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Offshore Powerboat Racing World Championships

When: November 3 - November 10, 2024

Where: Truman Waterfront Park, Southard St, Key West, FL 33040

The Race World Offshore (RWO) is bringing together teams and fans for an exciting Offshore World Championship experience in Key West from November 3rd-10th, 2024. Recognized as the leading Offshore Racing Sanctioning authority in the US, RWO aims to present an unforgettable week featuring the world's top offshore race teams. The event will be held in the Race Village, situated at Truman Waterfront Park, which will be open daily from 9 am to 5 pm.

The championship offers several highlights including:

• Three days of racing on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday (1st race time at 10 am, followed by 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, and 2:30 pm start times).
• A live stream of the races on a Jumbo LED stage in the Race Village.
• A variety of vendors and food available each day.
• Access to the Navy Outermole for optimal viewing of the races.
• Amenities such as bleachers, food, music, and entertainment.
• The Race Day's Hospitality Village, and award ceremonies held on the Outermole after each race on Wednesday and Friday.

The week begins with the World's Fastest Boat Parade on Duval Street the Sunday prior, followed by a variety of activities throughout the week, including a block party, the 3rd Annual Build-A-Boat Contest, and a shuttle service on race days for Outer Mole VIP guests. The final Sunday Racing marks the World Championship Day, culminating in the UIM World Champion Awards & Closing Ceremonies in the Race Village.

General admission to Race Day will be Sold On-site at Truman Waterfront Park.

• Single Day: $25
• Three Day Pass: $53
• Kids 12 & under: Free
• Military & Veterans: Free (must show ID)

The RWO UIM World Championships in Key West rival marquee events like the Daytona 500, Monaco Grand Prix, and the Indianapolis 500, offering a thrilling and unique Offshore Racing Experience.

The Full Schedule of Events for the week covers everything from the opening Parade to the award ceremonies and closing concert, including inspections, registration, meetings, fueling, testing, racing, post-race technical inspections, entertainment events, and hospitality services. In addition to the races themselves, there are a number of concerts, parties, and community events scheduled throughout the week, promising an exhilarating, comprehensive experience for both the teams and the fans.

Offshore World Championship to Test Powerboat Racers’ Skills in Key West

Sports fans with a need for speed can satisfy it at the Race World Offshore Key West World Championship, set for Sunday through Sunday, Nov. 3-10, in the waters surrounding the island city.

The annual world championship series is to feature boats raced by leading American and international teams, providing a season-ending test of skill for American Power Boat Association superstars.

High-speed action and high-level competition are to keep spectators’ adrenaline pumping as the boats roar along a 4.4-mile-per-lap course that includes Key West Harbor. Race teams typically face both rough and calm water conditions along the course, which makes Key West one of the world’s most dynamic and challenging venues.

The spectator-friendly course layout means fans can watch from vantage points breathtakingly close to the action, sharing the heart-pounding exhilaration as racers jockey for position.

Presented by Performance Boat Center, the Race World Offshore Key West World Championship series is to kick off at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, with a parade of participating boats along the island's historic Whitehead and Duval streets.

The action is to intensify throughout the week, with teams in more than a dozen classes competing in hard-fought races Wednesday, Nov. 6; Friday, Nov. 8; and Sunday, Nov. 10. Six races are planned each day, scheduled to begin at 10 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:45 p.m. and 3:45 p.m.

On race days spectators can get an unmatched view from areas at the race village in Truman Waterfront Park, located at the end of Southard Street past Thomas Street and Truman Annex, and adjacent “Outer Mole” pier. Other popular viewing areas include restaurants and bars at harborfront hotels, as well as Key West’s Mallory Square.

On non-race days enthusiasts can view the boats, watch in-water testing runs and meet participating teams at the race village. Also planned are multiple parties for racers and fans, a build-a-boat contest and a “Boats & Boots” concert Saturday, Nov. 9, featuring a blend of local and national musicians.

Following Sunday’s final race, awards are to be presented to the world champions at the Coffee Butler Amphitheater, 21 E. Quay Road at Truman Waterfront Park.

