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Boating Safety – Preventing Collisions at Sea

Boating Safety – Preventing Collisions at Sea

Every boater has (hopefully) heard of the rule of “red, right, return” meaning to keep the red buoys on your right when returning from sea. What many don’t realize is that this old chestnut is one of many that represent the embedded knowledge of centuries of seafaring known formally as the “International Regulations for the [...]

May 16, 2012 More
Havasu Living Magazine Video Clip of ‘The Phantom’

Havasu Living Magazine Video Clip of ‘The Phantom’

Havasu Living Magazine filmed this clip of ‘The Phantom’ during all of the festivities of the Desert Storm Poker Run at Lake Havasu! Their wonderful review may be found below. The last several weeks have been busy in Lake Havasu with nonstop boating events and we have had our hands full making sure to cover [...]

May 9, 2012 More
Lighting Speed Racer

Lighting Speed Racer

Speed On The Water recently showcased some custom work done on one of our 44′ Catamarans, Speed Racer, owned by Bob Christie. Always an eye-catcher during the day, Speed Racer—the iconic 44-foot-long catamaran from Marine Technology, Inc.—recently received an after-dark upgrade. Thanks to LED strips and dots from Optx Marine, the cat’s cockpit and engine [...]

May 2, 2012 More
Predator 130 Announced as a Finalist for World Superyacht Awards 2012

Predator 130 Announced as a Finalist for World Superyacht Awards 2012

The Sunseeker Predator 130 ‘Never Say Never’ has been entered into the World Superyacht Awards for Interior Design. To date, the boat has been shortlisted as a finalist from an extensive list of nominations by Boat International’s expert team of editors. The outstanding selection of yachts were scrutinised by the panel of judges at their [...]

April 25, 2012 More
Prep Your Boat For Summer

Prep Your Boat For Summer

For many, boating is synonymous with the opportunity to relax and get away. However, recreational boaters are often tempted to launch their boats without first minding the obvious— boat maintenance and safety. Before launching your boat at the first hint of good weather, ask yourself, “Has my boat been properly maintained?” and “Am I compliant [...]

April 18, 2012 More
Desert Storm Attracts Crews from Across the Country

Desert Storm Attracts Crews from Across the Country

With less than three weeks until the 2012 Desert Storm Poker Run extravaganza kicks off, Jim Nichols and the Lake Racer LLC crew are finalizing the tedious fine points that encompass the event in Lake Havasu City, Ariz. The legendary Street Party (on Thursday, April 26) is nearly filled to capacity with vendors, sponsors, industry [...]

April 11, 2012 More