Drivers of the Displacement class are neither strapped in nor wear oxygen. Due to the style of boat it is common to see 4 boats side by side and separated by just a coat of paint at each turn, which provides a great crowd spectacle. By far the most numerous of the group is the OZ LITE class. As many as 14 boats compete at one time to provide thrills and spills to the crowds, however at lower operating costs to the race teams. New developments in this class have lead to higher speeds being reached each year.
Boats are all very competitive, light weight and fast.
The OZ LITE group is currently corresponding with the equivalent group in the U.S.A to conduct the inaugural Aussie vs USA Challenge here in Australia. The yanks are keen to come out and get up the Aussie racers however this will depend on initial sponsor interest. The series utilises a combination of land and water based cameras. One camera being high end SP Betacam and the other a latest edition 3 chip DV Cam. Some specific crews are fitted with helmet cameras and radio microphones.