Though the holidays are behind us, you might still be lagging on your high-performance powerboat news reading. Here’s your chance to catch up.
Friday, January 2
Digging The Water-Level View
Water-level images tell a more-intimate story than those captured from the air.
Thursday, January 1
Photographers Combine For Big-Picture View Of New Year’s Eve Action In Southwest Florida
Pete Boden and Jeff Helmkamp worked different angles to tell a complete story through images.
A Fresh Start—No PFDs, No Photos
Getting photos of your boat in Speedonthewater.com and Powerboatnation.com stories is as easy as wearing your PFD.
Wednesday, December 31
IHRA Releases 2026 Offshore Racing Schedule, Names Thomassie Director Of Powerboating
There are eight events on the 2026 IHRA Offshore Racing Series schedule.
PBN Exclusive—Powerboat Nation: Looking Back And Looking Forward
From new-boat stories to events wrap-ups, Powerboatnation.com delivered a bounty of original content in 2025.
Coming In 2026—The DWR Reincarnation Of Iron Man
A legend will be reborn.
Cool Cats And More Tackle Cooler Sarasota-To-Tampa Outing
Having a blast despite the chill.
Tuesday, December 30
PBN Exclusive—Why IHRA Offshore Racing Involvement Is The Story Of The Year
For good reason, the International Hot Rod Association’s pending deep dive into offshore racing was the story of the year.
Gallery: Water-Level Perspectives From The Fort Myers Offshore Holiday Fun Run
Between photographers Pete Boden and Jeff Helmkamp, speedonthewater.com has all the angles covered this week in Southwest Florida.
Monday, December 29
STR Powerboats To Unveil ‘Revolutionary’ 41-Foot Pleasure Catamaran
Breaking news out of the Shaun Torrente camp.
PBN Exclusive— A Short-Getaway Gem For 2026
A cool one to consider for next year.
Sunday, December 28
Fort Myers Offshore Holiday Fun Run Hits All The Right Notes
Sometimes the universe delivers what you need exactly when you need it.
Brown, Leach, Pilini, Nordskog And Seebold—Five Greats Gone In 2025
Memento mori. But remember to live.
Saturday, December 27
Scenes From The Fort Myers Offshore Holiday Weekend-Event Opener
And there’s more Fort Myers Offshore fun on tap today.
Motion/Spectre Powerboats Man Jay Pilini Dies
A big name in the high-performance marine industry, Jay Pilini will be remembered for the Spectre and Motion brands.
The Top 10 Performance-Boating Stories Of The Year, Part II
Five more milestones to remember.
Friday, December 26
An Inside Look At The Latest Outerlimits Catamaran
Kutting Edge did yet another spectacular job with the interior for the latest creation from Outerlimits Offshore Powerboats.
The Top 10 Performance-Boating Stories Of The Year, Part I
From IHRA’s entry into offshore racing to the Florida Powerboat Club’s format change, it’s been an eventful year.