General admission tickets are to be sold on-site at Truman Waterfront Park. VIP passes for the exclusive Truman Waterfront hospitality area, offering panoramic views of the racing action, refreshments and transportation by water shuttle, are available at raceworldoffshore.com/shop/outer-mole-vip/ .    

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Key west worlds race no. 1 - dominance carries over, eric colby, sotw: at the first day of competition at the 42nd annual race world offshore key west world championship presented by performance boat center, the winners in virtually every class put on a superior display of dominance, setting the stage for three days of heated competition in the southernmost city in the united states., written by eric colby speedonthewater.com.

At the first day of competition at the 42nd annual Race World Offshore Key West World Championship presented by Performance Boat Center, the winners in virtually every class put on a superior display of dominance, setting the stage for three days of heated competition in the southernmost city in the United States.

By taking the checkered flag in race No. 1, the M CON/Monster Energy cockpit duo of owner/driver Tyler Miller and Myrick Coil moved one step closer to their second consecutive Super Cat world championship. Photos by Pete Boden copyright Shoot 2 Thrill Pix

While some teams made use of a favorable lane assignment to establish dominance like M CON in Super Cat, GC Racing in 450R Factory Stock and El Bandito Tequila/Sunprint in Mod V, 222 Offshore Australia started in its worst position this season in Class 1 and Jackhammer was in the outermost lane in Super Stock.

When the green flag flew for the Super Cat race, owner/throttleman Tyler Miller and driver Myrick Coil leapt to the lead in their Skater Powerboats 388 M CON/Monster Energy from lane two. Making the most of their cameo appearance in the class for 2023, the father-son team of Anthony Smith and Anthony Smith, Jr., in their 388 Skater, HP Mafia, drew lane one and held second place for the first seven laps of the race until they had to pull off the course to extinguish a fire.

That left the door open for owner/driver Chris Grant and throttleman Billy Moore to move up to second place in their 388 Skater, Graydel, after they got around another 38-foot Skater, CR Racing/XINSURANCE with driver Rob Unnerstall and throttleman Casey Boaz. The largest boat in the class, the 40-foot Skater, WHM Motorsports, with owner/driver Billy Mauff and throttleman Jay Muller, finished in fourth, and the new in-cockpit duo of throttleman Bill Pyburn and driver Brit Lilly ran a solid fifth in the 388 Skater, Dirty Money.

When the results were tallied, Graydel was penalized for hitting a buoy and dropped to 8th place. That moved CR Racing/XINSURANCE up to second and WHM to third.

Running to the first turn from the start, Graydel and Dirty Money were literally rubbing. “It was bumper cars out there,” Grant said. Once the two separated, Graydel started its march toward the front while Pyburn and Lilly learned how to work with each other in their first race in the boat.

For the winners, Miller said his team nailed the setup and that his boat was “super happy.” The always enthusiast Kansas native added, “I’m just so excited for the entire class. We had 11 boats running into turn No.1.”

In the end, three Skaters took the Super Cat podium for the Truman Waterfront Championship in the daily competition for Race World Offshore honors. Seventy five teams were registered for the competition and there was only one scratch after a heavy day of testing on Tuesday. As has usually been the case, the teams raced for half points on Wednesday, which they will do again on Friday and full points will be awarded Sunday. The boats with the largest point totals will win the 2023 world championship.

For the first time in two years, the teams from the Class 1 class competed in Key West and five of the six boats that made the circuit in 2023 were on hand.

When the green flag flew, the 438 Skater Monster Energy/M CON with throttleman Miller and driver Coil, roared to the lead with throttleman Billy Moore and owner/driver Mike Falco in second in the 48-foot Outerlimits, DeFalco Racing.

As the six boats all jockeyed for position coming into turn three in Key West Harbor, the 43-foot MTI, XINSURANCE, with driver Randy Kent and Grant Bruggemann blew over, creating a red flag after the boat came to rest upside down. The in-boat crew escaped the incident without injury.

“It’s a dangerous sport,” Bruggemann said. “Thanks to Randy Scism and the guys at MTI for building a safe cockpit.”

