Water Course
Along the waterfront in St. Petersburg, Florida, spectators can watch fast-paced water racing. This water course hosts competitive Offshore Powerboat, P1 SuperStock, and Grand Prix events. These races feature high-performance boats battling on the open water. Find a spot and enjoy the spectator events that bring powerboat competition to the city.
Offshore PowerboatP1 SuperStockGrand PrixSpectator Events
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).