Newsweek In The Powerboat Nation—June 20-27

The first month of the summer is almost in the books, but not before delivering a slew of go-fast boating news. Nor-Tech is adding a new dealer and Skater is adding a new catamaran. The annual Support Our Troops Poker Run broke records as did the Dam Boat Run on Lake Murray. There’s much more, of course, and chance are you’re up to speed. But if you’re not, here’s your chance to get there.

Friday, June 27

PBN Exclusive—Lake Cumberland At Last

The 17 th annual Lake Cumberland Thunder Run is on tap this weekend.

Unlimited Marine Bringing Nor-Tech To Kentucky

Spearheaded by a local trio, first Nor-Tech is coming to Lake Cumberland.

Thursday, June 26

PBN Exclusive— Deep Impact Brawn Beneath The Glam

There’s plenty of impressive structure under the top for the new Deep Impact 439 center console.

Inside Deep Impact’s ‘New’ Factory Home

A tour behind the walls of the company’s 90,000-plus-foot facility

Deep Impact’s relatively new production facility is all business.

West Michigan Offshore Seeks Rides For Shields Of Hope ‘Warriors’

West Michigan Offshore’s Rock The Coast event is just around the corner and the club still need members willing to volunteer their time and vessels to provide boat rides for clients in the Shield of Hope program. P

Wednesday, June 25

PBN Exclusive—Mystic Catting Around This Season

Heading to the Rock In The Harbor Poker Run in Maryland this weekend, Mystic’s demo C4000 catamaran has a full roster of events on its schedule this summer.

Veteran Applause For Support Our Troops Poker Run

On more than one level, the 18th annual Support Our Troops Poker Run was a record-setter.

DeFalco Team To Compete In Offshore Racing Triple Crown

Fresh from competing at last weekend’s XINSURNANCE Offshore event, the DeFalco team is making the quick turnaround required to make to compete in this weekend’s New Orleans affair.

The DeFalco team will compete in this weekend’s inaugural New Orleans Grand Prix. Photo by Pete Boden Shoot 2 Thrill Pix.

Skater Adding 418 Catamaran Model

Even though hull-mold construction is ongoing, Skater already has three orders for its new 418 catamaran.

Skater is introducing its new 418 catamaran.

Tuesday, June 24

PBN Exclusive—Southern Summer Five Finale

What started in late May with the Kuttawa Cannonball Run in Kentucky ends this weekend with the Lake Cumberland Thunder Run in Kentucky.

Kilo Runs And Top-Speed Shootout Events To Lead Off New Orleans Grand Prix

Though kilometer top-speed-records are significantly different from shootout top-speed records, attempts at both will part of the show this Thursday to lead off the New Orleans Grand Prix weekend.

HydraFoam Building Presence With Go-Fast Boat-Builders And Dealers

Inspired by his passion for high-performance boating, Michigan’s Steve Smarsh launched a successful marine decking company.

Monday, June 23

PBN Exclusive—Death Of An Institution

For offshore racing fans with a thirst for history, atmosphere and a little something, the Boat House restaurant and watering hole at the now-closed Sarasota Hyatt was in a class of its own.

XINSURANCE Offshore, Day 2—Home-Shop Advantage

On the second day of the XINSURANCE Offshore Lake of the Ozarks race, a calculated gamble paid big dividends for the hometown Monster Energy/M CON Pro Class 1 team.

First Platinum 428 Catamaran Test-Session Slated For This Week

Painted by Stephen Miles, the first Platinum Powerboats 428 catamaran is heading to rigging and—if all goes to schedule—be on the water for its first test session this week.

Dam Boat Run Achieves ‘Must-Do’ Status

Thanks to the dedication of organizers Bret Laso and Allison Leigh, the Dam Boat Run on Lake Murray has experienced outstanding growth during the past three years.

Sunday, June 22

High Stakes at LOTO—XINSURANCE Offshore Day 1

The XINSURANCE Offshore Lake of the Ozarks race was the first event produced by a new promoter and sanctioned by the World Powerboat Racing Association so to say there was quite a bit was on the line is akin to calling the weather in the area kind of warm.

Wozencraft Racing To Make Super Stock Main Event

Starboard swivel-pin replaced, Wozencraft Racing will be back in Super Stock-class action today at the Lake of the Ozarks.

Saturday, June 21

Pre-Race Scenes From XINSURANCE Offshore

With 50 teams in town at the Lake of the Ozarks photographer Jim Davis didn’t lack for great photo opportunities

Bahamas Bound 2025, Part I—The Complete Series

One adventure after the next—that’s the best way to describe the Florida Powerboat Club Bahamas Poker Run.

Image Of Week: Game Face And-A-Half

Flying the Monster Energy colors, Pro Class 1 offshore racer Tyler Miller is a forced to be reckoned with whenever he climbs inside the cockpit.

Alegra Motorsports A Scratch For XINSURANCE Offshore

The new Alegra Motorsports catamaran wasn’t quite ready for its Pro Class 1 debut this weekend.

Friday, June 20

Watch-Party Planning Essentials For XINSURANCE Offshore

The basics required to enjoy this weekend’s livestream.

Sneak Peek—The Next Six-Outboard Deep Impact