On Feb 17th, the doors opened to the Miami International Boat Show, and it was immediately clear that attendance had taken a measurable increase from the previous year. Perhaps even more impressive, was the remarkable represenation from the performance marine trade, as the aisles of the Miami Convention Center saw most of the leading manafacturers move their displays…
DetailsAny day in the Florida Keys is a good day, but three sunny warm days in this tropical island paradise at the height of a cold North American winter, can only be described as priceless. This annual migration of FPC members from as far north as Canada (understandably so), the U.S midwest, and the snow-slammed Northeast, always…
DetailsIt’s not often that a powerboat will take center stage at a world-class collector car event that features thousands of pristine condition classics, exotics and rare muscle cars, but this boat was very different. The one-of-a-kind Corvette Z044 MTI, themed and named after a Corvette Z06, features genuine Corvette parts and styling from bow to stern, including seating, full…
DetailsORDER NOW: Digital image folders have been created for all participants, with some teams accumulating more than 100 photos in their personal folders. To manage the cost of printing, the FPC Photo desk has gone through the assortment of photos for every member, and selected the best six to eight images, then printed a proof…
DetailsWhile no names are currently available, the vessels have been confirmed through news photos to be an MTI catamaran and a 46 Skater, named Mixed Emotions. Neither of these boats are registered to FPC members, therefore we are unable to confirm any reports as to who the occupants and victims are. Details of the incident…
DetailsThe Fall weather was superb, with clear, sunny skies, daily temperatures in the low 80’s and light winds, making for calm seas and fair-weather boating. Kicking off on Tuesday Nov 9th at SeaIsle Marina, the weeklong poker run format featured four continuous days of departures, giving over seven hundred participants from around the globe the…
DetailsThe Annual Columbus Day Regatta returned to the protected bay waters of Biscayne Bay near Elliott Key as it has for decades. Despite rumors that the Biscayne National Park service was attempting to “shut down” the pilgimage to sun and fun, the park service backed off just two months earlier after public outcry urged the…
DetailsJoin members of the Florida Powerboat Club and the performance marine industry for a big celebration and a festive evening! What are we celebrating? Where do we begin? Here’s our five biggest reasons!! 5. The recent news from Washington economists that the recession is Officially Over.. 5. The south Florida summer temps and humidity…
DetailsWith just a few weeks before the first wave of powerboats fire up in Miami and head out on a scenic adventure through the Florida Keys, FPC is proud to announce that more than one hundred and twenty five teams have registered for the event, with many boaters traveling halfway across the globe to participate.…
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