We’ve now have two different ways to keep up with the U-37 on Facebook:

The U-37 group and fan pages will be moderated by Todd Tamayao, Shannon Raney and Walt Ottenad. While these group pages will feature U-37 racing, it is intended for all hydroplane fans to be a part of. This is an open page so everyone is welcome to post U-37 photos if you have any you’d like to share.

Jane Schumacher, co-owner of the U-37 Miss Peters & May pass out crew polo shirts at the team’s going away party on Wednesday night. The defending UIM World Champion race team is scheduled to begin its journey to the Oryx Cup UIM World Championship on Saturday. In addition to sponsoring the U-37, Peters & May, the ABRA’s shipping partner, also sponsored the shipping of the ABRA rescue boat.

SEATTLE (Oct. 27, 2009) Schumacher Racing announced today they have secured Peters & May USA as a sponsor for the inaugural Oryx Cup UIM World Championship Nov. 19-21, 2009 on Doha Bay in the Arabian Gulf.

Peters & May is no stranger to powerboat racing. The company ships many racing yachts, boats worldwide and are transporting all ten unlimited hydroplanes to Qatar for the American Boat Racing Association’s second international race in its history. In addition to shipping race teams, Peters and May ships boats for consumers, manufacturers and dealers by sea, air, and road.

Dave Holley, Managing Director of Peters & May said, “We are extremely pleased to announce our partnership with U-37 for the Oryx Cup UIM World Championship in Doha. We have been working closely with the American Boat Racing Association (ABRA) as their official transport partner and this partnership with U-37 is particularly exciting for us.”

Although Peters & May’s involvement with unlimited hydroplanes is relatively new, they are keen to show their support for this incredible series.

Holley continued, “To be associated with Billy Schumacher Racing is a true privilege, not only as they are one of the fastest, cutting-edge hydroplanes but also due to the fact the Billy, a hydroplane racing legend, is actively involved with the team. With Jean Theoret at the helm, I am sure that come race day, ‘Miss Peters & May’ will be extremely competitive.”

Billy Schumacher owner of the U-37 Miss Peters & May unlimited hydroplane said, “Myself, Jane (Schumacher) and the entire team are proud to represent Peters & May in the Middle East.”

The newly named U-37 Miss Peters & May is the defending UIM World Champion, having won the last UIM Championship in 2006 in San Diego

All ten unlimited hydroplanes are due to arrive in Doha, Qatar on Nov. 3 and we are sure that with this partnership, the U-37 Miss Peters & May will not only be the first off the ship but the first across the finish line.

Peters & May

Peters & May Ltd has been shipping boats, yachts and associated marine peripherals since 1988. The firm now ships 8,000 vessels worldwide on an annual basis, supported by its numerous complementary divisions all designed to provide a complete, and exemplary service to the marine industry.

Peters & May is the choice of many of the world’s premier race teams, super yachts and manufacturers… and with flexible solutions that can be tailored to any logistical problem; they are able to cater for any vessel, large or small.

The powerboat racing division based out of Chicago, USA provides solutions to key racing organizations. Since shipping their first performance powerboat back in 1986, Peters & May has been closely involved in the powerboat racing scene. Whether it is shipping a single unit or multiple boats and vehicles for a high profile powerboat circuit they have been able to provide bespoke solutions and establish the P&M name in the racing scene.

Peters & May’s racing pedigree is endorsed by the American Boat Racing Association (ABRA) who chose them as their Official logistics provider earlier this year.

Billy Schumacher Racing L.L.C announces that American Family Insurance will join Beacon Plumbing as an associate sponsor of the U37 Miss Beacon Plumbing hydroplane that will compete at Seattle’s Seafair August 1-3.

To celebrate the association with the U37 Miss Beacon Plumbing hydroplane, American Family Insurance will offer chances at winning three great experiences related to the U37 hydroplane at Seafair. Visit www.u-37.com for more details or visit the American Family booth August 1-3 at Seafair to enter.

Based in Madison, Wis., American Family Insurance offers auto, homeowners, life, health, and commercial insurance in 18 states. The company employs 8,200 people and sells its products through 4,000 independent contractor agents. American Family ranks 352nd on the Fortune 500 list and is the nation’s third largest mutual property/casualty insurance company.
For more informationon American Family Insurance, go to www.amfam.com.

Eureka! Diver finds lost prop on the bottom of the Columbia River

Updated: July 20, 2007 04:54 PM

Persistence and the help of GPS technology played a critical role in helping a hydroplane crew find a piece of equipment that’s been missing for quite some time.

In 2004, the boat running as then U-8 Miss Llumar Window Film lost a prop in the deep waters of the Columbia River in the Tri-Cities.  Besides losing the heat race, the crew lost something even more valuable.  A propeller valued at between $10,000 and $15,000.  And even worse, it was the best prop the team owned.

For more than two years, Bill Moore has been traveling back to the Tri-Cities and trying to find the prop.  He’s made more than 12 diving attemps.  He said this was the last one and if they didn’t have success, he was done.  Guess what?  He found it. Continue Reading…