The Honda Formula 4-Stroke Powerboat Series first began on 29 May 1999 on a stormy Saturday in Torquay. The inaugural race was made-up of five two-person crews bravely taking to the water amidst thunder, lightning, hail and high winds. Nine years and over 75 races later, 2007 witnesses over 36 teams racing over five weekends, a remarkable achievement and one that demonstrates the undeniable success of the Series which today represents the largest off-shore powerboat race series in the world.
