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Water speed record coverage from Powerboat News.

Reports on absolute water speed record attempts, record-breaking projects, technical developments, boat construction, engine developments, venue selections, and the pursuit of speed on water.

Coverage includes historical record attempts, current challengers, engineering analysis, challengers, and investigative reporting on the personalities and technology behind record-breaking efforts.

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2026

PePHyT electric hydroplane at speed on the Canal de Caen during its Circuit Outright Electric world record run, September 2026
Water Speed Records

PePHyT Breaks Jaguar Vector’s Outright Electric Record at 155.01 kph

October 9, 2026
JCB Hydromax hydrogen powered streamliner on the Bonneville Salt Flats after setting the FIA World Land Speed Record
Water Speed Records

Is a Hydrogen Water Speed Record Feasible?

August 13, 2026
TechnoMAP PePHyT electric hydroplane at speed on the Canal de Caen during the UIM record attempt, May 28 2026
Water Speed Records

TechnoMAP PePHyT Clocks 140.41 kph on the Canal de Caen in UIM Electric Hydroplane Record

July 22, 2026
SpiritBARTech F35 foiling on the Solent during the Harmsworth Electric Boat Challenge
Boating Industry

Harmsworth Electric Boat Challenge: BAR Technologies on why the Trophy matters now

June 23, 2026
SpiritBARTech F35 foiling on the Solent during the inaugural Harmsworth Trophy electric challenge
Water Speed Records

SpiritBARTech F35 Sets Benchmark in Harmsworth Trophy Electric Challenge

May 29, 2026
Turbinia at speed at Spithead, 1897 — Charles Parsons' turbine-powered vessel
Back in the Day

Before Bluebird: The Forgotten Race for the World Water Speed Record

May 28, 2026

2025

Water Speed Record Challenger - Spirit of Australia II
Water Speed Records

Warby Closing In on Father’s 47-Year Water Speed Record

November 2, 2025
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