Powerboat News has been accepted into Google News just three months after launching, placing powerboat racing coverage alongside mainstream sports in one of the world’s primary news platforms.
Editor John Moore said about the inclusion:
It’s incredible that Powerboat News has only been publishing since the UIM F2 races in Portugal in September and three months later it is already being recognised as a trustworthy powerboat racing news source. I want to thank everyone that has helped make this possible thus far, particularly our news contributors.
Google News applies strict editorial and technical requirements before including publications. Sources must demonstrate original reporting, clear authorship, regular publishing schedules, and established editorial processes. The platform can remove publications that fail to maintain these standards.
For powerboat racing, the practical benefits are improved discoverability and verifiable reach. Championship organisers and teams value media visibility when seeking sponsors. Race announcements, driver signings, and calendar releases now reach broader audiences when they appear in news searches.
The Google News inclusion ensures calendar announcements, pre-season testing coverage, and driver market news reach audiences searching for powerboat racing updates.
John Moore’s involvement in powerboat racing began in 1981 when he competed in his first offshore powerboat race. After a career as a Financial Futures broker in the City of London, specialising in UK interest rate markets, he became actively involved in event organisation and powerboat racing journalism.
He served as Event Director for the Cowes–Torquay–Cowes races between 2010 and 2013. In 2016, he launched Powerboat Racing World, a digital platform providing global powerboat racing news and insights. The following year, he co-founded UKOPRA, helping to rejuvenate offshore racing in the United Kingdom. He sold Powerboat Racing World in late 2021 and remained actively involved with UKOPRA until 2025.
In 2025, he established Powerboat News, returning to independent journalism with a focus on neutral and comprehensive coverage of the sport.
