vandome2

Response has been incredible -- over half the 42 spots have been filled in less than a month! This is a first class event! If you've never run a Poker Run in Northern Michigan -- this is a great event to participate in! For more information go to:
www.BoyneThunder.com. Check out the gallery!

Carl

BossBaja

Hey Carl, Count me in. I was there last year and had a blast, It was the best Poker Run I've been in. Is there anyone from this site signed up? Regards, BB

out2c

Hi Guys, I've heard alot of great things about that poker run and we a thinking about coming. What is the size range of the boats and is there a minimum cruising speed for the boats? Is it true that they raised over $32,000 for kids with cancer the 1st year? I also heard that all the dinners and party's were awesome, can I get alittle more info on that kind of stuff? Thanks, JB

vandome2

We raised over $32,000 for Camp Quality -- a summer camp for kids with cancer (www.campqualitymi.org) -- great charity! The kids (because they normally have no hair because of chemo) want me to shave my head to be a little more like them. I might do it at the charity auction on Friday night at Garrett's (www.garrettsonwaterstreet.com) which is a great place to dine and socialize! And, the participant's package start's at just $600 -- a lot less expensive than many of the other Poker Runs.

This is the best kept secret in Northern Michigan!

Carl -- the nearly bald guy

vandome2

BTW -- you can get more information @ www.BoyneThunder.com.

Carl

vandome2

The boats participating ranged from 24ft -- a great Baja -- to an outragous 45 ft Nor-tech (and everything in between). Plenty of first timers and a lot of experienced Poker Runner! The run was great -- going from Boyne City to Charlevoix to Northport to Beaver Island (great on the open water). The course then goes to Bay Harbor (Petoskey) and then back to Boyne City.

Carl

BossBaja

Hey Carl, That NorTec was a 50' with 4 engines and there was some 47' fountains also. but hey, who had there tape measure out, lol we were all having to much fun.

vandome2

Hey BajaBoss, we've got 6 Bajas running in the Boyne Thunder! 4 Fountains and several PowerQuests! Check http://www.boynethunder.com/Players.html to see who's playing!

Carl