The Race Values
The round Ireland Offshore Powerboat race will be a unique event on the international racing calendar. The success of some and he struggles of others will come to represent the spirit of this extreme endurance event.

A world class Offshore Event
More than a simple powerboat race, The Round Ireland Offshore Powerboat Race requires offshore navigation capabilities combined with rock solid reliability to ensure success. The mix of physical rigor with technical performance is what attracts most people to the event. The ability to endure in an extreme environment is what offshore racing is all about.

The Human Element
Entering the race could be described as climbing your own personal Everest. The offshore environment inspires adventures and represents one of life�s great challenges. Class differences and equipment aside all competitors are motivated by the same dream. An insane need to take on the 30 foot seas of the Atlantic and win� to some it represents everything.

An International Event
This race will be a truly International event with competitors from all over the World. 5 days of top class racing combined with legendary Irish hospitality.


The Race Time Table

Saturday & Sunday 8th - 9th May:
Arrive Waterford. Registration and Scrutiny.
Pre-race ceremony & official launch.

Monday the 10th May:
Stage 1: Waterford - Fenit 215nm

Tuesday the 11th May:
Stage 2: Fenit - Kellybegs 190nm

Wednesday the 12th May:
Killbegs Round Island Race. Short course. 100nm
Weather Lay day in Killybegs. Chance to repair and revive, enjoy the
local hospitality or enjoy the shortcoure racing spectacle on the day

Thursday the 13th May:
Stage 3: Killybegs - Bangor 180nm

Friday the 14th May:
Stage 4: Bangor - Waterford 205nm
End of Race Presentations, Celebrations, and Dinner.

The Round Britain Offshore Powerboat Race 2008 has been described as the �Everest of Powerboat Racing� and �The Greatest Offshore Powerboat Race in The World�.

Over 60 Boats, Crew & Support Teams are taking part and the Race is sure to be a fantastic event with lots of activity at each venue during race Times. The Race will start on Saturday the 21st of June from Portsmouth and finish 10 days later back at Portsmouth again having circumnavigated the British coastline

The Race will start on Saturday the 21st of June from Portsmouth and finish 10 days later back at Portsmouth again having circumnavigated the British coastline.


Day 1: Saturday 21st June. Portsmouth

The race starts at Portsmouth from Gun Wharf Quays Marina.

Race start one at 9.30am for Classic Boats, Cruisers and RB4.
Race start two at 10.00am for RB1, RB2, RB3 and Classic Class 2.

First boats expected to arrive in Plymouth from 2.00pm onwards.

Day 2: Sunday 22nd June. Plymouth

The race starts from The Mayflower Marina, Plymouth.

Race start one at 9.30am for Classic Boats, Cruisers and RB4.
Race start two at 10.00am for RB1, RB2, RB3 and Classic Class 2.

First boats expected to arrive in Milford Haven from 2.00pm onwards.

Day 3: Monday 23rd June. Milford Haven

The race starts from The Pembroke Dock, Milford Haven.

Race start one at 9.30am for Classic Boats, Cruisers and RB4.
Race start two at 10.00am for RB1, RB2, RB3 and Classic Class 2.

First boats expected to arrive in Bangor, Northern Ireland from 2.00pm onwards.

Day 4: Tuesday 24th June. Bangor

The race starts from The Bangor Marina, Bangor.

Race start one at 9.30am for Classic Boats, Cruisers and RB4.
Race start two at 10.00am for RB1, RB2, RB3 and Classic Class 2.

First boats expected to arrive in Oban from 2.00pm onwards.

Day 5: Wednesday 25th June. Caledonian Canal

The Race Flotilla travel to Inverness via The Caledonian Canal.

First boats expected to arrive in Inverness from 2.00pm onwards.

Day 6: Thursday 26th June. Inverness

Lay day in Inverness. Chance to Recover, Repair, and Revive

Day 8: Saturday 28th June. Edinburgh

The race starts from The Port Edgar Marina outside Edinburgh.

Race start one at 9.30am for Classic Boats, Cruisers and RB4.
Race start two at 10.00am for RB1, RB2, RB3 and Classic Class 2.

First boats expected to arrive in Newcastle from 2.00pm onwards.

Day 9: Sunday 29th June. Newcastle

The race starts from The Royal Quays Marina, Newcastle.

Race start one at 9.30am for Classic Boats, Cruisers and RB4.
Race start two at 10.00am for RB1, RB2, RB3 and Classic Class 2.

First boats expected to arrive in Lowestoft from 2.00pm onwards.