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The Cowes-Torquay-Cowes powerboat race is considered to be one of the toughest and most prestigious offshore powerboat races in the world. The race covers a distance of approximately 190 nautical miles, starting and finishing in Cowes on the Isle of Wight, England, and passing through Torquay on the south coast of England.

The race has a rich history, dating back to 1961, and has attracted some of the biggest names in powerboat racing over the years. Drew Langdon is a British powerboat racer who has competed in the Cowes-Torquay-Cowes race, as well as other offshore powerboat races around the world. He has achieved multiple victories and podium finishes in various powerboat racing events throughout his career.

Pressing on at the week end – A second win in the championship at Poole Bay Classic

Poole Bay 100 is an offshore powerboat race that takes place annually in Poole Bay, on the south coast of England. The race covers a distance of 100 nautical miles and is organized by the UK Offshore Powerboat Racing Association (UKOPRA).The UKOPRA is the governing body for offshore powerboat racing in the UK and is responsible for organizing a number of offshore powerboat races throughout the country. The organization sets the rules and regulations for the races and ensures that they are conducted safely and fairly.

The Poole Bay 100 is one of the most popular races organized by the UKOPRA and attracts competitors from all over the world. The race takes place in September each year and features a variety of different classes of powerboats, ranging from smaller entry-level boats to larger high-performance racing boats.

The Lymington Challenge is an offshore powerboat race that takes place in Lymington, a coastal town located in Hampshire, England. The race covers a distance of approximately 100 nautical miles and is organized by the Lymington Powerboat Racing Club.

The Lymington Challenge is open to powerboats of all types and sizes, and is known for attracting a diverse range of competitors, from amateur enthusiasts to professional racers. The race is typically held in June or July each year and is one of the highlights of the UK offshore powerboat racing calendar.

The course for the Lymington Challenge takes competitors along the Solent, around the Isle of Wight, and back to Lymington. The race is known for its challenging conditions, with strong currents, rough seas, and shifting winds adding to the difficulty of the race. Despite the challenges, the Lymington Challenge is a popular event among powerboat racing enthusiasts and is widely regarded as one of the most exciting offshore powerboat races in the UK.

2019 CTC – 1ST OVER ALL WITH AN AVERAGE SPEED OF 92.87 MPH

The Cornish 100 Trophy is an offshore powerboat race that takes place in Cornwall, a county located in the southwest of England. The race covers a distance of approximately 100 nautical miles and is organized by the South West Offshore Racing Association (SWORA).

The Cornish 100 Trophy is open to powerboats of all types and sizes, and typically attracts a range of competitors from amateur enthusiasts to professional racers. The race is usually held in July or August each year and is one of the most popular offshore powerboat races in the UK.

The course for the Cornish 100 Trophy takes competitors along the Cornish coast, past rugged cliffs and beautiful beaches, and around the famous Land’s End landmark. The race is known for its challenging conditions, with strong winds, choppy seas, and unpredictable weather adding to the difficulty of the race.

Despite the challenges, the Cornish 100 Trophy is a popular event among powerboat racing enthusiasts and offers a unique opportunity to experience the stunning coastline of Cornwall from the water.

The John Mace Perpetual Trophy

The Late Mike Fiore was awarded ‘The John Mace Perpetual Trophy’. I was honoured to accept on his behalf at The Royal Yacht Squadron Cowes UK for his contribution to Powerboat development. Mike having designed and built my Outerlimits SV43 which has now given us two consecutive wins at the International Cowes Torquay Cowes Powerboat Race In 2018 & 2019.

UKOPRA MARATHON WORLD CHAMPION 2018

CLASS 1 OFFSHORE RACING

Offshore racing in the UK is a highly competitive and exciting sport that involves high-performance powerboats and attracts top teams and drivers from around the world. The sport is governed by two main organizations: the British Powerboat Racing Club (BPRC) and the UK Offshore Racing Association (UKOPRA).

The BPRC is responsible for organizing and promoting the races themselves, while the UKOPRA oversees the technical and safety aspects of offshore powerboat racing in the UK.

Class one vee powerboats are a popular type of powerboat used in offshore racing in the UK. These boats are designed for speed and maneuverability, and can reach speeds of up to 120 mph. They are typically piloted by a team consisting of a driver and a throttleman, who work together to control the boat’s speed and direction.

Offshore racing events in the UK featuring class one vee powerboats include the Cowes-Torquay-Cowes and Poole-Bournemouth-Poole races, as well as the Guernsey Gold Cup and the Falmouth Fowey race. These events are highly competitive and attract large crowds of fans and spectators.

