Florida Powerboat Club

What Florida Powerboat Club does

Florida Powerboat Club is a private, membership-based social club and event organizer headquartered in Pompano Beach, Florida, serving the high-performance powerboating community across Florida, the Gulf Coast (Alabama), Georgia, and the Bahamas. Founded no later than 1993, the club runs signature destination poker runs, rallies, and rendezvous events — including the 33-year Key West Powerboat Week and a 35th Annual Bahamas Poker Run — coordinating multi-day itineraries with marina, hotel, and customs/immigration logistics for hundreds of attendees.

The company's product portfolio centers on five tiers of annual memberships (Social $99, Standard $299, Gold $399, Platinum $499, and Commercial) that grant access to events, magazine content, concierge services, and member discounts at marine vendors. Supplementary revenue streams include event registration fees, a standalone Powerboating in Paradise Magazine subscription, branded merchandise (Mustang PFDs, calendars, cooler bags, apparel), and advertising/sponsorship from marine OEMs (Nor-Tech, Cigarette Racing, Deep Impact, Midnight Express), insurance providers (Wozencraft), trailer companies (Myco), and resort partners (Atlantis, Pier 66, Casa Monica). A flagship co-marketed product, the 2025 Nor-Tech 390 Sport 'King of Clubs,' bundles hull #500 with triple Mercury Racing 400R outboards and a 5-year Platinum membership at $699,000. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the flpowerboat.com storefront, paperform event registrations, on-site sales, and the company's YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter channels.

Florida Powerboat Club is not a technology company — there is no proprietary software platform, no mobile app, and no AI/ML capability disclosed. The underlying 'platform' is a curated community ecosystem, a 30+ year photo/video archive (since 1993), the Powerboating in Paradise TV series, and deep relationships with marinas, resorts, and OEMs that together produce a defensible lifestyle brand. The business operates with a small, undisclosed headcount from two Pompano Beach addresses and is privately held with no funding rounds, acquisitions, or parent company disclosed in the source data.

Name

Florida Powerboat Club

Legal name

Florida Powerboat Club

Website

https://flpowerboat.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Florida Powerboat Club is a private, Pompano Beach-based membership club that organizes destination poker runs, rallies, and Bahamas excursions for high-performance powerboat owners, monetizing via five membership tiers ($99-$499), event fees, magazine subscriptions, merchandise, and marine industry sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recreational Boating Club & Event Organization

NAICS

Marinas (71393)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Sailing & Water Sports Teams/Clubs (Sailing, Rowing, Surfing) (MPAKABAH)

Keywords

• Powerboat club membership
• Poker run events
• Boating community services
• Marine lifestyle club
• Powerboat rally organization

Headquarters

HQ city

Pompano Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership subscriptions at multiple tiers (Social $99, Standard $299, Gold $399, Platinum $499, Commercial) providing access to poker runs, rallies, magazine subscription, member merchandise, and discounts on marine services.
2. Event Registration Fees: Boat entry fees and crew fees for poker run events and powerboat rallies. Fees vary per event as noted in registration forms.
3. Magazine Subscriptions: Powerboating in Paradise Magazine subscriptions sold to members and non-members.
4. Merchandise Sales: Sale of FPC branded merchandise including calendars, cooler bags, Mustang PFDs, apparel, and other items through the online store.
5. Advertising & Sponsorship: Revenue from official advertisers and sponsors including boat manufacturers, insurance providers, marinas, and marine equipment companies. Commercial memberships offer advertising discounts on website and magazine.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Florida Powerboat Club operates a membership-based social club and event organization for the powerboating community. It sells tiered annual memberships (Social, Standard, Gold, Platinum, Commercial) that grant access to poker runs, powerboat rallies, and destination events across Florida, Alabama, Georgia, and the Bahamas. The club publishes the Powerboating in Paradise Magazine, sells branded merchandise, and offers Platinum-tier Powerboat Concierge Services for travel planning and customs/immigration assistance.

