About the Personal Water Craft Association Of Bermuda

The organization has become quite active in the last four years through organized social activities and active participation in racing. The associations’ main goal is to promote growth of the sport along with education on responsible, safe operation of the craft with consideration for others.Socially, PWAB has about five events during the calendar year. They include a couple of around the island rides, and a poker run. In 2002, a water safety demonstration is planned. It should occur during the Dockyard boat show in April in conjunction with the Water safety counsel. Windjammer often hosts the social events, playing the part of a launch and gathering base.

Regarding Racing, PWAB races under the BDA. Power Boat Association. There are approximately 13 race days in the year including the famed Around The Island Race. PWC still only go halfway around actually running from Ferry Reach into Hamilton and back. The offshore course is about 35 miles and has been completed in about as little as 33 minutes! The rest of the season features actual closed course racing around a complex track at ferry reach and Special venue races in Hamilton and St. Georges. For 2002, an actual around the island race is being planned with a refuel stop roughly halfway along the 60+mile route.