Now we’re rolling. The first event of the offshore racing is here. Fort Myers Offshore is winding down its 2025/2026 season. Skater has finished the hull mold for its new 26-footer. And there’s a lot more that happened in the past seven days. Take a break and refresh your memory—or catch something you missed.
Friday, March 27
A record-setting turnout and bounty of plotlines.
Thursday, March 26
Fort Myers Offshore Rise Continues With Hawks Cay Weekend
The adventure is just beginning.
PBN Exclusive—Building A New Dealership
Before you sell your first model, there is endless work to be done.
Wednesday, March 25
KICKER Marine Audio Returning To Support Super Cat Fest And Desert Storm
April is a huge boating-event-month at Lake Havasu.
36 In 35: Nor-Tech Went Code Red With The 55 Flyer
One of one and spectacular.
PBN Exclusive— Harris Offers 16 ‘Proverbs’ For Racers Ahead Of IHRA Offshore Season-Opener
Words of wisdom from a seasoned national and world champion.
Tuesday, March 24
St. Petersburg Grand Prix At 61 Registered Teams
Off to a very strong start.
PBN Exclusive—Representing Skater, Hledin Family-Style
A dream team of reps with the perfect surname.
Pratt To Step In For Lockyer During IHRA Offshore Racing Season-Opener
At least for one race, Good Boy Vodka brand founder Alex Pratt is back in the game.
Monday, March 23
PBN Exclusive—Skater Completes Hull Mold For 26-Footer
The first Skater 26 catamaran hull should be complete in the next couple of months.
Light Turnout Doesn’t Dampen Florida Powerboat Club Spring Run To Naples
Small but mighty.
DMR Performance Partnering With Okuma, Axem, and JL Billet
Big news out of the DMR offshore racing camp.
Sunday, March 22
Invitational Skater Fun Run Defines The Art Of Mixed Perfection
For the first year, the Invitational Skater Fun Run boasted a mix of stern-drive and outboard-engine-powered catamarans.
Saturday , March 21
Skater Invitational Fun Run Off To A Beautifully Bumpy Start
Though the Invitational Skater Fun Run now includes stern-drive catamarans, the outboard-power contingent remains formidable. Photos by Pete Boden copyright Shoot 2 Thrill Pix.
Friday, March 20
DWR/Doug Wright Powerboats Steps Up As Premier Sponsor Of Desert Storm
The custom catamaran continues to make big moves on the marketing front.
Fort Myers Offshore Stars In New Scrapyard Media Video
Yet another record-setting, the recent Fort Myers Offshore Spring Fun provided the perfect stage for a new Scrapyard Media video capturing the remarkable rise of the Southwest Florida Powerboat club.
Escape From Palm Island, Part I—The Deep Impact Getaway Boat
Paradise found—at least for one night.
PBN Exclusive— A Welcome Change Of Scenery
Participants in the annual Skater Invitational Fun Run have new destinations to look forward to this weekend.