Newsweek In The Powerboat Nation—June 6-13

Members of the Florida Powerboat Club began enjoying the 34th annual Bahamas Poker Run this week. The Big Thunder Marine Cigarette Owners Rendezvous and Performance Boat Center Powered by Performance Invitational kick off today at the Lake of the Ozarks. So it’s fair to say that early-summer events rolling, and it the pace of will only accelerate as the season progresses. It’s a lot to keep up with, but don’t worry. We have you covered every Friday with Newsweek In The Powerboat Nation. You can count on it.

Friday, June 13

Safety Legend Shawn Steinert The Focus Of Next In The Lead Video

A new episode in the popular Scrapyard Media Speed On The Water series puts one of the most essential professionals in offshore racing in the spotlight.

Thursday, June 12

PBN Exclusive—They Could Be Heroes

Most Lake of the Ozarks Shootout competitors arrive with dreams that exceed their budgets.

Image Of The Week: 44 For 65

Fun things happen when MTI man Tom Hall gets bored.

Bahamas Bound, Part I—The Crossing

The adventure begins.

Nor-Tech At 35—Newest For ‘Oldest’

Owner Marvin Dufner cut the ribbon on the new Midwest Boating Super Center last Friday.

Wednesday, June 11

PBN Exclusive—Rookie Offshore Racer Sees Early Success—For All The Right Reasons

A rookie offshore racer paired with a veteran in the sport, Jeremy Tschida is off to a great class in the Super Stock class.

Crockett ‘Coming Along’ With Canopied Shootout V-Bottom

Tyler Crockett continues to make headway on his 32-footer he plans to run in the 2025 Lake of the Ozarks Shootout.

Tuesday, June 10

PBN Exclusive: Bahamas Bound Again—29 Years Later

A dream-trip assignment comes to life.

Rollin Transport Out For Ozarks, In For Chicago, Michigan City, Sheboygan And Key West

An unfortunate change of plans, but at least Super Cat-class offshore racer Vinnie Diorio and his family are OK.

The charitable event is open to owners of all three go-fast powerboats brands offered by the dealership.

Six-Outboard Deep Impact 499 Center Console To Debut In Bahamas Poker Run

Deep Impact 499 center console No. 2 is ready for its Bahamian showcase.

Deep Impact’s second 499 center console is proving itself in the 34th annual Florida Powerboat Club Poker Run. Photo courtesy of the Florida Powerboat Club.

Monday, June 9

Cigarette Rendezvous On Track For Another Big Turnout

The Big Thunder Marine crew is expecting another outstanding turnout for the exclusive Cigarette event.

PBN Exclusive— Weekendnomics At The Ozarks

The weekend ahead is a big one for Big Thunder Marine and Performance Boat Center.

Image Of The Week—Skewed Perspective

This is as concerned as longtime performance-boat owner Kelly O’Hara ever looks.

Sunday, June 8

Raymarine, TFR/Wozencraft And Mikalyzed Share The Super Stock-Class Podium—Again

The same three Super Stock teams that prevailed in last month’s season-opening Thunder On Cocoa Beach event claimed the podium in the same finishing order today at the Lake Guntersville Hydrofest event in Alabama.

Third-Year Binks Fun For Addiction Awareness Raises Its Own Bar

The third annual event attracted 45 boats and pulled in more than $50,000 for charity.

Inaugural Great Bay South Poker Run Attracts Solid 50-Boat Fleet

Based in Long Island, a new group of organizers has produced its first event—and is planning to organize more of them.

Saturday, June 7

Raymarine And TFR/Wozencraft Teams Earn Checkered Flags In Guntersville Heat Races

New Midwest Boating Center Headquarters Take Center Stage

The sparkling new 12,000-square-foot Midwest Boating Center facility celebrated its grand opening yesterday