The Miami International Boat Show opened its 85th edition on Thursday with a reimagined layout that returns luxury yacht displays to Collins Avenue for the first time since 2018, alongside world debuts in AI-driven marine technology and hybrid propulsion systems.
Return to Collins Avenue Waterfront The show introduced the Miami Beach Yacht Collection along Indian … Read more
Seakeeper has built its reputation on eliminating boat roll at anchor.
The company’s gyroscopic stabilisers have become standard equipment on vessels from 23 feet to 100-plus feet, reducing port-to-starboard roll by up to 95 percent.
The International Hot Rod Association has published its 2026 General Rules for Offshore Racing, a 62-page document dated today that establishes the regulatory framework for its seven-round National Championship season beginning March 27 in St Petersburg, Florida.
The rulebook covers everything from class definitions and points systems to safety staffing, protest procedures and member conduct. … Read more
Matas Kvizikevičius, head of the Lithuanian motorboat academy, has successfully delivered the first international Formula Future training camp with a week-long programme at Fujairah International Marine Club in the United Arab Emirates.
The inaugural camp brought together 13 young drivers and their families for intensive training combined with a taste of Emirati culture.
Take two sports that shouldn’t meet, add 12 hours of non-stop action, throw in an East European powerboat racer with a sense of humour, and you’ve got Lithuania’s most unlikely tournament format of the winter.
UIM F2 racer Edgaras Riabko is bringing his motorsport mindset to the padel court, participating in Lithuania’s first 12-hour endurance … Read more
IHRA has posted job listings for rescue divers with its first offshore event 49 days away, as talks with the sport’s established rescue provider collapse and competitors demand answers on safety.
Powerboat News has followed the International Hot Rod Association’s expansion into offshore powerboat racing since its acquisition of Powerboat P1 USA in October 2025, … Read more
Falcon Tenders has unveiled an 11-metre custom superyacht tender created in collaboration with Tim Heywood Design, bringing together two names synonymous with quality in the superyacht world.
The project marks a meeting of Falcon Tenders’ expertise in precision-built, high-performance tenders with Tim Heywood’s unmistakable design signature, known for shaping some of the most iconic yachts … Read more
The Powerboat News 2026 World Championship Calendar has been updated with the latest dates from UIM Calendar News, adding three new events and correcting venue details for aquabike and circuit racing championships.
Latest UIM Calendar Updates The UIM published its first calendar update of 2026 in February, confirming three additional events across circuit and aquabike … Read more
Maverick Racing has become the second F1H2O team to confirm its 2026 driver line-up, retaining both Cédric Deguisne and Alexandre Bourgeot alongside reserve driver Beranger Robart for the French operation.
Driver Line-up Confirmed The French pairing competed in every Grand Prix of the 2025 season, with both drivers recording their best finishes at the closing … Read more
Four years organising Cowes-Torquay-Cowes taught me why IHRA’s numerous Facebook responses all said the same thing: Key West.
Some venues are sacred ground.
The American Power Boat Association used its annual meeting in New Orleans to assert its position as offshore racing’s sole authorised national voice, issuing a formal statement distinguishing itself from “other Pages using the APBA Offshore name or similar branding” during a week when sanctioning competition reached new intensity.
Official Status Emphasised APBA published a … Read more
Mercury Marine used CES 2026 in Las Vegas to unveil an 808 horsepower outboard concept, signalling the next phase in its campaign to dominate the high-performance marine market.
The concept, displayed last month, suggests the next evolution of the company’s V12 Verado platform that has reshaped the outboard landscape since its February 2021 launch.
The International Hot Rod Association has named Bob Teague as Chief Referee and Gary Stray as Technical Director for its offshore powerboat operations, adding veteran leadership to race control and technical oversight.
The appointments, bring more than 90 years of combined offshore racing experience to IHRA’s expanding powerboat program.
Brunswick Corporation posted revenue growth of $160 million in 2025, the company’s first top-line increase in three years, whilst absorbing $75 million in net tariff costs and generating $442 million free cash flow.
The recovery follows 2024’s $1.16 billion revenue collapse that triggered 2,000 layoffs at Mercury Marine and a 69 per cent earnings decline. … Read more
The International Hot Rod Association publicly asked competitors tonight where they want the 2026 Offshore World Championship held, suggesting negotiations with Race World Offshore over Key West are far from concluded.
A post on the IHRA Offshore Powerboating Series Facebook page asked teams: “Sooo… Where do you guys want to hold IHRA Offshore World’s?” The … Read more
Pål Virik Nilsen has retired from powerboat racing after a career spanning more than 300 races across 33 years.
The Norwegian driver told Powerboat Racing World that motivation and the absence of competitive opportunities shaped his decision.
