The first race of the 2026 offshore racing season is in the books and there’s another one coming this month. Before April is complete, the Florida Powerboat Club’s popular Tampa. Bay affair, Super Cat Fest West and the Desert Storm Poker Run will be complete. Here’s your chance to keep up with all the latest news from the go-fast boating world.
Friday, April 3
PBN Exclusive—‘Not Great’ Weekend In St. Pete Fuels Buis For New Orleans
An offshore racing throttleman in two classes this year, 17-year-old Owen Buis has already rebounded from a mechanically challenging season-opener.
Thursday, April 2
Registration Open For All Lake Of The Ozarks Shootout Events
There’s a lot more to the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout than the top-speed competition—and registration for all of it is open.
Deep Impact Adding 409 Sport To Offshore Performance Center Console Series
Another Deep Impact center console built to take on the rough stuff.
PBN Exclusive—From Rock The River To Boil The Lake
A fine one-two event punch strategy for August.
Wednesday, April 1
Rock The River Cincy Fun Run Opens Sponsor Registration
Ready to rock with ambitious goals.
PBN Exclusive—The Unlimited Stoke Of A Rookie Offshore Racer
Justin and Melissa Snook and Chris and Jennifer Hayes of the Whiskey Throttle Racing team enjoyed a strong third-place result in the St. Petersburg Grand Prix last weekend.
Quick Take—Making Short Work Of A Long Run In A ‘Vintage’ Nor-Tech 390 Sport
Nor-Tech dealers Dan and Julie Weiss treated friends to a remarkable trip on their 2012 model-year Nor-Tech 390 Sport center console.
Tuesday, March 31
PBN Exclusive—Cayo Costa Calling
Will this weekend’s Cayo Costa Beach Raft-Up be another record-setter for Fort Myers Offshore? Don’t bet against it.
Florida Powerboat Club Tampa Affair Strong At 44 Entries
Shaping up to its usual popular form.
Monday, March 30
PBN Exclusive—Why Eric Colby Is The Best Reporter In The Offshore Racing Game
Because there is no substitute for education, training, experience and pure talent.
Michael Hall Joins Angle Of Attack Marine Team
Making a big move.
St. Petersburg Grand Prix Delivers A Solid Start To The New Season
At the first race of the IHRA offshore series, the 65-boat fleet put on a stellar show, taking on the best and worst that Mother Nature could dish out.
Good Boy Vodka And Platinum Powerboats Planning Joint 1,000 Islands Charity Poker Run Showcase
Where passion meets a plan.
Sunday, March 29
Image Of The Week: A Super Stock Poster-Boy And His Boat
Super Stock-class team-owner Jeremy Tschida never fails to entertain.
Saturday, March 28
Fort Myers Offshore Goes Full Immersion In The Middle Florida Keys
A delight adventure for an extended family.
Gallery—Friday Chill At The St. Petersburg Grand Prix
The 2026 offshore powerboat racing season begins.
Friday, March 27
Between boat-count and plot lines, the inaugural International Hot Rod Association offshore racing season-opener is looking strong