For fans of the Scrapyard Media/Speed On The Water “In The Lead” video series, the wait for season No. 3 is almost over. In The Lead with Jeff Harris, the chief operating officer of Fountain Powerboats in Washington, N.C., will air Wednesday, June 14, on the Speed On The Water YouTube channel. No one knows […]
Read MoreThe Caribbean Adventure Begins! The British Virgin Islands provide plenty of photo opportunities. If you’re a boating enthusiast looking for the ultimate Caribbean adventure, look no further than The Moorings. Their service is known to be exceptional from start to finish. You can follow along with our trip through these daily updates and see what […]
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With registration now open for the fast-approaching LOTO Powerfest races on the Lake of the Ozarks in Central Missouri, Melbourne, Fla.-based Doug Wright Powerboats is adding incentive for Bracket Class 700 teams in the form of a $5,000 purse. The Offshore Powerboat Association-produced event, which is set for June 1-3, typically attracts 40-plus boats across […]
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Though a move to late August from its original June dates saved the Erie Poker Run in Pennsylvania from pandemic demise in 2020 and the run returned in 2021, organizer Anthony Scioli canceled the event in 2022. At issue was lodging—or more accurately the lack of it—at the Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel, the weekend happening’s […]
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The 12th annual Cheeky Schoolie Tournament presented by Simms raised $30,756 for conservation. Courtesy Cheeky Fishing On Saturday, May 21, the 12th annual Cheeky Schoolie Tournament presented by Simms, took place on Cape Cod. A pair of anglers combined to catch, photograph, and release 119.5 inches of striped bass to clinch the title, but the […]
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The bait spins slowly in the current, an action that silvers can’t resist. Jim Hendricks Special delivery: Sign up for the free Salt Water Sportsman email newsletter. Subscribe to Salt Water Sportsman magazine for $19 for 1 year and receive 4 bonus digital issues. The scene is primordial to its core. Cool ocean currents scour ancient rocky shores draped […]
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Jacksonville, Florida, May 25, 2023 – More than 940 anglers and 470 boats hit the water in Palatka over the weekend during the 34th annual Wolfson Children’s Hospital Bass Tournament, one of the largest bass fishing tournaments in Florida. Competition has raised more than $6 million since it began 34 years ago. The three-day event featured different […]
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If you’re running on Lake St. Clair or the St. Clair River this Memorial Day weekend in Michigan, there’s a reasonable chance you could spy a new Performance Powerboats P 360 catamaran in the mix. The sultry 36-footer, which is powered by twin Mercury Racing 450R outboard engines, is the property of Jeff Rambow, who […]
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Though both would downplay the description as is their humble nature, Travis Pastrana and John Tomlinson are the GOAT—Greatest Of All Time—of their respective motorsports disciplines. A South Florida native, Tomlinson is one of the winningest world champion catamaran throttleman in offshore powerboat racing with more than such titles to his credit. His accomplishments include […]
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‘The purest expression of the ultimate ride’ is how Fliteboard modestly describes its new foiling electric surfboard… Five versions of the Fliteboard Series 3 are available. The basic 5ft8in Fliteboard can handle riders up to 120kg, while the 5ft long Pro variant comes with more options, such as carbon fibre, foot straps and Dual Drive […]
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There are exciting developments from big new brands in the satcom scene, but what might suit your sailing? Rupert Holmes reports Until recently, developments in satellite communications were painfully slow, but the pace of change started to quicken a few years ago and is today accelerating rapidly. There’s now a wider choice and vastly improved […]
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As turnarounds between offshore powerboat races go, two weeks is tight, particularly for teams that have any significant repair work to do. But that’s exactly the challenge competitors who competed last weekend in Cocoa Beach, Fla., will face ahead of the LOTO Powerfest races, June 1-2, at the Lake of the Ozarks in Central, Mo. […]
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BROOKELAND, Texas (May 21, 2023) – Pro Alec Morrison of Peru, New York, brought five bass to the scale, Saturday, totaling 16 pounds, 3 ounces, to win the Toyota Series at Sam Rayburn Reservoir and earn the top payout of $70,975, including the lucrative $35,000 Phoenix MLF Bonus. The unique thing about that, though, is that Morrison could have […]
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Having paused their Pacific cruise in Mo’orea, Josh Shankle and Rachel Moore find wonderment swimming with humpback whales “Slip into the water, don’t jump. Try not to splash, and follow me,” our guide Torea hurriedly told us as the panga-style boat slowed to a stop, only 100m away from a sleeping giant. “Stay together, stay […]
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After years of cruising the Mediterranean in heavy-duty passagemakers Martin Craddock decided to give inland boating a try, with a custom built steel craft fitted out to his dream spec… For as far back as I can remember I’ve loved boats. Whenever I was on holiday, I’d make a beeline for the nearest marina and […]
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Starting with an enjoyable check-in at the docks owned by company founders Randy and Cherell Scism on Thursday afternoon, followed by two days of fun runs and dinners at Lake of the Ozarks in Central Missouri, Marine Technology Inc. hosted an incredible 25th anniversary celebration last week that culminated with an enjoyable, first-class gathering at […]
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Captain Jake Rogers holds up a big “reef donkey.” Hook into one of these and it’s all about holding on and taking the ride! AS WE PULLED UP OVER THE WRECK, the fish finder began to light up. We were a couple miles off Jupiter inlet in an area known as “the House of Pain” […]
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Harrison Tennessee Pro Jacob Wheeler Catches Limit Weighing 54 15 to Win by 9 Pound 7 Ounce Margin and Earn $100000 Top Prize GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. Reigning Bally Bet Angler of the Year (AOY) Jacob Wheeler of Harrison, Tennessee, has six Bass Pro Tour wins – more than any other angler in Major League Fishing History […]
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From a visual perspective, the start tends to be the most spectacular element of any offshore powerboat race. That’s no dig on the sport—not even even close—but you’ll never find so many boats running deck-to-deck and heading toward a turn than you will when the green flag flies. Captured from the air, water or land, […]
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In the highly anticipated, season-opening Class 1 World Championships Series competition at the Thunder On Cocoa Beach offshore powerboat race Sunday, owner/driver Darren Nicholson and throttleman Giovanni Carpitella looked to have everything in control in their 47-foot Victory catamaran, 222 Offshore Australia. They had qualified on the pole and took the lead as soon as […]
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