Speedboats Articles
UKOPRA Solent 80 – Offshore Powerboat Action Returns to the South Coast Date: Saturday, 12 July 2025 That’s this weekend
Location: Haslar Marina, Gosport – boatfolk Solent 80 course in the Western Solent
What to expect: High-speed offshore racing featuring multiple boat classes (e.g., Class 1L) Boats “flying” past Haslar and entering high-wind areas in the Solent
Organised by UKOPRA (United Kingdom Offshore Powerboat Racing Association), the Solent 80 promises to deliver one of the most thrilling fixtures on the 2025 championship calendar.
© Malc Attrill
Round 3 of the 2025 UKOPRA Haslar Marina - July 12, 2025
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