Ohio River Poker Run

imboating · 07-15-2005, 11:47 AM

If you haven't noticed the Ohio River did not flood this year, first time in 8-9 years, and has been at pool stage for about 8 weeks. This years poker run will be the best ever.

Friday July 29, 2005. Run to Grand Victoria Casino ( depart 1pm) and huge party Watertown Yacht Club that evening.

Saturday July 30, 2005. Poker Run.

Hot Boat Magazine is returning!

Proceed from event will be awarded to Our Daily Bread (They provide meals to mentally ill and low income families.) and Catholic Youth Organization.

Hope to see eveyone there.

Questions? Call (513) 899-4153

ITLLFLI · 07-15-2005, 12:17 PM

I will be there. I doubt I will run in my 22' boat but will be there to watch!

You are right though, the river has been in excellent shape this year!!

Dano · 07-15-2005, 01:56 PM

There are two classes running in opposite directions. You'll be fine if you want to run...

barry · 07-18-2005, 03:54 PM

is this the cinncinatti poker run? and is there a link for information on it?

birdog · 07-18-2005, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dano

There are two classes running in opposite directions. You'll be fine if you want to run...

What happens when they pass each other ?....Just kiddin

Saw you Sat. getting on the highway....That was me honking...
Cig looks GREAT !!

rbtnt · 07-18-2005, 10:00 PM

It looks like 6 stops and 7 cards this year and the long run south is back.

panteraman28 · 07-19-2005, 11:16 PM

Have any of you seen Water town its a mess, youcant put a boat inthere its way to shallow, I was buy there this week end and its a pig stie, looks like a getto hole

Dano · 07-20-2005, 09:08 AM

Birdog,
I was wondering who that was! Gonna bring the new toy down? Need all the cigs we can get! That way we can bunch up and keep all those damn cats behind us

What happens when they pass each other ?....Just kiddin (don't matter if your in the right boat ya' bunny

) They never do...

There will be seven stops (7 cards - best of 5) this year.
Aurora Landing (also sponsoring the casino run!)
Mandy's
Constance
Ludlow Bromely
Ross Resorts
New Richmond
Watertown of course

A class (fast boats) will run down river (long leg of the run) in the am so Hotboat can get some speed run shots then B class in the pm. Total course run is approx 130 miles.

Watertown is being run by a new crew this year and they have been very helpful to the event. They are providing two docks so everyone with slip reservations can congregate. They have been at the dredge for a while and all inlet/egress points are marked. We cruised everything in a 38 and depths were fine. Launch ramp will be at 5.5-8.0 ft and you can leave your boat/trailer hooked up at the ramp. They are specifically targeting the areas for the poker runners to ensure max. depth. This is a marina that ACTUALLY WANTS THE GO-FASTERS.

The Reef bar/pool area has been rennovated and the overall condition of the marina is improving. Lets face it folks it's been some hard times on the river the last couple of years for many marinas. At least Watertown has new direction and focus...that chit ain't cheap. Just like all the other businesses down there spread some scheckles... we want them around. If you need info call Rhonda at 513-227-8012/513-899-4153

birdog · 07-20-2005, 06:02 PM

Still not running !....I'll be around tho for sure....

Dano · 07-21-2005, 12:03 PM

That blows...come on crack open the wallet and get'r done!