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Highlights of the 2021 Offshore Racing Schedule

Highlights of the 2021 Offshore Racing Schedule

If COVID-19 has you worried about your favorite Offshore Powerboat Association (OPA) racing schedule for 2021, there’s quite a bit of good news. OPA is working diligently to build a racing schedule that grows the sport and promises to keep current fans looking forward...

Best Christmas Presents for Boat Lovers

Best Christmas Presents for Boat Lovers

With the gifting holidays right around the corner and online shopping options now more diverse than ever, right now is an ideal time to get into holiday shopping for that seafaring boater. With so many choices on the theoretical table, however, it can be overwhelming...

Top Boat Racing Resources

Top Boat Racing Resources

Boat racing is one of the world’s most exciting sports. The offshore racer has to not only fight against his competitors, but also match himself against the water. The water is not a friendly competitor, at 140 miles per hour, the surface is as hard as a brick. The...

Safety Equipment for Boat Racing

Safety Equipment for Boat Racing

Taking the boat out on the water is always a special occasion, but it becomes even more exciting when racing is involved. The thrill of racing on the water at high speeds is something that simply cannot be topped. While extra safety precautions are always taken before...

Flags Used in Powerboat Racing

Flags Used in Powerboat Racing

Flags are an integral part of powerboat racing. Whether you are a curious spectator or amateur racer, you will want to know the meaning of each flag and how flags are used during a race. Regulations for this sport define that flags used for powerboat racing must be at...

Powerboat Racing Icons

Powerboat Racing Icons

Most people that go out on a boat do not participate in powerboat racing. The sport was popularized in the late 19th century and even for a short period of time was classified as an Olympic sport in 1908. Powerboat racing further soared in popularity in the 1960 and...

Miss Geico Boat Racing Overview

Miss Geico Boat Racing Overview

Offshore power boat racing became an official sport in 1903 when members of the Automobile Club of Great Britain and the Marine Motor Association decided to organize a competition. Not long after that, the American Powerboat Association was formed. The first recorded...

Powerboat Safety Rules

Powerboat Safety Rules

Safety is an important issue when operating a powerboat. To be safe out on the water, the person operating the boat should be familiar with safety rules. The person operating the boat should also make time to educate the rest of the people on board on what to do in...

Powerboat Racing Classes and Categories

Powerboat Racing Classes and Categories

Powerboat racing is one of the most enjoyable water sports with worldwide recognition. Ardent fans of motorsports should try the unlimited category because it offers powerful hydroplanes, which can bring a boost in adrenaline. As a global sport, power boat racing has...