So,
Who has the time to lay out a calender that shows all the coming events for us here in lovely FLA?
SBI
APBA
PRA
OPBA
SOS Run
Keys Offshore

I wanna do some boating, but I don't have the time right now to research all the available events and plot a calender....

There has to be somebody working a "corporate" job that has plenty of time to lay this out....

HERE IS SBI

APBA


Marathon, FL May 14
Destin, FL Jun 11
TBA Jul 02
TBA Jul 30
Sarasota, FL Aug 27
Cape Cod, MA Sep 17
St. Petersburg, FL Oct 15
Key West, FL Nov 14

PRA==

2004 Event Schedule ==
Apr. 2-4: Sarasota Suncoast ON
Apr. 23-25: Fort Myers, FL
Jun. 11-12: Quebec City, QC , QC
Jun. 25-26: Alex Bay, NY
Jul. 2-4: Casino Lac-Leamy
Jul. 16-17: Cleveland, OH
Jul. 23-25: Georgian Bay,
Aug. 13-15: 1000 Islands
Aug. 20-21: Lac St. Pierre
Sep. 17-18: Lake Ontario
Oct. 8-10: Sarasota Suncoast
Register Today!

OPBA

Pub Lunch Run on Saturday, March 6th - 11:00 - 4:00



May 1st & 2nd - Spring Poker Run on Tampa Bay (overnighter)



May 30th - Annual Memorial Day Party @ Willis residence



June 12th - Fun Run (TBD)



July 4th - Michael Erturk's July 4th Celebration Poker Run in Sarasota



July 24th - Fun Run (TBD)



August 14th - Fun Run



September 4th & 5th - 'Long' Labor Day Poker Run (overnighter)



October 16th - Fun Run (Possible overnighter)



November 4th - Annual Meeting



December 4th - Annual Christmas Party!



Special Events: More info to follow!



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April 2nd & 3rd - Poker Runs America - Sarasota Run



April 24th OSS Biloxi & APRA Ft. Myers Poker Run



May 16th - SORA / JDRF Sarasota Fun Run



The schedule is being laid out at the current time. We hope to have the schedule posted by the end of January. Please keep checking!



Schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions and/or conflicting interest.

Captains are NOT to consume alcohol while operating a vessel during a sanctioned event, until the vessels have been securely docked for the night, or put on their trailers.

Captains are responsible for your boat, your crews actions and liability, Coast Guard Approved Safety Gear and vessel insurance.

OPBA 2002 membership must be paid in full to participate in an event.

OPBA Members must sign a 'Waiver and Release of Liability and Indemnity Agreement' prior to departure. (OPBA Registration Release Form). The form you signed when you joined the OPBA.



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We've also listed events from Poker Runs America and the Florida Powerboat Club, as some OPBA members also attend these events! Clink on the links to see more info.

FPC Events...





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PRA Events...





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Meeting Calendar for all OPBA members and their guests!

Click on the link for the address and map of the specified location.

All meetings are on the last Thursday of each month, Starts at 7:00 pm!


Thursday, February 26th at 7:00 pm - The Mirage on Tierra Verde
(formerly The Waterside)


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© 2004 Offshore Power Boat Association.

Rick: the Sarasota Offshore Showdown Spring Poker Run on May 16th is produced by the Sarasota Offshore Showdown Foundation for Kids to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the Sarasota Chapter of PAL. The Suncoast Offshore Racing Association or S.O.R.A. is not involved in this event in any manner whatsoever. They have their own poker runs throughout the year, but this is not one of them. I just don't want any misunderstandings from anyone about anything concerning this Poker Run or who is or is not involved.

I KNOW, sorry if posting this stuff confused everyone, We are still planning on attending your run.

Glad you're coming. It is sheer stupidity, but unfortunately there are some, who shall remain nameless, who will be really upset if "one group is confused with the other group". Funny how it is only one group who causes "discontent" simply because of the existence of the second group. I guess it's just egos, I don't understand it. Seems to me that people who like to support offshore racing should do just that, and not make a stink over who is sanctioning, what group you are, or what charities are being benefited.
Some people just need to grow up. I know you know what I mean.

The Jacksonville Firefighters Poker Run on June 3-6. Last year was the 2nd annual and there were 106 boats and this year it should be close to 150. You can check out the website at www.jffpr.com