June 6 – 8, 2025
Boat racing returned to Lake Guntersville in 2018, bringing back one of the oldest and most popular tourism events held on the 69,000 acre reservoir. Don’t miss this exciting event featuring the Unlimited Hydroplanes competing for the Southern Cup.
The weekend features additional water sports, static displays, food and fun to round out the festival.
For tickets, schedule and more information, visit: Guntersville Lake Hydrofest
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2024 Guntersville Lake Hydrofest Southern Cup
- U-91 MISS GOODMAN REAL ESTATE, Andrew Tate (156. m.p.h.)
- U-11 MISS MERCURYS COFFEE, Jamie Nilsen (153.086 m.p.h.)
- U-1 BEACON ELECTRIC, J. Michael Kelly (152.439 m.p.h.)
2023 Guntersville Lake Hydrofest Southern Cup
- U-9 BEACON PLUMBING, Corey Peabody (Final cancelled due to accident and weather/order of finish determined by total weekend accumulated points)
- U-91 MISS GOODMAN REAL ESTATE, Andrew Tate
- U-11 LEGEND YACHT TRANSPORT, Jamie Nilson
2022 Guntersville Lake Hydrofest APBA Gold Cup
- U-9 LYNX HEALTHCARE, Corey Peabody (147.829 m.p.h.)
- U-91 MISS GOODMAN REAL ESTATE, Jeff Bernard (130.667 m.p.h.)
- U-11 MISS COLLEEN, Jamie Nilson (125.363 m.p.h.)
2021 Guntersville Lake Hydrofest Southern Cup
- U-8 MISS TRI-CITIES, J. Michael Kelly (148.990 m.p.h.)
- U-9 PINNACLE PEAK CONSULTING, Corey Peabody (147.769 m.p.h.)
- U-40 BEACON PLUMBING, Dave Villwock (135.586 m.p.h.)
2019 Guntersville Lake Hydrofest Southern Cup
- U-6 MISS HOMESTREET, Jimmy Shane (149.476 m.p.h.)
- U-12 GRAHAM TRUCKING, J. Michael Kelly (148.110 m.p.h.)
- U-7 SPIRIT OF DETROIT, Bert Henderson (142.837 m.p.h.)
2018 Guntersville Lake Hydrofest Southern Cup
- U-9 DELTA/REALTRAC, Andrew Tate (152.004 m.p.h.)
- U-1 MISS HOMESTREET, Jimmy Shane (151.956 m.p.h.)
- U-11 RELIABLE DIAMOND TOOL/J&D’S, Tom Thompson (134.367 m.p.h.)
Lake Guntersville Course Records (2.5 Mile Course)
Qualifying: Jimmy Shane, U-6, Miss HomeStreet, 162.442 m.p.h., 2019
Competition Lap: Jimmy Shane, U-1 Miss HomeStreet, 164.431 m.p.h., 2019
3-Lap Heat: Jimmy Shane, U-6 Miss HomeStreet, 159.311 m.p.h., 2019
5-Lap Heat: Andrew Tate, U-9 Delta/RealTrac, 152.004 m.p.h., 2018
Race Average: J. Michael Kelly, U-8 Miss Tri-Cities, 151.379 m.p.h., 2021
