Water Course
In Kennewick, Washington, the Columbia Cup offers thrilling motorsport racing on a water course. The venue features H1 Unlimited and Hydroplane events, including the Columbia Cup and Water Follies. For a schedule of these spectator events, call (509) 783-4675. The water course setting provides a unique experience.
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Watch: Columbia Cup (Tri-Cities)
Know Before You Go
- Race schedule
- Powerboat venues typically host race weekends 3-8 times per season under APBA, OPC, or local sanction. Check the calendar — most weeks are open practice or quiet.
- Spectator access
- Shore-line viewing from a beach or pier is the standard vantage. Bring polarized sunglasses, sunscreen, and a chair — boat racing is a sunny stand-around sport.
- Class variety
- Look for tunnel boats, hydroplanes, jet boats, and offshore depending on water size. Race speeds range from 60 mph (small inland) to 180+ mph (offshore unlimited).