Neil Perkins

Neil Perkins, is a seasoned sports journalist and PR professional. Educated at Adams’ Grammar School, Newport, he developed a lifelong passion for sport, including football, cricket, golf, and snooker.

Perkins began his career as a trainee accountant before moving into sports journalism in 1986 with Motoring News, covering events worldwide. In 1990, he founded NDP Publicity Services in Shropshire, specialising in sports public relations. Over three decades, he has worked across 114 countries for governments, sporting federations, royalty, celebrities, and major events such as the Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, and Winter Olympics.

Outside work, he follows Ipswich Town FC, enjoys fishing in Spain and Shropshire, and travels to destinations including Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Catalunya, and Mexico.

Neil Perkins

2025

Number Four

Sheikh Hassan and Steve Curtis Win Key West Opener

Poret, Medori, Koch Hansen crowned in Qatar finale

Drama Unfolds as Qatar Aquabike Grand Prix Crowns Winners

Five Pole Positions Decided at Qatar Aquabike GP

Qatar Grand Prix Practice: Kaloti and Hemain Lead

Qatar Aquabike Grand Prix Set for Thursday Start

Aquabike reveals 2026 European Championship calendar

Six Champions Crowned in Sardinian Aquabike Thriller

Bossche, Medori and Ypraus Claim Olbia Pole Positions

Sardinia Hosts 154 Riders for Aquabike World Round 2

Stark Sets Pace In Shanghai Opener

Medori Masters the Waves: Perfect Sweep Delivers World Title Glory in Puglia

Europe’s Top Aquabike Offshore Riders Gear Up for Puglia Showdown

Wyatt Leads Championship Charge into Shanghai

Qatar’s Sheikh Hassan makes dramatic return to partner Steve Curtis in Key West

Puglia’s Coast Hosts Aquabike Offshore World Championship Next Weekend

Trask Switches to Team Sweden as Canadian Rookie Maskall Steps Up for China CTIC

2025 UIM-ABP European Aquabike Championships Conclude with Thrilling Vichy Showdown

Wyatt Doubles Up as Sharjah Tightens Grip in Indonesia

Wyatt Inherits Indonesia Victory After Andersson Retires

2024

Jonas Andersson secures third world title in winning style in Sharjah

Team Vietnam’s Jonas Andersson throws title race wide open with Zhengzhou win

Pole position for Team Vietnam’s Jonas Andersson in Zhengzhou

Sharjah Team’s Wyatt storms to victory in weather-shortened race in Shanghai

Sharjah Team’s Wyatt earns pole position in tricky conditions in Shanghai

Rampant Wyatt earns Sharjah Team a memorable win in Sardinia

Sharjah Team’s Rusty Wyatt claims maiden career pole position in Sardinia

Victory Team’s Erik Stark secures sensational start-to-finish win in Vietnam

Victory Team’s Erik Stark snatches pole position for first ever F1H2O race in Vietnam

Sharjah Team’s rookie Rusty Wyatt nails last-gasp victory in Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia

Jonas Andersson on pole position for Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia

2017

Benavente wins at Ribadouro as Al Qemzi clinches first UIM F2 World Championship