An Incredible Weekend of Racing at the Valleyfield Regattas!

The three days of racing at the 86th edition of the Valleyfield Regattas were simply unforgettable! From perfect weather and spectacular on-water action to an electric atmosphere in the grandstands, this year’s event was one to remember.

Congratulations to all the drivers! Here are the 2026 Valleyfield Regattas podium finishers in each class:

Novice

1. Olivier Maisonneuve – N-109 L’Angle d’Attaque
2. Méderyk Guillet – N-1 Thunderboat
3. Maïka Léger – N-666 Charpentek Toxic Boat

Formule R

1. Gustave Himbeault – R-55 My Way
2. Lucas Desrochers – R-104 D-Rock Racing
3. Marc Lalonde – R-910 Hope Racing

Formule F

1. Eddie Kanfoush – F-16 Viper
2. Marc Lecompte – F-555 Happy Sunny
3. John Shaw – F-92 Tenacity

Jersey Speed Skiff

1. Jimmie Stewart – JSS-10 Yumpin’ Yiminy
2. Alexandre De Roy – JSS-99 Veri Cheri
3. Sam Ewancio – JSS-45 In The Red

Hydro 350

1. Nicolas Rousse – H-225 Rousse Motorsports
2. Andrew Tate – H-300 Pennzoil
3. Jacob Haineault – H-2 Novo Racing

Pro Hydro

1. Guillaume Charette – V-77 Essence I
2. Éric Labelle – V-19 Do It
3. Derec Smith – V-13 Adrenaline Rush 2

Grand Prix

1. Andrew Tate – GP-71 The Wild One
2. Brandon Kennedy – GP-35 TMSpecial
3. Kent Henderson – GP-757 Canada Boy

The Valleyfield Regattas are much more than a sporting event—they are a cherished tradition for Salaberry-de-Valleyfield and the entire region. We are incredibly proud to keep this tradition alive year after year.

A heartfelt thank you to all the fans, volunteers, partners, drivers, and race teams who helped make this 86th edition such a tremendous success.

We can’t wait to welcome you back next year!

Next Stop: North-Tonawanda

The season continues! Join us in North Tonawanda on August 1 and 2 for another exciting weekend of hydroplane racing.

For more information about the event, visit the NFBRA website: https://www.nfbra.com