Motorboat racer
モーターボートきょうそうせんしゅ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Professional sports player who pilots motorboats and competes in speed and skill in races of the public competition 'Kyotei'.
Description
A motorboat racer (boat racer) is a profession that pilots motorboats on calm water courses and races for a specified number of laps against other players. They participate in 'Kyotei', a public competition hosted by the Japan Motor Boat Racing Association, utilizing a variety of skills such as starting techniques, course taking, and tactical maneuvering against other boats. After registering as a player, they travel to boat race venues nationwide, perform maintenance and adjustments on engines and propellers before and after races, and their class rises or falls based on their performance.
Future Outlook
As a public competition, stable audiences and revenue are expected, but there is a risk of market shrinkage due to decreasing young audiences. Digital promotions and fan-participatory events will be key to future customer attraction strategies.
Personality Traits
Calm and composed / High crisis management ability / Strong competitive spirit
Work Style
Career Path
Entrance to boat racer training school → Boat race player registration → General race racer → A1 grade racer → G1 and SG race participation
Required Skills
Engine propeller maintenance / Motorboat piloting / Race development judgment
Recommended Skills
Mental control / Physical training / Start timing acquisition
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it is necessary to respond immediately to constantly changing water surface and weather conditions. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because fine adjustments to the engine and propeller directly affect performance. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because long races and expeditions impose a heavy physical burden. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it is necessary to maintain calmness even under strong pressure, such as in close races with approaching boats at high speed. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because complex mathematical analysis is minimal, and intuition and rules of thumb based on experience are emphasized. |
Related Qualifications
- Boat race player registration
- Special small vessel operator license
Aliases
- Boat racer
- Kyotei racer
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