“David made Apache more than just a race boat; he made a team that reached far and wide and brought friends, family and the odd stranger together. Apache was the focus and the excitement, but the true joy was the team. I hope to follow in David’s footsteps with this ethos.”
Peter Bonham Christie
The 2026 Team
Crew and Team
Peter Bonham Christie
Driver — New Custodian
Hampshire-based entrepreneur and engineer. Has raced in various powerboat classes and championships around the world, including a World Speed Record in class on Coniston Water. Building a global business, Straight Eight Engineering, alongside the racing campaign. Grew up knowing Apache, the Hagan family and the wider team.
Dan Howe
Navigator
Son of legendary powerboat navigator Tony Howe, who raced alongside David Hagan through Apache’s most celebrated years. Dan comes with no powerboat racing experience but is a formidable yacht racer and navigator. His connections to Apache run deep — this is a family returning to a boat they helped make famous.
Sam Howe
Old School Apache Team
Daughter of Tony Howe. Sam has set up the Old School Apache Team, a hub of knowledge, stories and memorabilia from Apache’s golden era. Photo albums have been unearthed, attics raided, and original Apache race suits, helmets, team clothing and key rings recovered for 2026.
Legacy
Voices from the Golden Era
“Growing up, Apache was almost mythical in offshore racing circles. To now be involved in bringing the boat back with Peter and the wider team is incredibly special, not just for us as a family but for everyone who remembers what these boats represented.”
Dan Howe, Navigator
“That era of offshore racing was raw, adventurous and full of remarkable characters. Apache was one of the boats that captured the imagination of the sport. Seeing her back with a passionate new owner gives me enormous pride.”
Tony Howe, Offshore Racing Veteran
“Apache was part of the stories of my childhood. My father navigated alongside that extraordinary generation of racers, and the names of those boats were spoken about with huge respect. Seeing Apache return feels like something coming full circle.”
Sam Howe
“Crazy? Possibly. Nostalgic? Definitely. It is also very exciting and potentially magical. Dad would be there with an abundance of champagne wishing Peter and team the skill and speed to raise Apache back to glory. Buena suerte amigos.”
Isabel Hagan, David Hagan’s daughter
“David loved offshore racing and the friendships that came with it. Apache was part of that world and part of that history. Seeing the boat being cared for and brought back to life is something he would have been thrilled to see.”
Anita Hagan, former Apache Team Member
Join the Team
Apache 555 is looking for partners and sponsors to join the 2026 campaign. Get in touch to find out more.