Newsweek In The Powerboat Nation—April 17-24

Double-event weekends, new alliances and more emerged during the past seven days. Here’s what you need to know.

Friday, April 24

PBN Exclusive—Inside The Team TFR/Wozencraft Breakthrough Performance In New Orleans

The Super Stock-class TFR/Wozencraft team notched its first win during the New Orleans Grand Prix and currently sits seconds in the IHRA Offshore Series point standings.

A Leadership Trifecta—Meet The Presidents Of Fort Myers Offshore

Without the contributions of all three Fort Myers Offshore presidents, the club would not be what it is today, the fastest-growing high-performance powerboat in the nation.

Thursday, April 23

PBN Exclusive—Rock The River Cincy Organizers On A Mission To Keep Things Fresh

Organizers Pat Feldhaus, Michael Caligari and Matt Feldhaus refuse to let their event get stagnant.

Angle Of Attack Marine On Scene Coast To Coast

Building brand-recognition while working alongside the DWR/Doug Wright Powerboats crew.

Angle Of Attack Marine is building brand-recognition while working alongside the DWR/Doug Wright Powerboats crew. Photo by Pete Boden copyright Shoot 2 Thrill Pix.

Wednesday, April 22

Desert Storm Poker Run Debut Set For 38- And 27-Foot Valor Catamarans

Available for demo rides, a pair of Valor catamarans will make their West Coast debut this week at the Desert Storm Poker Run.

PBN Exclusive— Tip Of The Spear On Point For Sell-Out

Set for late June, the Tip Of The Spear Poker Run in Norfolk, Va., is coming back strong.

Lasting Bonds—Nor-Tech’s Goes Big With 35th Anniversary Weekend

Nor-Tech Celebrated its 35th anniversary with owners and friends from around the world near its headquarters in Cape Coral, Fla.

Tuesday April 21

PBN Exclusive—Next Up, Desert Storm

Super Cat Fest West is a tough act to follow, but the Desert Storm Poker Run is up to the task.

Weekend At Ronnie’s Shaping Up To Be Biggest Yet—And With Special First-Time Guests

And the Skater family continues to expand.

And the Skater family continues to expand with the upcoming Weekend At Ronnie’s event.

Monday, April 20

One Of A Kind – Remembering Hustler Powerboats Owner Joe LoGiudice

The high performance marine industry has lost one its most intriguing individuals.

PBN Exclusive—Will Cocoa Beach Finally Live Up To Its Reputation?

Cocoa Beach has the potential to deliver true offshore conditions for the next IHRA Offshore Series events. But will it?

Cold Weather Can’t Ice Spring Performance Boat Center Show

Despite a wild temperature swing, the annual event was a hit.

Despite a wild temperature swing, the Spring Performance Boat Center Show was a hit. Photo by Jeff Helmkamp copyright Helmkamp Photos.

Sunday, April 19

Commentary—Celebrating A Warrior Named Anna Rose

The daughter of a veteran boating writer ties a personal knot.

Saturday, April 18

Checking In With Outerlimits

The Bristol, R.I., company has a slew of V-bottoms and catamarans in production.

Friday, April 17

Gallery Of The Week: MTI In Mid-Keys Heaven

Last month’s MTI run to the Middle Florida Keys attracted an event-record 60 boats.

Registration Open For Fort Myers Offshore Season Finale

Another record-setter is in the offing.

PBN Exclusive—Back To Back Events To Shine In The Carolinas

The Dam Boat Run on Lake Murray and the Binks Memorial Fun Run for Addiction Aware on Lake Norman will happen on consecutive weekends.