Starting out with 15-year-old aluminum boats, Powerboat P1 boats evolved dramatically through the decade to the point where the mono-hull twin-engine boats were kicking out around 1800 hp.
In the USA, offshore powerboat racing is led by the APBA/UIM and consists of races hosted by Powerboat P1. The sport is financed by a mixture of private funding and commercial sponsors. ==History of the sport== In 1903, the Automobile Club of Great Britain and Ireland, and its offshoot, the Marine Motor Association organised a race of auto-boats.
Offshore powerboat racing was first recognised as a sport when, in 1904, a race took place from the south-eastern coast England to Calais, France.
recorded race was in 1911, in California. The sport increased in popularity over the next few years in the United States, with 10 races being scheduled during the 1917 season.
recorded race was in 1911, in California. The sport increased in popularity over the next few years in the United States, with 10 races being scheduled during the 1917 season.
The sport's growth was disrupted in Europe during World War I. Over the period of 1927–35 there was a huge interest in power boat racing in Europe both on sea water and on freshwater rivers and lakes.
Then another break until 1967 until 1989 inclusive. ==See also== F1 Powerboat World Championship Inshore powerboat racing Offshore Super Series ==References== ==External links== The British Powerboat Racing Club Cowes Torquay Cowes Historic Offshore Race Boat Association Classic Offshore Powerboat Club website "Mile-A-Minute, Thrills of the Water" Popular Mechanics, May 1935 pp.
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A break until 1951, 1952, 1954, 1956.
A break until 1951, 1952, 1954, 1956.
A break until 1951, 1952, 1954, 1956.
A break until 1951, 1952, 1954, 1956.
These boats which were described as hydroplanes were powered by Evinrude, Elto, Johnson, Lockwood, and Watermota outboard engines. The sport entered the modern era in the 1960s, with notable names like Jim Wynn, Don Aronow, and Dick Bertram competing in events such as the Bahamas race.
All the boats are V-type monohulls. There is a P1 Grand Prix of the Sea in Scotland every year. ==Notable offshore powerboat races== ===Cowes Torquay Cowes=== The Cowes-Torquay was launched by Sir Max Aitken, 2nd Baronet as the first Offshore Powerboat race in Europe in 1961. It is the longest-running offshore powerboat race in the world. Initially sponsored by the Daily Express newspaper, its success encouraged several countries in Europe and the Middle East to follow suit.
Only once during the entire race were they pushed from that leading position, and they had such a handsome lead that they could afford to tuck in behind a slower radar-equipped boat on the foggy run to Dundee, and still emerge the leaders by two hours. Their final victory, in a total time of just over 39 hours, represented an average speed, sustained over 1,381 nautical miles of racing, of 37.1 knots. === The Cornish '100' === A Class 3, Offshore, open Cockpit race, held between 1964 - 1968.
Notable winners include: Tommy Sopwith in 1965 and Fiona Gore in 1968. === 1984 Everest Double Glazing - Round Britain Powerboat Race === Once again the course for this great race was going to imitate the 1969 version.
In the 1966 race only four boats out of eighteen entered finished the course.
From 1967, the course started in Plymouth.
Then another break until 1967 until 1989 inclusive. ==See also== F1 Powerboat World Championship Inshore powerboat racing Offshore Super Series ==References== ==External links== The British Powerboat Racing Club Cowes Torquay Cowes Historic Offshore Race Boat Association Classic Offshore Powerboat Club website "Mile-A-Minute, Thrills of the Water" Popular Mechanics, May 1935 pp.
Only once during the entire race were they pushed from that leading position, and they had such a handsome lead that they could afford to tuck in behind a slower radar-equipped boat on the foggy run to Dundee, and still emerge the leaders by two hours. Their final victory, in a total time of just over 39 hours, represented an average speed, sustained over 1,381 nautical miles of racing, of 37.1 knots. === The Cornish '100' === A Class 3, Offshore, open Cockpit race, held between 1964 - 1968.
