The Week In News, December 28—January 3

The Week In News, December 28—January 3

Friday, January 3

Kuttawa Cannonball Run Opens Registration
The event organizers are shooting from a strong return following a tough outing in 2024.

Thursday, January 2

Gratton Run Caps A Casual Week On The Water
Another celebration of a beloved offshore racer’s life is complete.

Now complete, the yearlong Skater At 50 series celebrated the vaunted catamaran builder’s Golden Anniversary. Photos by Pete Boden copyright Shoot 2 Thrill Pix.

Wednesday, January 1

Skater At 50—Where Credit Is Due
It took a village of Skater fanatics to make the weekly series happen.

New Year’s Eve In Southwest Florida—Fine Friends, Catamarans And A Proposal
Holiday go-fast boating crowd descends on the Sunshine State.

Commentary: New Horizons
Jason is Johnson is departing speedonthewater.com.

Tuesday, December 31

Victory At Sea—Beating The Fog
Tough conditions dogged the first day of holiday events in Southwest Florida.

The Top 10 Biggest Stories Of 2024—Part II
Speedonthewater.com co-publisher Jason Johnson makes his picks.

Chris LaMorte treated friends to air-time in his 36-foot Skater catamaran during the 2025 Joey Gratton Memorial New Year’s Day Fun Run.

Monday, December 30

The Top 10 Biggest Stories Of 2024—Part I
Speedonthewater.com co-publisher Matt Trulio makes his picks.

STR Takes On-Call Service To Next Level
Shaun Torrente and crew provide white-glove services for clients in Southwest Florida for the holidays.

Sunday, December 29

Fort Myers Offshore Holiday Fun Run Roars To Record-Setting Life
The spirit of the day was undeniably joyful for the Fort Myers Offshore group. 

Saturday, December 28

Roar Offshore Fort Myers Beach On Hold Till 2026
Offshore racing has not happened in Fort Myers Beach since 2021. 

Registration for the 2025 Kuttawa Cannonball Run is open.

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