2018 SBI World Championships: Key West Offshore Powerboat Racing

A quick update on a great weekend spent in the Florida Keys for Superboat International's World Championships.

Key Takeaways

• Key West = the crown jewel of offshore powerboat racing
• SBI's 5-year contract ends this weekend - Race World Offshore is pushing to take over
• Street parties, boats on display, incredible racing - another great year
• Each trip gets better as the sport continues to grow

A Changing of the Guard?

Powerboat racing in Key West has decades of history. What's different about 2018: SBI's contract is ending, and the sanctioning for this iconic event is now wide open. Word on the water is that Race World Offshore wants it.

Fortunate to have buddies in the sport down there - made for a much-needed stay-cation at Leo's Campground with the RV & Scoot-Scoot.

Thanks for the read! - OL.com MGT

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