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‘Double Trouble’ (1-88) won the second round of the UKOPRA Offshore Powerboat Championships on Saturday, taking first place in the “Poole Bay 100.”
Powerboats and competitors from the United States and Sweden encountered a tough course as the organizers opted for the Rough Weather Course. This choice was justified when the race was cut short after just four of the five scheduled laps. Early in the race, the Southampton-based team ‘Falcon Multispark’ (1-48), featuring former Formula 2 Grand Prix driver Dean Stoneman, took the lead in their eye-catching yellow Fountain monohull.
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UKOPRA offshore powerboat championship
16-06-2025
This is a remarkable achievement from the Falmouth-based team, who dedicated countless hours over the past eight months to rebuild their Fountain hull to compete in Cowes after serious damage in their last race back in September 2024.
Powerboats and racers traveled from as far as America and Sweden, enjoying nearly calm conditions from the start, which continued throughout the 51.8 nm course.
The runner-up position was claimed by the Southampton-based team ‘Laa Laa’ (1-48) which featured former Formula 2 Grand Prix racing driver Dean Stoneman, achieving an impressive speed of 93.
23-05-2025