Show and Shine showcasing jet boats to kick off world championship

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Before they hit the water at Peace Island Park, entries in the World Jet Boat Championship will hit the parking lot at Chances Casino in Fort St. John.

A Show and Shine event, showcasing the entries in the 2025 World Jet Boat Championship will take place on Friday, June 27th.  It will be hosted by Jet Boat Racing Canada and FSJ Car Culture.

A show and shine is an event, usually catered around cars, where owners clean up their vehicles for a ‘best in show’ award and connect with other enthusiasts.

A Facebook post from the B.C. Peace Country River Rats says the event will showcase both cars and racing boats, and will be “the perfect kick-off” to boat races in Taylor during the weekend.

“Come check out the cars and race boats [and] enjoy some tasty barbecue,” reads the post. “[It’s] fun for the whole family.”

The 2025 Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM) Jet Boat World Championship is being co-hosted by Peace River, Grande Prairie and the District of Taylor.

Currently, Fort St. John driver Gord Humphrey continues to lead heading into the final three stages set to take place at Peace Island Park.

The Show and Shine will take place from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Pomeroy Hotel and Conference Centre at 11308 Alaska Road in Fort St. John.

More information is available on the Peace Country River Rats’ Facebook page.