History of the sport. In 1903, the Automobile Club of Great Britain and Ireland, and its offshoot, the Marine Motor Association organised a race of auto-boats. ... Offshore powerboat racing was first recognised as a sport when, in 1904, a race took place from the south-eastern coast England to Calais, France. In the United States, the APBA ...
Formula One History
Learn about the 50+ year history of Formula One Powerboat Racing, one of the world's most spectacular and thrilling motorsports. Discover the features, performance, and marketing benefits of these 120 mph boats that fly across the water.
Formula 1 Powerboat World Championship
An F1 powerboat rounding a buoy. The Formula 1 Powerboat World Championship (also F1) is an international motorboat racing competition for powerboats organised by the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM) and promoted by H2O Racing, hence it often being referred to as F1H2O.It is the highest class of inshore powerboat racing in the world, and as such, with it sharing the title of F1, is ...
Class 1 World Powerboat Championship
The UIM Class 1 World Powerboat Championship (also known as Class 1) is an international motorboat racing competition for powerboats organized by the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM). It is the premier class of offshore powerboat racing in the world.. Class 1 is considered one of the most spectacular marine motorsports. A Class 1 race-boat has twin inboard 1100hp engines and can reach ...
Top 10 powerboat racing icons that helped make boating what it is ...
Learn how powerboat racing shaped today's sportsboats with these influential people, inventions and competitions. From the legendary Cowes-Torquay-Cowes to the Round Britain Race, discover the stories behind the heroes and machines.
About Class 1
Class 1 is the premier class of offshore powerboat racing in the world and is considered to be one of the most spectacular marine motorsports. A Class 1 race boat has twin inboard 1100hp engines and can reach speeds in excess of 160mph. All boats are limited by a minimum weight of 4,950kg. History. The sport of powerboat racing dates back to ...
What Is Powerboat Racing?
Learn about the origins, rules, and types of powerboat racing, a sport that has been around for over 100 years. Find out the essential equipment, famous racers, and international competitions of this thrilling water sport.
8 Facts You Must Know About Offshore Powerboat Racing
Offshore Powerboat Racing Celebrates a Rich History. The history of offshore powerboat racing is rich with legendary races, iconic champions, and memorable moments that have shaped the sport's legacy. From historic rivalries to groundbreaking achievements, the sport's heritage is filled with stories of triumph, perseverance, and the relentless ...
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Formula 1 Powerboat racing is the most spectacular watersport in the world. It has been described as driving the F1 race car at full speed over a ploughed field. Formula 1 Powerboats accelerate faster than even the most state-of-the-art F1 cars; they are capable of going from standstill to 160 kilometres per hour in only 4 seconds.
Powerboat Racing Pioneers: 5 Legends Who Helped to Shape the Sport
Here are five of the most significant figures in the history of powerboat racing. Ray Hunt - The Inventor of the Modern Powerboat Design Most modern offshore racing powerboats are derived from the revolutionary deep V-hull design, which Ray Hunt invented in the 1960s. While technology has evolved and allowed for more advanced powerboats, Hunt ...
A History of Powerboat Racing
Learn about the origins and evolution of powerboat racing, from the Harmsworth Trophy to the Class 1 World Powerboat Championship. Discover the challenges and highlights of the sport in 2020 and beyond.
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is dedicated to preserving the history of power boat racing. Since being formed in the late 1970s by the legendary Bill Muncey and current Chairman George "Buddy" Byers, the Society has collected many treasured items tracing back to the early days of powerboat racing. Iconic trophies include the APBA Gold Cup and the fabulous Martini & Rossi trophy.
Powerboat Racing. Powerboat racing is a type of water-based motorsport which is the fastest, most dangerous and most fascinating of all watersports with vessels able to reach speeds up to 225 kph (140mph). Powerboats race in various classes depending on their engine size and travel around a defined course which can be either circular or point ...
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Powerboat archive. This web site has been created to maintain the history of modern day powerboat racing using various material from my archives. I began an interest in the sport when embarking on a career in Naval Architecture at Vosper Ltd which at the time was building the 1962 Cowes - Torquay winner Tramontana One.
The Formula One Powerboat Championship
The Formula One Powerboat Championship is a 6-race series contested across North America from May through September. Established in 2017, the series features weekend long community events highlighted by 20+ Formula 1 boats reaching speeds of 120 mph. U.S. Powerboat racing first began in 1903. Formula One racing for the last five decades, has ...
