Members of the Florida Powerboat Club began enjoying the 34th annual Bahamas Poker Run this week. The Big Thunder Marine Cigarette Owners Rendezvous and Performance Boat Center Powered by Performance Invitational kick off today at the Lake of the Ozarks. So it’s fair to say that early-summer events rolling, and it the pace of will only accelerate as the season progresses. It’s a lot to keep up with, but don’t worry. We have you covered every Friday with Newsweek In The Powerboat Nation. You can count on it.
Friday, June 13
Safety Legend Shawn Steinert The Focus Of Next In The Lead Video
A new episode in the popular Scrapyard Media Speed On The Water series puts one of the most essential professionals in offshore racing in the spotlight.
Thursday, June 12
PBN Exclusive—They Could Be Heroes
Most Lake of the Ozarks Shootout competitors arrive with dreams that exceed their budgets.
Image Of The Week: 44 For 65
Fun things happen when MTI man Tom Hall gets bored.
Bahamas Bound, Part I—The Crossing
The adventure begins.
Nor-Tech At 35—Newest For ‘Oldest’
Owner Marvin Dufner cut the ribbon on the new Midwest Boating Super Center last Friday.
Wednesday, June 11
PBN Exclusive—Rookie Offshore Racer Sees Early Success—For All The Right Reasons
A rookie offshore racer paired with a veteran in the sport, Jeremy Tschida is off to a great class in the Super Stock class.
Crockett ‘Coming Along’ With Canopied Shootout V-Bottom
Tyler Crockett continues to make headway on his 32-footer he plans to run in the 2025 Lake of the Ozarks Shootout.
Tuesday, June 10
PBN Exclusive: Bahamas Bound Again—29 Years Later
A dream-trip assignment comes to life.
Rollin Transport Out For Ozarks, In For Chicago, Michigan City, Sheboygan And Key West
An unfortunate change of plans, but at least Super Cat-class offshore racer Vinnie Diorio and his family are OK.
Powered By Performance Invitational Returning To Support Make-A-Wish
The charitable event is open to owners of all three go-fast powerboats brands offered by the dealership.
Six-Outboard Deep Impact 499 Center Console To Debut In Bahamas Poker Run
Deep Impact 499 center console No. 2 is ready for its Bahamian showcase.
Monday, June 9
Cigarette Rendezvous On Track For Another Big Turnout
The Big Thunder Marine crew is expecting another outstanding turnout for the exclusive Cigarette event.
PBN Exclusive— Weekendnomics At The Ozarks
The weekend ahead is a big one for Big Thunder Marine and Performance Boat Center.
Image Of The Week—Skewed Perspective
This is as concerned as longtime performance-boat owner Kelly O’Hara ever looks.
Sunday, June 8
Raymarine, TFR/Wozencraft And Mikalyzed Share The Super Stock-Class Podium—Again
The same three Super Stock teams that prevailed in last month’s season-opening Thunder On Cocoa Beach event claimed the podium in the same finishing order today at the Lake Guntersville Hydrofest event in Alabama.
Third-Year Binks Fun For Addiction Awareness Raises Its Own Bar
The third annual event attracted 45 boats and pulled in more than $50,000 for charity.
Inaugural Great Bay South Poker Run Attracts Solid 50-Boat Fleet
Based in Long Island, a new group of organizers has produced its first event—and is planning to organize more of them.
Saturday, June 7
Raymarine And TFR/Wozencraft Teams Earn Checkered Flags In Guntersville Heat Races
New Midwest Boating Center Headquarters Take Center Stage
The sparkling new 12,000-square-foot Midwest Boating Center facility celebrated its grand opening yesterday
Friday, June 6, 2025
A Red Rocket Roars Again Ahead Of The Binks Fun Run For Addiction Awareness.
Unveiled during the third annual event in North Carolina, an updated 2012 MTI RP 40 catamaran stole the show.
PBN Exclusive—Planning To Remember
The Get Down guide is a fine planning tool for anyone heading to the Central Missouri waterway.
Illinois-Based Fountain 27 Owner Celebrates Birthday By Joining 100-MPH Club
John and Steve Rihacek reached 103 mph two days ago in a 27-foot Fountain.