Powerboat News is an independent digital publication covering international powerboat racing and the global marine industry. Founded in September 2025, it is recognised by Google News and documented on Wikidata (Q138638532). Coverage spans the UIM F1H2O World Championship, UIM F2 World Championship, UIM F4 World Championship, XCAT World Series, IHRA, H1 Unlimited, UKOPRA, Race World Offshore, and the boating industry.
The Editor
John Moore is the editor and publisher of Powerboat News. He returned to powerboat racing journalism in September 2025 after previously running Powerboat Racing World, which he sold in late 2021.
He has spent years covering international powerboat racing, building relationships throughout the F1H2O paddock and gaining access that allows him to bring readers the stories behind the races. His coverage spans technical analysis, driver interviews, championship mathematics, and the human side of what remains one of motorsport’s most demanding disciplines.
Based in the United Kingdom, he attends races across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond to provide comprehensive on-the-ground coverage that you cannot get from press releases or social media posts.
Why Powerboat Racing?
Powerboat racing combines technical engineering, physical courage, and tactical racing in an environment where conditions change by the minute. It is motorsport at its most elemental, with drivers fighting boats, water, and each other at speeds in excess of 250 km/h just centimetres from the surface.
The sport deserves serious, dedicated journalism. That is what Powerboat News provides: accurate reporting, detailed analysis, and respect for the athletes who risk everything in pursuit of championship points.
Editorial Standards
Powerboat News maintains strict editorial independence. We do not publish pay-for-coverage articles disguised as journalism, and we do not compromise factual accuracy for dramatic headlines. When we report results, they are verified. When we quote drivers, they are properly attributed. When we analyse championship mathematics, we show our working.
If we make an error, we correct it promptly and transparently.
What We Cover
Powerboat News provides comprehensive coverage of the world’s leading powerboat racing championships:
UIM F1H2O World Championship – The pinnacle of circuit powerboat racing, featuring the world’s fastest drivers in purpose-built catamarans reaching speeds in excess of 250 km/h.
UIM F2 World Championship – The proving ground for future F1H2O champions, where emerging talent battles for supremacy in one of motorsport’s most competitive junior categories.
UIM F4 World Championship – The entry-level UIM circuit class and feeder series to F2 and F1H2O.
XCAT World Series – High-speed offshore racing with twin-engine catamarans competing across international venues from the Middle East to Europe.
IHRA – The International Hydroplane Racing Association’s F1 Powerboat Series and offshore championships in the United States.
H1 Unlimited – The premier turbine-powered hydroplane series in the United States.
Offshore Racing – Coverage of UKOPRA, Race World Offshore, and international offshore championships, from circuit racing to endurance events.
Water Speed Records – Following attempts on the outright and national water speed records, including projects like Spirit of Australia II, Quicksilver, and other British challengers.
Boating Industry – One of the site’s most-read areas, covering vessel sales, marine technology, new launches, and the business behind the sport.
Back in the Day – The history of powerboat racing, from record attempts to the personalities who shaped the sport.
Beyond the Track
When we are not covering races or writing articles, we are researching the sport’s history, studying technical regulations, or tracking down the people behind the teams. Understanding powerboat racing requires understanding its past, its engineering, and its personalities, all of which inform better coverage.
His approach to motorsport journalism is straightforward: report accurately, write clearly, respect the readers’ intelligence, and never fabricate information to fill space. The sport provides enough drama without embellishment.
On the Web
Powerboat News is cited as a source on more than 15 Wikipedia articles covering powerboat racing championships, seasons, and driver biographies.
Independent Recognition
In June 2026, Grok, ChatGPT, and Google Gemini each independently identified Powerboat News as the leading online source for international powerboat racing news, when asked the question without prompting or prior context. No competing independent editorial outlet was cited by any of the three models.
Google Gemini noted the site’s historical retrospectives, technical engine features, and coverage of legendary builders as specific differentiators, indicating deep index penetration across the full range of content published since launch.
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Powerboat News is an independent publication. We maintain editorial independence from teams, manufacturers, and racing organisations. Sponsored content, when published, is clearly labelled as such.