (LPA), led by President and Founder Prassane Ranaweera, is an affiliated body of the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM).
The guest of honour at the inaugural ceremony and the opening of the Lanka Powerboat Association Experience Centre was President’s Chief of Staff and National Security Advisor Sagala Ratnayake. This centre will be open to the public, offering an opportunity to experience the thrills of Jet Skiing and formula powerboat racing in the heart of Colombo.
Among the distinguished guests at the opening were Czech Republic Consulate Dr. Lohitha Samarawickrama, Cinnamon Hotels Area Vice President and Cinnamon Grand General Manager Kamal Munasinghe, Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo General Manager Dharshana Gallege, representatives of valued sponsors, the President of LPA, and well-wishers.
The three-day event featured Men’s Class, Women’s Class and the Nations Cup. The closing ceremony and presentation of awards took place at Cinnamon Lakeside in the presence of Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts CEO Mikael Svensson, Cinnamon Hotels Area Vice President Cinnamon Grand General Manager Kamal Munasinghe, Cinnamon Lakeside General Manager Dharshana Gallege, LPA President and Founder Prassane Ranaweera and his team. Riders from various nations competed for the best lap time of their team efforts, with the weekend welcoming several well-known racers from the MotoSurf World Championship.
This event was organised in Colombo to introduce the sport to Sri Lanka and promote tourism in the country. Thanks to the sponsors, well-wishers and the hardworking team at Lanka Powerboat Association, the MotoSurf Asian International Championship 2023 was a resounding success.
