Boyne Thunder Poker Run

2009 Dates - July 10 - 11

The 6th annual Boyne Thunder Poker Run Friday-Saturday, July 10-11. High-performance offshore boats will again gather in Boyne City on the beautiful shore of Lake Charlevoix.

Boyne Thunder begins in Boyne City and continues on to Charlevoix, Beaver Island, Harbor Springs, Petoskey and Bay Harbor. The boats will roar back to the Boyne City Marina for the event’s culmination which includes a Thunder Feast by the lake.

Boyne Thunder proceeds go to Camp Quality, the organization that helps kids with cancer be kids again. http://www.campqualityusa.com

For additional information on the BoyneThunder poker run, http://www.boynethunder.com
Additional contact information: (231) 582-9009 or email [email protected]

Can't wait to finally participate in Boyne Thunder! Few questions for you guys. I am planning on this being my first poker run. We are definitely not new to boating and attend boating events regularly, just never an organized poker run. Am I asking for trouble by making this my first? I see the pics of all the factory boats that attend and I just don't want to be overwhelmed. Also, a crew member of mine will be turning 21on the 10th. Is there a good party crowd around the docks/bars in town. If she is giving up her 21st birthday to spend it on the boat, I want to make sure she has a good time Thanks

Also, boat is a Powerquest 38'.

The guys who live up there are the ones who can fill you in, but last year the wife and I went up to check it out - without our boat - since it was new (to me) and my trailer wasn't ready for the 900mi. round-trip.

I have been to that region many times over the years, but it was my first trip to Boyne City and to their poker run. Let me tell you - you won't be disappointed. Yes, there are some awesome big boats, but some smaller ones, too -- you'll fit right in with that 38'. The event was well-organized, well-supported by the community, and incredible, even just to watch. The town is a blast on Friday night, there's plenty of places to party; your 21-year old will have a blast.

When the boats left and headed out to lake Mi. we headed up to Charlevoix for the day. Shopped, drank beer, then headed back to Boyne for the post-run party by the lake. You'll love it.

Nkissau - Blackjack did a great job of summing it up. Plenty of places to party that are within a 5 minute walk of the marina. The marina is pretty much at the center of town.
There are a few factory boats and plenty of private boats. Sizes range from upper 20's all the way up to a 52'. (The Iceman - you have to see this boat to appreciate it....Wild!!) But, at a 38, you'll be more than set.
And hey....this is northern michigan....everyone's friendly!! We're just happy to see anyone after the long winter

I just got back from an organizational meeting tonight. Feel free to PM me if you have additional questions.

My first poker run was the "06" Boyne Thunder, and I did it in a 27 Fountain. You will have a ball! If your friend is a boater, this would be a cool birthday for her. Look us up and we'll buy her a drink.

06 and 07 boyn thunder I ran in my 27 Fountain (got my a$$ kicked) 08 stepped up to a 35 Cig. Wouldn't ya know One motor took a dump and wasn't able to be fixed soon enough to make the BT.

I'm asking for support from everyone. Keep your fingers crossed, say a prayer, perform an exercisom, or anything else that can help. I do not want to miss this year. See ya all there!

Sounds good guys, thanks for the replies. I'm going to sign up soon. I'm familiar with the waters, so we should be just fine. Come on Spring

Who else is in?

bump....
Looks like we're getting some good activity with registrations.

How many registered so far? I need to take a few minutes and get mine done.