The Poole Bay 100 returns in June 2027 for a high-speed day of offshore powerboat racing across Poole Bay and Bournemouth’s coastline. Forming Round 2 of the UKOPRA Offshore Powerboat Racing Championship, the event brought powerful racing boats, professional crews and multiple racing classes to the south coast. Spectators could watch the fleet leave Poole Quay before racing began offshore, with Bournemouth seafront offering some of the best views of the action throughout the afternoon.
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June 2027
Date: June 2027
Venue: Expected to be Poole Quay Boat Haven, Poole
Race area: Poole Bay and surrounding coastline
Admission: Traditionally free to watch from public viewing areas
2027 programme: TBC
The UKOPRA 2027 calendar has not yet been released, so these details will be updated once officially confirmed.
Poole Bay 100 is one of the south coast’s major offshore powerboat racing events and has previously formed part of the UKOPRA Offshore Powerboat Racing Championship.
The event is normally based around Poole Quay Boat Haven, where race boats, crews and support teams gather before heading through Poole Harbour and out into the bay.
The racing itself takes place offshore, with competitors navigating a marked course at high speed in a range of different powerboat classes.
For reference, the 2026 Poole Bay 100 took place on Saturday 13 June 2026 and formed Round 2 of the UKOPRA championship. Poole Quay Boat Haven served as the event venue and race base.
The 2026 championship calendar scheduled the wider event weekend for 12 - 14 June, with the main race held on Saturday 13 June.
This gives visitors an idea of what the 2027 event may look like, although dates, timings and race format could change.
Visitors can expect:
The final 2027 race classes and programme will be confirmed once UKOPRA publishes its next championship calendar.
Poole Quay traditionally acts as the main land-based hub for the Poole Bay 100.
The race teams gather around Poole Quay Boat Haven before heading out through the harbour to the offshore course, giving visitors the chance to see the boats closer to shore.
The Quay also has restaurants, pubs, cafés and shops, making it easy to combine the event with a wider day out in Poole.
The exact 2027 race course has not yet been announced.
Previous Poole Bay 100 events have used offshore courses extending through Poole Bay and along the Bournemouth coastline, meaning spectators may be able to watch from several beaches and promenades rather than only from Poole Quay.
Once the 2027 course is published, this section should be updated with the organiser’s recommended spectator locations.
Poole Bay 100 has traditionally been free to watch from public beaches, promenades and Poole Quay.
There is generally no ticket required for ordinary spectator viewing.
Any hospitality, private viewing or associated events announced for 2027 may operate separately and carry their own charges.
Poole Bay 100 can make an exciting family day out for anyone interested in boats, motorsport or the sea.
Poole Quay is particularly useful for families who want to see the race boats before or after the offshore competition, while beach and promenade viewing can provide more space for watching the racing itself.
Children should always be closely supervised around the Quay and harbour edge.
Poole Quay offers a wide selection of cafés, pubs, restaurants and takeaway options within walking distance of the event base.
Visitors planning to watch from other points along the coastline should check the facilities available near their chosen viewing location.
Poole Quay is within walking distance of:
Public transport can be a useful option during busy summer events, particularly when parking close to the Quay is limited.
Visitors travelling by car can use public car parks in and around Poole town centre and Poole Quay.
Because offshore racing events can attract significant numbers of spectators, arriving early is recommended once the 2027 date is confirmed.
Parking tariffs and any event-related restrictions should be checked with BCP Council before travelling.
Offshore powerboat racing is highly dependent on weather and sea conditions.
Race routes, start times and even the number of races can change if conditions become unsuitable. Visitors should therefore check official UKOPRA updates before travelling.
This was particularly relevant in 2026, when the event had to respond to challenging offshore conditions.
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