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The world’s most famous powerboat racing trophy. the Harmsworth Trophy, is being promoted as the ultimate reward for a new electric boat challenge.
About the Harmsworth Trophy
The British International Harmsworth Trophy dates back to 1903 and is the oldest powerboat racing trophy in existence. Often referred to as the ‘America’s Cup of Powerboating’, it has played a pivotal role in the development of offshore racing. Over the years, the magnificent bronze trophy has been presented to powerboat racing legends including Sir Thomas Sopwith, Garfield Wood, Stefano Casiraghi and Fabio Buzzi.
About the new electric boat challenge
The challenge will take the form of a time trial from Poole to a turning mark off Cowes and back – a total distance of approximately 75 nautical miles. The Trophy will be awarded to the fastest electrically powered boat to complete the course in a calendar year, commencing January 2025. The course must be completed using the same set of batteries and without any other form of propulsion, fuel or outside intervention.
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