BOCA RATON, FL / ACCESSWIRE / May 14, 2021 / Powerboat racing has brought out the competitive side of racers for the past several decades. From the early 1900s, hopeful athletes have competed in racing ocean-going powerboats. Year after year, racers take to the water to compete against each other all around the world.
In powerboat racing, each boat has a crew, including a driver and throttleman. The driver navigates and steers the boat, while the throttleman dictates the speed of the boat using the throttles and the trim.
The sport has seen several transformations since its inception. The earliest recorded history of the sport took place in 1911 in the U.S. However, several experts say there is evidence that a competition happened in 1904 in the south-eastern coast of England to Calais, France.
In more recent times, successful racers like Hugh Fuller have won multiple titles in major competitions, such as the modern Offshore Powerboat Association World Championship.
"Powerboat racing is such a dynamic sport and is always adapting as new technology becomes available," Fuller said. "We're always looking for opportunities to progress the sport as racers and make it even more exciting for spectators to watch."
Living Legends
Powerboat racing has seen several racers grow with the sport throughout the past few decades. The industry has its own set of icons, from Steve Curtis to Johnny Tomlinson and Rich Wyatt. Both drivers and throttlemen work together to win highly competitive races and are extremely specialized at what they do.
Throughout his career, Hugh Fuller, a world-class driver, has worked with many experienced throttlemen.
"Some of the greatest racing icons from the past few decades have inspired me to go beyond my limits and push for greatness. Their success is something that has kept me motivated through the years," Fuller said. "Specifically, my throttlemen have been some of the best the sport has seen. It's a partnership unlike any other, as one position could not function without the other."
Major Races
Over the past couple of decades, championships have continued to persist in the powerboat racing world, with the UIM Powerboat GPS World Championship and the World Offshore Championship being two of the most recognizable tournaments.
"The feeling of competing in a championship is unlike anything else I've experienced," says Hugh Fuller. "Having come from a background in car racing, I thought those races were intense, but driving a boat in the open ocean at speeds well over 180 mph is indescribable. The crowd is just as important to the sport, as hearing their cheers and seeing their excitement adds to the atmosphere."
The American Powerboat Association recently announced its calendar of offshore racing events for the upcoming months, in different cities across the United States. After a considerable pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, racers and organizers have wasted no time getting back into the swing of things.
"Championships are one of my favorite things in the world," says Hugh Fuller. "It's so exciting to participate in a competition in your favorite sport, and the best part is being able to go back and fight for or defend your title the next year."
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SOURCE: Hugh Fuller