For the first time in Egypt, Echinops Ltd. iorganized the "Red Sea RIB Rally" from September 1st - 10th, 2006. RIB or Rigid Inflatable Boats have come to be recognized in the world of water sports as the long distance endurance racing vehicle and have secured their standing in Powerboat racing.
Echinops Ltd. is a specialized company in the field of promoting, organizing, managing and directing international events in extreme sports and entertainment. In association with Aphrodite Marine, Flash Tour and under the patronage of the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism, Union Internationale Motonautique, UIM, and the Royal Yachting Association, RYA, Echinops Ltd. is organizing this major event which attracts world class competitors as well as spectators that include royalty, celebrities, business people, adventurers and trend-setters.
The Rigid Inflatable Boats Rally, RIB Rally, started around 15 years ago in the United Kingdom by a group of enthusiasts competing in long distance endurance racing and using RIBS of all different sizes and types. The "Echinops Red Sea RIB Rally" is the first internationally recognized Offshore Rigid Inflatable Powerboats rally in Egypt. The rally is given recognition on the International Calendar of the Union Internationale Motonautique, UIM.
The Rally will put Egypt in the 52nd rank of Countries participating and adopting extreme sports. Moreover, it will promote Egypt as a major tourist and investment destination and will introduce the sport into Egypt and promote it throughout the country. Besides, this rally will be an excellent opportunity to create an Egyptian National Team that can take part in races around the world.
For such investment in attracting this rally and its participants to Egypt and for the knowledge of your company's participation in promoting the previously mentioned objectives, Echinops Ltd. is proud to approach your organization to conclude a mutually beneficial relationship by joining us in this event, which promises to be the first in a series of trend-setting events that will attract world attention, not only to the Rally, but also to the Red Sea and the Whole Country.
Nicolas Loannou
Echinops Ltd. Chairman & CEO