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Extreme Offshore Powerboat Catamaran Takes Thrill Seekers on Ride of Their Life at Dubai International Boat Show

Two adventure excitement applicants had a when in a lifetime experience at the Dubai International Watercraft Show, riding along aboard a severe offshore powerboat catamaran which is capable of reaching speeds of as much as 120mph.

Two even more lucky victors will certainly make wakes on Friday, with a hashtag-powered competition hosted by Dubai International Boat Show.

Karen Mclean, also referred to as the blogger Secret Squirrel, and Alex Jimenez took to the cockpit of the catamaran with Brett Luhrmann and Pl Virik Nelson, 2 of Team Australia's top pilots.

Jimenez, known on Instagram as The Luxury yacht Person: "Of all the severe points that I have actually done, this was just one of one of the most exciting experiences of my life! It's a 2 man operation, so I even got to own a bit with the help of the pilot. We took the watercraft out on the water and got up to 114 miles per hour!"

On Friday 3 March, 2 more victors of the Dubai International Watercraft Program's Instagram competition will take a ride-along in the Group Australia Boat.

Winner landed their seat in the severe boat by hashtagging their means utilizing #dubaiboatshow and #extremeadventure on Instagram.

To learn more on the competition please browse through: http://www.boatshowdubai.com/x-cat

The 25th Dubai International Watercraft Program at Dubai International Marine Club - Mina Seyahi is open to trade visitors and the public from 3pm-- 9.30 pm daily from Feb 28 to March 4, 2017. Tickets are readily available at the gates for AED 60.

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