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January 9, 2024

Powerboat P1 has announced its P1 Offshore race calendar for the 2024 season, which sees the series heading to Wisconsin again and returning to favorite venues in Florida. The Sarasota and St. Petersburg Grand Prix events on Florida’s Gulf Coast move away from their traditional dates around the Independence Day and Labor Day vacations respectively, and should provide an exhilarating climax to the season in September and October. 

Cocoa Beach on the Space Coast will again host the season opener in mid-May with a weekend of fast boats and cold drinks. Thunder On Cocoa Beach will be celebrating its 15th anniversary of staging this event and its Executive Director, Kerry Bartlett, will be unveiling special plans to mark this milestone.   In August, racing will return to Sheboygan on the western shore of Lake Michigan for a second year. Sheboygan Area Tourism Zone reported that last season’s inaugural Mercury Racing Midwest Challenge delivered an economic impact of $4.7 million with more than 40,000 attending the three-day festival, and this year’s event in August will be open to all offshore classes. Mayor Ryan Sorenson said: “I am thrilled to welcome back this exhilarating event to the Malibu of the Midwest. It not only showcases our City’s stunning waterfront but also brings together the community in celebration of speed, skill and the thrill of competition. This sense of excitement and unity contributes to the vibrancy of Sheboygan.” City Administrator Casey Bradley added: “This event not only brings a surge of energy to our City but also underscores our commitment to hosting world class events. We appreciate the partnership with Powerboat P1 and Mercury Racing, and we eagerly anticipate the positive impact the race event will have on our local economy and community spirit.”

Another event milestone will be celebrated in September with the 40th anniversary of the Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix, making it the second longest-running powerboat festival in the United States. For decades the racing has been a unique, prestigious event that brings significant value to the county. Local media reports that it generates millions of dollars in economic impact every year with up to 16,000 room nights, and P1’s national and international television deals showcase the city’s many attractions to an audience of more than 200 million homes. Pete Harvey , Director of Sports at Visit Sarasota County commented: “The Grand Prix draws enthusiastic crowds, capturing the attention of visitors and residents alike. It attracts a diverse range of attendees which generates a sizeable surge in tourism and spending.”

The season finale will see the race teams head along the Gulf Coast to St. Petersburg for the Monster Energy St. Pete Grand Prix. Now in its fourth year, the event has quickly become a favorite venue will the racers and it will see the APBA national champions crowned in October. “We’re excited to see one of America’s best waterfront locations selected to host the Powerboat P1 grand prix event,” said Visit St. Pete/Clearwater President/CEO Brian Lowack . “We love the opportunity to show off the spectacular downtown St. Pete waterfront and award-winning St. Pete Pier as spectators come from near and far to our beautiful destination or tune in on TV around the globe to see some of the most exciting action on water.”

Dave Gowland of Monster Energy said: “We love all forms of racing at Monster Energy and entering the UIM Class 1 World Championship and APBA National Championship, as well as the P1 AquaX National Championship, in 2023 genuinely thrilled us with the sport’s amazing and vibrant mix of racing, competition and amazing fan attention, interaction and enthusiasm. We’re thrilled to title sponsor the final round of the national championship.”

Seven teams are expected to compete in this season’s UIM Class 1 World Championship and races will be staged at the P1 Offshore events. Powerboat P1’s aim is to attract more teams and build the worldwide television audience to return Class 1 to the summit of the sport. “Our goal is to have a fleet of 12 boats by 2025” said P1 CEO Azam Rangoonwala . “We want to grow the world championship commercially and promote the series both in the United States and internationally to deliver enhanced value for race teams, host venues, sponsors and partners.”    “The 2023 offshore season was one of great change and growth” explains Rangoonwala. “This season we will seek further growth by focusing on attracting more competitors, particularly young racers, improving the fan experience, continuing to build our social media audience and broadening the international reach of our TV broadcast deals. Having celebrated our 20th anniversary last year, Powerboat P1 is embarking on its third decade as a promoter and we will continue to design our race events to encourage tourism and enhance the profile of the host venues. Partnerships are at the heart of our business and over the coming months we will be announcing new agreements as well as the renewal of existing sponsorships.”  

