6th Annual Bright House Super Boat National Championship and Seafood Festival

Some of the world's fastest powerboats return to the waters off Clearwater Beach, with race day on Sept. 26th. The competitors' boats, equipped with F-16 jet canopies and 6,000-horsepower engines, race at speeds of up to 180 mph. The weekend kicks off Sept. 26 at Coachman Park with Baystar Race Village from noon to 10 p.m. The village, offering a chance to see the boats up close and meet the teams, also is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sept. 27 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 28. Other events slated are the super boats parade at 5:30 p.m. and the Star Spectacular block party on Cleveland Street from 7 to 11 p.m. Sept. 26; and Sunsets at Pier 60 from 6 to 9 p.m. and a Shephard's VIP Party starting at 10 p.m. Sept. 27. Visit www.clearwatersuperboat.com