From big moves by the International Hot Rod Association in the offshore racing and charity worlds to the robust 2026 Florida Powerboat Club event schedule, the first full week of the new year delivered plenty of intriguing go-fast powerboating news. But getting back into the swing after the holidays isn’t easy, so you might have missed something. Here’s your chance to catch up on your reading.
Friday, January 9
Camping At Visual Imagination, Day 2—The Next Masterpiece Is A Blank Skater 388 Canvas
Another Custom Marine Sales managed Skater catamaran is being dressed in the famed paint-shop.
Thursday, January 8
PBN Exclusive—Catching Up With Taylor Scism
On being a new mom, returning to MTI and exiting offshore racing.
IRON Boats Making Heavy U.S. Dealer Push
On a mission to build out a dealer network.
American Custom Marine Reimagines Online Store
American Custom Marine is racing into 2026 with a new online store.
Wednesday, January 7
PBN Exclusive—Hitting The January Road
Perfect timing for a little exploration.
Thunder On Cocoa Beach Added To 2026 IHRA Offshore Racing Schedule
Offshore powerboat racing will return to Cocoa Beach, Fla., in May under the International Hot Rod Association banner.
Camping At Visual Imagination, Day 1—From Clear Coat To New Boats
Visual Imagination is jamming.
IHRA Donates $10 Million To St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
The first-year offshore racing producer and organizer makes a significant donation to a significant cause.
Tuesday, January 6
PBN Exclusive—The Southern Cross—Six Brilliant Boating Events From May Through June
May and June are exceptional months for go-fast boating events in the South.
Catching Up With Stu Jones, Part II—The New Era And The ‘Need To Adapt’
Format change in full swing for the coming year.
Monday, January 5
PBN Exclusive—Event Sponsorship Essential For Giving Back
Outside backers are integral to powerboating fundraisers on the water and off.
Florida Powerboat Club Schedule Robust For 2026
The Florida Powerboat Club has a full slate of events on tap for 2026.
Sunday, January 4
Sponsor Registration Open For 10th Annual Kuttawa Cannonball Run
Without generous sponsors, the Kuttawa Cannonball Run does not exist.
Saturday, January 3
Image Of The Week: A Tribe Of Four
When their schedules allow, Ron Muller, his son Ethan, Chris LaMorte and Erik Breckenfelder never fail to miss a boating event together.
Gratton Event Completes The Southwest Florida Post-Christmas Event Cycle
The Thursday event attracted more than 50 boats including this 38-foot Doug Wright catamaran owned by Blake and Brock Gratton.
Friday, January 2
Digging The Water-Level View
Water-level images tell a more-intimate story than those captured from the air.