Blink and you’ll miss something. That’s a fair description of the past seven days in the high-performance boating world. But we don’t blink, and that means everything you need to know is right here. Enjoy.
Friday, January 30
PBN Exclusive—Cigarette Of South Florida Expands Footprint To Coconut Grove
Grove Harbour is an ideal satellite location for the South Florida Cigarette dealer.
Mystic To Make Miami Boat Show Week Return
Coming back to Grove Harbour for by-appointment demo days.
Thursday, January 29
Industry Veteran Saranpa Joins Big Thunder Marine Sales Team
APowerboat magazine alumnus with a broad industry background, Jack Saranpa has joined the Big Thunder Marine sales group.
PBN Exclusive—Shootout Queen And Offshore King Team Up For 2026 Super Stock Season
Veteran throttleman Bill Allen and rookie driver Sabrina Kowalik will share the cockpit of the Team Allen raceboat this season.
Fort Myers Offshore Offering Free CPR Course
Honoring life through education and awareness.
Florida Powerboat Club Opens 2026 Season With Low-Stress Trek In The Upper Keys
By design, the Key Largo Winter Rendezvous is the mellowest event on the annual Florida Powerboat Club roster.
Wednesday, January 28
PBN Exclusive: Killer Capture—Spooled Glass
Even in awful photo conditions, the Spooled Up MTI catamaran is a work of art.
One From The Heart—Inaugural Vivi Jo Barbie Poker Run Set For June
A new Lake of the Ozarks event founded for all the right reasons.
Tuesday, January 27
PBN Exclusive: From The Lake X To Miami Beach—It’s Showtime For The Deep Impact 449
Dialed in at Lake X, the first Deep Impact 449 will be part of the Mercury Racing demo fleet at Grove Harbour in Coconut Grove, Fla., during the first three days of the upcoming Miami International Boat Show.
Monday, January 26
PBN Exclusive— International Hot Rod Association Lands Offshore Racing’s Biggest Fishes
The Super Stock and Super Cat groups have committed to running the 2026 IHRA offshore racing schedule.
Sterling Engines Principal Logs First Super Cat Seat-Time
Harsh winter weather wasn’t enough to stop this new dynamic duo.
Sunday, January 25
Commentary—A Champlain Toast
Thanks to the efforts of its organizers, the Lake Champlain Poker Run was one of the finest events of its kind.
Saturday, January 24
Lake Champlain Poker Run Organizers Cancel 2026 Event
The Vermont-based Lake Champlain Poker Run boasted one of the most spectacular and dramatic venues in the go-fast boating world.
Fort Myers Offshore Bound For Hawks Cay In March
Hawks Cay Resort will be the destination for the first Fort Myers Offshore overnight weekend event in nine years.
Super Cat Class To Compete In 2026 IHRA Offshore National Championship Series
Super Cat teams throw their support behind the International Hot Rod Association regular-season line-up.
Friday, January 23
PBN Exclusive—John Coen’s Super-Deep Impact On Mark Fischer
One person’s life can change another’s.
Snow-Blind And Loving It With New Offshore Racer Justin Snook
A rookie trial by fire and ice.
Doug Wright Powerboat/DWR Miami Bound For Exhibit And Celebration
Trailblazing next month in South Florida.
Superboat Founder John Coen, Jr. Dies
The loss of a legendary East Coast V-bottom boat-builder hits hard.