Product overview

Florida Powerboat Club operates a membership-based social club and event organization platform centered on powerboat poker runs and rallies across Florida and the Bahamas. The core offerings include five tiers of membership (Social, Standard, Gold, Platinum, and Commercial) ranging from $99 to $499 annually, with Platinum offering priority booking and concierge services. The club publishes Powerboating in Paradise Magazine and sells branded merchandise including calendars, cooler bags, and Mustang PFDs. FPC also features boat listings such as the 2025 Nor-tech 390 Sport, offers event photography and video sales, and provides Powerboat Concierge Services for Platinum members. The portfolio functions as a unified lifestyle community platform where memberships provide event access, with add-on merchandise and media products enhancing the member experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Powerboating In Paradise Magazine: Powerboating in Paradise Magazine subscription

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Nor-Tech High Performance BoatscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNor-Tech Hi Performance Boats is a major sponsor and presenting partner for multiple events including the Nor-Tech Owners Bahamas Run and FPC/SOTW South Beach Bash. The club featured a 2025 Nor-Tech 390 Sport 'King of Clubs' build partnership with hull #500, extensively documented on YouTube and in Powerboating in Paradise Magazine.
• Cigarette RacingcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCigarette Racing Team is an official advertiser and sponsor of Florida Powerboat Club events. Multiple Cigarette boat owners are documented in member galleries participating in poker runs.
• Deep Impact Custom BoatscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDeep Impact Custom Boats is a presenting sponsor for the 35th Annual FPC Bahamas Poker Run (7-day format with extended 2-days in Abacos). Also a sponsor for Fall Fun Run events.
• Mercury RacingcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMercury Racing partnered on the 'King of Clubs' Nor-Tech 390 Sport build featuring triple Mercury Racing 400R V10 outboards. Official sponsor with advertising presence on the club website and events.
• Performance Boat CentercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPerformance Boat Center is a primary official advertiser and sponsor of Florida Powerboat Club, appearing prominently on the website header and throughout event coverage.
• Myco TrailerscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMyco Trailers is an official advertiser and sponsor. The club featured a 2025 Myco welded custom aluminum trailer with the Nor-Tech 390 Sport for sale package (triple 7,000 lb axles, 21,000 GVWR capacity).
• Wozencraft InsurancecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWozencraft Insurance is an official advertiser and sponsor offering marine insurance services. Also offers 10% discount on insurance premiums for Gold and Platinum FPC members through Total Dollar Insurance.
• Midnight BoatsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMidnight Express Boats is an official advertiser and sponsor of Florida Powerboat Club, appearing in website header and sponsorship sections.
• Boat US / TowBoat USminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBoat US Unlimited Gold Membership offered as optional add-on for Platinum and Gold members ($215/year), providing unlimited towing, battery jumpstarts, soft ungrounding, and fuel delivery for breakdowns at sea.
• Marine Industry Vendor PartnersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVarious marine vendors provide member discounts including Astel Underwater Lighting (10% off), B&R Marine Paint (10% off painting), Frank & Jimmie's Propeller (10% off), Thunder Boat Marina (10% off parts), Grove Harbor Marina (10% off seasonal storage), and multiple others listed in membership discounts section.
• Casa Monica Hotel (Marriott Autograph Collection)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHistoric Flagler-era resort and National Registry property serving as host hotel for St. Augustine Summer Rendezvous 2026.
• Pier 66 Resort & MarinaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFort Lauderdale resort and marina serving as departure point for the 2nd Annual Nor-Tech Owners Bahamas Run 2026.
• Atlantis Paradise IslandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBahamas resort destination hosting 2 nights for Nor-Tech Owners Bahamas Run participants during Nassau portion of itinerary.
• LuminseaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLuminsea underwater lighting appears as a sponsor in event advertising, providing lighting products for powerboats.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/flpowerboat
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/FLpowerboatClub/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/flpowerboat
• Instagraminstagram.com/stufpc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/florida-powerboat-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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