Safety is a top priority in offshore racing with class one vee powerboats, and strict rules and regulations are in place to ensure the safety of the drivers, teams, and spectators. The boats are equipped with advanced safety features like roll cages, fire suppression systems, and emergency air supplies for the crew.

Experience the Thrill : Class 1 Vee Powerboat Racing

Dive into the adrenaline-fueled world of Class 1 Vee racing, where cutting-edge technology meets extreme speed. Governed by the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM), the sport’s international authority, Class 1 Vee racing adheres to stringent rules and regulations, covering everything from boat design to team requirements.Constructed with precision and safety in mind, these boats boast specific hull designs, cockpit layouts, and engine specifications. Advanced materials like carbon fiber and Kevlar ensure both strength and minimal weight, allowing for optimal performance.

Behind the wheel, a skilled duo of driver and throttleman work in harmony to master the boat’s speed and direction. The driver focuses on steering, while the throttleman fine-tunes the boat’s power, adjusting the throttles accordingly.Racecourses, marked by buoys or other markers, challenge teams with multiple laps around 6-8 mile-long tracks. The length and difficulty of these courses can vary based on location and conditions, but one thing remains constant: sheer exhilaration.

Propelled by twin engines generating up to 1750 horsepower each, these powerboats can reach astonishing speeds of up to 120 mph. However, with great power comes great responsibility, and safety is paramount in Class 1 Vee racing. Advanced features like roll cages, fire suppression systems, and emergency air supplies keep the crew protected.Before joining the ranks of this high-octane sport, drivers and teams must undergo extensive training and certification. Only then can they experience the unbridled thrill of Class 1 Vee racing. Join the excitement, and witness powerboat racing at its finest.

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Cowes-Torquay International Powerboat Race

World famous endurance powerboat race with competitors racing between Cowes and Torquay and back to Cowes. The race was first started in 1961 and 2023 will be the 62nd enactment.

Torquay will be the turning point for the boats. 

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Reigning Champions Silverline, crewed by Drew Langdon and Miles Jennings

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Drew Langdon (l) and Miles Jenning (r) of Silverline after win in 2023

Thu jun 27 2024, cowes torquay cowes race takes on a new look.

• Newly-named Cowes Powerboat Festival to feature three races over August Bank Holiday weekend
• British Powerboat Racing Club in new partnership with Powerboat P1 to grow the event
• World-famous tourism destination Experience Kissimmee becomes presenting sponsor

We are delighted to be working with Powerboat P1 and Experience Kissimmee this year for the running of the longest, toughest and most famous offshore powerboat race in the world. The team at P1 brings a wealth of top-level racing experience. Following tradition, the newly-named Cowes Powerboat Festival will be held over the Bank Holiday weekend in late August and this year will see three races staged over two days. The BPRC, Powerboat P1 and Experience Kissimmee very much look forward to welcoming all competitors and spectators to the ultimate in powerboating activity. Christian Toll British Powerboat Racing Club, Vice Chairman

It’s always been a big part of my life and my father won the race in 1969. To have the race back under the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM) banner and partnering with P1 is a great move and exciting for powerboat racing in the UK. Remember that this is the most famous marathon race in the world – it’s been running every year since 1961. Racing fans can now follow it on social media from anywhere in the world and we are planning on building the event into a true spectacle over the next few years. The hard work has already started. Steve Curtis MBE British Powerboat Racing Club, President

Powerboat P1 promotes the UIM Class 1 World Championship and one of Steve’s Class 1 racing colleagues in the United States is 29-year-old Alex Pratt from Florida. Alex travelled to England last year to compete in the Cowes Torquay Cowes race with his English friend Rob Lockyer and he will return in August. “I’m very happy to see P1 partnering with the BPRC, said Alex. “They do an outstanding job and we as racers truly appreciate their role in the sport. I will be back on the island to compete in the Good Boy Vodka boat and I’m hugely optimistic about our chances!”

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THE SALAMANDER LUXURY SPECTATOR BOAT on the water spectating with close-up viewing of COWES TORQUAY COWES OFFSHORE POWERBOAT RACE WITH WORLD CLASS OFFSHORE POWERBOATS COMPETING OVER A 200 MILE COURSE PASSING THE MOST SPECTACULAR SCENERY ON THE SOUTH COAST

When is the cowes torquay cowes offshore powerboat race.

