Super Boat Florida Championship
Panama City Beach, FL -Super Boat International Productions, Inc. (SBIP) is the sanctioning body of the International Super Boat Racing Series. Founded by John Carbonell, a veteran racer and promoter, SBIP organizes offshore powerboat racing events throughout the world. They now have the license of the American Power Boat Association Offshore.
The success of Super Boat International Productions, Inc. can be attributed to Mr. Carbonell's 28 years of experience in the sport of offshore powerboat racing.
A Key West native, he grew up with a passion for the ocean. In the mid-seventies he became involved in the organizational aspects as a racing Commissioner with the American power Boat Association (APBA) and the Offshore Racing Commission (ORC).
Mr. Carbonell has been an innovator in this sport. He introduced the “inshore” racing format in 1989. Whereas boats used to race offshore far from the public’s eyes, his inshore format allowed the audience access within 60 feet of the race course. This has popularized the sport both for the fans and for the sponsors, and has changed the entire marketing and visibility of offshore powerboat racing.
With the Key West World Championships entering
their 27th year, an ever growing number of nationally recognized sponsors
and
an expanding fan base, Super Boat International has assured itself an
exciting future. 
For the most recent info on this event and others,
check our Panama City Beach Special Event Calendar.
