Clearwater Offshore Nationals

Next date: Friday, September 26, 2025 | 05:00 PM to 11:59 PM

The sounds of seagulls and gentle waves on Clearwater Beach will be replaced by the thrilling roar of approximately 90 race boats competing in the 2025 Xinsurance Clearwater Offshore Nationals, held September 26-28, 2025.

Specially built, low-slung boats up to 50 feet long will race at speeds up to 150 mph in the Gulf. The competition for national championships will be fierce as boats and crews vie to qualify for the World Championships in Key West in November.

How to watch the event

The races will be easy to see. The 2.5-mile-long race course will be just a couple of hundred yards off and parallel to the beach. Turn One will be about 100 yards off Clearwater Beach’s famous Pier 60. Hundreds of people will come to the beach and the pier to watch the show and enjoy the beautiful Gulf waters and soft, white sand. A spectator fleet of privately owned and tour boats will anchor just offshore of the course in an area organizers have set aside for them. Several tour boat companies are offering race-day cruises. Beachfront hotels will hold watch parties. 

How to arrive at the event

For those who want to avoid driving to Clearwater Beach, severalpublic transportation optionsare available. TheJolley Trolleywill take you fromPier 60to the entrance toSand Key Park, where the race boats are based. The trolley accepts tap-to-pay, or payment through the Flamingo Fares app, or exact change in cash (no pennies).

Admission Information

No admission will be charged at any of the race events.

When

Location

Pier 60 Clearwater Beach, Clearwater, FL 33767, Clearwater, 33767, View Map