Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM)

Established in 1922, the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM) is the international governing body for all powerboating activities. It is recognized as such by the International Olympic Committee, and is a member of SportAccord and the Association of the IOC Recognized International Sports Federations (ARISF). The UIM has 61 affiliated National Federations representing thousands of drivers and passionate persons involved in powerboating activities. The UIM headquarter is in Monaco, within the premises of the Stade Louis II. As the Internationally recognized authority for world power boating, the UIM is charged with protecting and building the future of the Sport on behalf of its national federations and competitors and is responsible for creating a safe, accessible, unified and thriving world renowned sport. Highly competitive, fascinating, intensely challenging and entertaining, Powerboat Racing is the ultimate adrenalin rush and regarded as one of the most spectacular and exciting sports in the world. The main disciplines of the UIM are : - Circuit ( F1, F2, F500, F4, Formula Future.) - Offshore ( XCAT, Class 1, Class V1 etc.) - Pleasure Navigation - Radio-controlled boats - Aquabike ( Jet ski) - MotoSurf