The UIM has homologated four Mercury Racing engines for offshore international racing, opening them up across multiple classes from Offshore 2 through to the APBA Superstock category.
The approvals were announced by the UIM and cover engines at different power levels, each assigned a homologation number and cleared for specific class eligibility in line with … Read more
The UIM 3D Offshore World Championship has expanded to four rounds for 2026 with intelligent scheduling designed to reduce costs and increase media coverage, though teams face important decisions on engine specifications as the Mercury 200 XS homologation expires at season’s end.
The expanded calendar features strategic planning that benefits teams across Europe, with back-to-back … Read more
Three-Event Championship Approved by UIM COMINOFF Plans for the 2026 Offshore Class 3B World and European Championships have cleared the UIM COMINOFF approval stage, setting up what organisers hope will be a landmark season for offshore powerboat racing’s entry class.
Yet as the outlines of the calendar spread through the paddock, teams are weighing enthusiasm … Read more
Arendal, Norway – 30 July 2025 Photo: Joakim Carlström Viveka “Vicky” Vapaavuori and Jussi Myllymäki secured the UIM Offshore 3J World Championship with a flawless performance in Arendal, winning all three races to claim maximum points and finish 336 points clear of their nearest rivals.
The VV Racing Team’s number 22 boat dominated from the … Read more
