Power boat racing has been a huge event in Key West for many years. And in just a few days the island will host the 36th annual world championship Super Boat races. This is where the worlds biggest and fastest power boats come to Key West to compete for the title of the baddest boat on the water. There are several classes of boats to watch during the three days of racing. And if you don’t want to watch the races, you can still check out these amazing boats at the Truman Waterfront where the race village is set up and people are able to marvel. Check out the schedule of events for the Super Boat races below. (My personal favorite part of this event is the parade on Sunday! Oh, and of course seeing all of my friends from Mercury Racing that are down visiting.)
Sunday, November 6
- 9am – 5pm – Race Village opens & race boats will be on display at the Truman Waterfront
- 9am – 3pm – Racer registration at the Truman Waterfront
- 4pm – Boat Parade down Duval Street
Monday, November 7
- 8:30am – Mandatory drivers meeting at the Marriott Beachside Hotel
- 9am – 5pm – Race Village opens & race boats will be on display at the Truman Waterfront
- 9am – 5pm – Passes / credentials at the Truman Waterfront entrance
- 11am – 5pm – Racer registration at the Truman Waterfront
- 11am – 5pm – Race boat inspection at the Truman Waterfront
- 11am – 3:30pm – Water dunkers test at the Florida Keys Community College
- 6pm – 9pm – Welcome party at the Truman Waterfront (pass or credentials required)
Tuesday, November 8
- 9am – 5pm – Race Village opens & race boats will be on display at the Truman Waterfront
- 9am – 5pm – Passes / credentials at the Truman Waterfront entrance
- 11am – 5pm – Racer registration at the Truman Waterfront
- 11am – 5pm – Race boat inspection at the Truman Waterfront
- 10am – 2pm – Water dunkers test at the Florida Keys Community College
- 10am – 5pm – Fueling at the Truman Waterfront
- Noon – 4pm – Launching at the Truman Waterfront
- Noon – 4pm – Testing for race boats attest Truman Waterfront
Wednesday, November 9 (Race Day #1)
- 6:30am – 7:30am – Driver physicals at the Truman Waterfront registration tent
- 7am – 4pm – Passes / credentials at the Truman Waterfront entrance
- 7am – 5pm – Race Village opens & race boats will be on display at the Truman Waterfront
- 7am – 5pm – Launch & recovery of race boats at the Truman Waterfront
- 7:30am – Race morning drivers meeting at the Truman Waterfront registration tent
- 8am – 1pm – Fueling at the Truman Waterfront
- 10am – Start of 1st race at the Truman Waterfront
- 11:30am – 12:30pm – Harbor open for commercial traffic
- 12:30pm – Start of 2nd race at the Truman Waterfront
- 1:30pm – Start of 3rd race at the Truman Waterfront
- 2:30pm – Start of 4th race at the Truman Waterfront
Thursday, November 10
- 9am – 5pm – Race Village opens & race boats will be on display at the Truman Waterfront
- 9am – 5pm – Passes / credentials at the Truman Waterfront entrance
- 9am – 3pm – Racer registration at the Truman Waterfront
- 10am – 5pm – Fueling at the Truman Waterfront
- Noon – 4pm – Launching at the Truman Waterfront
- Noon – 4pm – Testing for race boats attest Truman Waterfront
Friday, November 11 (Race Day #2)
- 6:30am – 7:30am – Driver physicals at the Truman Waterfront registration tent
- 7am – 4pm – Passes / credentials at the Truman Waterfront entrance
- 7am – 5pm – Race Village opens & race boats will be on display at the Truman Waterfront
- 7am – 5pm – Launch & recovery of race boats at the Truman Waterfront
- 7:30am – Race morning drivers meeting at the Truman Waterfront registration tent
- 8am – 1pm – Fueling at the Truman Waterfront
- 10am – Start of 1st race at the Truman Waterfront
- 11:30am – 12:30pm – Harbor open for commercial traffic
- 12:30pm – Start of 2nd race at the Truman Waterfront
- 1:30pm – Start of 3rd race at the Truman Waterfront
- 2:30pm – Start of 4th race at the Truman Waterfront
- 7pm – 11pm – Duval Street Party
Saturday, November 12
- 9am – 5pm – Race Village opens & race boats will be on display at the Truman Waterfront
- 9am – 5pm – Passes / credentials at the Truman Waterfront entrance
- 9am – 3pm – Racer registration at the Truman Waterfront
- 10am – 5pm – Fueling at the Truman Waterfront
- Noon – 4pm – Launching at the Truman Waterfront
- Noon – 4pm – Testing for race boats attest Truman Waterfront
Sunday, November 13 (Race Day #3)
- 6:30am – 7:30am – Driver physicals at the Truman Waterfront registration tent
- 7am – 4pm – Passes / credentials at the Truman Waterfront entrance
- 7am – 5pm – Race Village opens & race boats will be on display at the Truman Waterfront
- 7am – 5pm – Launch & recovery of race boats at the Truman Waterfront
- 7:30am – Race morning drivers meeting at the Truman Waterfront registration tent
- 8am – 1pm – Fueling at the Truman Waterfront
- 10am – Start of 1st race at the Truman Waterfront
- 11:30am – 12:30pm – Harbor open for commercial traffic
- 12:30pm – Start of 2nd race at the Truman Waterfront
- 1:30pm – Start of 3rd race at the Truman Waterfront
- 2:30pm – Start of 4th race at the Truman Waterfront
- 7pm – 9pm – Race awards presented at the Marriott Beachside Hotel (pass or credentials required)
To see what else is happening in Key West during your visit, check out our Key West Events Calendar to see upcoming special events. For more information about the fun side of Key West… things to do and see in our island city, go to our Key West Web Site.
And before deciding where you are going to eat while visiting Key West or any of the Florida Keys, be sure to read my restaurant reviews; check out our restaurant review section of this blog.
Feel free to Email Me if you have any questions about Key West!!
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