Celebrate Boating with Fun Key West Parties and Exciting Races

November 5-12th, 2023

The Race World Offshore Key West Championships isn’t just for racers. It’s also a place for fans to get up close with the action and see these amazing power boats first hand. This great event is full of fun parties and parades. At the annual Duval Street Party, boats are on display for the public to see. One section of the course runs right through Key West Harbor. The smooth water allows racers to reach speeds above 140 mph. And spectators with private boats can enjoy the races from out on the water.

2023 Key West Event Schedule

Sunday November 5th

10AM – 5PM   Truman Waterfront Race Village Open

3PM – 4PM     Parade Participants Lineup

4PM – World’s Fastest Boat Parade – Duval Street

Monday November 6th

9AM – 5PM     Race Team Registration & Credential Tent Open

10AM – 5PM   Truman Waterfront Race Village Open

Will Call & Merchandise Tent Opens

Race Boat Inspections Truman Waterfront Start

Water Safety Equipment and Dunker Testing Begins

Tuesday November 7th

8AM – 9AM     Official Drivers Meetings & Opening Ceremonies

9AM – 5PM     Truman Waterfront Race Village Open

Race Team Registration & Credential Tent Open

10AM – 5PM   Sunoco Fueling Station Open

11:30AM – 4:30PM     Official Testing Time

Wednesday 8th – Truman Waterfront Cup – Race Day 1

6:30AM – 7:15AM       Driver & Throttleman Physicals

7:30AM – 8:00AM       Official Drivers Meeting

8AM – 1PM     Sunoco Fuel Station Open

8AM – 5PM     Truman Waterfront Race Village Open

8AM – 4PM     Will Call & Merchandise Tent Open

9AM – 4 PM    Shuttle Service behind Opal Key for VIP

10AM – Race 1 Official Start – Key West Harbor

Winner Circle on Outer Mole

11:30AM – 12:30PM   Harbor Open For Public Traffic

12:30PM – Race 2 Official Start – Key West Harbor

Winner Circle on Outer Mole

1:30PM – Race 3 Official Start – Key West Harbor

Winner Circle on Outer Mole

2:30PM – Race 4 Official Start – Key West Harbor

Winner Circle on Outer Mole

3:30PM – Post race technical inspections

Thursday November 9th

9AM – 5PM     Truman Waterfront Race Village Open

10AM – 5PM   Sunoco Fuel Station Open

Will Call & Merchandise Tent Open

10AM – 4PM   Team Credential Tent Open

11:30PM – 4:30PM     Official Testing Time

Friday 10th – Southernmost Continental Champion – Day 2

6:30AM – 7:15AM       Driver & Throttleman Physicals

7:30AM – 8:00AM       Official Drivers Meeting

8AM – 1PM     Sunoco Fuel Station Open

8AM – 4PM     Will Call & Merchandise Tent Open

8AM – 5PM     Truman Waterfront Race Village Open

9AM – 4PM     Hospitality Tents Open

9AM – 4PM     Shuttle Service behind Opal Key for VIP

10AM  Race 1 Official Start – Key West Harbor

Winner Circle on Outer Mole

11:30AM – 12:30PM   Harbor Open for Public Traffic

12:30PM –       Race 2 Official Start – Key West Harbor

Winner Circle on Outer Mole

1:30PM –         Race 3 Official Start – Key West Harbor

Winner Circle on Outer Mole

2:30PM –         Race 4 Official Start – Key West Harbor

Winner Circle Outer Mole

3:30PM –         Post race technical inspections

7:30PM – 10:30PM     Duval Powerboat Street Party

Saturday November 11th

9AM – 5PM     Truman Waterfront Race Village Open

9:15am Sharp  MANDATORY meeting for boat building teams at Truman Waterfront Park at the RWO tent

9:30am            Building Contest on the waterfront by USCG Ingham

10AM – 5PM   Sunoco Fueling Station Open

Will Call & Merchandise Tent Open

10:30am          Boat build safety inspections, life jackets and judging

11am   Boat build race begins

12PM   Testing Race Boats – Ramp re-opens

12PM – 4:30PM          Official Testing Time

Sunday 12th – Championship – Race Day 3

6:30AM – 7:15AM       Driver & Throttleman Physicals

7:30AM – 8:00AM       Official Drivers Meeting

8AM – 12PM   Sunoco Fueling Station Open

8AM – 4PM     Will Call & Merchandise Tent Open

8AM – 5PM     Truman Waterfront Race Village Open

9AM – 4PM     Hospitality Tents Open

Shuttle Service behind Opal Key for VIP

10AM –           Race 1 Official Start – Key West Harbor

11:30AM – 12:30PM   Harbor Open for Public Traffic          

12:30PM –       Race 2 official start – Key West Harbor

1:30PM –         Race 3 official start – Key West Harbor

2:30PM –         Race 4 official start – Key West Harbor

3:30PM –         Post race technical inspections immediately after conclusion of race

Call (305) 800-RACE for information or email raceworldoffshore@gmail.com

Thanks for checking out the Key West Offshore Racing World Championships with us. We look forward to celebrating offshore powerboat racing in Key West and sharing this special event with you.