Water Course
St. Petersburg Waterfront, a distinctive Water Course venue in St. Petersburg, Florida, brings high-speed motorsport racing to the bay. Witness exhilarating Offshore Powerboat, P1 SuperStock, and Grand Prix events unfold on the water. With numerous spectator events available, it’s a fantastic location for catching all the action. The area also boasts 12 other racing venues within 75 miles, providing plenty of options for enthusiasts.
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).