Irish powerboat racing team Allblack Racing were third overall at the Cowes Torquay Cowes 2017 UIM Marathon Powerboat. The Arklow–based team headed by John Ryan also won the best–placed non UK–crew and the best placed diesel Powered Powerboat.
It was also an honour for them as the first Irish team to have a place on the podium of this world famous Powerboat race which is in its 57th year.