VNR Alert: XCAT Kuwait 2025 – Day 2

Salmyia, Kuwait City, 21st November 2025 — A spectacular day of UIM XCAT powerboating unfolded with the Pole Position 2 and the Kuwait Speed Cat Run, where teams demonstrated high-level performance and fierce competition. The day also marked a historic achievement for the host nation, with a new Long Distance Record successfully set by BOAT 17 KUWAIT.

The Speed Cat Run was preceded by the Kuwait Champions’ Parade, that also welcomed Sheikh Khalid Jaber Al-Ali Al-Sabah, who personally took part in a trial run against the Championship Pace Cat, adding an inspiring highlight to the day’s events.

During Pole Position Q2, teams showed exceptional precision, control, and speed:

Results:
•    1st place: SHARJAH TEAM – UAE
•    2nd place: FAZ MARINE – UAE
•    3rd place: HPI FUJAIRAH RACING TEAM – ITA

The Kuwait Speed Cat Run followed, where speed and handling were put to the test:

Results:
•    Winner: SWECAT – SWEDEN
•    2nd place: SHARJAH TEAM – UAE
•    3rd place: VICTORY TEAM – UAE

The Kuwait Long Distance Record – Mission Accomplished

Mission accomplished for BOAT 17 Kuwait, crewed by Abdullatif Al Omani and Bader Al Dousari, which has set the new long-distance record: 61.97 nautical miles (114.768 km) completed in 1 hour, 31 minutes and 28 seconds, with an average speed of 73.95 km/h.

Despite the challenging weather conditions, with waves up to 2 meters around Kabara, the team delivered an outstanding performance, making the most of the boat’s technical set-up and the crew’s extensive experience.

The home team competed with an experimental technical package, powered by two Mercury 300 hp engines—innovative power units currently under UIM evaluation. This configuration provided exceptional agility, reduced weight and enhanced performance, all key factors in achieving the record.
Record achieved. Mission accomplished.

Event organizers praised the high standard of racing and the enthusiastic support from fans, noting that, even in its first-ever experience hosting such an event, the region delivered an outstanding spectacle. This edition further cements its reputation for world-class offshore powerboat competition.

Text Credits: XCAT
Photo Credits: ICARUS Sports
Video Credits: ICARUS Sports

TV broadcasters: ICARUS Sports’ output from the 2025 UIM XCAT World Championship 2025 is now uploaded on ICARUS Sports SERVER:

VNR SHOTLIST:
2025 UIM XCAT World Championship – Kuwait_GP_Raw Material.mp4 – Direct download* HERE. 
00:00 – 00:10: Drone Location
00:11 – 00:27: PP2 Preparation
00:28 – 00:36: Team HPI FUJAIRAH 3rd Place PP2
00:37 – 00:53: Team FAZ MARINE 2nd Place PP2
00:54 – 01:06: Team SHARJAH 1st Place PP2
01:07 – 01:13: Drone Speedcat Run
01:14 – 01:22: FAZ MARINE vs VICTORY
01:23 – 01:32: SWECAT vs SHARJAH
01:33 – 01:38: Team SWECAT Speedcat Run Winners
01:39 – 01:50: Prize Giving

INTERVIEWS:
ENGLISH: Sebastian Groth (SWE) / Swecat Throttleman Speed Cat Run Winner – Direct download* HERE. 
SWEDISH: Mikael Bengtsson (SWE) / Driver Speed Cat Run Winner – Direct download* HERE.
ENGLISH: Shaun Torrente (USA) / Sharja Throttleman PP2 Winner – Direct download* HERE.
RUSSIAN: Mikhail Kitashev (RUS) / Sharja Driver PP2 Winner – Direct download* HERE.
ITALIAN: Alberto Huober (ITA) / Mate USA Driver – Direct download* HERE.

*direct download links expire in 30 days

Please find here the link in order to register and use ICARUS Sports server:
http://portal.icarus-sports.com/

As long as you register, you will get access to our folder with the Events 2025.
Subfolder: UIM XCAT World Championship / Kuwait GP / Day 2

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