Too Stroked

The Rochester Offshore Powerboat Association will be running their 23rd annual Battleship Run (Poker Run) on beautiful Seneca Lake in upstate New York on Saturday July 20th, 2013. For those of you that have never attended, this run is a little different from some of the high dollar / high profile (and high stress / high cost) runs in other parts of the country.

First, it's a fairly low key event where you can come and truly relax around other folks who enjoy safe high performance boating, but don't feel that you need to run 180 MPH between card stops to have a good time. In fact the club runs three fleets with pace speeds of 45 MPH, 65 MPH and north of 100 MPH. You get to pick what pace speed is comfortable for you.

Second, you won't need a tux or evening gown for the social events on Friday and Saturday nights. In fact you'll find a pair of shorts and a t-shirt will let you blend right in. (Feel free to go wild on your choice of flip-flops though.)

Third, you'll find that the event is run out of the Showboat Hotel, on the shore of Seneca Lake with docking available right in front of your room. There's also a second hotel (the Rainbow Cove Hotel) a few hundred yards down the road that also has docking available right out front.

Fourth, you'll find a beautiful, deep, clear fresh water lake that's big enough to let you open anything you bring all the way up, but not so big that you'll ever get lost. And because of the size of the lake, you'll rarely find anything bigger than 2’-4' waves even on the roughest days.

Finally, you'll find a dedicated all volunteer staff to help you every step of the way. And you'll be amazed at who will offer to help you mend your wounded warrior (or anything else) before, during and after the event.

If you'd like to sign up, please visit the ROPA web site ( http://www.rochesteroffshore.com/index.html ). The entry forms will be posted up shortly and we'd love to hear from you. Questions? Send and e-mail to club President Bill Krystan (Whiplash here on OSO) at [email protected].

Hope to see you there!

HEDGEHOGER

how many applications have you recived so far?

WHIPLASH

It was just confirmed at a meeting 2 weeks ago that the run will take place again this year. Therefore the website has not been updated yet (they are working on it) with 2013 events and applications so no applications are in yet. However we always know a certain core of individulas always come and we are looking forward to new participants (which we have confirmed some already). Check the website (www.rochester.rr.com) in a couple of weeks or so for the updated 2013 information and applications. If you check out the one on there now from 2012, everything including the cost will be the same.
Take a chance and come find out why we are one of the longest running events in the country!

Too Stroked

I suppose I'm one of those "core" individuals. I've missed exactly one of these Battleship Runs since they began. (And that was due to a business trip to England that I couldn't get out of.) Trust me, it's a great run!

Too Stroked

Well, 133 people have looked at this thread so far. I wonder how many have decided to give it a shot? My check will be in the mail as soon as the application is up on the ROPA web site.

Coastie

We'll see you there. I have "Jimmy B" ready to DJ for Saturday night.

themagicman

I'm in and willbe there again for the 4th year in a row,it's a great time and can't wait to run my new boat 35 motion cat! I've upgraded almost every year cause I'm hooked on the boating and the great people to do it with!!!!! See you there!!!

boatdoc

Can't wait! My wife and I have participated every year in the run since we slept in tents at Barrett Marine. My motto for the past 20+ years has been; If you don't have your own boat, borrow someone else's. Their gas is cheaper ;}

Too Stroked

The ROPA website has just been updated: http://www.rochesteroffshore.com/

WHIPLASH

That is true. Which is why with you finally having a new boat of your own, and it is much bigger than mine, why don't I just borrow yours!