Cowes – Torquay – Cowes Power Boat Race

The Cowes-Torquay-Cowes powerboat race which was due to be resurrected last year, but cancelled due to low attendance, has been confirmed to be taking place this year summer.

P1 Cowes-Torquay-Cowes CancelledIt is part of a four race event which kicks off in May in Poole and the Cowes – Torquay – Cowes race will take place over the weekend of 28th 29th & 30th August.

According to the Boat, Yachts and Marinas Magazine, there will be all sorts of powerboat racing taking place over the weekend in the Solent, with those unable to make it as far as the Torquay and back race, the option of doing Poole and back.

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Image: 1972 race courtesy of New Jersey Performance Powerboat Club]