Episode 45 - Powerboat Talk with Bob Brown Performance Boating Writer
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Brown is widely recognized as one of the foremost authorities on performance boating, having reported on and participated in every aspect of the industry for over 50 years. Growing up as a passionate boat racer, Brown became the editor of Powerboat Magazine in 1973, thanks to his association with fellow racer Bob Nordskog.
In 1979, Brown left Powerboat Magazine to launch his own public relations agency, Media Direction. Despite this change, he continued to contribute to Powerboat and wrote for all major performance boat publications, including Hot Boat, Performance Boats, Sport Boat, Boating, Speedboat, and Speed on the Water.
Brown has competed in endurance inboard races such as the Salton Sea 500 and Parker Enduro. He has driven tunnel outboards in the Parker race alongside legends like Bill Muncey, Chip Hanauer, and Alan Stocker. He also won the Catalina Water Ski Race while pulling Chuck Stearns and raced offshore boats with Bob Nordskog and Tom Gentry.
Instrumental in advancing the Powerboat Magazine Performance Trials, Brown has test-driven over 2,000 boats throughout his career. He also played a crucial role in promoting and expanding the Southern California and Lake Havasu Boat Show.
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