The Cowes-Torquay-Cowes offshore powerboat race celebrates its 63rd birthday this August Bank Holiday and the organising committee of the British Powerboat Racing Club have made some bold moves to secure the growth of the event and commemorate its spectacular history, which saw names such as Stefano Casiraghi, husband of Princess Caroline take to the helm, model David Gandy – the face of Dolce & Gabbana and the late Dag Pike, maritime adventurer.

Talks have been taking place to bring rules in line so all offshore classes internationally can compete on an even keel under the Monaco based UIM banner (Union Internationale Motonautique).

Not only will the Cowes based BPRC once again flourish, but they are making a historic move to dive back in time to some of the ‘old school’ rules from the early years of racing whereby an extra event will take place with entry open to those who qualify.

Although it is too early for precise information, talks are already in place for CTC to run on the Saturday, as well as the Cowes-Poole-Cowes for the smaller boats and on the Sunday these race boats will join the ‘Round the Island’ rally for a spectacle never been done before.

There will be specific UIM rules and guidelines in place for this type of rally and there are talks of possible speed brackets for the different classes and naturally the BPRC has a full safety fleet in place for any breakdowns.

The Cowes event started with cruisers racing back in the 1960s and 2024 sees a touch of nostalgia being brought back to commemorate history, so whatever boat you own, you will possibly fit right in. An event for those water-loving adrenaline junkies who own pleasure boats and cruisers but secretly want to challenge themselves and their crew and become part of this historic programme.

More news and information in the coming months.

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