Records Week

On the last run of Day 2 of the 2026 event, Peter Little has again increased his British National record in the 2000 Monohull 1501 to 2050cc to 91.15mph. Back on the water at 8am tomorrow. All records are subject to ratification by the relevant governing bodies.

Peter Little has increased his British National record in the 2000 Monohull 1501 to 2050cc class record to 89.78mph.

Alex Partridge with passenger Sophie Lewis has increased the Pro-Cat Modified record to 57.01mph.

Ben & Sophie Holehouse on the Group A (HOCR) Sports Boats Max 300hp class have increased their British National record to 79.90mph.

Peter Little has set a new British National record in the 2000 Monohull 1501 to 2050cc class at 70.89mph

Good morning from Coniston on Day 2 of the 54th Power Boat Record Week. The water has a slight popple on it this morning with a very gentle northerly breeze.

Today we were joined in Coniston by ITV Border reporter Gabriel Morris. Look out for us on ITV Border tonight at 6pm.

The last run has taken place for the 1st day of 2026. We will be back on the water at 8am tomorrow.

Malachy Brownewith co-driver Alex Partridge has increased the Pro-Cat Modified class British National record to 56.37mph. All records are published in good faith and are subject to ratification by the relevant governing body.

Ben Holehouse has increased his Group A (HOCR) Sports Boats Max 300hp class British National Record to 79.03mph.

Alex Partridge and Co-driver Malachy Browne has established a new Pro-Cat Modified class at 55.87mph.

Jeremy Gibson has increased his OCRDA - F1 class record to 76.55mph.

Aaron Hilton and co-driver, Lisa Johnston have increased Experimental Pro-Cat Diesel class to 43.57mph.

Ben and Sophie Holehouse have set a new British national record in the Group A (HOCR) Sports Boats Max 300hp class at 79.78mph. All records are publish subject to ratification.

Aaron Hilton has established a new British National record on the Experimental Pro-Cat Diesel class at 42.92mph.

Jeremy Gibsonhas set a new British national record in the OCRDA - F1class at 71.55mph. All records are published in good faith and are subject to ratification by the relevant governing body.

Good Morning, welcome to the 54th Power Boat Record Week, the 20th edition on Coniston Water. The water condition is near perfect up at the launch area, Once we have patrols on the water we will get a course report regarding possible fog banks down the run.

Coming up live on BBC Radio Cumbria in the next 5 mins.

With officials briefing done, competitors beginning to sign in and the course setting complete we are almost ready to start the 54th Edition of Power Boat Record Week. Drivers briefing will take place in the Coniston Institute at 7.30pm.

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