Travel & Experiences
Overcast skies and perhaps an unfamiliarity with powerboat racing conspired to keep Saturday’s crowds down on the inaugural day of the Ventura Offshore Grand Prix Festival.
Sept. 29, 1996
Sports
Capitalizing on Ventura’s seaside location, the City Council has agreed to provide $60,000 in seed money to host a national powerboat race next year.
Oct. 17, 1995
California
The Ventura City Council has approved an additional $14,500 for upcoming powerboat races, but race organizers will be required to use their profits to repay the money.
Sept. 18, 1996
Powerboat races in San Dimas canceled after contestant killed
March 10, 2014
About 35 race boats, many capable of speeds up to 100 m.p.h., will gather in Dana Point today for the second annual Dana Point Challenge Offshore Powerboat Race.
June 18, 1995
A powerboat racing contest in San Dimas was canceled this past weekend after one contestant was killed and another injured during a practice-lap crash at Puddingstone Reservoir.
Business
Proving that caution and patience can be virtues in a sport where speed is often considered everything, Russ Wilkin and Jim Dyke guided Powerboat Marine Products to a convincing victory Sunday in the Superboat Class of the first San Diego Offshore Challenge on San Diego Bay.
Aug. 26, 1991
The Warcry, a $250,000 powerboat, was built from scratch by a four-man crew with today’s Ventura Dash for DARE race in mind--not to mention a trophy and some deep satisfaction.
May 16, 1992
World & Nation
In its continuing effort to boost tourism, the Ventura City Council will consider a proposal on Monday to spend $60,000 in seed money to bring a national powerboat race to Ventura next year.
Oct. 14, 1995
The Ventura Channel Dash powerboat race will take place at 11 a.m.
June 1, 1989