Spectators heading to the Key West World Championships in 2026 won't need a spot on the seawall to catch the action. Fury Water Adventures, Key West's watersports operator since 1994, is putting fans on the water for race days on November 4, 6 and 8, with viewing boats positioned right at the turns and a VIP ferry service running guests out to the Mole.
It's a different way to watch offshore powerboat racing than most New Zealand fans are used to, where spectating usually means a headland or a chase boat. In Key West, Fury's premier viewing boats sit outside Turn 2, off Fort Zachary Taylor State Park, and at Turn 3 in the harbour, putting guests within metres of the raceboats as they round the buoys at speed.
Fury says it runs the largest fleet and the most deck space of any operator in Key West, with a clear sightline to the turns on race day.
The viewing boat package departs from the Historic Seaport at 631 Greene Street. Check-in is 7.45am, boarding from 8.30am, and guests stay out until around 4.30pm, with breakfast, lunch and beverages included. It's a full day on the water, not just a quick look at the start.
VIP ticket holders have a separate option. The VIP Fury Ferry shuttles guests from behind the Opal Key Resort, marina side, straight to the VIP Tent on the Mole, bypassing the parking scrum altogether. Wristbands are required for every ride.
Parking is at the Opal Hotel garage, paid. Fury Watersports opens at 8.15am on race days for VIP packet pickup, and the first ferry departs at 8.45am, running every 30 minutes with capacity for 85 guests per trip.
Beyond race days, Fury runs a full slate of other activities around Key West, including snorkelling, sunset cruises, parasailing, jet ski tours, dolphin watching, glass bottom boat trips and sandbar outings. For Kiwi offshore racing followers making the trip to Florida for the World Championships, there's plenty to fill the days between the racing itself.
