The legendary record breaking Bluebird superboat in which speed-king Donald Campbell died after crashing at 328mph is to live again – 45 years after the tragic accident that sealed both their fates.
The wreck of the jet-powered Bluebird K7, which sank to the bottom of Lake Coniston in January 1967 before being found and raised by divers in 2001, is now being re-assembled piece by piece.
The aim is to put the phoenix-like reconstructed craft back on the water in a year’s time – and run it at speeds of up to 100mph   … Details & Pictures
It is as misunderstood as it is magnificent; as bewildering as it is breathtaking. Formula One powerboat racing is the pinnacle of international marine-based motorsport and yet remains ignored by the majority of the population – despite the country hosting two of the World Championship season’s eight rounds.
F1H20 – as it has come to be known since its creation in 1981 – was once likened to “driving an F1 car at full speed over a ploughed field†and, in terms of acceleration, powerboats are unrivalled not only on the azure aqua, but also in motorsport in general  … Details
In some ways, it’s been a tough year for the UIM Unlimited Displacement powerboat world champion, Troy Marland, owner/driver of ‘Haier Madness’.
Sure, he emerged victorious at Gol Gol, near Mildura, on the NSW-Victorian border to claim the world crown in October, but he has also attended three funerals, all involving mates and fellow competitors.
Troy admits there’s an element of danger involved in powerboat racing, but he believes  … Details & Pictures
It is as misunderstood as it is magnificent; as bewildering as it is breathtaking. Formula One powerboat racing is the pinnacle of international marine-based motorsport and yet remains ignored by the majority of the population – despite the country hosting two of the World Championship season’s eight rounds.