San Diego Bayfair 2025
San Diego, California – September 10, 2025 – The roar of H1 hydroplanes returns to Mission Bay this weekend for San Diego Bayfair, powered by Samson Rope, from September 12-14, 2025. Fans are in for a treat with one of the world’s fastest race courses, showcasing speeds topping 200 mph, and a nail-biting battle for […]
UIM GT30 & F4 Viverone Race Weekend at a Glance
Saturday, 13 September 2025 Session Local time (CEST, UTC+2) Your time UIM GT30 – Free Trials 09:15 – 10:00 UIM GT30 – Timed Trials 11:30 – 12:15 UIM GT30 – Heat 1 16:00 – 16:30 UIM F4 – Free Trials 10:00 – 10:45 UIM F4 – Timed Trials 14:15 – 15:15 UIM F4 – Race […]
Peter Hall Acquires Iconic Thunderstreak Raceboat
Thunderstreak Finds New Owner in Peter Hall The legendary Thunderstreak, built in 1963 for Tommy Sopwith by Dick Bertram’s renowned Bertram Boat Company in Miami, USA, has been acquired by Peter Hall of Bembridge, Isle of Wight. Hall, previously known for racing his classic 1986 27’ Hunton Mango Crazy and this season’s indomitable 34’ 1973 […]
UIM F2 Final Race Weekends at a Glance – Peso da Régua & Vila Velha de Ródão
Everything you need to know about the final two UIM F2 race weekends. Venues, dates, session times, timing links and championship positions. All times automatically converted to your time-zone. Grand Prix of Portugal 1 – Peso da Régua 12–14 September 2025. Venue: Peso da Régua, Portugal. Saturday 13 September Session Local time (WEST, UTC+1) Your […]
Solvang: From World Titles to UIM F2 Ambition
At just 21, André Solvang has already built a remarkable collection of titles. He was a GT30 world champion and went on to claim the triple crown in UIM F4. His 2024 season, his first with Team Sharjah, brought him the UIM F4 World, European and Nordic championships. That success made his step up to […]
Tobias Munthe-Kaas: Speed, Determination and a New Chapter in UIM F2
Norwegian driver Tobias Munthe-Kaas has become a well-known figure in the UIM F2 World Championship. He began racing in 2001 and has claimed numerous Norwegian titles over the years. In 2010, he set the world speed record in F4, highlighting his talent and ambition early in his career. Racing for Strømøy Racing F2 with the […]
From Cockpit to Command: Al-Qamzi Takes Management Role
Thani Al-Qamzi, the Emirati powerboat legend who retired from competitive racing last year, has joined the management team of the Abu Dhabi Powerboat Team at the Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club (ADMSC). The move recognises his long and distinguished service to the sport while allowing him to continue contributing to Team Abu Dhabi under the […]
Maverick Racing Announces 2026 F1H2O 4-stroke / Moore Project
At the Caen F4 Grand Prix, F1H2O’s Maverick Racing team confirmed a strategic collaboration with Moore Formula Racing and Lethiec & Sons of Mercury Racing. The partnership aims to develop a cutting-edge boat tailored for the V8 F1 360 APX 4-stroke Mercury engine, set for the 2026 UIM F1H2O World Championship. Maverick Racing has established […]
Atlee Targets European Glory in Viverone
Nineteen-year-old Jamie Atlee is preparing for the challenge of his young career as he lines up at the 2025 UIM GT30 European Championship in Viverone, northern Italy. The event promises to be a showcase of Europe’s finest powerboat racing talent, with seventeen drivers from six nations battling it out for continental glory. For Atlee, who […]
Morse Ready for Retribution
British powerboat racer Ben Morse, from Lowestoft, is preparing for a decisive weekend in Viverone, Italy, as the 2025 UIM F4 World Championship reaches its finale. At 31, Morse arrives determined to put a difficult season behind him. A heavy crash at the opening round in Mons, Belgium, derailed his early campaign and left him […]
Penfold Poised for Italian Job!