After the course was cleared and the race was restarted, even though they were in lane four at the start—their farthest from the pole position this season—driver Darren Nicholson and throttleman Giovanni Carpitella blasted to the lead in their 47-foot Victory, 222 Offshore Australia. Moore and Falco gave chase and held second without much of a challenge while Monster Energy/M CON grabbed the final podium spot. Rich Wyatt and driver Hugh Fuller had to pull off to deal with a mechanical problem in the 50-foot Mystic, df Young Logistics, but got restarted to finish fourth. The 49-foot Victory, Pothole Heroes, pulled off with a broken sea strainer and as crew chief Gary Stray and throttleman John Tomlinson were looking at the strainer cap in the pits afterward, each said they had never seen one break like that. Think about that one for a minute.

Darren Nicholson and throttleman Giovanni Carpitella in 222 Offshore Australia picked right where they off at the St. Pete Grand Prix in early September.

Moore was happy with second place in Class 1, saying that he ran some different props to get the boat to fly the nose a little more. “We tried a couple things I did 15 years ago to make it handle better,” he said.

Having experience to call on never hurts.

Miller said that he missed the restart by a second, adding, “Once you do that it’s over.”

Speaking of experience, Carpitella spent five years throttling the boat that is now 222 Offshore Australia with driver Luca Fendi when it was powered by twin Lamborghini engines. “I know the props it likes,” Carpitella said. “It’s important to know the setup.”

Impressive Performances

Also on the course with the Class 1 boats were the eight single-engine V-bottoms in Mod-V and the reigning national champions throttleman Steve Miklos and driver Steven Fehrmann in the 29-foot Extreme, El Bandito/Sunprint, emerged from the chaos in turn one with the lead on the 4.5-mile course.

“We got hit from behind but it’s still race-able,” said Miklos, who was able to maintain their lead over Brit Lilly and throttleman Jay Wholtman in their 29-foot LSB Extreme, Rev-X LSB/Speed Marine, and the father-son team of throttleman Steve Kildahl and driver Steven Kildahl, in their 29-foot Extreme, Boatfloater.com. The 30-foot Laticrete/Relentless with driver Chris Uzzolina and throttleman Rob Hartmann ran a close fourth.

On the fourth lap of the race, Rev-X LSB pulled off with a mechanical problem and the boats that were running behind moved up to the podium and held their position for the duration of the seven-lap race. El Bandito/Sunprint grabbed top honors followed by Boatfloater.com, with Steve Kildahl participating in his 38th world championship in Key West, and by Laticrete/Relentless.

In the weeks before the Race World Offshore Key West event, 2023 Mod-V national champions Steve Miklos and driver Steven Fehrmann weren’t sure if they’d be able to make it to Key West. Yesterday’s first-place finish definitely made it worth the trip.

Travis Petko, the owner of the Laticrete/Relentless boat couldn’t be in Key West because of a scheduling conflict, so Uzzolina and Hartmann reunited a year after last racing in this event.

“Travis was a class-act owner letting us run the boat,” Hartmann said. “And Laticrete is excited to be here. Everyone is happy with third.”

Next up was the 450R Factory Stock boats plus the three entries in VX class and the lone boat in Extreme 1.

In the 450R race, owner/driver Willy Cabeza brought in Shaun Torrente to throttle his 39-foot MTI, GC Racing, and they made the best of lane two, jumping out to an early lead. Having their best performance of the year, throttleman Nick Imprescia and driver Ian Morgan ran second in their 39-foot MTI, 151 Express, followed by the 38-foot Doug Wright, Hank’s Saloon with throttleman Edwin Scheer and Key West’s own Lee Murray on the wheel.

As the race wore on, the defending world and national champions—throttleman John Tomlinson and driver Taylor Scism in the TS Motorsports MTI—started working their way up through the fleet after starting in the outermost lane. “Once we got clean water, we mowed everybody down,” Tomlinson said.

In the first 450R Factory Stock race as teammates, Shaun Torrente and Willy Cabeza emerged victorious.

But in the end, they ran out of laps and GC Racing took the win followed by 151 Express and TS Motorsports.

“It made a big difference,” Cabeza said of having Torrente in the boat. “He really knows the telemetry and how to make the most of it.”

