Between early May and late June, the Southern/Southeastern region of the United States becomes a hot-bed for go-fast boating events before things mostly swing north until fall. This year is no exception as there are six solid Southern events in those two months.
Call it the Southern Cross of go-fast boating events, because like the constellation itself it shines bright thanks to its remarkable individual stars.
Here’s a quick look:
May 8-10
Produced by the Florida Powerboat Club and celebrating its seventh anniversary, Orange Beach Powerboat Week takes over The Wharf venue on Alabama’s Gulf Coast and leads into the club’s three-event summer swing in the Bahamas.
May 28-30
The Dam Boat Run On Lake Murray
Under the direction of organizer Bret Laso, the Dam Boat Run makes South Carolina’s Lake Murray its playground for a casual weekend on the water.
May 29-30
Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, the Kuttawa Cannonball Run attracts a national audience to the water of Lake Barkley and Kentucky for two days or remarkable times on the water and arguably the most engaging auction in the go-fast boating-event world.
June 6-7
Binks Fun Run For Addiction Awareness
Returning to Lake Norman, N.C., for its fifth year, the Binks Fun Run For Addiction Awareness is a casual happening dedicated to a fine and celebrating the life of the founder’s late son.
June 12-14
Benefitting Meals On Wheels-Anderson in South Carolina, the Hartwell Lake Charity Run happens on one of the prettiest waterways in the South.
June 27-28
Coming back for its third year in Norfolk, Val, the Tip of the Spear Poker Run takes participants on a breathtaking trek through the Chesapeake Bay and beyond.