About the Event

Gold Coast Power Boat & Sports Club Inc (GCPBSC Inc) will host a two day event at Marine Stadium, Muriel Henchmen Park & Doug Jennings Park Main Beach.

The inaugural running of Gold Coast Liquid Lightning will be held at Marine Stadium, the Spit, SeaWorld Drive, Main Beach, from 15th to 16th October. The GCPBSC Inc is conducting this event after a successful past 5 years at Lake Dyer, Laidley with their Lockyer Powerfest event. We pride ourselves in conducting an elite competition, with visual excitement, speed and excellence! Boat racing is a fast action packed exciting form of motor sport where no lap is ever the same as the water conditions change every lap! Boats in the premier class can get to speeds of over 140 mph which if you have been in a social boat/fishing boat you'll understand how fast that is, and if not, it's fast! Circuit boat racing is still targeted at the family audience and with the introduction of the new Formula Futures (Junior Class), the family is well catered for during our event. For those who are not familiar with the sport the initial sight of a powerboat can be awe-inspiring. The noise of V8 boats certainly grabs your attention and the rooster tails and the attitude of the boats while racing is sure to entertain everyone. Over the years, powerboat racing has obtained strong support from local and national companies along with a growing support from local and state governments, as due to the larger audiences, boat racing is fast becoming a tourist attraction in areas where these events are held.

What to Expect at Gold Coast Liquid Lightning 2016??

* Powerboat racing from Saturday from (9.30am) & Sunday (9am) featuring Australia's premier race - the Image Boats Australian Open, QLD's premier race -  Southport Yacht Club Queensland cup and additional trophies Iron Nuts Shield, Menace Cup (6 Litre), East Coast Cup (6 Litre), Northern Shield (5.2 Litre), Production Cup (4.2 Litre), Coastal Cup (Formula 3) & new The Gold Coast Trophy (Unlimited Outboard) and The Pursuit.  There will be 10 classes of boats with a minimum of 30 races per day.  

*Additional on the water displays including Tweed Valley Jet Sprint Club V8 jet sprint boats.
*Static displays (including ski race boats and jet boats)
*Venue is fully catered with numerous food vendors & bar (no BYO alcohol).

*ATM facilities will be located close to the bar and food vendors.

* Portable toilets will be provided on the public (finger) side of The Spit and will be located close to the bar facilities and food vendors.

* Event merchandise (a limited number of hats ($20) and t-shrits ($25) will be on sale near the food vendor area.

*Corporate tickets available on Saturday and Sunday (limited numbers) at $150 per person, which include personalised pit walks.  As ticketek online tickets for corporate have closed, please email us direct for tickets, eg. how many our require for what day.  Please pay by direct deposit to Gold Coast Power Boat & Sports Club, BSB 084 771, Account number 153 153 390 and email your confirmation of payment.  Your tickets will then be available at the gate for pickup.  Corporate tickets include morning tea, lunch and all drinks - tea/coffee, soft drinks, juice, water, beer, wine and select spirits.  All corporate/VIP guests are permitted to park in the pit area, which is in Muriel Henchman Park (the ramp area just after SeaWorld Nara resort) off SeaWorld Drive.  

*Public parking is available on the Western side of Doug Jennings Park (Northern end of The Spit) and the public entrance is at the Finger.  Please byo your own seats, hats, sunscreen and cameras as there will be plenty of opportunity to see lots of action! 

*Commentators - the voice of powerboat racing - Mark Staunton and Sam Smith + guest commentators!
*Official Photographer - PureArt Creative Images
*Listen for our radio ads on SeaFM 90.9, Gold FM 92.5 and see our posters and flyers everywhere!! 

* Watch our TV ads on Ten
*Crowd is expected to be huge over 10000 thousand over the weekend!
*Friday night meet and greet the drivers at Southport Yacht Club, from 6pm.

* Sunday night presentation night at Southport Yacht Club from 6pm, including live music.

Contact Craig Lewis (Commodore) - 0408 748 142 for further details (boat entries, sponsors, media etc.)

Contact Whitney Kelly (Project Manager) - 0414 890 550 for further details (general enquires, media, sponsors, food vendors)

Susan Lewis GCPBSC Inc - Secretary