Offshore Powerboat Racing History
Offshore Powerboat Racing History. As offshore racers and boating enthusiasts participate in the biggest race of the year, the 2022 Key West Offshore Powerboat Racing Championship, Magnum Marine likes to keep in mind the history of offshore powerboat racing within the company. Continue reading to learn more. In 1966, Don Aronow built a new 27 ...
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Fast Starts Serve U.S. Well at World Championships. The APBA is the foremost sanctioning body for power boat racing in the United States. Stay up to speed on news, upcoming races, race results and standings.
The Untold Story of Reggie Fountain
October 20, 2014. The story of one man's domination of offshore powerboat racing and the legacy of performance innovations he left in his wake. Not unlike modern day stock car racing, professional offshore powerboat racing evolved from a colorful history. From high speed skiffs smuggling Canadian booze across the Detroit River to big ...
Hollywood Stars & Offshore Powerboat Racing (Part 1)
Crockett & Tubbs from 'Miami Vice' putting the Wellcraft 38 Scarab KV through its paces / Photo- offshoreonly.comAlthough it officially started in the early 1900's, offshore powerboat racing as we know it today didn't really blossom into the modern era until the 1950's and '60's with the advent of the deep-V hull design. That kickstarted a new trend and the ability to go faster in ...
2019 F1 Powerboat World Championship
View history; Tools. Tools. move to sidebar hide. Actions Read; Edit; View history; General What links here ... The 2019 UIM F1 H 2 O World Championship was the 36th season of Formula 1 Powerboat racing. Teams and drivers. Team Hull Engine No. Race drivers Rounds Team Abu Dhabi ... Emirates Racing Team BaBa Mercury 2.5 V6: 50 Marit Strømøy ...
History of CPBRA
Beginning with a Divisional Championship in 1999 to the first ever Triple Crown Championship in the U.S., Cambridge, Maryland has become known throughout the annals of powerboat racing as a quality event, home of many of the sport's legends—past and present—and hospitality at its best. Tradition is important, offering a base from which to ...
Alton Midwest Nationals
The Formula 1 Powerboat Championship will tentatively take place on the Mississippi River at the Alton riverfront with a series of six to eight races. The races will include the sleek and glamorous F1 Powerboats, 12-foot Tunnel boats, Tri-Hulls based on a pleasure boat design and J-Hydro, 12-foot Knee Rider Boats for racers ages 9 to 16 years.
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Mercury Racing has entered a two-year sponsorship program with the Formula One Powerboat Championship series. The agreement is for the 2022 and 2023 racing seasons and names Mercury Racing the Official Maine Engine and Drive Sponsor. For the next two seasons a Mercury Racing 360 APX outboard will power the Formula One Race Ride Experience, a two-seat tunnel boat available for high-speed media ...
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History of the sport. In 1903, the Automobile Club of Great Britain and Ireland, and its offshoot, the Marine Motor Association organised a race of auto-boats. ... Offshore powerboat racing was first recognised as a sport when, in 1904, a race took place from the south-eastern coast England to Calais, France. In the United States, the APBA ...
Learn about the 50+ year history of Formula One Powerboat Racing, one of the world's most spectacular and thrilling motorsports. Discover the features, performance, and marketing benefits of these 120 mph boats that fly across the water.
An F1 powerboat rounding a buoy. The Formula 1 Powerboat World Championship (also F1) is an international motorboat racing competition for powerboats organised by the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM) and promoted by H2O Racing, hence it often being referred to as F1H2O.It is the highest class of inshore powerboat racing in the world, and as such, with it sharing the title of F1, is ...
The UIM Class 1 World Powerboat Championship (also known as Class 1) is an international motorboat racing competition for powerboats organized by the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM). It is the premier class of offshore powerboat racing in the world.. Class 1 is considered one of the most spectacular marine motorsports. A Class 1 race-boat has twin inboard 1100hp engines and can reach ...
Learn how powerboat racing shaped today's sportsboats with these influential people, inventions and competitions. From the legendary Cowes-Torquay-Cowes to the Round Britain Race, discover the stories behind the heroes and machines.
Class 1 is the premier class of offshore powerboat racing in the world and is considered to be one of the most spectacular marine motorsports. A Class 1 race boat has twin inboard 1100hp engines and can reach speeds in excess of 160mph. All boats are limited by a minimum weight of 4,950kg. History. The sport of powerboat racing dates back to ...
Learn about the origins, rules, and types of powerboat racing, a sport that has been around for over 100 years. Find out the essential equipment, famous racers, and international competitions of this thrilling water sport.
Offshore Powerboat Racing Celebrates a Rich History. The history of offshore powerboat racing is rich with legendary races, iconic champions, and memorable moments that have shaped the sport's legacy. From historic rivalries to groundbreaking achievements, the sport's heritage is filled with stories of triumph, perseverance, and the relentless ...
