BBC News, Safok
BBCA powerboat driver died during an international competition, when his boat collided with a stable houseboat.
The Circuit Powerboat Association (CPA) said the accident occurred on Thursday at around 19:50 BST during the event on Ooulton Broad, Safok.
The Safok police has now confirmed the powerboat driver, who died on the spot in his 50s.
The Coastguard and East of England Ambulance Service also participated, and the police were closely contacting the Bureau of Investigation (MAIB).
Sean Whitmore/BBCThe Safok police said that the authorities were asked to “report a powerboat and Oulton Broad Water Sports Center to report a stable houseboat in the vicinity.
Lovestoft and Ooulton Broad Motor Boat Club promised during “performing high speed action on water, characteristic of skilled drivers” The ninth round of his championship,
In a statement on social media, CPA said No other contestants were involved,
“We ask that when this incident is going on, people refrain from speculating the circumstances and the confidentiality of the contestants involved is respected,” this has been said.
A MAIB spokesperson said it was known about the incident.
He said, “Our inspector is in the process of making initial inquiry to better understand the circumstances that occurred due to the accident,” he said.
