The 50th anniversary of the 1961 Cowes Torquay Powerboat Race, founded by Sir Max Aitken, will take place on the August bank holiday.

This year's celebrations, due to start at Cowes on Wednesday August 25th, will include the UIM Marathon Series World Cup.

The race will start and finish outside of the Royal Yacht Squadron.

Timetable: Thursday, 26th August

10:00 – 00:00: Cowes Yacht Haven RB12.com Race Village - bar, food court, live music, street entertainers, and merchandising stalls

15:00: Royal Navy Lynx Helicopter display

TBC: Red Arrows fly-past

Friday, 27th August
10:00 – 00:00: Cowes Yacht Haven RB12.com Race Village
09:45: Competitor convoy to start line begins
10:30: Race Start at Hurst Point for UIM Marathon World Cup Heat 1 – Cowes 100
12:30: First boats expected to cross the finish line
14:15: Laurels and Champagne – Cowes Yacht Haven
15:00 Royal Navy Lynx Helicopter display

Saturday, 28th August
10:00 – 00:00: Cowes Yacht Haven RB12.com Race Village - bar, food court, live music, street entertainers, and various merchandising stalls
12:00: Thundercat Racing
15:00 Royal Navy Lynx Helicopter display

Sunday, 29th August
10:00 – 00:00: Cowes Yacht Haven RB12.com Race Village
09:15: Competitor convoy to start line begins
10:00: Race Start at Hurst Point for UIM Marathon World Cup Heat 2 - Cowes Torquay Cowes
11:00: Race Start Cowes Poole Cowes Basic Race
12:15: First boats expected to cross the finish line (Cowes Poole Cowes)
13:30: First boats expected to cross the finish line (Cowes Torquay Cowes)
14:15: Laurels and Champagne - Cowes Yacht Haven
21:00 / Dusk: Firework Display

For more information check the official British power Boat Racing Club Website.