Nyc Poker Run Get The Message!
06-18-2006, 03:44 PM
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Re: Nyc Poker Run Get The Message!
Originally Posted by TSPM
I do agree that spotter and line boats should be on the course...however I did not say ALL spectators are in the way, you only need one or two to create a serious problem when boats arte running over 100 MPH. They need to drop anchor way to the side....not drift into the course lanes.....there were boats smack dab in the middle of the Hudson as always. Pleas tell me they could not figure out that an event was underway when countles boats run by them at full throttle. Not to mention they were still there in the same spot on the way back to Liberty Landing and still filming 
The one thing you fail to remember is that the promoters of the NYC Run do not have the right to shut the River Down from boat traffic. This is not a closed race course.. There were plenty of Marine Patrol boats patrolling the river keeping spectators to the side. In a Poker Run it is up to the captain of the Vessel to steer Clear of any hazard that may arise. I.E. Other Boats, Logs, Debris, Vessels in trouble, or Navigational Aides. The Problem with Poker Runs is that some people think they are races. Everyone who enters a Poker Run still must follow the Rules of the Road. And be curtious to other boaters in there way. I do not agree with your statement that other boats on the river should have moved to the side and let the Poker Runners come through. If this is what you want then you should be entering organized races not Poker Runs...
06-18-2006, 07:53 PM
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Re: Nyc Poker Run Get The Message!
Originally Posted by Titan
The one thing you fail to remember is that the promoters of the NYC Run do not have the right to shut the River Down from boat traffic.
Did you see every boat that was in the way?
Are you assuming your statements?
Common sense is key..... shut down the HUDSON ... NO
Boat traffic is one one thing ... spectators floating in the middle of the Hudson filming the event is another.
In Poker Runs in other parts of the country this is NOT an issue... boaters who are not in the run realize what is going on and give the right of way to the Poker Runners. Not a closed race course but have the respect to those who are in the run. It seems to work.
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06-18-2006, 07:56 PM
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Re: Nyc Poker Run Get The Message!
Originally Posted by TSPM
Did you run the poker run?
Did you see every boat that was in the way?
Are you assuming your sttements?
Common sense is key..... shut down the HUDSON ... NO
Boat traffic is one one thing ... spectators floating in the middle of the Hudson filming the event is another.
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Did you see every boat that was in the way?
Are you assuming your sttements?
Common sense is key..... shut down the HUDSON ... NO
Boat traffic is one one thing ... spectators floating in the middle of the Hudson filming the event is another.
END OF STORY
06-18-2006, 08:06 PM
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SOUTH SHORE BOATING IS THE SHOT..........FIRE ISLAND,HAMPTONS,AND FREEPORT,HOME OF BRACCOS AND A BUNCH OF OTHER SPOTS...........SEE YOU THERE SOON...........m.m.........
06-18-2006, 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by el indio
SOUTH SHORE BOATING IS THE SHOT..........FIRE ISLAND,HAMPTONS,AND FREEPORT,HOME OF BRACCOS AND A BUNCH OF OTHER SPOTS...........SEE YOU THERE SOON...........m.m.........
.... YUP 
06-18-2006, 08:21 PM
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Re: Nyc Poker Run Get The Message!
Originally Posted by TSPM
Boat traffic is one one thing ... spectators floating in the middle of the Hudson filming the event is another.
In Poker Runs in other parts of the country this is NOT an issue... boaters who are not in the run realize what is going on and give the right of way to the Poker Runners. Not a closed race course but have the respect to those who are in the run. It seems to work.
In Poker Runs in other parts of the country this is NOT an issue... boaters who are not in the run realize what is going on and give the right of way to the Poker Runners. Not a closed race course but have the respect to those who are in the run. It seems to work.
Because you are in a poker run, what gives you more rights than the other boats on the river? The poker run boats are spread out across a lot of th eriver. So what you are really saying is they nead to stay off th eriver because you paid to be there, and they didn't.
06-18-2006, 08:30 PM
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Re: Nyc Poker Run Get The Message!
Originally Posted by the duke
Because you are in a poker run, what gives you more rights than the other boats on the river? The poker run boats are spread out across a lot of th eriver. So what you are really saying is they nead to stay off th eriver because you paid to be there, and they didn't.
