Another idea to consider would be to use a "chase" boat. The idea here would be to shoot from this boat while the race boat is in motion. Any boat could serve this purpose - a fishing boat, recreational sport boat, jet ski...


I think this is a cool technique to consider, if you have the means (and/or budget) to execute it properly. I can image that a wide angle perspective (~18mm) from in front of the race boat would look very unique, combined with good panning. The possibilities are endless!



I don't shoot moving boats frequently, but this technique is frequently employed for commercial shoots of watercraft. Just check out any boat manufacturer's website.





Good luck and have fun!