1ST ANNUAL AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY "POWER BOATING FOR A CURE" POKER RUN.
As a result of the hard work and generosity of a lot of people, the inaugural ACS Poker Run has gained some serious momentum and interest. At the current rate the registrations are coming in, we should surpass
our expectations and goals set for this year. That being said, if you intend to register or are even considering registering, don't wait much longer. We want to ensure berthing and the T shirt sizes of your choice.
If you're a last minute entry we may not be able to make that guarantee and we absolutely don't want turn anyone away from participating in this event and providing support for a great cause.
We are doing our best to estimate berthing, food, drink, rooms, shirts, bags, prizes, expenses, security and a plethora of other items, so help the American Cancer Society make this a great event for everyone by
getting your registrations in.
If you intend to register please PRINT OUT A FORM AND SEND IN YOUR REGISTRATION NOW AND MAIL YOUR CHECK LATER if you need to.
You can also go to
www.powerboatpokerrun.org and safely register on line.
HOTEL Info:
If you want a Hotel; we have a block of rooms with a group rate set up at the Sheraton Waterside which is located next to the Waterside Marina / event. Once these blocked rooms are filled, you can still get the
group rate provided the hotel still has rooms available. The hotel is very closed to being booked for the weekend.
Call the Sheraton Waterside at 757-622-6664 tell them you are part of the American Cancer Society Powerboating for a Cure poker run and would like the $109.00 city rate or the $119.00 waterfront rate.
http://www.sheratonnorfolkwaterside.com
*** William Braun is handling dock assignments, please contact him at
william@hmboats.com with your specific requests.
Each paid Registration includes:
MANDATORY CAPTAINS MEETING FRIDAY NIGHT at BLACKFINS WATERSIDE - THERE WILL BE A PARTY FOLLOWING THE MEETING!!!!!!!!
Friday night party will have a band, food, and a full cash bar
**** Bring your significant other or your entire paid for crew ****
- Capt. Bag for each boat
- Dockage for Friday and Saturday Night at Waterside Marina!
- Breakfast on the dock Saturday morning
- Lunch for 2 at Kokomo's on Saturday with swimming pool (plus additional paid crew members)
- Dinner for 2 at Awards Party provided by Outback Steak House (plus additional paid crew members)
- A DVD of the event
There will be a live auction: There are some outstanding auction items that are guaranteed to make you bid.
This event is a great value - docking for your boat, party with food Friday night, and breakfast, lunch and dinner/party Saturday.
Avoid any disappointment. HELP US, HELP YOU support the AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY and get the most enjoyment out of this event. SIGN UP NOW!
This is a new event with new organizers and a impressive list of generous sponsors - The American Cancer Society has a lot of contacts, influence and experience to draw upon; and we are doing exactly that!
There will be displays on the boardwalk at the Marina
The ACS and the Powerboat for a Cure committee thank your for your support!!
We have all types of boats entered - Go fast, Center Consoles, Cruisers, A jet ski, I think a Bass boat would round out the list.
Current list of registered participants as of 7-21-09 @ 0900AM
4 Cigarette Top Guns
1 Cigarette 35
2 Formula 38's
2 Fountain 27's
1 Fountain 42'
1 Donzi 28
1 Scarab 33
1 Sunsation F4
1 Donzi 32
1 82' Sea Ray (I think) - will run the tender
1 Midnight Express
1 38 Fountain
1 33 Baja Outlaw
1 30' Baja
1 33' Donzi
1 72' SeaRay
1 40' Fountain
1 33' Scarab Sport
1 26' Wellcraft
1 37' Intrepid
1 37' Intrepid
1 24 Switzer
The following have committed, but we have not yet received the entry fee:
2 Cigarette Cafe Racer
2 Cigarette Top Gun
1 27 Velocity
1 34 PowerQuest
1 29 Velocity
1 38 Hustler
1 35 Fountain
2 37 Active Thunder
1 38 Donzi
There are more verbal commitments', but I can't remember them all.
Gold Member
Charter Member
Platinum Member