Imprescia said he and Morgan had been down on speed for much of the season, but finally had their boat at the peak of its abilities.

In the ultimate battle of attrition, all of the boats in the V Extreme class had their share of mechanical problems, but soldiered on. Unofficially, the 42-foot Fountain Team Farnsworth/Hancock Claims with driver Christian McCauley and throttleman Jay Healey, outlasted their competition. Second went to driver Kirk Britto and throttleman Robert Brockyear of the United Kingdom in the 42-foot Fountain, Team 25, while the 40-foot Skater, Race Winning Brands, with driver Ed Wendt and throttleman Bill McComb, finished third.

The V Extrreme class was a battle of attrition that saw Team Farnsworth/Hancock Claims prevail.

In Extreme class, owner/driver Jeff Stevenson and throttleman Michael Stancombe put on an impressive speed display in the 42-foot MTI, JBS Racing, powered by XVI power engines.

Lanes Don’t Matter

In the penultimate race of the day, 11 boats took to the course for the Super Stock race and the team of owner Reese Langheim and throttleman Julian Maldonado had the worst position they could be in at the start, lane 11.

It didn’t matter because the duo in the 32-foot Victory, Jackhammer, charged to a lead they would never relinquish.

Jackhammer’s Reese Langheim and Julian Maldonado started their week in Key West with a decisive victory.

Behind them, a torrid battle was waged and in the end, the 32-foot Doug Wright, Northwing, with owner/driver Darren Kittredge and throttleman Boaz, finished second followed by owner/driver Chris Hopgood and throttleman Jay Muller in Celsius in third. Team Bermuda remans in overall contention with a four-place finish followed by Big East Construction in fifth.

“We’re just awesome together,” Langheim said of his partner Maldonado. “You could put us in a racecar together.”

Kittredge said the balance on his boat was “perfect” and that the setup was “dead on.”

Hopgood was pleased with his second experience in the boat with Muller. “We got through turn one and we were able to start picking away,” he said. “This was my first podium in two years.”

Setting the Stage

The racing started at 10 a.m. with 30 boats in the bracket classes taking to the course. In the first start, the boats in Bracket 200, 300 and 400 led the way followed by a pack of competitors in Bracket 500, 600 and 700.

In Bracket 200, the 41-foot Apache, Predator, with owner/driver Dean Stahlman, throttleman Nate Hunt and first-time navigator Matt Patroski, prevailed over the 44-foot MTI, Batman Racing, with driver Elliot Toth and throttleman Jack Mueller. The new 39-foot Phantom, Justice League, with driver Don Urfer, throttleman Richard Davis and navigator Corey Shantry, showed speed early, but pulled off with a mechanical issue. The 38-foot Fountain, Herbott Racing, unofficially finished third.

Even in relatively calm water, the Bracket 700 class never fails to put on a great show.

In Bracket 400, Jim Simmons and driver Jason Zolecki continued to dominate in the 34-foot Phantom, Simmons Racing. Eventually, Simmons is going to run out of space for checkered flag decals on the boat that formerly ran as Twisted Styx in Factory 2 class. Second in the class went to Jesse Schmig and Brad Wade in the 29-foot Lavey Craft, Team Woody, followed by the 30-foot Phantom, Allied Offshore, with first-time driver Jake Nicks and throttleman Mark Fernandez. The boat ran previously as Shocker in the Mod-V class.

“We were wondering where everyone went,” said Simmons after the team pulled out to the lead.

In the second start of the first race of the day, the boats in Bracket 500, 600 and 700 took off. In Bracket 700, the 21-foot Superboat, Statement Marine Safe Cash, took unofficial top honors, followed by the 21-foot Superboat, Jackhammer, and the 22 Nitra, XINSURANCE/Golf N Gator.

In Bracket 500, the 29-foot Manta, Sweat Equity, with owner/throttleman Greg DiRenzo, driver Jeremy Bisson and first-time navigator Angie Pierce, took the checkered flag after some breakouts and a reminder of the fact that offshore powerboat racing is a motorsport and can, in fact, be dangerous.

“It was bad-ass,” Pierce said of her first race.