P1 Offshore events & UIM Class 1 racing

Cocoa Beach, FL—May 17-19

Sheboygan, WI—Aug. 9-11

Sarasota, FL—Sept. 13-15

St. Petersburg, FL—Oct. 18-20

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M•CON Racing is gearing up for the thrilling 3-day Key West World Championship races, where both the Class 1 and Super Cat boats will be competing. Stay tuned as our skilled team takes on the challenge, showcasing precision and performance on the waves.

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M•CON Racing competes in the historically most competitive classes in offshore powerboat racing. For the 2024 season, our schedule is BUSY with lots of time on the water in both our well known Super Cat as well as our new Class 1 boat! We will race all year to earn points to become the APBA National High Points Champion. All teams from around the world will then compete in Key West for the renowned RWO Offshore World Championship title which consists of accumulated points over three days of racing.

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Powerboat club races to 5 Lake Michigan towns for charity. Here’s where to catch them.

• Updated: Jul. 21, 2024, 8:08 a.m.
• | Published: Jul. 19, 2024, 11:48 a.m.

The West Michigan Offshore powerboat club is hosting a charity boat race and show to benefit Shields of Hope, a nonprofit by public safety officers helping those with cancer. On Friday, July 19, members will give powerboat rides to those receiving cancer treatment. On Saturday, July 20, a group of 55 powerboat racers will zip up and down Lake Michigan for a poker run. (Photo provided by Brian Caswell |Speedshot Photography) Photo Courtesy of Brian Caswell |Speedshot Photography

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GRAND HAVEN, MI -- A group of powerboaters is taking the waterways from Muskegon to Saugatuck this weekend to raise awareness and give cancer patients a day of fun on Lake Michigan.

The West Michigan Offshore powerboating club, based in Grand Haven, is hosting their annual Rock the Coast event − equal parts boat show, race and charity event.

For the third year, the club is supporting Shields of Hope , a Zeeland-based nonprofit made up of public safety officers who visit with cancer patients.

Charitable causes were part of the original mission when the club started in 2015, club president Scott Otterbein said.

“[We want] to show that the powerboat community, they’re fast, loud boats, but they’re also willing to give back and donate to local causes,” Otterbein said.

The first event of the Rock the Coast lineup starts at noon Friday, July 19.

About 25 powerboaters have volunteered to take children who have been diagnosed with cancer out for an exclusive ride on the big lake.

The Shields of Hope Kids Warrior Rides will leave from the Grand Haven Municipal Marina. Otterbein invites the public to come out on Grand Haven’s pier to wave and cheer as they go by.

“This gives them an hour of freedom to get an experience they could never get anywhere else,” he said. “Come down and watch these kids go for rides and look their faces and see the excitement in their eyes.”

On Friday evening, boaters will head to Adelaide Pointe in Muskegon for a memorial run celebrating powerboater Keith Holmes, who died while racing in 2019.

Friday’s schedule ends back in Grand Haven at the Municipal Marina for a dock party and light show from 7-9 p.m.

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Events on Saturday, July 20 kick off with a poker run, with 55 powerboats racing from Muskegon to Saugatuck.

Drivers will gather at 11 a.m. at Grand Haven Municipal Marina and receive their first poker card. They’ll jet out around 12:30 p.m., so it’s encouraged spectators get to the marina around noon to get a spot.

The next stop is Mona Lake in Muskegon County, then down to Saugatuck, before turning back north to Holland’s Lake Macatawa then to Port Sheldon on Pigeon Lake.

Boats are expected to return to the Grand Haven marina to turn in their poker hand by 5 p.m.

The winner will be revealed at 7 p.m. after a buffet meal from Porter’s Smokehouse Catering as well as 50/50 raffle prizes and a bike auction.

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Race World Offshore Adding Maryland Event To 2024 Schedule

Kicking off what is planned to be a three-year deal, Race World Offshore , will produce its inaugural Ocean City Grand Prix, June 7-10, in Ocean City, Md. The Key West, Fla.-based offshore powerboat racing producer announced the addition to its 2024 schedule yesterday in a press release.