FRIDAY – AUGUST 23rd

Cowes Pit walk-about and practice / warm up

SATURDAY – AUGUST 24th

SUNDAY – AUGUST 25th

Race Start Times:-

10.00 am Start Cowes - Torquay - Cowes

Some time in the afternoon powerboats will return to Cowes and it should be possible to view their return subject to weather and sea conditions, and their general progress.

Race organisers and programme 

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All timings and events subject to change.

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Salamander your #SpectatorBoat finding the best location for spectating the Cowes Torquay Cowes Classic Offshore Powerboat Race

Salamander is heated and perfectly suited for year round use, both sailing and cruising under motor. Feel free to wander around the extensive teak decks with their protective teak handrail as we look for the best location for you to see the event.

Salamander your #SpectatorBoat also has a warm saloon for great all weather spectating.

Where is the best place to see the Cowes Torquay Cowes Offshore Powerboat Race and where to find the Cowes Torquay Cowes Offshore Powerboat Race Spectator Boat?

The Salamander Spectator Boat is normally found in Berthon Lymington Marina, in the Georgian town of Lymington.

Our experience confirms that the normally sheltered waters by Hurst Castle and Hurst Lighthouse is the best place to see the Cowes Torquay Cowes Offshore Powerboat Race from onboard the Salamander Spectator Boat.

Lymington is therefore the preferred departure point. 

Bespoke arrangements might be possible to meet guests in Lymington, Buckler's Hard on the Beaulieu River, Southampton, the Hamble, Portsmouth and Gosport in Hampshire, Cowes and Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight. 

Lymington, Yarmouth, Cowes, Hamble, Southampton and Portsmouth are well served by trains and ferries making overland connections for boarding and disembarking Salamander very easy.

Lymington, The New Forest and the Isle of Wight are unique destination venues for some amazing scenery, with luxurious boutique hotels and excellent fine dining providing the perfect backdrop to combine with some wonderful sailing on board Salamander, a traditional yacht with a classically designed teak interior .  

Transfers from hotels can be arranged.

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What's included in the price for the Cowes Torquay Cowes Offshore Powerboat Race Salamander Spectator Boat?

Full-day on the water spectating on board Salamander for up to 12 guests.

A professional crew of 3, probably the highest crew to guest ratio on the south coast, usually including the round the world owner skipper with tales to tell, so you may relax or take part ... it's up to you.

Full dedicated steward service on board serving a champagne breakfast to include a glass of bucks fizz, a bacon roll, Danish bites and tea or coffee.

Daytime harbour drop off fees as necessary.

Lunch on board Salamander.

Afternoon tea including a selection of scones and cakes on board Salamander of Lymington

Soft drinks, tea and coffee are available throughout the day on board Salamander of Lymington

Parking, if departing from Lymington, adjacent to Salamander in Berthon Lymington Marina, Bath Road, Lymington, SO41 3YL

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Cowes Torquay Cowes Race takes on a new look

Powerboat P1 and the British Powerboat Racing Club have jointly announced a new partnership for Cowes Torquay Cowes offshore powerboat race that sees P1 provide marketing, communications and sponsorship support for the 63rd staging of the famous event.

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• History of the Sport

The Cowes-Torquay – 1971 to 1981

The cowes-torquay – cigarettes, tin boats & cats 1971 to 1981.

