Newsweek In the Powerboat Nation—September 26-October 3

There isn’t much left of the 2025 boating season anywhere other than Florida, but that hasn’t kept off the water between recreational events and offshore racing. Need a brief look back? Here’s your chance.

Friday, October 3

PBN Exclusive—Boating On Mars With Friendly Aliens

Lake Powell once again blows minds and steal hearts.

Sneak Peek—Angle Of Attack Mystic 5200 Diving Into Fort Lauderdale Show Debut

The Angle of Attack-themed Mystic C4000 is almost ready for its boat show debut.

Coming to South Florida in just a few weeks.

Performance Boat Center’s Michael Hall To Lead Speed On The Water Key West Bash Charity Auction

An inspired choice for an important job.

Thursday, October 2

PBN Exclusive—How Two Poker Runs Hauled In A Combined $600,000-Plus

A rising tide really does lift all ships.

Boyne Thunder Poker Run Distributing $230,000

The Boyne Thunder Poker Run has raised more than $1 million for local children’s charities in the past five years.

Nor-Tech At 35—Two Fall Weeks Of Nonstop Everything

focused on the last week of this month—and the first week of the next one.

Wednesday, October 1

Catalina Island Fun Run Turns 10

There’s nothing this gem off the Southern California coast.

Seven-Up Sizzle For Latest Statement 396 Catamaran

Statement Marine 396 catamaran hull No. 7 recently ran 135 mph.

The latest Statement 396 catamaran reached 135 mph.

Get Decked Out At The Speed On The Water Key West Bash Charity Auction

The price of beauty is never too high—at least when it comes to your boat and supporting two worthy charities.

Killer items continue to roll in for the Speed On The Water Key West Bash charity auction next month.

Tuesday, September 30

A Poker-Run Organizing Crew On Liberty

Sometimes a little getaway is essential for preserving sanity, balance and perspective.

Englewood Beach APBA/UIM Worlds Prize Purse Up To $50,000 Purse

The Super Stock fleet is sure to have the largest class at the APBA/UIM World Championship event.

Monday, September 29

Image Of The Week: Weekend At Ronnie’s Gold Standard

Weekend At Ronnie’s first-timer Marty Grantier ran this month’s event in a Skater 412 that was once the property of the event’s host.

PBN Exclusive—Miles Creating The Mother Of All Shot Skis For SOTW Key West Bash Auction

Performance-boating events have raised the lowly shot-ski to a big-buck-bid artform.

Coverage From The Clearwater Nationals—Back On Top

In the season finale for Race World Offshore, familiar names to offshore powerboat racing fans returned to the top of the podium.

Saturday , September 27

First-Day Results From The Clearwater Nationals

GC Racing bested four Pro Class 1 teams to take the checkered flag.

Commentary: When Two Is One Too Many

There is simply isn’t enough space in offshore powerboat racing for two competing sanctioning bodies.

Friday September 26

PBN Exclusive—Second-Year Texas/Oklahoma-Based Skaterfest Going Bigger

The second Skaterfest hosted by RP Elite Motors and Marine is set for the first weekend in October. Photo by Pete Boden/Shoot 2 Thrill Pix.

Race World Offshore Clearwater Nationals Essentials

What to watch and when and how to watch it.

The Saris Boys Jam In Harmony

Whether they’re racing offshore at 80 mph, building new engines for a customer or jamming to some classic rock, Jason and Johnny Saris are always in tune with each other.