Poker Run's
 

There are so many Poker Runs(across the US and I was wondering which ones(maybe top 6) you feel are the best attended and the most fun. I have only attended a few last year and I am looking to hit a few more this year.

THOUSAND ISLANDS!!!!! NUMBER ONE!

Little Creek Regatta/HRPA Chesapeake Bay Poker Run in Va. Beach, VA (August 1st & 2nd). Check out the details in the poker run rally/discussion forum. Best little known run on the east coast and growing fast!...

www.HRPA.homestead.com/homepage.html
www.littlecreekregatta.org

Lake Cumberland/KY

OK, I'm biased.

ALL OF OURS :D :D
Spring Heat Wave, Lake Havasu
Sinnin' & Grinnin', Las Vegas
That Dam Poker Run, New Mexico
Thunder Cash, Lake Texoma
Fall Heat Wave, Lake Havasu

and more to come. We'll be posting more news later

some are known for the boats....some the party....but over all the TOPPS in texas sure do know how to do it!!!

somke on the water is FIRST CLASS and there is so much to do right there in grand haven michigan!

Scope Poker Run in Long Beach

For an inexpensive Fun Run on the Niagara River & Lake Erie, try theWestern NY Toys For Tots Run

Dan: Good topic.

DaveP and the gang at NJPPC do the best job with anything's that's available in the NJ area - I'll do one of their runs in a heartbeat.
Outside of that, I would agree that 1000 Islands is a "must do" just for the scenery, but Poker Runs America also does a great job with the event itself.
I hope to do some events with the Chesapeake Bay Power Boat Association this year. I've met some of the members, and they appear to be a great group. Hampton Roads is a great area too, and BillR and the HRPA are a great, friendly group.


My biggest concern is that the event be ORGANIZED. I've been to a few that made me uncomfortable (booze, racing, poor communications, etc.), and I won't be back to those. I go to have a good time, not worry all day. :crazy:

The Emerald Coast Poker Run in August in Destin/Ft.Walton.....
...great people,beautiful water and the money goes to a good charity and the prizes are high dollar or can be auction for high dollars.
Tickfaw 200 oin La.....Crazy Charlie and those guys always know how to have a good time!!
Lake Travis Powerboat Association on Lake Travis, Tx.....nice pots and there is poker run once a month for the summer season May-Sept.

I have been to the lake cumberland for the last 4 years great event. For the last two years they have had close to two hundered boats.

Thanks for the ideas. They all sound so good. Now decesions as to which ones to attend.

Chuck,

i love Dave's and the NJPPC runs. I did the Phila and AC runs last year and they were very well organized and fun. I agree the safety of these is very important, and the NJPPC seems to do a great job.

I am going to try and do a few outside of my area this year, so keep the suggestions coming. :D

Great time and fantastic scenery. The Alexandria Bay poker run (in 1000 Islands) is put on by Poker Runs America. Not as big mostly locals, some big boats from out of town. But still alot of fun.

The Gananoque (sp?) "Thousand Islands" poker run is the SH*T!! :cool: Poker Runs America - Three different classes/groups of boats. People come from across the nation to attend. If you live in NJ, this is the must attend poker run you wanted to know about.

scope. it doesnt get any better. i have been to over 40 poker runs

Dan, last year we did the Thunder on the Bay run from Red Eye's dock Bar. Awesome run Very well organized great food and drink. Not far from you're stompin' grounds. Hell you were at the Chesapeake Inn last year! Can't wait for this one. Blows NYC run away. :p

Chuck, You should do this one too!!! You on the Batboat, And Diane and all the women on the Formula!!!! I'll go on the Formula just to make sure things don't get out of hand!!!!:p

For technical assistance of course!!!!;)

i think the bahamas would be at the top of my list as well.

As I posted in Powerboat magazine last month, Dollar for Dollar NJPPC Atlantic city poker run is the best value for the money and a great time for anyone that attends. Then I would say 1000 Islands for the view and NY for the thrill.

Hey Thunderdan check out www.cbpba.com for some of our great poker run information. WE have four going on this summer and we have a great time at each one. I know one you would like would be our North Poker Run in which we go one the northern bay ino the canal. Check out the website.

ART WITZELLyou mean to tell me you only like your runs.why dont you come to one of ours.i bet you will have as much fun as we do at yours.its only 2300 miles.try it youl like it.:p :cool:

Thanks for the NJPPC Kudos!

We welcome everyone to check us out at www.njppc.com

We probably put on one of the only New Years Day poker runs in the country. Been doin it for around 18 years now. We have a blast, and it's in Washington State even. Check out last years pics.

2003 New Years Day

2002 New Years Day

Even "Rock-it" showed up in 2002 although he broght his "other" boat.

:D :frog: :D :frog:

like Art said, WEST COAST STYLE!!!
 

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present the Spring Heatwave Poker Run 2003

$15,000 in CASH PRIZES

200 Boats!!! :eek: :eek: :eek:

Boats from 20’ to 40’, speed makes no difference, this is luck of the draw only!

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April 25 & 26, 2003

Lake Havasu, Arizona

Official hotel and staging area:

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Charity: Lake Havasu For Youth

Cash Prizes

• $4,500 First Place
• $3,500 Second Place
• $2,500 Third Place
• $1,100 Fourth Place

Jump start your boating season by attending the largest poker run on the West Coast.
Come enjoy a weekend of fun in the sun, and experience the thrill of mind-boggling amounts of horsepower. From 20’ Flatties to 46’ Skaters, there’s something for everybody.

Mardi Gras is the theme so stock up on those beads and bring your crazy outfits!

