http://www.lakelandboating.com/ports...ife-meets-lake

A little PR for Boyne City!

Yes. We will probably head up on July 4th and stay through the Monday after BT. I think we have a cottage in Charlevoix rented as well for the week to house the in-laws / babysitters :evilb: The plan right now is to stay in Charlevoix for the first part of the week, then head down to Boyne sometime that week. (Guessing Thursday night?) We might do Mac island, and I think we will be in luck for the Air show down in TC as well.

You guys making a week of it? Do it!

I'm so excited that I got the week leading up to BT off. How soon can we start reserving docks at Charlevoix. And how about registration for the poker run. I guess I better slow down, need a boat first.

Can usually start reserving docks around March...

Actually, the reservation website is open. Might as well reserve mine, since we already have the cottage!

https://www.midnrreservations.com/

Cool, it did seem like last year I reserved the Sunday night dock right after the new year in Jan. I'm not sure if we will be staying til Monday this year, might I have to leave sunday. Not a big deal to me, its a easy drive, well at least it was for a 31 footer.

I just booked a chalet in boyne, we'll be there the 5th thru 13 th. Woo hoo

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Hoping to actually get early registration code this year....................... lol

also- it would be nice to limit the number of slips you can get with your pre-registration code... not to name anybody but is it really cool for 3-5 premium slips to be pre-reserved under the same party? Or maybe their is a part of the process I'm missing.

NAS-T is coming again!!! Cant wait for this run such a fun and family event! I have met some really great friends through this event as well. Really looking forward to doing this poker run. American Custom Marine is heading up the project on NAS-T right now, getting it ready for this season. Engines are at Sterling Performance having Mike work his magic! Boat is just in the paint shop now and scheduled back in 1 month for ACM to put her back together. Going to be a great season!

Not doing the run but will be up there with the boat. Can't wait to see town and the event

Any updates on registration password? Still March 1?

Email came today :party-smiley-020::party-smiley-020::party-smiley-020::boat::boat::boat:

+1
going to be a great run

Boyne Thunder registration will open on March 1st at 8 a.m. for all returning participants. General registration will open March 10th. We ask that the returning participants please not share the password. If you have any questions please e-mail [email protected] . Thank you for being part of Boyne Thunder and working with us on our registration process.

It's being monitored carefully and early new participants will get their registration cancelled

"Passwords here, get ya password here. Tennnnn Dollas" :party-smiley-004:

This sounds like a ridicules way to get into a poker run. Can't they open up more slips if there's not enough room for everybody? Maybe bring in some floating docks, just seems weird.

Agreed. I plan to participate, but won't if I have to pull the boat in and out of the water because I can't get a slip...

While it does seem ridiculous at first, when you see the lengths the organizers go to to get the boats in slips you will see there is no simple solution. They move every single boat from the marina, and we raft boats three across in each well. Literally every piece of dock real estate is used for the poker run boats. The event has grown tremendously, and after attending last year it's easy to see why. The sell out speaks volumes for what a quality event this is.

If you sign up when public registration starts, I would bet you won't have any trouble getting a spot. Hope to see you there!

What is size boats participate?

I think the smallest last year was a 28 on up to 50+ Most of the run is on Lake Michigan, so that's a consideration. I signed up and planned on doing it with a 30, but ended up upgrading the week before the run.

U have to understand, slips are limited! we do the best we can w/ what we have! Are event is growing & that is AWESOME! W/ that is learning, trying new things, adapting, improvising! We try to do the best we can for everybody but w/ all things in life you can't appease everyone! But give'n our space limitations & the GREAT "crew" we have working on this event we feel we put on one he ll of a poker run!!!! Give us a try!! Thanx for your understanding, Wrink

I agree, sign up quick and you'll be fine. And that means the first hour it opens to be sure. Don't hold me to this but even if you can't get a spot and you register I bet the Boyne Thunder Crew will do the best they can to try and squeeze you in or find you something. I do remember a few of the larger boats keeping there's on there trailers and not at the docks. It would be a gamble but what I can tell you is there will be somewhere there to help you the best they can, great people and great community.

I did it last year in a 31' Formula, as of now I'm doing it on a 1998 Sea Doo GSX. I'm in the works of purchasing something around 38 to 43 foot range right now. I can tell you this, last year you could of ran it in a lot smaller boat, the water conditions were amazingly calm.

Same here... This run was high on my list but not without a slip. I guess we'll wait and see what's available.

MP... I went there last year just to attend, not run. They have a fun run on Thursday that we went on... ok, tried to go on it was so rough that I and another boat we were with turned around and went back. The day of the poker run it was much calmer and I could have easily done the run. But that's lake Michigan, I can't justify the entry fee then not run. I know the money goes for the kids but its a lot of money to me.

The area is a beautiful area to boat in, and I would recommend the area to anyone looking for a boating vacation. Most days your boat would be fine on lake Michigan but just know that there is always a chance the lake is in a bad mood and on those days, well you'll be rafted up drinking with us in lake Charlevoix. I always boat with my wife and she gets scared if its too rough so I am conservative and only go out on days its reasonably calm.

For those of you worried about slips... Charlevoix isn't too far away, there are several marinas there that you should be able to get into. I know its not ideal you would have to -drive- to Boyne which is about 10-15 miles away, like I said, I don't know if that's any better than putting it on the trailer but it is an option.

We do this event with all volunteers, we try to improve on the event each year as we find ways to make things better. The City is working on improving the marina, they have applied for improvements, very slow process. Please be patient with us and come enjoy the great boating we have to offer.I understand concern on slips, the dock crew will do everything they can to find a spot. Our Poker Run is a lot of fun, and if you get a chance check out Camp Quality's web site, great great charity we raise money for.http://mynorth.com/2013/08/children-...p-at-lake-ann/

That may be a good option for me. One of the main reasons I want to do this run is that my trailer was build in East Jordan and I still don’t know if the drive guard is going to make it up my lane at the lake house… If it doesn’t make it up the lane, the trailer builder (Phoenix) is going to remove it and repaint the back of the trailer. I figured it would be a great time to kill two birds by attending what I hear is a great run and also get the trailer changed while the boat is in the water.

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Gentleman that is doing the 2014 Boyne Thunder Poker Run video this year was asking about getting some Go Pro coverage from the event from participants. I told him I didn't think that would be a problem.

I plan on bringing mine, I had some footage used from it last year. Only issue I had was I didn't film in HD because my computer couldn't handle it. Bought a Mac over the holidays so I'm good to go. Got a new boat too so hopefully I stay more in the middle of the run instead of at the end.:lolhit:

http://www.boostane.com/
Had these guys offer to help out with boosting our fuel ,for the guys needing fuel during the run. Will update with more info as I find out.

81 Days

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Just wanted to get the word out there , if you can't make it with your boat, bring your hot rod!

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Don't forget to sign up for Stereo Wars when you check in! Great entertainment for the crowd!

Cool, Boostane is made right here in the good ol' USA. I think Dave Wesseldyke may be attending the Boyne Thunder event at some level....probably with a boat or 2.

To my understanding they will be here. Not sure who is coming.