The Cowes Torquay race since its inception in 1961 grew in stature and fame with each staging of the event, the previous decade saw entries from the USA , Italy, Scandinavia and as far as South Africa, usually it was 1 or 2 boats from each, with Britain providing the rest of the entries. From 1971 onwards the entry list, after the heady Sixties with its 60 plus fleets, stabilised to an average of 40 entrants till the mid decade when there was a dramatic plunge to an average 20/25 entries but they were all top notch craft! The reasons for this reversal were several. the first being the loss of the original sponsor who then returned in partnership with WD and HO Wills, the fuel crisis that dogged all motor sport, the influx of sponsored boats by major companies and the boats themselves, which were becoming the FI of the seas. Expensive to build, expensive to run and expensive to transport to World Championship venues which could be as far a field as South America!. The engines were now becoming highly tuned designs not for your every day cruiser, the hulls were either glass reinforced (with the new wonder fibre, Kevlar) or the new wonder material, Marine grade aluminium, light and strong producing some extremely fast craft, plus the transport rigs themselves costing upwards of £50,000. 1971 started the decade well, 2 American world championship contenders, Peter Hanks and Bill Wishnick, 1 boat from Italy 1 Danish and 1 from the Ivory Coast. New craft included Enfield Avenger for Tommy Sopwith and Edward Greenhall’s Gee both from the board of Don Shead, plus a sprinkling of ex American racers bought by English drivers, renamed and hoping to make their mark, also 4 catamarans appeared from the Cougar Yard. As if to reflect the 1961 race ten years earlier the ‘71 was weather wise horrendous, of the 41 starters only 10 boats finished. Enfield Avenger and Sopwith led the last 11 minutes of the race and what looked another victory in the bag was blown when a con rod let go. The victor was Ronnie Bonnelli in Lady Nara a 36ft Cigarette with none other than Attillo Petroni on board who raced with Sonny Levi in 61. They finished the race with Mr Bonnelli semi-comatose after being knocked out 40 miles from home in the rough conditions. The winners speed was 38mph way off previous years record speeds .The non finishers included top names Sopwith, Wishnick, Cassir in the ex Sopwith boat Miss Enfield 2 and even the veteran Spirit of Ecstacy. The new decade was shaping up like the first. so we thought. 1972 The “Embassy” years and the Italian onslaught began, 6 entries with their all conquering Don Aronow designed “Cigarettes” were headed by one Carlo Bonomi a Milan banker soon to become the most dominant racer of this and the next decade. Other entries included USA’s Bobby Rautbord with his Cigarette FINO plus entries again from Sweden and 1 from Argentina! Bonomi’s Cigarette Aeromarine1X sported the latest engines from who else but Aeromarine, making the world debut! rated at 1200hp the most powerful boat, the organisers called foul and deemed them illegal. Bonomi protested, relented and detuned the engines! He was up against some stiff opposition Don Shead and Harry Hyams in UNOWOT, Tommy Sopwiths old Enfield Avenger, YELLOWDRAMA the ex Miss Enfield 2, Lady Nara was back for more punishment ,Balestrieri had Black Tornado 2 , one of Don Aronow’s ex The Cigarette boats of which there were 3) The weather was moderate to good, hence the winners speed 55mph and the winner was Bonomi even though he spent 20 minutes for repairs in Poole Bay, how? He did a Sopwith and took the inshore route beating Balestrieri by 5 minutes! Cigarette boats filled 6 of the top 7 places. The Italians were back in 73, 4 of their top drivers including Bonomi again but no Americans! Was there a change in the air? Unowot appeared again with the same team but there were very few new British boats though many boats had changed hands and been renamed one of which was the veteran Miss Enfield 2 now driven by John Davy and called BLITZ. The most unusual entry was Tommy Sopwith in Miss Embassy a 40footer powered by Gnome Gas Turbine rated at 1000hp. The race was slightly longer but conditions allowed a cracking pace and a battle between the 2 countries best. 2 minutes split UNOWOT which won at 62mph from Georgio Mondadori’s Nicopao X. Third boat home 1hr and 35 minutes later! was HTS the Monte Carlo Marathon winner with half the leaders power, the other hot shots including Bonomi in his renamed Dry Martini failed, he stopped in sight of the finish with broken steering going round in circles against a 1 knot tide! And the fourth boat home was Telstar a real veteran but was disqualified for missing a mark. The winner of the Beaverbrook Trophy was