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Offshore Powerboat Racing Returns to Atlantic City June 2024 With High-Octane Thrills

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (February 8, 2024) – The Offshore Powerboat Association (OPA) , a powerhouse in the world of offshore powerboat racing, is making a triumphant return to Atlantic City, New Jersey. This summer the Atlantic City Grand Prix will set hearts pounding and spectators on the edge of their seats.  

In an electrifying partnership with Visit Atlantic City and the resort casinos, the Offshore Powerboat Association will once again set the Atlantic Ocean ablaze with excitement on June 22, 2024. Atlantic City will play host to the most anticipated offshore high-performance race of the year, marking the grand debut of the OPA National Championship Series on the upper east coast of the United States.  

Atlantic City is beyond excited to see sleek, high-powered vessels once again tearing through the Atlantic waves, competing for glory and speed supremacy. The fastest and most formidable teams from around the globe will converge to vie for victory, making this a spectacle not to be missed.  

This thrilling collaboration between the Offshore Powerboat Association, Visit Atlantic City, and the city’s Casinos underscores a shared commitment to ignite excitement and showcase the beauty of America’s Playground. Nestled against Atlantic City’s breathtaking coastal backdrop, the event promises a mesmerizing blend of heart-stopping action and scenic beauty that will captivate racing enthusiasts.  

“We are thrilled to bring our world-class boat racing back to the shores of Atlantic City,” said Nick Smith, the Vice President of the Offshore Powerboat Association. “This promises to be a monumental event, showcasing the premier racers and race boats, speed, and the sheer excitement of powerboat racing. We are grateful for the collaboration with the Mayor, Visit Atlantic City, the Atlantic City Sports Commission, CRDA, and the casinos and other hotels and businesses. We look forward to delivering a spectacular show for both residents and visitors.”  

Larry Sieg, the President & CEO of Visit Atlantic City and the Atlantic City Sports Commission, echoes that sentiment, saying: “We are extremely proud to host the Offshore Powerboat Association in Atlantic City this summer. After an absence of six years, this is hopefully the return of OPA for many years to come to showcase the beauty of Atlantic City and the thrilling sport of Powerboat Racing.”  

A press conference is scheduled for February 23 at 11:00 a.m. at ISLAND Waterpark at Showboat Resort to announce more details about the racers, the competition and events leading up to the June 22 Grand Prix.  

Photos available upon request.

About Offshore Powerboat Association The Offshore Powerboat Association is a leading organization in offshore powerboat racing, dedicated to promoting and organizing high-performance racing events that push the boundaries of speed and excitement. About Visit Atlantic City Visit Atlantic City is a 501(c)(6) organization formed and funded as a public-private partnership by the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) to create economic development through conventions, sporting events, film production and group tourism. Visit Atlantic City focuses on three primary objectives: sales, marketing and services.

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About the Atlantic City Sports Commission The Atlantic City Sports Commission was officially formed on January 13, 2015 as a 501 (c)(3) organization with the support of Visit Atlantic City and the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) to attract sporting events, conventions and competitions to Atlantic City.

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The UIM has selected Arendal and Larvik in Norway as host cities for some of the 2024 UIM Offshore title Championship events. Arendal will hold a round of the highly anticipated UIM Offshore 3D World Championship, as well as the prestigious single eventUIM Offshore 3B World Championship and the UIM Offshore 3J, 3X, and 3C European Championships.

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Offshore Powerboat Racing Returns to Atlantic City June 2024 With High-Octane Thrills & Fierce World-Class Competition

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The  Offshore Powerboat Association (OPA) , a powerhouse in the world of offshore powerboat racing, is making a triumphant return to Atlantic City, New Jersey. This summer the Atlantic City Grand Prix will set hearts pounding and spectators on the edge of their seats.

In an electrifying partnership with  Visit Atlantic City  and the resort casinos, the Offshore Powerboat Association will once again set the Atlantic Ocean ablaze with excitement on June 22, 2024. Atlantic City will play host to the most anticipated offshore high-performance race of the year, marking the grand debut of the OPA National Championship Series on the upper east coast of the United States.

Atlantic City is beyond excited to see sleek, high-powered vessels once again tearing through the Atlantic waves, competing for glory and speed supremacy. The fastest and most formidable teams from around the globe will converge to vie for victory, making this a spectacle not to be missed.

