Atlantis Paradise Island to Host The 2022 P1 AquaX Bahamas World Championship
World’s leading personal watercraft riders to compete November 4-6, 2022
August 31, 2022: Nassau | London | Orlando – Powerboat P1 has announced that the 2022 P1 AquaX Bahamas World Championship will return to Nassau Paradise Island from November 4-6, 2022. The iconic Atlantis Paradise Island resort will serve as the host destination for the three-day event that marks the climax of the P1 AquaX personal watercraft race season.
The World Championship is a collaborative partnership between the Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board and Atlantis Paradise Island. One of the most renowned resort destinations in the world, Atlantis Paradise Island features five towers, Aquaventure, an innovative, 141-acre waterscape of thrilling slides and river rides, pools, the largest open-air marine habitat in the world, premier dining options, a world-class casino and a multitude of amenities and interactive experiences suitable for every type of traveler.
The P1 AquaX Bahamas World Championship will feature a total of forty endurance riders, both professional and amateur, who primarily qualify through performances in the USA national race series. In addition, the position of racers in the P1 AquaX World Rankings, which identifies the most consistent and successful riders in the world, will secure a place in the World Championship along with two qualifiers from the P1 AquaX Cayman Islands National Tour and a limited number of wildcard invitations. Riders seeking qualification through racing in the United States national championship will compete in the P1 AquaX Race to the Bahamas World Championship. The result will be an international, elite field of the world’s best personal watercraft racers representing more than a dozen countries, with the Pro Enduro riders competing for the world title and the amateur riders battling for the P1 AquaX Amateur International Cup.
Powerboat P1 CEO Azam Rangoonwala said, “Media and broadcast relationships play a key role in building P1 AquaX’s international presence and delivering significant exposure for host venues and commercial partners. The event will be broadcast in the United States on the Bally Sports Regional Networks and CBS Sports Network, with international coverage on leading sports channels in more than 100 million homes in over 50 countries. The opening day will include practice, testing, and qualifying, followed by six races across the weekend. Atlantis Paradise Island will provide a breathtaking setting for the high-speed action, and we could not be more pleased to partner with the resort again.”
“Atlantis Paradise Island extends a warm welcome to P1 AquaX competitors and fans, who will travel from around the world to experience The Bahamas and our world-class resort,” said Audrey Oswell, President and Managing Director, Atlantis Paradise Island. “We have had a long, successful history of hosting many sporting events at Atlantis Paradise Island, and P1 AquaX has been a wonderful addition to the mix. This thrilling competition combines ocean adventure with family fun, offering experiences that further Atlantis’ reputation as the most remarkable resort destination in the world. We are looking forward to November.”
The Bahamas is an archipelago of seven hundred breathtaking islands that starts just fifty miles off the Florida coast. Paradise Island sits offshore from the Island of New Providence, with two bridges connecting it to the city of Nassau. In the weeks ahead, consumers should visit www.p1aquax.com, www.NassauParadiseIsland.com and www.atlantisbahamas.com for more information, accommodations, and ticket packages.
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About P1 AquaX:
Part of the P1 family of marine motorsport brands, P1 AquaX, was launched in the UK in 2011 and featured the best riders and the fastest off-the-shelf watercraft with speeds in excess of 75mph. The growth of the series is owed to a simple, accessible yet challenging race format that appeals to today’s personal watercraft users. The five-venue 2022 USA national championship has attracted riders from ten countries, and the season will climax with the P1 AquaX World Championship in The Bahamas in November.
About Atlantis Paradise Island:
Atlantis Paradise Island, a lush, oceanside resort located on Paradise Island in The Bahamas, is a dynamic destination launched over 25 years ago as a first-of-its-kind modern marvel of nature and engineering. Bahamian culture and the spirit of its beloved team members are the heart and soul of this legendary resort. The immersive programming connects guests to the rich history, art, people, food, and festivities of The Bahamas while remaining dedicated to sustainability and environmental conservation.
Atlantis features five unique lodging options: the grand iconic towers of The Royal, family-friendly accommodations at The Coral, water-side villas at Harborside Resort, all-suite luxury accommodations at The Cove, and residential-style accommodations with full kitchens at The Reef. The resort is centered around Aquaventure, an innovative, 141-acre waterscape of thrilling slides and river rides, eleven pools, and five miles of white sand beaches. Home to the largest open-air marine habitat in the world, over 50,000 marine animals from 250 species make their home in natural ocean-fed environments.
Atlantis has committed to a meaningful connection with the ocean, marine life, sustainability, and environmental stewardship through its purpose-led efforts with Dolphin Cay and the Atlantis Blue Project Foundation (ABPF). Dolphin Cay, the resort's 14-acre marine mammal habitat, is an advanced marine education center and animal rescue rehabilitation hospital whose first residents include 17 rescue dolphins from Hurricane Katrina.
Media contacts for more information on this release:
Roy Mantle
P1 AquaX at Powerboat P1 Management Ltd
rmantle@powerboatp1.com
+44 (0)207 935 4977
Erika Lavyne
Atlantis Paradise Island
erika.lavyne@atlantisparadise.com
+1-954-235-1483
Katie Longley
Atlantis Paradise Island
Katie.Longley@atlantisparadise.com
+1-242-376-1034
Images courtesy of Atlantis Paradise Island and P1 AquaX