Summer Heat—What’s Up In August

Here’s the thing about August just about everywhere above the equator: It’s bloody hot. No doubt, your best bet for staying cool in August is to be on, in or, at least, near the water. Fortunately, in the go-fast powerboat world, August offers several good events that put you right where you need to be. Here’s a quick look at three winners. And as it happens, they divide the country—geographically speaking—into three pieces.

Emerald Coast Poker Run, Aug. 14-17

With healthy registration happening already, the Emerald Coast Poker Run in the Destin and Fort Walton Beach, Fla., areas is looking to rally from last year’s run, which was not-quite-but-almost shut down by foul weather.

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