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Offshore Glory and a New Champion Crowned

Victory at Last: Good Boy Vodka Takes the Crown Good Boy Vodka, a 52-foot Outerlimits SV52, crossed the finish line in a commanding 2 hours, 14 minutes, and 26 seconds, speeding home at an average of 92.5 mph. Skippered by Rob Lockyer with Americans Alex Pratt, Kirk Britto, and Tim Linden aboard, the team executed a textbook race—stalking the leaders early before striking when others slipped. Their patience and precision secured them the coveted Beaverbrook Trophy and ended Silverline’s long-running dominance in one fell swoop.
Go GPS Cowes International Powerboat Festival: Offshore Glory and a New Champion Crowned
© Tim Tapping

Offshore speed, Solent drama, a new name on the Beaverbrook Trophy

30-08-2025

Round the Island Race 2025

Round the Island Race 2025
© Paul Wyeth
A Race for All Since its inception in 1931, the Round the Island Race has embraced a ‘Race for All’ ethos, welcoming a diverse fleet ranging from professional crews and Olympians to enthusiastic amateurs and family teams. This inclusivity fosters a unique camaraderie, with all participants navigating the same 50.1 nautical mile course around the Isle of Wight. The Course Starting from the Royal Yacht Squadron line in Cowes, the fleet sails westward, passing landmarks such as The Needles Lighthouse, St.
07-06-2025