Offshore race - Lignano boat show 2025

Lignano Boat Show Offshore 2025: The Great Return of Motorboat Races

On Sunday 6 April 2025, Lignano Sabbiadoro will experience a historic moment with the Offshore race, a valid event for the prestigious Italian Motorboat Championship Touring CUP. After more than 40 years of absence, offshore competitions return to plough the waters in front of Lignano and the Marano lagoon in an event organised with the Italian Motorboat Federation (FIM) and Tecnomar Racing.

A Weekend of Adrenaline and Nautical Entertainment

For three consecutive days (4-6 April), enthusiasts and the curious will be able to immerse themselves in the world of offshore racing:

• Friday 4 April: Arrival of the boats and opening of the Parc Fermé to the public
• Saturday 5 April: Technical checks and driver meetings
• Sunday 6 April: The key day with free practice and official race

 

Detailed Program of the Event

Friday 4 April 2025

• 12:00 Arrival of the racing boats - Official opening of the Parc Fermé at the Darsena Porto Vecchio

Saturday 5 April 2025

• 08:30-15:30 Administrative checks and documentation
• 09:00-16:30 Technical checks on the boats
• 17:00-18:00 Technical meeting with all the drivers
• 19:00 Welcome aperitif for teams and public

Sunday 6 April 2025 - RACE OFFICIAL

• 09:30-10:30 Launching of the boats
• 11:00-12:30 Free trials at sea
• 14:00 The competition begins! The boats will compete on a breathtaking course
• 15:30-16:00 Hauling out and final checks
• 17:00 Awards ceremony

Visit to the Parc Fermé: A Unique Experience for the Public

For the entire duration of the event, the Parc Fermé at Darsena Porto Vecchio (Viale Italia) will be accessible free of charge, offering the public the opportunity to:

• Admire the powerful racing boats up close
• Witness the teams' preparation work
• Take exclusive photos with pilots and vehicles
• Experience the adrenaline-filled atmosphere of the race pits

Why Participate?

• First offshore race in Lignano after 4 decades
• Free show with the best Italian boats
• Unique location between the Adriatic Sea and the lagoon
• Unique opportunity for boating enthusiasts and photographers