Steve Macey in Spirit of Ecstacy after 12 years of persistence. In 1974 with the entry list at 31 craft and the split between the Open boats and the cruisers 50/50 and no Americans again! Britain looked to the Embassy team of Sopwith in Miss Embassy and Tim Powell/Ronnie Hoare in a new boat, a 40ft Planatec, UNO EMBASSY but the Martini boat of Bonomi was back for revenge! Bobby Buchannan-Michaelson’s ABO a Shead Planatec 40 footer also looked promising but failed after 18 miles. UNO EMBASSY gave up the ghost at Anvil Point. Carlo Bonomi made no mistakes this year and romped home at 67mph, the only other Italian ERAF came to a halt of Hurst and was overtaken by the Cougar Cat of Keith Dallas finishing second with Sopwith and Miss Embassy coming good in third place. 1975 and Bonomi was back again as was Eraf and a new Levi boat ARCIDIAVLO 2 an unusual 3 pointer! Wally Franz from Brazil was hunting world championship points with PANGARE GRINGO and there were 3 Swedish entries also. The 31 (again) entries were still split 50/50 OP’s and Cruisers and the race length was reduced by 27 miles in view of the fuel situation. That did not stop the breakneck speeds put up by UNO EMBASSY (above) with the team using the old Ali boat as the new Planatec failed to reach expectations and PANGARE GRINGO. After leading for 70% of the distance Pangare suddenly stopped at Yarmouth with loss of power, Shead flew across the line to record a record 72.9 mph for the 199 mile course, Pangare got going and came in second at 72.8mph, work that one out…with Bonomi 3rd at 71.2mph. I Like it, the old HTS won C2. Of the new Levi design unfortunately she retired, a shame because someone was actually trying out a new idea but it seems Mono’s ruled the waves…….. In 1976 the entry list was still holding at 31 and the yanks were back, this time it was Tom Gentry in the spectacular AMERICAN EAGLE….3 Swedes, an Australian and ARCIDIAVOLO back for a second attempt after some design changes. British hopes rested on Uno Embassy (the Ali boat) again but were bolstered by new kid on the block Mike Doxford in a Cigarette, Limit Up and Ken Cassir in his Cigarette YELLOWDRAMA 2. The three main boats contesting for the lead were UNO, EAGLE and LIMIT with hot on their heels the ex Embassy Team boat the plastic UNO EMBASSY now renamed Thunderbird driven by Richard Benge who also ran Sopwiths old Telstar in previous years. Blitz the ex Sopwith, Cassir and Davy boat was now owned by Alf Bontoft but he lost control of her off Egypt point, bucking wildly, Blitz hit the beach and Mr Bontoft became the first fatality of the race in its 17 year history when he was ejected from the craft , striking his head on the hull in the process. In the race Tom Gentry led UNO EMBASSY but the Shead boat blew a stern drive in Lyme Bay, Gentry eased back and in the poor visibility was passed by Charles Gill in I Like It Too and unknowingly won the race! Cassir in YELLOWDRAMA II was second, American Eagle finished third. Amazingly after being abandoned by the Embassy Team, the renamed Thunderbird, scooped 5th. Some 1977 even with a fine English summer the CTC was in freefall with a fleet of just 19 starters, The table toppers were the best from the USA, ITALY AND GB, the only other foreigner was Stephan Linde from Sweden. The talk of the day was the new boat from COUGAR …Ken Cassir’s James Beard designed YELLOWDRAMA III, painted in bright yellow and with 2 rebuilt 4 year old Aeromarine inboard outboards in each Sponson, the first English OP1 Catamaran! BEEP BEEP courtesy Graham Stevens. Bingo the speed went higher still, 77.4 mph trailing behind her the ALITALIA team UNO was 2ND and DUE was 3rd Willi Meyers brought in Mike Doxford’s LIMIT UP in 4th.Yellowdrama engines failed at Portland along with BOUNTY HUNTER and LIMIT UP 2, THUNDER’S at Bournemouth, MARTINI’S at Yarmouth and BEEP BEEP reached Torquay before they also expired. Notable finishers included Apache ex HTS and British Buzzard the now veteran Miss Enfield 2 that was. So for the second year running the CTC made the news Worldwide but was it going to raise its profile again?. Sadly though 1979 saw a dip back to 19 starters, 3 Italians ALITALIA Due the Cigarette boat, Dry Martini 2 the Picchiotti and a C&B boat called HAIKALA designed by one Fabio Buzzi. The only American to race was Michael Meynard who had Billy Martins BOUNTY HUNTER. The British fleet included Mike Doxford’s LIMIT UP team with Willi Meyers driving again, ROMANS SABRE the large diesel cat, UNO-MINT the ex Shead /Hyams /Hoare UNOWOT plus old timers APACHE and BRITISH BUZZARD and Ted Toleman in the dark horse Cougar TOLEMAN GROUP .The race distance was back down to 175 miles and the conditions light. In the race the first casualty was ALITALIA