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In most of the world, offshore powerboat racing is led by the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM) regulated Class 1 and Powerboat P1. [1] In the US, offshore powerboat racing is led by the APBA/UIM and consists of races hosted by Powerboat P1 USA. The sport is financed by a mixture of private funding and commercial sponsors. [citation needed]
Unlike most modern professional powerboat racing classes, the "C Stock" boat (as they are known in APBA competition) drivers do not use seat belts, nor do they use safety capsules as used in offshore powerboat racing or in hydroplane racing, which became prevalent after a series of early 1980's Unlimited Hydroplane fatalities.
H1 Unlimited (2 C, 25 P) M. Motorboat races (1 C, 7 P) ... Offshore powerboat racing; P. P1 SuperStock; Powerboat South Africa; U. Union Internationale Motonautique; V.
Offshore (XCAT, Class V1, Class V2, Powerboat P1 SuperStock, Class 3D, Class 3C, OCR F1, 2, 3 & Sport (Group C Experimental), Class 3A, Class 3B, Class 3J, Class 3X) Offshore World Series Pleasure Navigation: Pleasure Navigation World , Pleasure Navigation European : World Pleasure Navigation Endurance Group B, European Pleasure Navigation ...
Racing in this form ranges from classes designated as follows: A Class, B Class, C Class and D Class. There is also a Junior or "J" Class for kids between the ages of 9 and 16 years of age. The engine sizes range from 9.9 horsepower (7.4 kW) to 50 horsepower (37 kW) with speeds from 30 miles per hour (48 km/h) to 90 miles per hour (140 km/h).
The UIM E1 Series is the first and only Union Internationale Motonautique-sanctioned all-electric international offshore powerboat racing series. The main focus of the series is sustainability and marine conservation. The first season began with the E1 Jeddah GP in Saudi Arabia in February 2024. [1]
It is the premier class of offshore powerboat racing in the world. Class 1 is considered one of the most spectacular marine motorsports. A Class 1 race-boat has twin inboard 1100hp engines and can reach speeds in excess of 257 km/h (160 mph). All boats are limited by a minimum weight of 4950 kg.
The American Power Boat Association (APBA) is an American membership-owned corporation. In 1903, New York's Columbia Yacht Club had formulated a constitution for what ultimately became the APBA. [1] It is the United States sanctioning authority for the Union Internationale Motonautique, the world governing body for powerboat racing. [1]