This thrilling collaboration between the Offshore Powerboat Association, Visit Atlantic City, and the city’s Casinos underscores a shared commitment to ignite excitement and showcase the beauty of America’s Playground. Nestled against Atlantic City’s breathtaking coastal backdrop, the event promises a mesmerizing blend of heart-stopping action and scenic beauty that will captivate racing enthusiasts.

“We are thrilled to bring our world-class boat racing back to the shores of Atlantic City,” said Nick Smith, the Vice President of the Offshore Powerboat Association. “This promises to be a monumental event, showcasing the premier racers and race boats, speed, and the sheer excitement of powerboat racing. We are grateful for the collaboration with the Mayor, Visit Atlantic City, the Atlantic City Sports Commission, CRDA, and the casinos and other hotels and businesses. We look forward to delivering a spectacular show for both residents and visitors.”

Larry Sieg, the President & CEO of Visit Atlantic City and the Atlantic City Sports Commission, echoes that sentiment, saying: “We are extremely proud to host the Offshore Powerboat Association in Atlantic City this summer. After an absence of six years, this is hopefully the return of OPA for many years to come to showcase the beauty of Atlantic City and the thrilling sport of Powerboat Racing.”

A press conference is scheduled for February 23 at 11:00 a.m. at ISLAND Waterpark at Showboat Resort to announce more details about the racers, the competition and events leading up to the June 22 Grand Prix.

Photos available upon request.

About Offshore Powerboat Association The Offshore Powerboat Association is a leading organization in offshore powerboat racing, dedicated to promoting and organizing high-performance racing events that push the boundaries of speed and excitement.

About Visit Atlantic City Visit Atlantic City is a 501(c)(6) organization formed and funded as a public-private partnership by the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) to create economic development through conventions, sporting events, film production and group tourism. Visit Atlantic City focuses on three primary objectives: sales, marketing and services.

For complete Atlantic City tourism and convention information, visit  www.visitatlanticcity.com . Follow us on  Facebook ,  Twitter ,  Instagram  and  LinkedIn .

About the Atlantic City Sports Commission The Atlantic City Sports Commission was officially formed on January 13, 2015 as a 501 (c)(3) organization with the support of Visit Atlantic City and the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) to attract sporting events, conventions and competitions to Atlantic City.

For more information, visit  www.atlanticcitysports.org . Follow us on  Facebook ,  Twitter ,  Instagram  and  LinkedIn .

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Super Cat Teams Release Own 2024 National Competition Schedule

As they have in recent years, the team owners in offshore powerboat racing’s thriving Super Cat class have voted on their own national championship schedule for the 2024 season. The owners have selected the following seven events from Offshore Powerboat Association , Powerboat P1 / P1 Offshore and Race World Offshore event rosters:

May 16-19 —Thunder On Cocoa Beach, Cocoa Beach, Fla. (P1) May 31-June 2 —LOTO Powerfest, Lake Ozark, Mo. June 7-9 —Ocean City Grand Prix, Ocean City, Md. (RWO) June 21-23 —Atlantic City Grand Prix, Atlantic City, N.J. (OPA)* August 2-4 —Great Lakes Grand Prix, Michigan City, Ind. (OPA)* August  9-11 —Midwest Challenge, Sheboygan, Wis. (P1) September 27-29 —XINSURANCE Clearwater Nationals, Clearwater, Fla. (RWO)

The Super Cat-class team owners have selected an assortment of calm- and rough-water races for their own national championship series. Photo by Pete Boden Shoot 2 Thrill Pix

Also as in years past, the 2024 Super Cat owners internal schedule incorporates a “drop-race” format, meaning only six events will count toward the owner series results. Teams can either run all seven races and drop their worst result, or simply run six races.

“I am happy to do some new venues—two more races on the north side of the country is a big change and I dig it,” said Vinnie Diorio, the owner of the SV Offshore Racing/Rollin’ Transport Super Cat team. “For some of us, the hardest part is the pits so we are hoping that the pit and crane areas are accommodating.”

The Dirty Money team is returning for its second Super Cat-class season.

Both Powerboat P1 and Race World Offshore are member-organizations of the American Power Boat Association. At present, the Offshore Powerboat Association is not under the APBA sanctioning umbrella. That means the OPA events are not presently part of the APBA Offshore National Championship Series. The Super Cat owners schedule includes an asterisk behind each OPA event that denotes “dependent upon APBA approval.”

“We are supportive of APBA-backed events,” said Beau Renfroe, the owner of the Dirty Money team. “If OPA cannot get in line with APBA requirements we will revisit the schedule.”

