30 boats.One crossing.

An offshore powerboat race from Miami to Bimini and back — livestreamed from every boat.

Race day
Oct 24, 2026
Window
10 AM – 1 PM
Entry
$695 / boat
Registration
Closes Oct 12
The Crossing

Miami
to Bimini
and back

An offshore endurance sprint across the Gulf Stream and back — raced in a single morning window, 10 AM to 1 PM, and broadcast live from the water. Field capped at 30 boats across three length categories and three speed classes.

Offshore race boat crossing
$695
Per boat
30
Boat limit
Oct 12
Deadline
10–1
Race window
On the water

The field

Full throttle
Full throttle
Open-ocean speed
30-boat field
30-boat field
A full offshore fleet
Bimini blue
Bimini blue
Across the Gulf Stream
Onboard live
Onboard live
X5 + Starlink
Luminsea Bimini Cup trophy — Overall Champion
The Prize

Overall
Champion

One crossing. One champion. The Luminsea Bimini Cup — sculpted in crystal, chrome and gold — is awarded to the overall winner of the race. Your name engraved on the base, forever part of the crossing.

1Champion
30Boats racing
Oct 24Awarded
Categories & Classes

Who races

Three length categories, three speed classes. Pick yours when you register.

Length A

40 ft & under

Center consoles & smaller offshore boats.

Length B

41 – 50 ft

Mid-size offshore race platforms.

Length C

51 ft & over

Large raceboats & catamarans.

Speed

Center Console

90 mph
Speed

Inboard Vee

100 mph
Speed

Race

UNLIMITED
⚠️

Breakout penalty

Over your class speed limit for more than 3 seconds = a 30-second penalty per breakout, verified by onboard GPS. The Race class has no cap.

Mandatory Onboard Tech

Every boat
is livestreamed

To enter, each boat carries an Insta360 X5 and onboard Starlink, running live for the full crossing — the field becomes a 30-angle broadcast.

30 boats
Insta360 X5
→
Onboard
Encoder
→
Uplink
Starlink
→
Luminsea
Streaming server
→
Race Control
Multiview + telemetry
→
Audience
Live broadcast
Boat Registration

Enter the
Bimini Cup

Quick registration — fill it in, then pay the $695 entry to lock your spot. Field is limited to 30 boats.

💵 $695 per boat 📅 Closes Oct 12 🏊 Swim exam Oct 23
01Register your boatTwo minutes. Captain, boat and class.
02Pay the $695 entrySecure Stripe checkout locks your spot.
03Race for the CupSwim exam Oct 23 · race day Oct 24.

Registration closes October 12 · 30-boat field · first confirmed, first entered.

Media & Press

Covering
the race?

Register your outlet for credentials and the livestream feed.

You're on the media list ✓

We'll follow up with credentials and feed details before race day.

Good to know

Quick FAQ

When is the race? +

The race window is 10:00 AM–1:00 PM. Swim exam for all crew is Oct 23, and registration closes Oct 12. Race day falls on the Shootout weekend at Miami Marine Stadium.

What does $695 cover? +

Your spot in the 30-boat field, class placement, GPS timing/telemetry, and inclusion in the live broadcast. Payment confirms your entry — first come, first confirmed.

Why Insta360 X5 + Starlink? +

Every boat is part of the broadcast. The X5 captures a 360° feed and Starlink carries it live, even mid-ocean. Both must be installed and running to be eligible.

What happens after I register? +

You pay the $695 entry, then we email you to collect proof of insurance and a boat photo, and confirm swim-exam details for Oct 23.

Bimini Cup$695 / boatCloses Oct 12