But apparently Sweat Equity broke out. As of this morning, the official results on the Race World Offshore website had Bulletproof in first, Sweat Equity in second and Bronx Phantom/Marker 1 Marine in third.

Unfortunately as the Bracket 500 race was winding down, the 26-foot Joker, Freebird, with the young up-and-coming team of throttleman Ryan Stahlman and driver Reef Delanos was battling with the team of throttleman Micheal Stancombe and driver J.J. Turk in the 30-foot Phantom, XINSURANCE /Golf N Gator. Speedonthewater.com has been told that one boat hooked and the two boats collided. Delanos was treated in a Key West hospital and released. Out of respect for the Stahlman family, we are only reporting that Stahlman was injured and taken to Miami for further medical treatment.

Always a crowd-pleaser, the JBS Racing team of Jeff Stevenson and Micheal Stancombe ran uncontested in the Extreme class.

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Everything you Need to Know about the Key West Powerboat Races 2023

Offshore powerboat racing is regarded as one of the most spectacular and exciting sports in the world, easily rivaling events like the Daytona 500, Monaco Grand Prix, and the Indianapolis 500. Become part of the ultimate adrenaline rush when the highly competitive races return to Key West once again this November. Here’s everything you need to know about the Key West Offshore World Championship Powerboat Races in 2023 (we answer some frequently asked questions too!).

When are the Key West Powerboat World Championships?

The entire event will take place over eight days on Key West’s waterfront, Nov. 5 - 12, 2023, with the races being held on Wednesday, Nov. 8 (Truman Waterfront Cup), Friday, Nov. 10 (Southernmost Continental Championship), and Sunday, Nov. 12 (Conch Republic Championship). See the schedule below for dates and times.

Where are the Powerboat World Championships in Key West?

The races will take place near Truman Waterfront Park, which is located at the end of Southard Street on Key West’s western shore.

How do you get to Truman Waterfront Park?

Guests of The Gates Hotel can hop on the air-conditioned shuttle to the Key West Historic Seaport (just show the shuttle driver your room key!). Once in Old Town, catch a cab or ridesharing service to Truman Waterfront Park or take the 15-minute walk by trekking south on William Street and taking a right on Southard Street. The park is located at the end of the traffic circle.

What should you bring to the Key West Powerboat World Championships?

Enhance your time at the races by bringing a comfortable folding chair or blanket and a beach umbrella to help shade you from the sun. Sunglasses and sunscreen are helpful too! Food and beverage vendors will be set up along the Outer Mole.

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Where are the Best Places to Watch the Boat Races in Key West?

Capture the boats flying past at top speed on the Outer Mole pier at Truman Waterfront Park. For an added bonus, hop aboard the Fury catamaran for the best viewing. The state-of-the-art catamaran sits literally in the middle of all the powerboat action, with a full liquor bar and light bites served.

[Save big with the Fury Watersports Package when you book your Key West stay with The Gates Hotel and choose from two amazing open water experiences]

Key West Powerboat Races Tickets and VIP Access

General admission to the races will be sold on-site at Truman Waterfront Park ($25 for a single day pass, $53 for a three-day pass; kids 12 and under, military, and veterans are free). Get the VIP Premium Race Experience which includes admission to the races, VIP seating on the Outer Mole, Fury water access from Duval, and a cash bar.

Best Events at the Key West Powerboat Races (Besides the Races)

See the opening ceremony before the festivities begin and the awards and closing ceremonies at the Coffee Butler Amphitheater at Truman Waterfront. Notable events also include nightly racer’s parties at local bars, the World’s Fastest Boat Parade down Duval Street, and the 4th annual Build-A-Boat contest , where teams of 4 - 12 build a boat from scratch with materials provided. Cliff Cody, Key West Kings, Sam Carlson, and Wolf Love Band are set to take the stage at the Coffee Butler Amphitheater for ‘Boats and Boots’ on Saturday. 

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Key West Offshore Powerboat Racing Schedule 2023

We combed the week-long schedule to find the best events we think you’ll love. For a full schedule of events and itinerary for race participants, visit Race World Offshore.

Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023

Truman Waterfront Race Village, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

World’s Fastest Boat Parade down Duval Street, 4 p.m.

