Newsweek In the Powerboat Nation—April 24-May 1

Rock The River Cincinnati Fun Run Opens Registration
Thanks to dedicated organizers Pat and Matt Feldhaus and Michael Caligari, the Rock The River Cincinnati Fun Run has grown steadily during the past six years

Inaugural Vivi Jo Barbie Poker Run Making Registration Push
The new event at the Lake of the Ozarks is set for Saturday, June 6.

Maxed Out Marine Named New DWR/Doug Wright Powerboats Distributor
Based in Lake Havasu City, Ariz., Maxed Out Marine is the newest distributor for the DWR/Doug Wright Powerboats brand.

PBN-Exclusive— Offshore Cash Or Cred?
Offshore racers have more event options than usual this season thanks to a pair of competing entities.

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. Photo by Pete Boden copyright Shoot 2 Thrill Pix.

Thursday, April 30

Orange Beach Powerboat Week To Close Out Florida Powerboat Club Spring Swing
Registration is still open Orange Beach Powerboat Week.

RWO And UIM Ink Six-Year Deal For Offshore World Championships
Lines have been drawn.

PBN Exclusive—Wozencraft World Tour Heading West This Season
Devin’s Wozencraft’s 34-foot Victory catamaran will be a frequent sight at organized West Coast go-fast boating events this season.

Wednesday, April 29

PBN Exclusive—Springing Back To The Ozarks
For all the right reasons, Performance Boat Center’s season-opener is hard to resist.

36 In 35—Nor-Tech’s Thought Big With The 550 Sport Center Console
The largest model in Nor-Tech’s center console line, the 550 Sport was another new model driven by a customer.

From One To Five—DWR Scores At Desert Storm 2026
DWR/Doug Wright Powerboats roared into Lake Havasu City with “the whole smash” last weekend.

Tuesday, April 28

Miles At It Again With Nor-Tech 450 Sport Custom Paintjob
Something wild this way comes.

PBN Exclusive—Deep Impact Bahamas Bound With FPC Event Sponsorship
Celebrating its 35th anniversary this year.

Gallery Of The Week—Valor Catamarans At Desert Storm
Vowing to return next year.

The three acts of the Desert Storm Poker Run will return next year. Photo by Jeff Helmkamp copyright Helmkamp Photos.

Monday, April 27

PBN Exclusive— Desert Storm 2026: When The Whole Is Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts
The three acts of the Desert Storm Poker Run will return next year.

Fort Myers Offshore Tiki Run Delivers A Fitting End To An Unforgettable Season
Presented by Nor-Tech, last Saturday’s Fort Myers Offshore Tiki Run closed the 2025/2026 season in style.

Sunday, April 26

Image Of The Week—The Essence Of Speed On The Water
This Nor-Tech 4000 Roadster catamaran was a silver steak during yesterday’s Fort Myers Offshore Tiki Bar Run Season Finale.

Sunday, April 25

Image Of The Week—An Impactful Desert Storm Moment
A new Deep Impact 399 center console made a first-time splash during the Desert Storm Poker Run.

The largest model in Nor-Tech’s center console line, the 550 Sport was another new model driven by a customer. Photo by Pete Boden copyright Shoot 2 Thrill Pix.

Friday, April 24

Gallery Of The Week—The Mother Of All Street Parties Returns To Lake Havasu City
Once a year during the Desert Storm Poker Run Street Party, McCulloch Street sees ferocious traffic.

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.