Thanks to the Miami International Boat Show, the Florida Powerboat Club Miami Boat Show Poker Run and more February, the shortest month of the year, never fails to generate hot news. And this is just the final week’s summary. In case you missed anything, it’s all right here.
PBN Exclusive—Roar Offshore Poker Run Will Roar Again
Returning in October to Southwest Florida.
Registration Opens Tomorrow For Boyne Thunder And 1,000 Islands Charity Runs
Both events are guaranteed to fill quickly.
Thursday, February 27
PBN Exclusive—Why Brand-Specific Events Rock And Aren’t Going Anywhere
For all the right reasons, they’re here to stay and sure to grow.
Ninth Annual MTI Spring Owners Run Poised For Record-Setting Turnout
MTI returns to Hawks Cay Resort next month with a record-setting fleet.
Nor-Tech At 35—Talking Flyers
Nor-Tech’s Flyer series of day-boats began with a 36-footer in 2011.

Wednesday, February 26
PBN Exclusive— The Best 5 Boat Steering Wheels for Performance, Versatility and Style
Steering you in right direction.
Miami Boat Show Poker Run Turns 30
A venerable Florida Powerboat Club event reaches a significant milestone.
Race World Offshore Secures Room-Blocks For Toronto Grand Prix
Worth taking care of early.
Fourth Annual Sunsation Sun Run Going Bigger Still
The Sunsation faithful will flock to Michigan’s Lake St. Clair area late July this year for the fourth annual Sun Run.
Tuesday, February 25
PBN Exclusive— Scrapyard Media To Produce Fourth Boyne Thunder Video
Expect excellence from the 2025 Boyne Thunder Poker Run video produced by Scrapyard Media and you won’t be disappointed.
GSX/Glasstream Inks Unique Eastern Florida Dealer
An intriguing pairing.
Monday, February 24
PBN Exclusive—New Midwest Boating Center Space Coming Together
The Lake of the Ozarks-based Nor-Tech dealer’s new facility will be open in time for the 2025 season.
Image Of The Week—A Perfect 10
Captain Jack Kemp has all 10 Speed On The Water Year In Review issues—and he’s just five years old. Do you?

Another First-Time Destination On Tap For Fort Myers Offshore
The nonprofit scholarship fundraising powerboating club does it again.
Sunday, February 23
Keys Island Runners Winter Outing Hot Despite Cool Weather
Chilly is relative, especially in the Florida Keys.
Kuttawa Cannonball Run Reaping Community Support
Community buy-in is on the rise for a popular Kentucky event.
Saturday, February 22
DCB Performance Marine M42R Catamaran Gets A South Florida Workout
The first M42R catamaran got a workout for the week-and-a-half in South Florida.

Friday, February 21
PBN Exclusive—The Best 5 Sea Strainers for High-Performance Marine Applications
A quick and easy guide to five great choices.
Scenes—And A Strong Message—From The 2025 Miami Boat Show Poker Run
Off to a roaring start in the Florida Keys.
Mason Joins Performance Boat Center South
Tommy Mason is a marine industry veteran.
—Compiled by Matt Trulio