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“We are thrilled to bring our world-class boat racing to the shores of Ocean City,” said Larry Bleil, the president of Race World Offshore. “This promises to be a monumental event, showcasing premier race boats, speed and sheer excitement that defines powerboat racing.”

Race World Offshore is a member-organization of the American Power Boat Association , which sanctions multiple forms of powerboat racing across the country. According the release, the Ocean City Grand Prix will be part of the APBA Offshore National Championship Series.

“We are extremely proud to host the Race World Offshore powerboat races this summer,” said Tom Perlozzo, the director of tourism and development for Ocean City. “This is the first year of a three-year opportunity to showcase beautiful Ocean City and the thrilling sport of powerboat racing.”

Added Bleil, “We are grateful for the collaboration with the Mayor’s office, City Council and Tourism and  Business Development Board of Ocean City and we look forward to delivering a spectacular show for both residents and all East Coast visitors.”

With the Ocean City Grand Prix added to its 2024 schedule, Race World Offshore will produce four events next year, starting April 26-28 with the Marathon Grand Prix in the Florida Keys. The organization’s Clearwater Nationals are set for September 27-29 in the Sunshine State, and the season will end with the November 3-10 Race World Offshore World Championships in Key West.

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Sailing at Paris 2024 Olympics: Preview, full schedule and how to watch live

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The world’s best 330 men’s and women’s sailors will compete at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 , from 28 July to 8 August.

Sixty-five nations have qualified to compete across 10 different events, all of which will take place in the waters of Marseille Marina in South France.

It is important to note that the field of athletes will be evenly split by gender, featuring 165 men and 165 women. Kite will also be part of sailing at the Olympic Games for the first time ever.

Great Britain had a strong showing at Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 , winning five medals in total, including three golds in the women’s 470, men’s 49er and men’s Finn. Australia won two gold medals as well in Tokyo, taking home titles in both the men’s 470 and Laser.

Tokyo was a microcosm of Olympic history as Great Britain has far and away the most sailing gold medals of any nation with 31 (64 total medals) since the sport’s inception at the Olympic Games in 1900. The USA is second with 19 gold medals and 61 medals in total.

Below, we take a closer look at the stars to watch out for in Paris, a full schedule and how to watch the action.

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Sailing stars to watch at Paris 2024 Olympics

Denmark’s Anne-Marie Rindom will certainly be making waves at this Olympic Games. She will be returning to the Games after winning gold in the women’s Laser Radial, most recently triumphing in the 2024 ILCA 6 Women’s World Championship.

Stuart McNay of the United States will be competing in his fifth Games, with the 42-year-old racing in the mixed dinghy alongside Lara Dallman-Weiss . McNay is still seeking his first Olympic medal.

The USA’s Daniela Moroz has won six World Championships in women's kite and will be expecting to be on the podium at Paris 2024 in the newly-introduced event.

The same goes for Luuc van Opzeeland of the Netherlands . The 25-year-old is the reigning world champion in men’s windsurfing-iQFOiL.

Croatia’s Tonci Stipanovic is looking to win a third straight medal at the Games, taking home silver in the men’s Laser at the previous two Olympics.

Italy’s Ruggero Tita and Caterina Banti are also looking to defend their gold medals won at Tokyo 2020 in the Mixed Multihull – Nacra 17.

Denmark's Anne-Marie Rindom will be defending her Olympic title (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

Full sailing schedule at Olympic Games 2024

Sailing is due to take place from 28 July to 8 August during Paris 2024. Click here for a detailed schedule.

How to watch sailing live at Paris 2024

All the action from Paris 2024, including sailing, can be watched via media rights holders (MRHs).

MRHs include Nine in Australia, Globo in Brazil, CBC in Canada, CCTV in People's Republic of China, Fuji TV / NHK / Nippon TV / TBS / TV Asahi / TV Tokyo in Japan, SKY NZ in New Zealand, SuperSport in South Africa, NBC in the United States, and Discovery Eurosport across Europe, alongside France Télévisions in France, ARD/ZDF in Germany, and BBC Sport in the United Kingdom, among others.

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