2026 Cambridge Classic Powerboat Regatta
This Memorial Day, bring the family and experience something truly unforgettable.
The oldest active powerboat race in the United States isn't in Miami or Monte Carlo — it's right here on Maryland's Eastern Shore in Cambridge, Dorchester County.
Fifty-plus boats will thunder across Hambrooks Bay at speeds topping 140 mph. The roar is real. The spray is real. The thrill is absolutely real.
The Hydroplane Racing League (HRL) will be kicking off the 2026 Season at this race. Season Calendar - HRL
The Hydroplane Racing League (HRL) will be coordinating all race activity.
This is the 115th year of powerboat racing on the Choptank River!
Enjoy live music, food and drinks, a Kids' Zone, and the electric energy of race day.
Admission is FREE (parking just $5)
A Legacy Born Right Here in Maryland
This isn't just a race — it's a piece of American sporting history. When the Cambridge Yacht Club organized the very first regatta in 1911, they lit a flame that has never gone out. At the sport's peak in the early 1950s, a convoy of racers would roll out of Cambridge to compete across the region, carrying with them innovations in engine and boat design that would reshape powerboat racing nationwide. Nine of those legendary figures are now enshrined in the sport's Hall of Fame. Cambridge didn't just host the sport — it helped build it. Local divers and medics pioneered race safety practices that drew national acclaim, making our rescue team the gold standard in the country. From hosting the first Divisional Championship in 1999 to staging the very first Triple Crown Championship in U.S. history, Cambridge has cemented its place as one of the most storied venues in powerboat racing — a home to legends past and present, and hospitality that keeps the world coming back.
RACE DAY LOGISTICS
The action unfolds on Hambrooks Bay off the Choptank River.
Catch every heart-pounding pass from the bleachers at Gerry Boyle Park at Great Marsh.
Or watch from your own boat on the water.
The fleet rafts at Rooster Point, and a no-wake zone will be in effect from Howell Point to the Choptank River Bridge.
RACE COORDINATORS
Hydroplane Racing League (HRL)
Cambridge Power Boat Racing Association (CPBRA)
Gerry Boyle Park at Great Marsh | Cambridge, MD | (410) 228-1955
RACE SPONSORS
In partnership with
Dorchester Chamber of Commerce