APBA Offshore + ThunderCats · Presented by Fuel 1
Englewood Beach Waterfest 2026
Fueled by Fuel 1
The APBA Offshore National Championship finale, presented by Fuel 1 Racing, plus ThunderCat racing.
Englewood Beach Waterfest returns October 9–11, 2026, and the beach hosts the APBA Offshore National Championship finale — Class 1, Super Cat, Super Stock, Factory Stock and more, racing close to shore.
Racing runs Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11, with gates opening at 9:00 AM both days. The offshore awards ceremony is Sunday evening.
American Thundercat Racing Federation (ATRF) ThunderCat racing runs in two slots each race day, 12:15–12:45 PM and 2:30–3:00 PM: inflatable catamarans with two-person crews.
Fuel 1 Racing is a presenting sponsor of the event, and race teams pre-order their PurFuels 93 non-ethanol class fuel through Fuel 1 Direct.
Schedule
Fri, Oct 9
- Community block party, historic Dearborn Street
Sat, Oct 10
- Gates open 9:00 AM
- Offshore racing from mid-morning
- ThunderCat class 12:15 and 2:30 PM
Sun, Oct 11
- Gates open 9:00 AM
- Offshore championship finale
- ThunderCat class 12:15 and 2:30 PM
- Awards ceremony in the evening
Times can change. Check the official event site before you go.