Charleston Composites Molds its Future
Long before you see a beautiful performance boat on the water, it started out as a plug and then a mold from...
Velocity Powerboats Acquires Checkmate
By Gregg Mansfield
Florida-based Velocity Powerboats has acquired Checkmate Powerboats, continuing production of the storied performance-boat brand.
Velocity owner Scott McCormick and Checkmate owner Pete Caldwell...
Christiansen Steps Down at Mercury Racing
Mercury Racing has announced a leadership change as Erik Christiansen, Mercury Racing general manager will be leaving the company to pursue an opportunity outside...
Tickfaw 200 Poker Run Aiming for 2023 Return
As Livingston Parish in Louisiana continues to pick up the pieces from last year’s devastating hurricane, organizers of the Tickfaw 200 Poker...
Mercury Racing Miami Event Draws Boaters
Mercury Racing was one of many events at the 2025 Miami International Boat Show.
Away from the car and boat traffic of downtown Miami, Mercury Racing...
Tom Brady Joins E1 Series as Team Owner
Tom Brady, the legendary NFL quarterback who retired in 2023, has joined the E1 Series as a team owner. The E1 Series is a...
Doug Wright, Cigarette Racing Nix Acquisition
After announcing the acquisition at the Miami International Boat Show in February, Cigarette Racing Team and Doug Wright Designs have walked away...
New Checkmate is Love at First Sight
What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than to pick up a new powerboat as a couple.
That’s what Gavin and Sarah Bellows did as...
On Tune
Music plays a huge part of the performance-boating lifestyle and if your stereo system needs a refresh, but you don’t have big...
AUTO TRIM FROM MERCURY MARINE
One of the biggest introductions from Mercury Racing (www.mercuryracing.com) at the show was Performance Active Trim. It was designed specifically for use with Mercury Racing outboards and stern...
