Power Boating Lifestyle Articles
There are quieter ways to spend a Saturday in the Solent. And then there’s the UKOPRA Round the Island Race.
On 16 May 2026, the south coast of England shook once again as thirty offshore powerboat teams lined up off the Isle of Wight for the opening round of the 2026 UK Offshore Powerboat Racing Association Championship.
Sixty miles. Anti-clockwise. No easing into it.
Just throttle forward and hold on.
© Tracey Beer - UKOPRA
Big seas. Bigger horsepower.
15-05-2026
Winter & Early Season Show-Stops (January–March) Boot Düsseldorf – 17–25 January, Düsseldorf, Germany Kicking off the calendar in early 2026, Boot Düsseldorf returns as one of the world’s largest and most influential boat and watersports shows, drawing serious sailors, powerboaters, designers and gearheads to see the latest innovations and yachts afloat. boot Düsseldorf
RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show – 21–22 February, Farnborough, UK A must-see for dinghy sailors and watersports lovers, this show combines boat displays with live demos, coaching sessions, interactive exhibits and some serious family fun on and off the water.
20-04-2026
As old hands know, a new year on the water means fresh wind in the sails, new courses to conquer, and calendars filling with the sort of events that make every mariner’s heart beat faster. In 2026, the global boating scene — from thrilling races to iconic boat shows and yacht gatherings — is bursting with activity. Whether you’re a racer, cruiser, powerboater or perpetual dreamer looking at the horizon, here’s what’s on the docket for the year ahead.
08-01-2026