The frenzy of the Race World Offshore Key West World Championships and Florida Powerboat Club Key West Powerboat Week are behind us. But “frenzy” is the operative word, and there’s a good chance you may have missed a story or two since last Friday. Don’t worry. They’re all right here when you’re ready to catch up on your reading.
Friday, November 14
PBN-Exclusive—What Do You Want From Go-Fast Boating Videos?
Got an idea for a new Speed On The Water/Scrapyard Media video? Toss it out there.
Powered By Performance Dealership Collaboration Program Opens With WMF Watercraft And Marine
Putting the customer experience ahead of the dealership experience.
Inaugural Support Our Troops Florida Poker Run Set For January
Look for this event to sell out immediately.
Thursday, November 13
PBN Exclusive— Englewood Beach Open Early For 2026 Offshore Racing Business
But which sanctioning body will step up to put the venue on its schedule?
Nor-Tech At 35—Charter Members Of The Tribe
Bonded by brand.
DWR Charging Ahead With Post-Key-West Energy
In less than six months Justin Wagner and his team have implemented big changes at Doug Wright Powerboats/DWR.
Wednesday, November 12
PBN Exclusive—Who Wants To Party In Palatka?
Surrender.
Speed On The Water Key West Bash Raises $67,000-Plus For Two Charities
A good time for two great causes—thank you everyone who participated this year.
Tuesday, November 11
Stay strong. Help is on the way.
Commentary—Gratitude For Joey Gratton
Offshore racer Joey Gratton’s death was needless—but it wasn’t pointless.
Monday, November 10
PBN Exclusive— There’s Money In Offshore Racing Team Merch
The Dirty Money Racing team reportedly moved more than $55,000 worth of branded merchandise last week in Key West, Fla.
Straight Talk With IHRA President Leah Martin—Interview No. 2
Full speed ahead.
Key West World Championships Finale—Aggressive Strategies Pay Off
For the first time in recent memory, the teams that won the final race of the RWO offshore racing world championships won more than a checkered flag and a trophy thanks to the IHRA.
Coming This Week! Speedonthewater.com 3.0
Website redesign is a monstrous but necessary recurring evil.
Sunday, November 9
Quick Take—On Board Deep Impact 449 ‘Hot Rod’ No. 1
Deep Impact Custom Boats’ second new model in the space of one year is a delight.
Saturday, November 8
Key West World Championships Day 2—Perception Isn’t Always Reality
On the second day of racing at the Key West Offshore World championships many teams’ eyes deceived them when it came to assessing the conditions.
Friday, November 7
PBN Exclusive—The Remarkable Larry Bleil
Larry Bleil (right) of Race World Offshore has dedicated himself to improving the Key West Worlds since producing his first event in 2018.
Gallery—Faces Of Celebration In Key West
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