Register early since this run will be limited to 200 boats and is sure to be a sell out. Register ONLINE at LakeRacer.Com.


PFD’s REQUIRED FOR EVERY PERSON ON YOUR BOAT!


Entry Fees
EBA/AHBA members on/before April 1, 2003 $175.00
Non-members and ANY pre-registrations after April 1, 2003 $225.00
All registrations at the event $250.00

***SCOPE members also receive the member discount. Other powerboat clubs, please call.

Each entry includes;

• One poker hand.
• Two T-shirts.
• Two entries for the Friday pizza/beer party.
• Two entries for dinner, awards banquet and prize drawings.
• Poker run video

Additional poker hands $25.00, limit of six hands per boat.
Additional adult entry that includes a T-shirt, entry into pizza/beer party, dinner and awards banquet/prize drawing $25.00
Children wrist bands $8.00 for children 6 thru 12. Under 5 free.
Additional poker run t-shirts, tanks, women’s tees, club t-shirts available at $15.00 each.



Schedule:

Friday Morning
Arrival

Friday 1:00 p.m
Lunch Run to Havasu Springs – Everybody welcome – No holds barred!

Friday 5:00 p.m
Check In/Registration at the Nautical Inn Cove
Pizza party, pizza and drinks sponsored by Total Marine; Beer (Budweiser and BudLight) courtesy of Budweiser

Friday 10:00 p.m
Registration Closes

Saturday 7:00 a.m.
to 9:30 a.m.
Registration Opens/Continues

Saturday 8:30 a.m.
MANDATORY drivers meeting – Nautical Cove/Staging area

Saturday 10:00 a.m.
Fleet gathering for the first of three staged starts.
All boats gather in Thompson Bay in front of Nautical Inn
First Group (100+ mph) gathers at no wake buoys. Second group gathers in the center of Thompson Bay. Third group gathers off lighthouse point.

Saturday 10:05 a.m.
First group staged start to Parker Dam.

Saturday 10:10 a.m.
Second group staged start to Parker Dam.

Saturday 10:15 a.m.
Third group staged start to North end of lake.

Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Havasu Springs/Parker Dam opens for first card.
North lake station opens for second card.
North lake photo station open for helicopter photos.

Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Thompson Bay opens for third card.

Saturday 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Lunch

Saturday 2:00 p.m.
Fleet gathers at Thompson Bay. Afternoon staged start to Parker Dam.

Saturday 2:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Parker Dam station opens for fourth card.
Havasu Palms opens for fifth and final card.

Saturday 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Card turn in at Nautical Inn

Saturday 6:30 p.m.
Cocktails, Nautical Inn conference center.

Saturday 7:00 p.m.
Dinner

Saturday 8:00 p.m.
Awards and Raffle prizes – Nautical Inn conference center.

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SCOPE POKER RUN #1
 

The Biggest and Best is the SCOPE Poker Run in Long Beach California 2002 was 161 Boats!

$27,000 in Cash!

$30,000 to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

Entry is $250.00 Included friday night party, Saturday night party, Helicopter photos during the run with negatives, tee shirts.. too much to list!!

SCOPE Southern California Powerboat Elite is a local powerboat club. Non- profit. This event is heald once a year with the proceeds given back as cash prizes and to the Charity.

Two Courses Short along the cosrt and Long 100 miles round trip with a 26 mile channel crossing to Catalina Island! The Pacific's Largest open ocean poker run!!

This Year again the Title Sponsor is Teague Custom Marine.

The SCOPE Poker Run is not affiliated with any other Poker Runs nor is it a for profit club.

Chech out all the photos at www.scopeinfo.com

Destin Florida, Key West run all put on by the Florida powerboat club. and Texoma Thunder on Lake Texoma in Pottsboro Tx.

Destin Florida, Key West run all put on by the Florida powerboat club. and Texoma Thunder on Lake Texoma in Pottsboro Tx.

Like Shane said, Thousand Islands Poker Run is #1. It is held on August 22-23 in the beautiful 1000 Isle area on the Saint Lawerence river.:) :) :)

Ouch!

This year hopefully I'll be heading East :D Thanks for the invite. I know there are others just as good as our(maybe even better!) I hope that everyone enjoys whatever poker run they go to. It's all about fun. :cool:

I second that!!!!!! you must be on a boat to enjoy it
if not running in it!!!!

:)

1. KEY WEST (FLORIDA POWERBOAT CLUB)
2. LAKE TEXOMA (LABOR DAY)
3. DESTIN, FLORIDA (AUGUST)
4. LAKE TRAVIS, TEXAS (ALL SUMMER)
I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!

Smoke On The Water
 

If you have a big boat Smoke On The Water is the BEST!

Steak & Lobster Dinner
T-Shirt & Racing Jacket
Offical APBA Shootout This Year!
Lots of Great Kids.
And Lot of FUN!!!

Mike

:)

Re: Smoke On The Water
 

Mike, Can you explain what the "Shootout" is within the SOTW Poker Run? Thanks :)

Mark/KAAMA

FPC Miami to Key West

Well since All Pro Marine just picked up AT the run's on the Chesapeake would be a good way to spread the word about AT. Along with the Potomac we are going to have two this year I hear. A lot of the people on the Potomac are looking for boats in the size and price range that AT has. Plus the party's and chick's are pretty cool, and there is less than 1 mile of no wake in the whole run.

Is All Pro going to do any warranty work for AT? Are they going to have production parts, Interior lights etc.?

I don't know but if they are selling it new I would think they have to do warranty work.

I'll have to look them up!;)