P1 Offshore Schedule (2024)

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How fast is the P1 offshore? ›

Today teams compete on a closed course in 40-foot long catamarans capable of exceeding 160 mph on the open ocean.

Miss GEICO officially retired from offshore powerboat racing in August 2021 due to the withdrawal of its main sponsor, GEICO.

UIM Class 1 offshore racing

Class 1 is the premier class of offshore powerboat racing in the world and is considered to be one of the most spectacular marine motorsports. A Class 1 race boat has twin inboard 1100hp engines and can reach speeds in excess of 160mph. All boats are limited by a minimum weight of 4,950kg.

The P1 GTR can accelerate from 0–97 km/h (60 mph) in under 2.8 seconds, and will go on to reach a limited top speed of 349 km/h (217 mph).

Miss GEICO carries a crew of six and has been credited with an officially timed speed of 302.98km/hr (188.26mph) on the Mississippi River, near Chattanooga, Tennessee.

P1 is a relatively new concept that is growing fast in the nautical world. Boats rush at high speeds across the water and compete against other boats to win world championships and grands prix.

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What class is Miss GEICO? ›

World Champion Miss GEICO Offshore Race Team. Miss GEICO has won 11 World Titles in its 15 year existence. Miss GEICO is the defending World Champion in the Unlimited Class (now called Class One). Class One is the crowd favorite.

The Vendée Globe pits the sailing elite against one another in a 24,300-mile race. Often referred to as the Everest of the seas, the yachtsmen and women who partake in the maritime epic every four years must sail solo around the world with no stops or assistance.

The current unlimited record is 511.11 km/h (317.59 mph), achieved by Australian Ken Warby in the Spirit of Australia on 8 October 1978. Warby's record was still standing more than 45 years later. The record is one of the sporting world's most hazardous competitions.

The Cowes-Torquay was launched by Sir Max Aitken, 2nd Baronet, as the first Offshore Powerboat race in Europe in 1961. It is the longest-running offshore powerboat race in the world.

Made for superspeed, Class 1's can reach speeds up to 160 mph.

These OSVs typically carry deck cargo and offshore workers. Below deck cargo is generally limited to fresh/potable water and excess fuel. Typical operating speeds average approximately 10 knots.

In 1968, during a shakedown cruise, the Iowa-class USS New Jersey achieved a top speed of 35.2 knots (65.2 km/h) which it sustained for six hours. As part of a brutal test of the ship's engines, the captain then ordered the ship to go instantly from “all ahead flank” to “all back emergency”.

10. AgustaWestland AW139. The AgustaWestland AW139 is an outstanding performer, noted as the fastest non-military helicopter in its category. It achieves a remarkable maximum speed of 200 mph (173 knots) and offers a cruise speed of 191 mph (165 knots), blending speed with versatility.