The back-to-back defending national and world champions, Tyler Miller and Myrick Coil of the M CON/Monster Energy Super Cat team will be looking for a threat-peat this season.

Regardless, the Super Cat owners voted to include two OPA events on their roster and are eager to start the 2024 season.

“We are all fired up,” said Casey Boaz of the CR Racing team. “The lineup looks great and new venues are always exciting. Win or lose, preferably win, we will still have fun.”

Tyler Miller, the owner/throttleman of the back-to-back world and national champion M CON/Monster Energy team, is equally delighted with the schedule and ready to go for a three-peat.

“The schedule provides a variety of flat- and fast-water courses, as well as multiple ‘fan-favorite’ rough-water races,” Miller said. “It’s going to be a must-see season with Super Cat teams on top of their games battling for the national championship. We are excited for the 2024 race schedule and looking forward to a great year of competitive racing.”

Said Boaz, “Win or lose, preferably win, we will still have fun.”

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Nearing the 40th anniversary of the iconic television show Miami Vice, OPA Racing is bringing offshore powerboat racing to Miami! Mark your calendars for September 12th-15th, 2024, as you will have the opportunity to indulge in one of the greatest events Miami has to offer. With a perfect combination of high-speed action and nightlife entertainment, this event will feature the top competitors, fastest boats, and even a few celebrities. Located at the Miami Marine Stadium, events are scheduled all weekend with VIP packages available. Stay tuned for more details as we will also be offering Sponsorship and Branding opportunities for this incredibly unique event. Hotel and registration information coming soon!

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Then one day in 2021, the phone rang. An iconic German automaker needed a partner to help them build a boat. Did he want in?

It was Porsche, a brand synonymous with performance and luxury, so Frauscher gave the only logical response: “I do.”

Last October, the Frauscher x Porsche eFantom launched in Geneva using the drive train from the Porsche Macan and showing off a top speed of nearly 50 mph, with the potential to break 60. At a 25-mph cruise speed, the 28-footer also had a respectable 30-mile range.

Performance is only part of the package, though. The helm recreates the interior look of a 911, including the steering wheel, instrument panel and seats. “I think it will make a great superyacht tender,” Frauscher says. “Wouldn’t it be nice to enter a fancy harbor in an electric boat with the Porsche logo on the side?”

It would, but turning heads in a battery-powered boat keeps getting easier. The eFantom is just one of a new breed of electric boats riding a technological wave that has changed the paradigm of what’s possible.

“The difference is that we’re seeing more boats designed from the ground up to accommodate electric,” says Ed Sherman, a technical consultant for the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC), who has been following the electrification of boats for a decade. It’s not just a simple case of retrofitting an existing hull with electric motors and heavy lithium-ion batteries. “It has to be engineered together to work effectively,” says Sherman. “All the better boatbuilders will tell you that.”

Car makers, too. Many of the new entries have connections with the auto industry, either through direct partnerships like the Frauscher-Porsche deal or via founders and key executives who’ve migrated from cars to boats. Other players include newcomers trying their luck as startups, or marine powerhouses such as the Ferretti Group ’s Riva brand.

“The marine industry is so small that the investment to develop new technology often doesn’t make sense,” Frauscher says. “But the car business has so much volume they can afford it. We get the benefit of their R&D.”

Tyde, based in Germany, has partnered with another luxe automaker. Its partnership with BMW has produced two unique and stylish foiling models, the 48-foot Open and the 43-foot Icon , that combine performance and pleasure.

The partnership is particularly satisfying for a guy who couldn’t give away an electric jet ski 15 years ago. Back then, Ballin met the 2008 world champion paddleboater, who produced about 0.5 horsepower with his legs, but propelled his paddleboat to 16 knots.

The trick? Foils. Fascinated by the idea, Ballin hired the paddleboater to develop a foiling PWC. The prototype hit 18 knots using a 4 hp motor. At the time, Ballin had founded Torqeedo , a maker of electric marine motors, but he had no interest in becoming a PWC builder. Instead, he offered the design to every builder he knew, free. No one wanted it.

In 2021, BMW reached out. The company’s battery pack had become commonly used by other builders (it even resides in the Frauscher-Porsche project), and it, too, wanted to show what it could do in marine. Ballin pitched the team on the benefits of foiling, especially for an electric boat, and Tyde was launched.