DUE which split a manifold as the gun fired BOUNTY HUNTER got as far as Yarmouth and Toleman was also out early. Guido Niccolai in Dry Martini was having problems and succeeded in bouncing of a large yacht but carried on. Only 11 boats finished and it was Niccolai’s turn to break his duck, finishing first at a speed of 63mph pursued by Limit Up 2 Uno-Mint still in fine form and Doxford in the other Limit, Apache and Buzzard also made the grade again and the giant ROMANS took OP2 honours. Home  News  LIVESTREAM: 2024 U.S. Youth Match Racing Championship LIVESTREAM: 2024 U.S. Youth Match Racing Championship Be sure to tune into the livestream all weekend from the U.S. Youth Match Racing Championship at Corinthian Yacht Club in Marblehead, Massachusetts. Follow the racing with on-boat cameras and drone footage from GoPro and live commentary from Clinton Hayes and Ansgar Jordan. For more details on the event schedule, rules, and livestream, visit the event website  HERE.   Copyright ©2018-2024 United States Sailing Association. All rights reserved. US Sailing is a 501(c)3 organization. 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Maintained by The Race Factory based in Norway who have specialists in event planning and promotion, social media, graphic design, and photography. We are currently working on our vision and believe that we can and will make a different in powerboating. We will dedicate our time to produce accurate factual stories and to promote the sport to a wider global audience. Drew Langdon and Miles Jennings steered their Mercury powered Outerlimits hull Silverline to more Cowes Torquay Cowes success today. The pair from the West Country in England have won the event in 2018, 2019, 2021 and today using the same boat and engine combination. They also set the course record speed last year, however, Langdon and Jennings encountered far more challenging conditions today and averaged 67.72 mph. Team 25 Dragon – Rob Lockyer and Scott Younger Finishing over 30 minutes later than Silverline were Team 25 Dragon (above) crewed by Rob Lockyer and Scott Younger. Third was the veteran Cigarette hull, Dry Martini. Dry Martini – Nigel Hopcroft, Michael Peet and Mike Bontoft Nigel Hopcroft, Michael Peet and the man that keeps this machine in tip-top condition, Mike Bontoft were 23 minutes slower than Lockyer and Younger. Uno Embassy finished fourth overall with Fugitive just 3 minutes behind. Uno Embassy – Phil Morris, Gordon McMath, Jennifer Marsh and Chris Wright Uno’s crew of Phil Morris, Gordon McMath, Jennifer Marsh and Chris Wright were ecstatic to finally start and finish a race in a season beset with issues. Fugitive – Stuart Cureton and Francis Whitley Stuart Cureton and Francis Whitley have an enviable reliability rate in this race and took the Class 2 honors in Fugitive with Lee Ornsby, Ross Macgregor and Chris Drinkwater second in their Mercury powered Spectre hull. Seventh overall, averaging 42.46 mph and the final finisher was the Belgium team of Biretta Due (Thomas Vandamme, Jean Pierre Neels and Marijke D’hondt). Share this: © 2024 Powerboat Racing World. Mercury Racing will return to Sheboygan in 2024. Here's what to know. 'we eagerly anticipate the positive impact the race event will have on our local economy and community spirit,' city administrator casey bradley said.. SHEBOYGAN — Powerboat racing will return to Sheboygan’s shore this summer, after bringing in $4.7 million in visitor spending last year.   The city has been selected as a site for the Mercury Racing Midwest Challenge for a second year, in partnership with Fond du Lac-based marine and automotive parts manufacturer Mercury Racing and Powerboat P1 . This time, the competition will be open to all offshore classes, according to a news release. “I am thrilled to welcome back this exhilarating event to the ' Malibu of the Midwest ,'” Mayor Ryan Sorenson said in a news release. "It not only showcases our city’s stunning waterfront but also brings together the community in celebration of speed, skill and the thrill of competition. This sense of excitement and unity contributes to the vibrancy of Sheboygan.” More: The Weather Channel is reportedly set to find surfers amid Sheboygan winter weather The powerboat racing will take place Aug. 9-11 this year. The competition in Sheboygan is one of several locations announced in the P1 Offshore and Class 1 race calendar, along with Sarasota and St. Petersburg in Florida. The three-day event debuted in August 2023, drawing about 43,000 visitors and more than 40 racing teams to the area. There was a block party, meet-and-greet with race winners and brat fries in the city.   “This event not only brings a surge of energy to our city but also underscores our commitment to hosting world-class events,” City Administrator Casey Bradley said in a news release. “We appreciate the partnership with Powerboat P1 and Mercury Racing, and we eagerly anticipate the positive impact the race event will have on our local economy and community spirit.”  At this time, the Mercury event will just return for 2024. Sorenson said the city hasn't signed a three-year contract, which was rumored over the summer. Contact Alex Garner at 224-374-2332 or [email protected] . Follow her on X (formerly Twitter) at @alexx_garner .  384 IMAGES 56 years of Powerboat Racing as Cowes Smuggler's Blues 2 at the Cowes Torquay Power Boat Race 2017 2022 Cowes Cowes Torquay Powerboat Race Cougar first to Torquay ⋆ Powerboat Racing World The Cowes Torquay Cowes Powerboat Race COMMENTS Cowes Torquay Cowes & Cowes Poole Cowes Offshore Powerboat Races Search Cowes Torquay Cowes & Cowes Poole Cowes Offshore Powerboat Races. June 25, 2024. Cowes Torquay Cowes & Cowes Poole Cowes Offshore Powerboat Races. open menu. Back. Tracking; 2023 Entries; Results open menu. CTC Results; CPC Results; Cowes Torquay Cowes Winners; Images; Contact; Home. 2023 Official Programme. Cowes Torquay Cowes The Cowes-Torquay-Cowes (CTC) Powerboat Race has a long and storied history, dating back to its inception in 1961. The race was the brainchild of Sir Max Aitken, a British newspaper magnate and powerboat enthusiast who suggested to the Royal Yacht Squadron that a race be held from Cowes on the Isle of Wight to Torquay in Devon and back. The ... 12 Class 1 boats set for Cowes Torquay Cowes 12 Class 1 boats set for Cowes Torquay Cowes. Tony Blom-Pettersen on 22nd August 2023. Offshore powerboat racing started in Europe back in 1961 when Sir Max Aitken, a former Battle of Britain pilot and the owner of the Daily Express ran a race from Cowes to Torquay. 62 years later the event is still going strong, and this weekend competitors ... 2021 Cowes Torquay Power Boat Race Drew Langdon and Miles Jennings celebrated the 60th anniversary of offshore powerboat racing from Cowes in style last Sunday when they steered their boat, Si... Bullet Offshore Racing The race has a rich history, dating back to 1961, and has attracted some of the biggest names in powerboat racing over the years. Drew Langdon is a British powerboat racer who has competed in the Cowes-Torquay-Cowes race, as well as other offshore powerboat races around the world. ... having designed and built my Outerlimits SV43 which has now ... Tor Bay Harbour Cowes-Torquay International Powerboat Race. World famous endurance powerboat race with competitors racing between Cowes and Torquay and back to Cowes. The race was first started in 1961 and 2023 will be the 62nd enactment. Torquay will be the turning point for the boats. Powerboat Racing Entertains Weekend Crowds at Cowes Thousands of spectators lined the South Coast for the 62nd Cowes-Torquay-Cowes powerboat race at the weekend, which was closely followed by the popular Cowes-Poole-Cowes race. There was plenty of ... Powerboat racing returns to Cowes this weekend Timetable. Saturday 28th August. 09:30 - 17:00 Scrutineering at Cowes Yacht Haven. 13:00 - 15:00 Official testing period. Sunday 29th August. 09:00 - Race boats depart Cowes Yacht Haven for parade. 10:00 - Race start: Cowes-Torquay race. 10.15 - Race start: Cowes-Poole race (return to Cowes within 1 hour. Powerboat racing returned to Cowes, with record-breaking speeds Drew Langdon and Miles Jennings celebrated the 60th anniversary of offshore powerboat racing from Cowes in style last Sunday when they steered their boat, Silverline (pictured above by Malc Attrill), to a new speed record.. Cowes Torquay Cowes The crew from Devon completed the 193.50 nm Cowes-Torquay-Cowes (CTC) race in just over 2 hours and 25 minutes, giving them an astonishing average speed ... British Powerboat Racing Club British Powerboat Racing Club, Cowes, Isle Of Wight, United Kingdom. 33,770 likes · 36 talking about this · 378 were here. Offshore 'Open Sea' Powerboat Racing UK Cowes Torquay Cowes Race Takes On A New Look Powerboat P1, the international marine motorsport promoter, and the British Powerboat Racing Club (BPRC) have jointly announced a new partnership for this year's Cowes Torquay Cowes offshore powerboat race that sees P1 provide marketing, communications and sponsorship support for the 63rd staging of the famous event in August. Cowes Torquay Powerboat Race 2024 07/12/2023. The Cowes to Torquay powerboat race 2024 will actually take a short detour calling into Poole on the return leg so really should be called the COWES-TORQUAY-COWES AND COWES-POOLE-COWES POWERBOAT races 2024. The Saturday is a testing and preparation day with these powerful race boats seen all around the central Solent during the day. 2023 Entries Search Cowes Torquay Cowes & Cowes Poole Cowes Offshore Powerboat Races. June 23, 2024. Cowes Torquay Cowes & Cowes Poole Cowes Offshore Powerboat Races. open menu. Back. ... On the pull racing: 1-38: Rob Jenkins Micheal Jenkins Marc Smith: 38' Cougar / Curtis: Blue / White: 2 x RJ Marine: 1600: Silverline: Cowes Torquay Powerboat Race SATURDAY - AUGUST 24th. Cowes Pit walk-about and practice / warm up. SUNDAY - AUGUST 25th. Race Start Times:-. 