Ashley Penfold, fresh from a string of outstanding results on the international stage, is preparing for what promises to be a spectacular showdown at the 2025 GT30 European Championship in Viverone, Italy. The 32-year-old racer from Lowestoft heads into the event with momentum firmly on his side. After securing Bronze at the UIM World Championships […]
Viverone Finale: The Drivers in Hunt for F4 World Title
The 2025 UIM F4 World Championship will reach its dramatic conclusion this weekend in Viverone, as seventeen of the world’s finest F4 drivers descend on the picturesque shores of Lake Viverone in northern Italy for the final two rounds of the season. With 40 championship points still available, the tension is palpable. At the top […]
2025 UIM-ABP European Aquabike Championships Conclude with Thrilling Vichy Showdown
The Allier River played host to a dramatic finale to the 2025 UIM-ABP European Continental and Endurance Aquabike Championships, as riders from across Europe battled through four days of competition at the Grand Prix of Vichy. Medori Dominates in Endurance and Circuit Corsican star François Medori proved unstoppable in both disciplines. After claiming victory in […]
Funeral Parade Marks Farewell to Brett Duncan
A funeral procession was held in Ipswich to mark the passing of Brett Duncan, an experienced powerboat racer who tragically died in a racing accident at Oulton Broad. On 24 July 2025, during the ninth round of the championship held by the Lowestoft & Oulton Broad Motor Boat Club, Duncan’s hydro collided with a stationary […]
Crash at Vandalia: Erica Stone’s Brave Battle After E Hydro Blowover
On 5–7 September 2025, the National Boat Racing Association (NBRA) concluded its season at Vandalia Lake, Illinois, with championships for C Stock Hydro, E Hydro, and Super E Runabout, as well as the National High Point finale. The NBRA sanctions outboard hydroplane and runabout racing in the United States. Competitors pilot 10- to 13-foot kneel-down […]
E1 Series financing: who’s backing the electric powerboat championship?
The E1 World Championship, the all-electric powerboat series, is seeking €20 million to expand its fleet, grow its global race calendar, and increase media coverage. Reuters reported in July 2025 that the fundraising round was ongoing at that time, rather than closed. Key Backers The series is supported by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) […]
Lindholm Bids Farewell to UIM F2
After more than a decade on the water, Alexander Lindholm has decided to step away from competitive powerboat racing. The Finnish driver, best known for representing LiWe Racing on the international stage, confirmed in a Facebook post that the team has sold their boat and have no immediate plans to return. “It’s with some sadness […]
Wild Crash at St. Pete Grand Prix: El Bandido Boat Flips, Crew Safe
El Bandido Yankee Tequila had a dramatic accident during the Mod V race at the Monster Energy St. Petersburg Powerboat Grand Prix today. Both crew members were okay.
Lake Eppalock to host 2026 Lucas Oil Hydro NDC season opener
After a late start to the proposed 2025 season for the Lucas Oil Hydroplane National Drivers’ Championship [NDC] , with events hampered by weather and team setbacks, comes confirmation that the Victorian Speed Boat Club [VSBC] – hosts of the annual E.C. Griffith Cup at Yarrawonga – will play host to the opening round of the 2026 season in early January [10-11] at Lake Eppalock, 90 minutes north-east of Melbourne.
Glenmaggie to host the 2025 Lucas Oil Hydro NDC
There’s no question that 2025 has been a challenging year for the sport of boat racing in Australia; from droughts to flooding rains and financial constraints applied by governments all affecting the ability for teams to get out on the water and go racing, but in fantastic news for the fans of the mighty Hydroplanes, […]
Ben Jelf Secures Double Podium in Indonesia
Ben Jelf made a spectacular start to the 2025 F1H2O World Championship at Lake Toba, Indonesia, marking his third full season in the series. On Friday, Jelf impressed in free practice, finishing fourth after pushing his boat throughout the 60-minute session. Qualifying followed an intense 20-minute session, with Jelf progressing comfortably through Q1, Q2, and […]
Monster Energy St. Petersburg Powerboat Grand Prix Returns
Get ready for a weekend of high-octane thrills as the 5th Annual Monster Energy St. Petersburg Powerboat P1 Grand Prix returns to the downtown waterfront and Pier District this weekend. Presented by Visit St. Pete-Clearwater, this event marks the final race of the Monster Energy P1 Offshore Triple Crown and the P1 AquaX National Championship […]
AI Predicts UIM F2 Champ Winner!
Since I last wrote about powerboat racing, technology has advanced, and I wondered whether Elon Musk’s AI, Grok, could reveal the favourites to win the 2025 UIM F2 World Championship. Two races remain in Portugal: the first in Peso da Régua on 13–14 September, and the season finale in Vila Velha de Ródão the following […]
Wyatt Doubles Up as Sharjah Tightens Grip in Indonesia
Rusty Wyatt of the Sharjah Team claimed his second consecutive victory at the Grand Prix of Indonesia on Lake Toba, Sumatra, on 24 August 2025. He seized the lead after defending World Champion Jonas Andersson retired with mechanical problems after 17 laps, giving Wyatt a five-point advantage in the drivers’ standings. Behind him, Victory Team’s […]