“Foiling has made a lot of progress since the 2013 America’s Cup, where it made its debut,” Ballin says. “Before, the knowledge only existed in the heads of a few engineers, but it’s gone from an art to a science.” Today, there are a handful of companies that design what he calls a “proper flight system,” most notably Candela , which has been producing foiling electric boats in Sweden for five years, and San Francisco-based Navier , which has a 30-foot foiling powerboat called the N30.

Drivetrain developments also played a role in the progression of electric boats. The energy density of battery packs hasn’t changed much in recent years, so a lot of the gains have come from coaxing more efficiency from the power chain. That includes, shafts, drives, sensors, connectors, and the cooling system.

Instead of cobbling together a Frankenboat, the team designed a fast, sleek weekend cruiser that will compete with non-electric vessels from Pardo , Vandutch and Wajer . Besides range-efficiency and speed, Siala’s proprietary battery system includes a safety management system (SMS) for optimal performance, which includes an automatic failsafe that limits output if the driver puts too much pressure on the batteries.

“Performance is a function of managing the thermal load,” adds Mitch Lee, CEO of Arc, which is based in Los Angeles. “You need to eject the heat to maximize the system.” Lee’s ARC One does that via a software-controlled module that allows the 24-foot towboat to produce a combustion-like 525 horsepower and hit speeds of 40 mph. It can run for four to six hours at slower speeds, he says. That model has already gone out of production, but a new design, the Arc Sport , will offer similar speed and range, with the ability to offer wake surfing.

Arc achieves that performance by building many of its systems in house, supplemented by parts developed in the auto industry, and by building the boat around the drivetrain. “Electric cars took off when they started designing around the battery pack,” he says. “That’s happening now with boats.”

No surprise that Lee’s partner, Ryan Cook, previously worked as an engineer at SpaceX, a corporate cousin of Tesla. Their team includes refugees from Elon Musk’s car company as well as Rivian and Lyft.

Like the Arc, the BIG has an aluminum hull, telemetry (remote updating of systems by the factory), an integrated control module and solar panels built into a hard top that help run systems.

Large solar-panel arrays are integral to recharging banks of batteries on vessels like the Silent 62 three-deck power catamaran , one of the largest electric yachts on the water. The panels are designed across the top for maximum exposure to the sun. The catamaran design is also more efficient than a monohull, which has a lot more wetted surface, while giving owners much more interior volume, thanks to the large beam.

The Silent range has become much more stylish since the company first started building boats a decade ago. The cats then were purely functional, boxy and uninspired. Designers are now seeing opportunities for dressing up the interiors, while making the exteriors as sleek as the form allows.

Most builders of larger cruisers, say in the 50- to 80-foot range, install hybrid diesel-electric propulsion because their owners don’t relish running out of juice miles offshore, with no power source other than the sun. The diesel part of the equation also increases the vessel’s speed, range and weight-carrying capacity.

Cosmopolitan Yachts incorporates solar panels across the top deck of its 70-foot power cat, which feed its banks of lithium batteries. But the Spanish builder also has two diesel generators for alternative power. The shipyard could have reduced overall weight by cutting amenities, as full electric boats must do, but the hybrid power allowed it to go full luxury.

Cosmopolitan’s Ivan Salas Jefferson says his company has taken full advantage of the progression in electrical propulsion and solar panels, as well as the materials. “We could have built this boat five years ago but probably would not achieved the same standards,” he says.

Fully electric power for megayachts remains years away, according to Stefano de Vivo, chief operations officer of Italy’s Ferretti Group , who oversees superyacht brands like Custom Line and CRN. “The batteries are very heavy, making them a challenge for larger yachts,” he says, “so we began studying the possibility of electrifying one of our smaller boats, the 27-foot Riva Iseo.”

Riva launched the production electric version called the El-Iseo in January, with a Parker Hannifin motor and a battery-pack supplied by Podium Advanced Technologies, an auto tech company.

“It would be easy to make an electric boat with 100 miles range, and in bigger sizes, if you do not want the same level of comfort and luxury that a normal Riva has,” de Vivo says. To split the difference, Riva dumped non-essential components that added weight, such as the mahogany transom, but kept everything else the same, winding up with a top speed of 40 knots with a 25-mile range and a cruising speed of 25 knots.

In search of even better performance, the builder is now considering a larger boat with foils, showing that even a traditionally minded company like Ferretti can keep up with changing technology as long as one thing remains true: The boat needs to have the same amenities and build quality, and performance must be close to its non-electric counterparts.

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