10.00 am Start Cowes - Torquay - Cowes. Some time in the afternoon powerboats will return to Cowes and it should be possible to view their return subject to weather and sea conditions, and their general progress. Track the 2022 Cowes Torquay Cowes ⋆ Powerboat Racing World Powerboat Racing World covers International Jet Ski, Offshore and Circuit Powerboat Racing. Skip to main content. Hit enter to search or ESC to close. Close Search. search. OFFSHORE. OFFSHORE; ... Track the 2022 Cowes Torquay Cowes. Frode Sundsdal on 24th August 2022 . The 2022 Cowes Torquay Cowes race this Sunday will be available to view via ... Offshore powerboat racing Class1 offshore powerboat. Offshore powerboat racing is a type of racing by ocean-going powerboats, typically point-to-point racing.. In most of the world, offshore powerboat racing is led by the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM) regulated Class 1 and Powerboat P1. In the US, offshore powerboat racing is led by the APBA/UIM and consists of races hosted by Powerboat P1 USA. AquaAdrenalineHomePage Offshore Powerboat Racing, Jetski Racing, Waterski Racing, Jetski Stunt Displays and Flyboarding Displays ... Round 2 June 23rd - 25th - Torquay - Round 3 July 21st - 23rd - Liverpool - Round 4 August 18th - 20th - Caernarfon - Round 5 September 22nd - 24th - Westbay - Round 6 October 7th - 8th - Brixham - Round 7 October 29th - 4th - Coniston ... Nine Class 1 boats for Cowes Torquay Cowes Frode Sundsdal on 18th August 2022. Nine Class 1 boats have entered the Cowes Torquay Cowes race which will be held on Sunday, 28th August. The event that was first held in 1961, is organised by the British Powerboat Racing Club (BPRC) under the sanction of the United Kingdom Offshore Powerboat Racing Association (UKOPRA). The 183.90 NM non ... News Cowes Torquay Cowes, Cowes Poole Cowes and Round The Island is set to be. 123 ... British Powerboat Racing Club 1 month 3 weeks ago. Today in history the Miami Nassau was born May 6th 1956 which then gave life to the Cowes Torquay after Sir Max Aitken competed in. 43 2 View on Facebook. Share ... PDF Cowes Cowes - Torquay - Cowes Offshore Powerboat Race 26TH AND 27TH AUGUST 2023 Class 1 and 2 Round 5 - 2023 UKOPRA Offshore Championship Organised by: B.P.R.C. Event Management Ltd 83 High Street, Cowes, Isle of Wight PO31 7AJ Tel: +44 (0) 1983 290558 Email: [email protected] The details in this Advance Programme are for information only. The Cowes-Torquay The Cowes-Torquay - Cigarettes, Tin Boats & Cats 1971 to 1981. The Cowes Torquay race since its inception in 1961 grew in stature and fame with each staging of the event, the previous decade saw entries from the USA , Italy, Scandinavia and as far as South Africa, usually it was 1 or 2 boats from each, with Britain providing the rest of the ... LIVESTREAM: 2024 U.S. Youth Match Racing Championship Be sure to tune into the livestream all weekend from the U.S. Youth Match Racing Championship at Corinthian Yacht Club in Marblehead, Massachusetts. Follow the racing with on-boat cameras and drone footage from GoPro and live commentary from Clinton Hayes and Ansgar Jordan. For more details on the event schedule, rules, and livestream, visit the […] OCRDA Aqua Adrenaline Torquay hosted the first race meeting of the 2019 OCRDA Championship consisting of 7 rounds - future rounds at Caernarfon, Westbay, Lowestoft, Howth (Ireland) - the venues for rounds 6 and 7 are yet to be confirmed. Report, Photos and Video - Nigel Cole. The format of a race weekend is two 25-minute races on both Saturday and Sunday. Silverline wins Cowes again ⋆ Powerboat Racing World Silverline wins Cowes again. Drew Langdon and Miles Jennings steered their Mercury powered Outerlimits hull Silverline to more Cowes Torquay Cowes success today. The pair from the West Country in England have won the event in 2018, 2019, 2021 and today using the same boat and engine combination. They also set the course record speed last year ... Powerboat P1 Mercury Racing returns to Sheboygan in 2024 The powerboat racing will take place Aug. 9-11 this year. The competition in Sheboygan is one of several locations announced in the P1 Offshore and Class 1 race calendar, along with Sarasota and ... catamaran gulet motorboat powerboat riverboat sailboat trimaran yacht