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Let's introduce about K-Motorboat racing that is a new participatory leisure sports
K-Motorboat racing is a thrilling leisure activity, featuring high-speed, action-packed races full of unpredictable results influenced by various factors.
From the starting dock to the finish line, spectators can enjoy the exhilarating spray and speed while
predicting the winning rider.
Refers to K-Motorboat Racing held every Wednesday and Thursday.
Listed race features competitions with specific titles on the line, participating riders with excellent performance over a set period.
The final event of the season, featuring the best riders of the year participate to determine the K-Motorboat racing champion.
As a K-Motorboat racing held for a special business purpose, the Kurihara Motorboat Race, the Queen's Cup, and the Rookie's Championship have been held so far.
Flying Start, a unique starting method for K-Motorboat racing, involves six motorboats crossing an imaginary start line on the water at full speed as the official clock moves from 0 seconds (12 o'clock) to 1.0 second. The rider who starts closer to 0 seconds takes control of the race.
The On Line Start involves all athletes stand at the starting line and start at the same time.
It is a public service project that returns all proceeds, after deducting customer refunds and statutory taxes, as well as all remaining revenue excluding event operation costs, to society through initiatives such as the National Sports Promotion Fund and local finance support.
In Korea, the Act on K-Cycle Racing and K-Motorboat Racing was enacted by the National Assembly in December 1991. After over four years of preparation, the nation’s first motorboat racing business was launched in June 2002 at Misari K-Motorboat Racing Park.
In 1885, a 1.5-horsepower gasoline engine was mounted on a boat to allow it to run in Germany. In 1911, the first motorboat was produced in Japan by the Ishikawa Shipyard.
The first motorboat race was an international race held in the United Kingdom in 1904. The following year, in 1905, the 1st Gold Cup, considered the World Championship of K-Motorboat Racing, was held in the United States.
In Japan, Motorboat races officially began in April 1952 at Omura Boat Race Stadium in Nagasaki Prefecture and have continued to be held since then.
The supervising authority for motorboat racing in Japan is the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism.
The races are organised by 46 entities, including local governments, while 19 motorboat race associations are responsible for operating the races.
Their union, the National Motorboat Racing Associations Federation, is responsible for the training and management of riders.
There are approximately 1,600 registered riders, including men and women, and many fall within the 40 to 50-year-old age group.
In Korea, the Act on K-Cycle Racing and K-Motorboat Racing was enacted by the National Assembly in December 1991. After over four years of preparation, the nation’s first K-Motorboat racing business was launched in June 2002 at Misari K-Motorboat Racing Park.
