The Lymington Challenge Offshore Powerboat race will take place on Saturday (21st September), which will see teams competing in the last and 4th round of the 2024 UKOPRA Championships.
20 teams from across the UK and Europe, including boats from Sweden and Spain, will be competing in Classes 1/1L/2/ 3 around an 80-mile circuit off the Hampshire and Isle of Wight coastlines.
With the Race Start / Finish line off Hamstead Ledge in the Western Solent, the green flag will be dropped and the teams will pass vantage points around the course up to 5 times. It will be an absolute must for race fans, spectators and photographers.
Timetable for Spectators:
Friday 20th September
12:00 – 18:00 – Scrutineering – Berthon, Lymington.
Saturday 21st September
11:30 – Boats leave Lymington for the Muster Area, Western Solent.
12:30 – Race start Hamstead Ledge
16:30 – Podium presentations Berthon, Lymington.
Best Race Viewing Vantage Points:
Fort Victoria, Hurst Castle, Headon Warren, The Needles Battery
All the race details, including teams competing, can be found at the UKOPRA Official Race Website or Facebook page: www.ukopra.co.uk.