Hank’s Hair of the Dog Saloon ‘Racers Sunday Funday,’ 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 6, 2023

Race World Offshore Smokin’ Tuna Saloon ‘Racers Welcome Party,’ 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023

Truman Waterfront Race Village, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

The Keys Collection Racer's Party at Sunset Green Event Lawn , 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. As a proud Key West Powerboat Races sponsor, join The Gate’s Hotel at Sunset Green Event Lawn as we host this very special event for Race World Offshore fans.

Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023

Truman Waterfront Race Village, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Truman Waterfront Cup , Race 1, 10 a.m.

Truman Waterfront Cup , Race 2, 10:45 a.m.

Truman Waterfront Cup , Race 3, 12:30 p.m.

Truman Waterfront Cup , Race 4, 1:30 p.m.

Truman Waterfront Cup , Race 5, 2:30 p.m.

Race World Offshore General Horseplay ‘Racers Tomfoolery,’ 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Teasers ‘Race World Pole Position Party,’ 9:30 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023

Speed on the Water and Green Street Party, 7 p.m.

Hog's Breath Saloon ‘Hog's, Boats, and Ghosts World Championship Party,’ 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 10, 2023

Southernmost Continental Championship , Race 1, 10 a.m.

Southernmost Continental Championship , Race 2, 10:45 a.m.

Southernmost Continental Championship , Race 3, 12:30 p.m.

Southernmost Continental Championship , Race 4, 1:30 p.m.

Southernmost Continental Championship , Race 5, 2:30 p.m.

The Marker ‘Crown Royal Poolside Party’, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Race World Offshore Duval and Greene Block Party with your favorite race boats, 7 p.m.

Rick's Upstairs ‘Monster Energy World Championship Party,’ 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023

Build a Boat Building Contest on the waterfront by USCGC Ingham, 9:30 a.m.

Boat Build Race begins, 11 a.m.

XINSURANCE ‘Boats and Boots Concert’ at Coffee Butter Amphitheater, 5 - 10 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023

Conch Republic Championship , Race 1, 10 a.m.

Conch Republic Championship , Race 2, 10:45 a.m.

Conch Republic Championship , Race 3, 12:30 p.m.

Conch Republic Championship , Race 4, 1:30 p.m.

Conch Republic Championship , Race 5, 2:30 p.m.

Race World Offshore World Championship Awards Ceremony at Coffee Butler Amphitheater, 6 - 8 p.m.

Seal the Deal! Book Your Stay at the Conde Nast award-winning The Gates Hotel Key West , one of the Key West Offshore World Championship’s Hotel Partners. Now for a limited time, save up to 25% with our Fall Sale and join us on Nov. 7 from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Sunset Green Event Lawn for a special Racer’s Party to meet and mingle with fellow powerboat enthusiasts.

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World's fastest boat parade.

When: November 3, 2024 4:00 PM

Where: Duval St, Duval St, Key West, FL 33040

Get ready to feel the rumble and roar as Key West gears up for one of its most thrilling annual events— the start of Race World Offshore's Powerboat World Championship! The action kicks off with an unforgettable parade of more than 75 high-powered race boats rolling down the iconic Duval Street . Beginning at 4 p.m., you'll witness these sleek and powerful machines up close as they make their grand entrance into town, a sight sure to get your adrenaline pumping.

Each November, the best racers in the world return to Key West for this prestigious championship event. Known for its high-octane excitement, the Powerboat World Championship turns the island into the ultimate motorsport destination. Fans and visitors alike flock to the streets and waterfront to catch a glimpse of the supercharged boats and the skilled teams that race them at breathtaking speeds.

The parade is just the beginning of a week packed with excitement. Whether you're a dedicated powerboat enthusiast or just looking for a thrilling spectacle, this event offers something for everyone. From the buzzing atmosphere on Duval Street to the intense competition on the water, the Powerboat World Championship in Key West is an experience you won’t want to miss!

Grab your spot along the parade route, feel the energy of the crowds, and celebrate the return of these world-class racers as they prepare to dominate the waters of Key West. The Powerboat World Championship promises heart-pounding action and unforgettable memories—so don't blink, or you might just miss the best part!