IN PICTURES: RACE WORLD OFFSHORE WRAPS UP A WEEK OF KEY WEST POWERBOAT RACES

Their proper name is the Race World Offshore Key West World Championships, but folks in Key West just call them “the boat races.”

The high-speed, high-performance, high-dollar competition churned through Key West Harbor for three days of racing in several different categories of powerboats from Nov. 10-14. 

The wind and chop prompted a few boats to flip, but no serious injuries were reported.

The week also included special events around town, crowds of spectators at all downtown waterfront viewing spots and a boat parade on Duval Street. 

The popular event, presented by Race World Offshore, this year included a new trophy called the Cates Cup, in honor of former Key West mayor, current county commissioner and retired powerboat racer Craig Cates.

LARRY BLACKBURN/Keys Weekly