Offshore powerboat racing

Type of racing by ocean-going powerboats

Offshore powerboat racing is a type of racing by ocean-going powerboats, typically point-to-point or circuit racing conducted in open water conditions. Globally, offshore powerboat racing is led by the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM), which sanctions multiple championship series including Class 1, XCAT World Championship, and various regional competitions. In the United States, the sport operates under multiple sanctioning bodies including the American Power Boat Association (APBA), the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA), and the Offshore Powerboat Association (OPA).

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