Newsweek In The Powerboat Nation—December 5-12

Does being in the thick of the holiday season have you running in a million different directions? Need to stop, take a breath and catch up with your reading about your favorite passion? Here’s your chance.

Friday, December 12

PBN Exclusive— A Tip Of The Hat To Outgoing Sunsation Man Ryan Wenk

A natural leader, Ryan Wenk became the public face of the Sunsation brand at events around the country.

High-Performance Marine Industry Man Johnny Bauer Heading For The FASS Lane

A big-name in the high-performance powerboat world for more than 30 years, Johnny Bauer is entering another industry.

Thursday, December 11

IHRA Releases 2026 Formula 1 Tunnel-Boat Racing Schedule

More news on the tunnel-boat racing front.

PBN Exclusive—Making The Most Of Miami

How to get through a boat show with minimal pain in just two days and change.

IHRA Buys Domestic F1 Tunnel-Boat Series

The International Hot Rod Association has purchased the F1 Powerboat Racing tunnel-boat racing series.

Nor-Tech At 35—Representing And Presenting In Miami

You never know who is going to show up at a Nor-Tech-backed celebration.

Wednesday, December 10

‘Deep Impact Challenge’ Sea-Trial Opportunity Coming This Month

Finishing a big year with a flourish.

Deep Impact Custom Boats is finishing 2025 with a flourish. Photo by Jeff Helmkamp/Helmkamp Photos.

Visual Imagination Pumped To Paint Platinum 428 Catamaran No. 5

The first Platinum 428 catamaran to be dressed by Visual Imagination is slated to arrive at the renowned paint-shop this week.

Visual Imagination is painting is first Platinum Powerboats 428 catamaran.

PBN Exclusive— When Event Overlap Doesn’t Matter

When it comes to events in different regions of the country sharing the same dates, such schedule conflicts are vastly overrated.

Tuesday, December 9

PBN Exclusive—‘The ‘Biggest Ball Of Them All’ To Celebrate Milestone Anniversary In 2026

The Kuttawa Cannonball Run will celebrate its 10th birthday next year.

Mystic Owners Tackle Weekend Trio Of Southwest Florida Outings

Another gem for the Mystic family of owners.

Lake Cumberland Thunder Run Organizers Set Early July Dates For 2026

Scheduled for early July, the 2026 Lake Cumberland Thunder Run will have its latest start to date.

Monday, December 8

Boyne Thunder Poker Run Sponsor Registration Sold Out

Any doubts about Boyne Thunder’s place in the go-fast boating event world have once again been erased.

PBN Exclusive— How The C4000 Became Mystic’s Current Hot-Ticket

Currently Mystic’s hottest seller, the C4000 has come a long way.

Currently Mystic’s hottest seller, the C4000 has come a long way. Photo by Pete Boden/Shoot 2 Thrill Pix.

Toys Tour Stands Tall For 25th Anniversary

The weather defied the forecast and held up Friday and Saturday

Sunday, December 7

Commentary—Work Like Justin

The sky is the limit for Doug Wright Powerboats/DWR and Waves and Wheels owner Justin Wagner, who is one the most talented and hard-working gentlemen in the high-performance marine industry.

Saturday, December 6

Wozencraft/Manatee Teaming Up For New Year’s Eve Fun Run

A casual new post-Christmas happening is planned for powerboat fans in Southwest Florida.

Friday, December 5

PBN Exclusive—It’s Kap-As-Kap-Can For A Diehard Catamaran Man

Meet one of the most colorful and lovable characters in the go-fast boating world.

New DWR427 Catamaran Coming From DWR/Doug Wright Powerboats

The team at DWR/Doug Wright Powerboats is excited about its new DWR427 catamaran.

Industry Notables Remember Bob Leach

Eliminator Boats founder Bob Leach was among the most influential figures in the West Coast scene.