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PBAI / UIM TRAINING
BPAI / UIM Training offers a wide range of courses to those that wish to be able to use the craft of their choice in a Safe and Responsible manner. Within Ireland there are a number of PBAI / UIM Recognised Training Centres that can offer these courses.
"UIM" (www.uim.sport)
Established in 1922, the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM) is the world governing body for all Power-Boating activities. It is fully recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and it is a member of the Association of the IOC Recognised International Sports Federations (ARISF). The UIM has 64 affiliated National Federations.
"Powerboat Association of Ireland". (www.powerboatNI.org)
Unknown to most, Ireland is rich in its Powerboat/Motorboat History with roots that can be traced back to the 19th Century.
1895 - Powerboat /Motorboat Rally Waterford.
1903 - Worlds 1st International Powerboat race for the Harmsworth Trophy – RCYC Cork.
1922 - Irishman John Ward became the first Secretary General of the UIM and Ireland became 1 of the 12 founding Nations of the UIM
1922-2000”s – A number of organisations acted in the role of UIM National Authority with Irish Powerboat Association (IPA) became UIM National Authority for Ireland for over 5 decades.
2000’s – Between 2001and 2018, Although Sailing was their primary sport, both the Royal Yachting association (RYA) and the Irish Sailing Association (ISA) acted in the role of NGB for the sport in Ireland.
2018 – As the RYA had resigned their position as UIM NA for the UK, The Powerboat Association of Northern Ireland (PBANI) was established and given the their members previous experience , at the UIM General Assembly in Beirut 2018 the PBANI were accepted as the UIM NA for Northern Ireland. Late in 2018, The ISA requested the PBANI to take over as UIM National Authority for the Republic of Ireland which was sanctioned by the UIM Council in January 2019. The PBAI was now the NA for the Island of Ireland and this development brought Irish Powerboat History full circle as pre 2001 all the way back to 1922..
2019- The PBANI was established and understand the great responsibility which history has placed on our shoulders and although Powerboating/ Motorboating may have its roots firmly bedded in amateurism, we realise for the sport to flourish and prosper that it needs to be enveloped by professionalism. In addition as the all-Ireland UIM NA we need to be mindful of the challenges that need to be addressed, be these environmental issues, Laws and regulations, UIM Power-Boating Rules, Safety, Youth Development, Governance, Diversity, International Best Practice Training etc. whilst all the time encouraging people to participate at all levels within our sport, Leisure, Professional and Racing. We have ensured our governance meets all guidelines from the UIM , Sport Ireland and Sport Northern Ireland.
The UIM Youth Development Program and UIM Training is a corner stone of our development and its where young and older people can get together and learn the fundamentals of Professional an a safe and enjoyable environment. We will strive to be inclusive at all levels and undertake to be open and transparent as we carry out the organisation’s role of governance and change. By doing so we will build a legacy that will safeguard the sport for future generations.
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