The story behind the team

1. Introduction
Spirit of Valencia Offshore Powerboat Racing Team
I acknowledge that it is difficult in these times for you to support this innovative project but I ask that
you do everything possible to obtain support for our team. The future development within Spain of Motor
Marine Sports, the industry, combined with the education and training benefits would be most rewarding. The
possibilities of Spain as a Motor Marine Sporting capital being promoted across the globe are potentially high
with a realization of high rewards. The promotional benefits for Spain are global.
As described within the presentations drafted for TOTAL Sponsorship the costing quoted to initiate the
team is one million Euros for five years sponsorship. (Title sponsor for 3 years and top sponsor for the
remaining 2 years) Our team would only require the initial set up costs for the first year. In that time period our
Team Marketing Agencies will have a better opportunity of finding future sponsorship that would result in our
future capabilities of the team, along with the team’s hospitality programs and our facilities within the Juan
Carlos I Marina, will provide a world class exclusive experience.
We would be able to run two competitive race boats. One new, one second hand but both branded
exactly the same. (Powerboat Racing Car concept) We would create real life opportunities to compete at the
highest level through our exclusive training and challenges program.
To create interest and support for our project the team would offer exclusive Hospitality, Incentive team
building and motivational days, adding even more financial stability for the team for the future. This would
draw interest from some of the biggest companies from Spain and throughout the world to attend and support
our team, Providing security and self sufficiency for the team for our long term future.
It is necessary to consider how the various Valencia government departments can best promote Spain to the
wider world, thus extending the acknowledged success of the Americas Cup event hosted by Valencia.
Unfortunately the potential of the Americas cup port after the Americas cup event has yet still to be realised
years later.
As Spain’s only full time professional powerboat racing team, We have a number of motor marine
manufacturers already interested in supporting us once initiated. We also have their support for a youth
development scheme running alongside the Spirit of Valencia, supported by all Real Club Nauticos nationally.
We have possible access to a number of smaller craft (five metre ribs) perfectly designed for training, (We may
even find the next Fernando Alonso of Motor Marine world for Spain).
A personal goal would be to invite local schools to the marinas we visit for the Challenge, with the
intention of inspiring the youth of today for tomorrow through developing long term associations with the team
and their local marina, providing regular weekend activities.

2. EDUCATION AND AWARENESS
Effective Education Visits
The need to attract young people to the careers offered with the marine and engineering sectors has
never been greater. The answer is quite simply to reach out and inspire the youth of today.
Young people today face a wider range of career opportunities than ever before. If the marine and
engineering sectors wish to attract high calibre personnel it is important to engage with young people at an early
stage to ensure that they have the knowledge base and experience to consider opportunities within this field in
an informed manner. This will provide the team and the Port of Valencia access to fresh innovative ideas
through original thinking from young people enabling us to share in their enthusiasm.
Example
A Scheme called “The Schools Marine Challenge”
Apprenticeships for the Marine Industry
Our apprenticeships are aimed at young people between the ages of 16-24 who have the proven ability
to gain high level skills and qualifications. The apprenticeship for the Spirit of Valencia powerboat team will
offer opportunities to learn the basic skills that employers require. Interpreting drawings, selecting materials,
hand tools also practical hands on and problem solving for example. At the same time they will develop
everyday skills that employers rely upon such as, working with others and information technology. These
students could possibly be a future integral part of the Spirit of Valencia team as a Pilot, Navigator, Engineer or
Logistic support. These are just some of the opportunities that will be provided collectively.
I have lived in Spain since 2003. In 2006 I initiated the concept of the Spirit of Valencia. Stemming
from my passion founded in my youth for powerboat racing. My guide, mentor and trainer were Steve Curtis
MBE, 8 times World Champion class 1. This encouraged me to create the concept for which I am promoting
now. Steve Curtis will unreservedly endorse every aspect of my proposal.
Restrictions I found in my youth, the sport was solely for the privileged few. I wish to change this
conception and create and promote all Motor marine sports; power boat, Jet Ski etc competitions which are
accessible to all. With your help to inspire to create the worlds most elite motor marine sport centre in the world
“The Valencia Racing Club” for all types of motor marine sport.
We have available contact with over 200 motor marine competitions with an invitation to visit Valencia
to hold competitive races or finals in support of their relative competitions.

3. Whether it be our world class exclusive hospitality facility within the Americas Cup Sports area to
promote business to invest in Valencia for the their Team Building, Conferences, Entertainment, Hospitality
and promotions, or simply to use the Valencia Port facilities for testing and training, they will receive the
highest support that would be available from Valencia City. Not to mention the availability of our world class
motor marine qualifications centre to gain Support also full qualification to pilot and maintain crafts of all sizes.
My aim and passion (since 2006) has always been to establish the Valencia Racing Club to support a
professional racing team representing Valencia Spain. With the assistance and backing of the University of
Valencia utilising their mechanical engineering and new technologies departments to provide a world class
platform to help us achieve competitive excellence. This would also provide technological excellence through
marine engineering and technological courses through the university. Additionally, our team will provide a
Motor Marine Mechanical Engineering academy for aspiring technicians, with on the job training from our base
within the Juan Carlos 1 Valencia Marina.
Team Chief Mechanic and Education Director: Emilio Cortell
Valencia Racing Club Technical service & training centre / Technical Service
Using our racing workshop facilities in the Spirit of Valencia Team Base, We can provide a factory service
level - powerboat and jet ski, maintenance, repair and tune up services to our Valencia Racing Club members
and customers for every manufacturer, like Yamaha, Suzuki, Honda, Sea Doo, Bombardier, Evinrude,
Kawasaki, Polaris and HSR-Benelli.
These services include:
• 2 Stroke & 4 Stroke Engine Rebuilds and tune up.
• Electronic Fuel System diagnose and tune up.
• Carburetor Rebuilds and tune up.
• Jet Pump Rebuilds and tune up.
• Fiberglass Repair.
• General Maintenance.
Quality is our commitment so, we water test every unit that is serviced!
Storage Service
We can offer to our Valencia Racing Club members the best storage facilities for powerboat or jetski alike, this
can include craft overall maintenance and quality control service too.
Technical training
Technical training courses are offered on the racing workshop facilities on the Spirit of Valencia Team Base on
the Valencia Racing Club by the team technical crew, headed by his factory trained Chief engineer in
conjunction with our partnership with local Powersport Technical Training School INSTITUTO
VALENCIANO MECÁNICA MOTOCICLETA, know more www.ivmm.es.
Technical training courses offered are:
Motor Marine engineer course.
Course offered to everyone that wants to learn about marine power sport technology with no before expertise
needed .It has been split onto 5 very well defined different modules that can be taken separately.
1. Fibre glass Repair
2. 2 & 4 Stroke Engine systems.
3. Electrical systems.
4. Outboard Propulsion systems.
5. Jet ski drive train systems.
6. Fuel supply systems (Electronic Fuel Injection and Carburetors).
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4. Racing Motor Marine engineer course.
Course offered to that wants to learn more about racing marine powersport technology, before expertise
needed .It has been split onto 5 very well defined different modules that can be taken separately.
1. Hull performance tune up.
2. 2 & 4 Stroke Engine systems tune up.
3. Outboard Propulsion systems tune up.
4. Jet ski drive train systems tune up.
5. Turbo and supercharged systems.
6. Performance Fuel supply systems
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With your support and backing we can achieve the creation of what could be one of the most successful
powerboat racing teams and locations in the world. That would also encompass all the benefits I have described
to the community. All I ask is for your support and confidence in our ability to deliver all I have described.
Best regards
Michael Robert Gill
Team Principle