Formula 1 Powerboat racing is the most spectacular watersport in the world. It has been described as driving the F1 race car at full speed over a ploughed field. Formula 1 Powerboats accelerate faster than even the most state-of-the-art F1 cars; they are capable of going from standstill to 160 kilometres per hour in only 4 seconds.
Here are five of the most significant figures in the history of powerboat racing. Ray Hunt - The Inventor of the Modern Powerboat Design Most modern offshore racing powerboats are derived from the revolutionary deep V-hull design, which Ray Hunt invented in the 1960s. While technology has evolved and allowed for more advanced powerboats, Hunt ...
Learn about the origins and evolution of powerboat racing, from the Harmsworth Trophy to the Class 1 World Powerboat Championship. Discover the challenges and highlights of the sport in 2020 and beyond.
is dedicated to preserving the history of power boat racing. Since being formed in the late 1970s by the legendary Bill Muncey and current Chairman George "Buddy" Byers, the Society has collected many treasured items tracing back to the early days of powerboat racing. Iconic trophies include the APBA Gold Cup and the fabulous Martini & Rossi trophy.
Powerboat Racing. Powerboat racing is a type of water-based motorsport which is the fastest, most dangerous and most fascinating of all watersports with vessels able to reach speeds up to 225 kph (140mph). Powerboats race in various classes depending on their engine size and travel around a defined course which can be either circular or point ...
Powerboat archive. This web site has been created to maintain the history of modern day powerboat racing using various material from my archives. I began an interest in the sport when embarking on a career in Naval Architecture at Vosper Ltd which at the time was building the 1962 Cowes - Torquay winner Tramontana One.
The Formula One Powerboat Championship is a 6-race series contested across North America from May through September. Established in 2017, the series features weekend long community events highlighted by 20+ Formula 1 boats reaching speeds of 120 mph. U.S. Powerboat racing first began in 1903. Formula One racing for the last five decades, has ...
Offshore Powerboat Racing History. As offshore racers and boating enthusiasts participate in the biggest race of the year, the 2022 Key West Offshore Powerboat Racing Championship, Magnum Marine likes to keep in mind the history of offshore powerboat racing within the company. Continue reading to learn more. In 1966, Don Aronow built a new 27 ...
Fast Starts Serve U.S. Well at World Championships. The APBA is the foremost sanctioning body for power boat racing in the United States. Stay up to speed on news, upcoming races, race results and standings.
October 20, 2014. The story of one man's domination of offshore powerboat racing and the legacy of performance innovations he left in his wake. Not unlike modern day stock car racing, professional offshore powerboat racing evolved from a colorful history. From high speed skiffs smuggling Canadian booze across the Detroit River to big ...
Crockett & Tubbs from 'Miami Vice' putting the Wellcraft 38 Scarab KV through its paces / Photo- offshoreonly.comAlthough it officially started in the early 1900's, offshore powerboat racing as we know it today didn't really blossom into the modern era until the 1950's and '60's with the advent of the deep-V hull design. That kickstarted a new trend and the ability to go faster in ...
View history; Tools. Tools. move to sidebar hide. Actions Read; Edit; View history; General What links here ... The 2019 UIM F1 H 2 O World Championship was the 36th season of Formula 1 Powerboat racing. Teams and drivers. Team Hull Engine No. Race drivers Rounds Team Abu Dhabi ... Emirates Racing Team BaBa Mercury 2.5 V6: 50 Marit Strømøy ...
Beginning with a Divisional Championship in 1999 to the first ever Triple Crown Championship in the U.S., Cambridge, Maryland has become known throughout the annals of powerboat racing as a quality event, home of many of the sport's legends—past and present—and hospitality at its best. Tradition is important, offering a base from which to ...
The Formula 1 Powerboat Championship will tentatively take place on the Mississippi River at the Alton riverfront with a series of six to eight races. The races will include the sleek and glamorous F1 Powerboats, 12-foot Tunnel boats, Tri-Hulls based on a pleasure boat design and J-Hydro, 12-foot Knee Rider Boats for racers ages 9 to 16 years.
Mercury Racing has entered a two-year sponsorship program with the Formula One Powerboat Championship series. The agreement is for the 2022 and 2023 racing seasons and names Mercury Racing the Official Maine Engine and Drive Sponsor. For the next two seasons a Mercury Racing 360 APX outboard will power the Formula One Race Ride Experience, a two-seat tunnel boat available for high-speed media ...