Notable winners include: Tommy Sopwith in 1965 and Fiona Gore in 1968. === 1984 Everest Double Glazing - Round Britain Powerboat Race === Once again the course for this great race was going to imitate the 1969 version.
Notable winners include: Tommy Sopwith in 1965 and Fiona Gore in 1968. === 1984 Everest Double Glazing - Round Britain Powerboat Race === Once again the course for this great race was going to imitate the 1969 version.
The first race was scheduled to take place in June 2013 from Cowes in the UK to Monte Carlo, which reflects what many consider to have been the greatest powerboat race ever - the 1972 London to Monte-Carlo race.
In the 1980s European design became more prominent.
Notable winners include: Tommy Sopwith in 1965 and Fiona Gore in 1968. === 1984 Everest Double Glazing - Round Britain Powerboat Race === Once again the course for this great race was going to imitate the 1969 version.
With famous racers such as Fabio Buzzi, Lady Arran, Colin Gervase-Brazier, Peter Armstrong, Ted Toleman and Renato DelaValle and many others the fleet set off on 14 July 1984, once again from Portsmouth on its 1,400 journey around the British Isles. The two main contenders were Buzzi cruiser-based White Iveco, raced by company owner Fabio Buzzi, and Renato della Valle’s Ego Lamborghini.
Then another break until 1967 until 1989 inclusive. ==See also== F1 Powerboat World Championship Inshore powerboat racing Offshore Super Series ==References== ==External links== The British Powerboat Racing Club Cowes Torquay Cowes Historic Offshore Race Boat Association Classic Offshore Powerboat Club website "Mile-A-Minute, Thrills of the Water" Popular Mechanics, May 1935 pp.
This propels the boat to speeds up to in flat water, and its lower centre of gravity provides greater stability and improved handling. ===UIM Powerboat GPS World Championship=== The series was officially founded as Powerboat P1 World Championship in May 2003 in Nettuno, Italy.
During the Powerboat P1 World Championship era, which spanned 2003 to 2009, there was 40% more horsepower on a P1 starting grid than Formula 1. In 2010, Powerboat P1 Management Ltd took the decision to cancel the championship.
Supported by 47 competitors and the Fiat Powertrain the fleet eventually left once again from the premises of Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth at 09.30am on 21 June 2008 on this ten-leg twelve-day race. Fabio Buzzi had decided to take part in his old but famous four engined Red FPT as had the famous racer Hannes Bohinc in Wettpunkt.
During the Powerboat P1 World Championship era, which spanned 2003 to 2009, there was 40% more horsepower on a P1 starting grid than Formula 1. In 2010, Powerboat P1 Management Ltd took the decision to cancel the championship.
During the Powerboat P1 World Championship era, which spanned 2003 to 2009, there was 40% more horsepower on a P1 starting grid than Formula 1. In 2010, Powerboat P1 Management Ltd took the decision to cancel the championship.
All the boats were catamarans until 2019, when monohulls were permitted again. ===Venture Cup=== In 2012, it was announced that a new series of 'ultra-marathon' offshore races would be run every two years under the title of the Venture Cup.
The first race was scheduled to take place in June 2013 from Cowes in the UK to Monte Carlo, which reflects what many consider to have been the greatest powerboat race ever - the 1972 London to Monte-Carlo race.
The 2013 race was however cancelled because of lack of funding and replaced by a Prologue. In 2015 the Venture Offshore Cup was announced.
The 2013 race was however cancelled because of lack of funding and replaced by a Prologue. In 2015 the Venture Offshore Cup was announced.
However, in May 2016 the organisers cancelled the race again. ===P1 SuperStock Championship=== P1 SuperStock is a single class powerboat race series.
All the boats were catamarans until 2019, when monohulls were permitted again. ===Venture Cup=== In 2012, it was announced that a new series of 'ultra-marathon' offshore races would be run every two years under the title of the Venture Cup.
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