Powerboat News

Sweden To Test Revolutionary Timing System At Record Attempt Event

Östhammars Sailing Club is set to make history on 11 October with the world’s first test of a Webtracking-based timing system for powerboat speed records, marking a significant departure from traditional stopwatch methods.

The record attempt event at Östhammarsfjärden represents a watershed moment for powerboat record-keeping, with the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM) considering approval of Sweden’s groundbreaking timing proposal that could revolutionise how speed records are verified globally.