Hanseatic Festival of Watersports 2025

An action-packed weekend of speedboat and jet ski racing is set to return on the 21st & 22nd June 2025 to a historic Norfolk waterfront at King’s Lynn.

The Hanseatic Festival of Watersports will be held in King’s Lynn for its third year, as the high-octane watersport event takes to the Great Ouse. Spectators will be able to watch powerboat and jetski racing, waterski demonstrations, and stunt displays from the quayside.

As the fastest standing watersport in the world, UK Waterski Racing brings unparalleled excitement and thrills to the festival. Spectators can expect to witness our incredible athletes hitting the water and competing as part of the UK Waterski Racing Championships for the second round of the series. With speeds exceeding 80mph+, these athletes demonstrate unparalleled skill and determination as they navigate the river. The event will involve teams from the Aqua Adrenaline Tour and Offshore Circuit Racing Drivers Association. The Hanseatic Festival of Watersports has a rich history of attracting more than 30,000 visitors, establishing itself as one of the largest watersports events in Europe.

The event on June 21st and 22nd is free to attend with the races expected to start at around 10.30am. Road closures on Boal Street and South Quay and parking bay restrictions in and around King’s Staithe Square will be in place across the weekend while the event is under way.