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Tag: Gabon

Tragedy at the 2012 UIM Class One Offshore Power Boat Gabon Grand Prix

Posted on July 16, 2012 by World Sports Boats

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Friday, 13 July, LIBREVILLE (Gabon): Officials of the UIM are deeply shocked and saddened to announce the tragic news of the death of pilot William Nocker from England following a racing accident during race one of the Gabon Grand Prix, round 2 of the Class… Continue Reading “Tragedy at the 2012 UIM Class One Offshore Power Boat Gabon Grand Prix”

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Category: Boat News, UIM Class 1 Power BoatsTags: Africa, England, Gabon, Libreville, Norway, UIM, Union Internationale Motonautique, William Nocker

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