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Huski Wear

The mountains are our starting point. Huski Wear clothes can be used for any type of activity and in every step of your adventure: While you’re travelling to your destination, while you’re out skiing/hiking/biking (fill-in-your-activity-of-choice), and when you’re relaxing afterwards. Our ambition is timeless, durable, functional, comfortable, sustainable, affordable outdoor wear that meets all of your needs. And if they don’t, let us know! You are our best product developers. We’re all set on doing this together with you.

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Huski Wear also has the distinguished honour of being Ski Team Sweden Alpine’s and Ski Team Sweden Skicross’ clothing partner. We get to both dress them and pick their brains. Feedback from top-level skiers is an invaluable asset in the future development of Huski Wear products. We are grateful for their assistance and excited to be there to support them on their journey to the top of the podium.

American Power Boat Association

The APBA is the US governing body for powerboat racing as authorized by the UIM (Union Internationale Motonautique).

This means that the APBA and its members have a few things that no other powerboat racing organization the United States has...

Set Records

As technology progresses, boats become faster, easier to handle, and safer. This means that US, North American, and World Records are being set yearly. If you're not a member of the APBA or racing in a APBA sanctioned event, the record is not recognized nationally or internationally.

Guaranteed Insurance

One of the most difficult things about putting on a race is the insurance. The racing industry as a whole is high speed, high risk, and high reward. That said, the APBA has found the best insurance provider in the industry and has secured insurance with people who KNOW boat racing.

More Races

The APBA sanctions more than 150 races nationwide. This provides a plethora of races for racers to earn points so that they can earn a championship!

More Racers
The APBA has thousands of members nationwide which means more competition at races.

Championships

The APBA is the only way to win a National, North America, or World Championship. To win a World Championship, you must be registered with the UIM and your National Authority (APBA).

UIM - Union internationale motonautique

Established in 1922, the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM) is the world governing body for all Powerboating activities. It is fully recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and is a member of the Association of the IOC Recognized International Sports Federations (ARISF) and of the Global Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF) for both of which UIM President, Dr. Raffaele Chiulli also serves as President. The UIM has 64 affiliated National Federations.

The main disciplines of the UIM are :

• Circuit ( F1, F2, F500, F4, Formula Future.)
• Offshore ( XCAT, Class 1, Class V1 etc.)
• Pleasure Navigation
• Radio-controlled boats
• Aquabike ( Jet ski)
• Solar & Electric
• MotoSurf

In the quest of increasing media exposure, improvement of financial independence, and geographic growth, the UIM has contracted promoters dealing with the flagship classes of its different racing disciplines such as Offshore, F1 and F2 Circuit, and Aquabike Class Pro

As the Internationally recognized authority for world powerboating, the UIM is charged with protecting and building the future of the Sport on behalf of its national federations and competitors and is responsible for creating a safe, accessible, unified and thriving world-renowned sport.

Our activities

Highly competitive, fascinating, intensely challenging, risky and entertaining, Powerboat Racing is the ultimate adrenalin rush and regarded as one of the most spectacular and exciting sports in the world.

Geographical growth, environmental issues, financial pressures and the quest for media exposure continue to increase the complexities of the organization’s role as it delivers governance and change.

In 2017, supported by the emergence of independent promoters across all five continents, the UIM has increased its global influence and organizes 157 races worldwide.

Class 1

Class 1 is the premier class of offshore powerboat racing in the world and is considered to be one of the most spectacular marine motorsports. A Class 1 race boat has twin inboard 1100hp engines and can reach speeds in excess of 160mph. All boats are limited by a minimum weight of 4,950kg.

History
The sport of powerboat racing dates back to the late 19th century with the earliest recorded race being in Nice in the south of France, but the first officially recognized international offshore race was a 22-mile event from Calais to Dover. The modern era of offshore racing began in 1956 with the famous Miami-Nassau race which ultimately lead to a UIM-sanctioned World Championship in 1964. As of 2019, APBA-sanctioned Class 1 racing is promoted by Powerboat P1, with catamarans competing with strictly regulated sterndrive Mercury Racing 9.0L 1100hp twin-turbocharged V8 engines. The current Class 1 champions are the Victory team from Dubai. Offshore racing has undergone enormous changes since its earliest days, with the quest for speed producing boats, engines and transmission systems that are highly sophisticated and the use of advanced composites significantly improving safety levels.

The Boats
Weighing in at around 5 tonnes, each boat in the Class 1 fleet is around 12-14 metres in length and 3.5 metres wide. Safety is a priority and the cockpit is reinforced to withstand enormous impacts. Inside the cockpit, there are satellite GPS systems, trim indicators, engine date dashboards and instrument panels. While a Class 1 race boat is highly technical and state-of-the-art, the skill of the crew and the relationship between the driver and throttleman who navigate and control the power is ultimately the defining factor and crucial to performance.

The Crews
Each boat has a two-man crew: the driver and throttleman. They work closely with their pit crews to decide the race set-up: the type of propeller required for the conditions, gear ration settings, the amount of fuel needed and race tactics. Propeller choice is critical.

Class 1 Rights
In October 2020, the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM) assigned the international rights to stage Class 1 offshore powerboat racing to Powerboat P1. The agreement is for ten years and includes organizational and promotion rights to the UIM Class 1 World Championship. P1’s relationship with the UIM spans almost two decades and its aim is to take Class 1 back to where it belongs at the pinnacle of offshore racing. The agreement gives P1 the opportunity to grow the Class 1 championship in the United States and at the same time develop plans to globalize the series over the coming years.

P1 Offshore

Primarily involved with powerboat and personal watercraft racing, Powerboat P1 is an international sports promoter founded in 2002. Since then, the company has staged more than 600 races in 18 countries on four continents to become a leading marine motorsport brand. With its two main offices are in London and Orlando, P1’s relationship with the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM) spans almost two decades and it is a member organisation of the APBA. P1 Offshore is an important brand within the P1 family which encompasses the APBA offshore national championship series, with P1 having been granted by the APBA exclusive worldwide rights to film and distribute its offshore events for the next five years. At all race events, P1 will produce a one-hour television highlights show, featuring Class 1 racing and other APBA classes, to be broadcast in the United States and internationally. P1 coverage will include live streaming of all race classes on its Facebook page.

Class 1 Rights

In October 2020, the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM) assigned the international rights to stage Class 1 offshore powerboat racing to Powerboat P1. The agreement is for ten years and includes organizational and promotion rights to the UIM Class 1 World Championship. P1’s relationship with the UIM spans almost two decades and its aim is to take Class 1 back to where it belongs at the pinnacle of offshore racing. The agreement gives P1 the opportunity to grow the Class 1 championship in the United States and at the same time develop plans to globalize the series over the coming years.

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