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
E1 Jeddah GP 2026: Preview, Timetable and Entry List UIM E1 World Championship | Round 1 The 2026 UIM E1 World Championship opens at Jeddah on 23-24 January with defending champions Team Brady facing nine rival teams in the all-electric hydrofoil racing series.
Sam Coleman and Emma Kimiläinen return for Team Brady after securing back-to-back … Read more
Team Drogba Announces Millere-Hagin and Wilkinson for 2026 Season UIM E1 World Championship | Team News Team Drogba Global Africa has confirmed Ieva Millere-Hagin and Micah Wilkinson as its pilot lineup for the 2026 UIM E1 World Championship season, pairing a Lagos Grand Prix winner with an Olympic bronze medalist ahead of the eight-race campaign. … Read more
Rusty Wyatt: From F1H2O Podiums to E1 Series Success with Team AlUla UIM E1 World Championship | Feature Story A year ago Rusty Wyatt, the 31-year-old Canadian powerboat racer who competes for the Sharjah Team in the UIM F1H2O World Championship, became a pilot for Team AlUla Championed by LeBron James.
Rusty Wyatt Team AlUla … Read more
When you step aboard the Technohull Attitude 35 on Saturday 25th April 2026, you’re not just booking a boat trip.
You’re embarking on a curated experience shaped by two people who’ve built their lives around creating unforgettable moments on the water.
Back in November 2024, the Sierra Racing Club announced its official entry into the UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF and this weekend will make its first competitive appearance at the E1 Jeddah GP, as the championship returns to the Red Sea for the opening race of the 2026 season.
The team’s pilot line-up … Read more
Team Brady Unveils Championship Gold Livery for 2026 Title Defence UIM E1 World Championship | Season Preview Team Brady unveiled a championship gold livery for their 2026 UIM E1 World Championship title defence, celebrating back-to-back championships with a design that honours Tom Brady’s signature colour.
Championship Gold The back-to-back champions secured their second consecutive title … Read more
Dean Stoneman has registered a Bernico 52R HYBRID rigid inflatable boat for the 2026 UKOPRA Championship, entering the Class 1 category with the name of Revenge.
The World’s Fastest RIB The Bernico 52R HYBRID achieved a pre-delivery top speed of 104.2 knots, breaking the previous RIB world record of 101.6 knots.
Ismat Adil Ismat Moani claimed victory in both opening rounds of the 2026 UAE F4 Championship at Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club, delivering perfect weekend race performances for Black Pharaoh Racing on Saturday and Sunday.
Salem Muhsen Saeed Alyafeai claimed pole position in Saturday’s qualifying with a 45.569-second lap, but Moani recovered to win Race … Read more
