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17, August 2017·3 min read

Iconic powerboat race returns to the Isle of Wight for 57th year

The birthplace of international powerboat racing will be welcoming the fleet of 18 powerboats for the iconic Cowes - Torquay - Cowes powerboat race over the bank holiday weekend. See the boats and meet the drivers. We have the details and timings.

23, August 2017·1 min read

First time Cowes-Torquay-Cowes race winner in Cowes this weekend

Thunderbolt, the winner of the first Cowes-Torquay-Cowes race has just undergone a repaint and minor repairs and will be in Cowes this weekend, as will seven times world power boat racing champion, Richie Powers.

30, August 2017·1 min read

Powerboat racers battle it out at Cowes Torquay Cowes race

Despite there being a few snapped power steering belts during the Cowes - Torquay - Cowes race, there were clear winners. Malc shares this report from the race.

22, August 2018·2 min read

Iconic powerboat race returns to the Isle of Wight for 58th year

The birthplace of international powerboat racing will be welcoming the fleet of powerboats for the iconic Cowes - Torquay - Cowes powerboat race over the bank holiday weekend. We have the details.

powerboat racing - Fugitive on the water by Cowes

16, August 2019·3 min read

Iconic powerboat race returns to the Isle of Wight for 59th year

The birthplace of international powerboat racing will be welcoming the fleet of powerboats for the iconic Cowes - Torquay - Cowes powerboat race over the bank holiday weekend.

28, August 2019·4 min read

Silverline Bullet wins Cowes Torquay Cowes Race, again

With an average speed of 92.87 mph and in the process taking the UKOPRA Offshore 1 World Championship Drew Langdon and Miles Jennings won the 2019 Cowes Torquay Cowes on Sunday.

Thunderstreak - Huge Peel - by Malc Attrilll

26, August 2021·3 min read

Powerboat racing returns to Cowes this weekend

With over 30 teams already entered, including boats and drivers from the UK, America, Germany and Italy, the 60th Cowes Torquay Cowes powerboat race promises to be the biggest collection of offshore boats for some years

2, September 2021·2 min read

Powerboat racing returned to Cowes, with record-breaking speeds

Sunday's Powerboat races from Cowes saw some new records set, as well as local racers winning the Cowes-Poole-Cowes race

7, June 2023·1 min read

Captivating Isle of Wight tour in Paul Knights’ latest film: Bikes, Boats and Goats

Discover the Isle of Wight's beauty - and the thrill of powerboat racing - through Paul Knights' captivating latest short film

31, August 2023·2 min read

62nd Cowes-Torquay-Cowes powerboat race draws thousands to the South Coast (photos)

Thousands gather as ‘Silverline’ wins again amidst action-packed Cowes powerboat race weekend

22, May 2024·3 min read

Powerboat team eclipses 2005 record with an astonishing speed in UKOPRA event around the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight offshore race dazzles with record-breaking performances last Saturday. Learn more about it here

Racing the legendary Gee - postcard image Beken

26, June 2024·2 min read

Henry Hector: Local yachting and powerboat legend passes away

Henry Hector's journey has come to a peaceful end. A former Harbour Master, powerboat champ, and Isle of Wight treasure, he will be profoundly missed

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