The powerboat racer who lost his right arm in a 1989 accident went on to become Vice President of Argentina and remains in public service today.
In early September 1986, a 29-year-old Argentine businessman arrived in Guernsey for the Peter Stuyvesant International Powerboat Week.
Strömmöy Racing has become the first team to confirm its 2026 F1H2O driver line-up, retaining the same roster that finished sixth in last season’s Teams’ Championship.
Stable Line-up Returns Team owner Marit Strømøy will continue racing alongside Bartek Marszalek for the Norwegian operation.
Estonia’s aquatic motorsport community gathered at Hilton Tallinn Park Hotel as the Estonian Olympic Committee recognised 14 world and European championship medalists from the 2025 season.
The ceremony celebrated achievements across circuit powerboat racing and aquabike disciplines, with Eesti Veemoto Liit presenting Estonia’s most successful international season in recent years.
Registration is now open for the 73rd Raid Pavia-Venezia, with the Italian Motorboating Federation approving race regulations for the 381-kilometre endurance event scheduled for 29-31 May 2026.
The race dates were announced in November, confirming the event would follow its traditional late-May schedule through northern Italy’s Po River from Pavia to Venice.
Visitors have a few days left to secure early bird tickets for the Southampton International Boat Show, before rates increase next month.
The 57th edition of the UK’s largest boating showcase returns to Mayflower Park from 18-27 September 2026.
Adriano Panatta defeated Björn Borg at Roland Garros when no one else could, won the 1976 French Open, and led Italy to its only Davis Cup title.
Then he walked away from tennis and spent the next 25 years racing offshore powerboats.
The DAC-Mercury powerboat that carried Guido Cappellini to a new Raid Pavia-Venezia record is on display at Motor Bike Expo in Verona this weekend, giving visitors a close look at the machine that broke a 20-year-old benchmark on Italy’s waterways.
The boat sits in Pavilion B on the ground floor at the Mercury Racing stand, … Read more
Prince Albert II Champions E1 Series as Sustainability Platform at Jeddah Opener UIM E1 World Championship | Jeddah Grand Prix Prince Albert II of Monaco attended the UIM E1 World Championship season opener in Jeddah, where he emphasised electric powerboat racing’s role as a platform for ocean sustainability whilst praising Saudi Arabia’s sports innovation and … Read more
And Now Super Cat Joins IHRA Super Cat | IHRA Offshore National Championship The class featuring offshore racing’s fastest catamarans commits 11 teams to IHRA’s $2 million championship, escalating the battle between professional investment and UIM recognition.
Premier Class Aligns With IHRA Super Cat, American offshore racing’s premier catamaran class, has aligned with the International … Read more
Aoki Racing Team Win Jeddah Season Opener UIM E1 World Championship | Jeddah Grand Prix Aoki Racing Team claimed victory in the opening round of the 2026 UIM E1 World Championship, with Sara Misir and Dani Clos winning both Finals in Jeddah to secure the season-opening Grand Prix.
The victory capped a dramatic day for … Read more
Stuart Porro runs three marketing businesses, commentates on XCAT racing across four continents, and works with Gibraltar Rugby.
The Gibraltar-based broadcaster heading into his sixth XCAT season explains how the seemingly impossible schedule actually works.
New Zealand Driver Makes E1 Debut as Last-Minute Sierra Replacement UIM E1 World Championship | Driver Profile Rianna O’Meara Hunt made her E1 Series competitive debut at Jeddah after being called up as Sierra Racing Club’s reserve driver when Catie Munnings sustained a leg injury playing paddle tennis.
The 24-year-old New Zealander partnered four-time UIM … Read more
Team Brady Claims Pole Position at Jeddah Season Opener UIM E1 World Championship | Qualifying Emma Kimiläinen and Sam Coleman dominated qualifying to secure pole position and three championship points at the opening round of the 2026 UIM E1 World Championship in Jeddah.
The Finnish-British pairing topped all four qualifying sessions to claim the maximum … Read more
UIM Secures 10-Year Aquabike Promotion Partnership Renewal UIM Aquabike | Governance The Union Internationale Motonautique has renewed its promotional agreement with Aquabike Promotion Ltd for a further ten-year period, securing the future of the UIM Aquabike World and Continental Championships through 2036.
Monaco Meeting Concludes Partnership Extension UIM Secretary General Thomas Kurth and Raimondo Di … Read more
Team Blue Rising Confirms John Peeters Stays, Adds Mashael Al-Obaidan UIM E1 World Championship | Team News Team Blue Rising has confirmed John Peeters will continue for a second season, partnering with new signing Mashael Al-Obaidan for the 2026 UIM E1 World Championship.
The team announced the lineup via Instagram on Wednesday afternoon, 24 hours … Read more
