About

Oxfordshire based Dorian Griffith was almost born into Powerboat Racing when at the tender age of 8 years old his parents, Richard and Sue Griffith bought a Royal Cruiser IV and decided to enter the 1969 Round Britain Powerboat Race, from then on Dorian had Powerboat Racing in his blood.

Richard and Sue in Viva Tridante - Photo: powerboatarchive2.co.uk

Richard and Sue in Viva Tridante – Photo: powerboatarchive2.co.uk

Blastoff Racing was formed initially to compete in the 2008 Round Britain Powerboat Race.

Blastoff Racing during the 2008 Round Britain Powerboat Race

Blastoff Racing during the 2008 Round Britain Powerboat Race – Photo: Chris Davies

After a tough few years of developing the boat, success was to follow.

Blastoff established a Marathon Class C record at 83.49 mph on Lake Coniston in late 2015 and then achieved a second place overall in the 2016 Cowes Torquay Cowes.

Blastoff taking the Runners Up spot in the 2016 Cowes Torquay Cowes race Photo: Chris Davies

Blastoff taking the runners up spot in the 2016 Cowes Torquay Cowes race  – Photo: Chris Davies