Muskegon "Smokin' The Lake" Powerboat Weekend

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June 13-15 Muskegon, Michigan
Hosted by: Muskegon Yacht Club

Show Boats by:
Hall's Sports Center,
CK Motorsports,
Lakeshore Yacht Sales.

Schedule of Events

June 13-15 Muskegon, Michigan
Friday, June 13
Burgers, Boats and Beer!
Muskegon Yacht Club Docks Open 4
Club Open till midnight
Powerboat Showcase 4-7pm
Come on over for Happy Hour and Burger Night 4-9pm

Powerboat Captain and Crew Meet-up: Muskegon Yacht Club Lawn
Eat, Drink, Win and Be Seen!

Saturday, June 14
Muskegon Yacht Club Club opens at 12 noon.
Powerboat Showcase 12-5pm
1:30pm Poker Cruise Captain Meeting
2:00pm Poker Cruise
Miller/Coors Boat Party and Beer Tent 1pm to close
Sangria Mixer / Heineken Raffle
4:00pm Power Boat Parade
5:00pm Awards Celebration
Saturday Night Fish Fry 5-9pm
Music by Brett Dame 5-9pm and Fun

Sunday, June 15
Happy Fathers Day.
Dockers Fishhouse
Sunday Funday- Tiki Party Live Music!
Docking at the Boaters Dune Area. Always a fun time.

Saturday's Poker Cruise Information
1:30pm Captains Meeting - An explanation of the poker run/cruise and send off toast.
2:00pm Boat Send off - 1st card presentation
2-4pm Poker Cruise Stops (Lake House Grille at Terrace Pointe Marina, Hartshorn Marina/Fricano's Place, Great Lakes Marina)
4pm Power Boat Parade - Down Muskegon Channel
4:45pm (Final Card Given) Muskegon Yacht Club
5pm Awards Ceremony - Muskegon Yacht Club Miller/Coors Beer Tent
5:30pm Fish Fry - Enjoy a great meal
Music and fun until close!

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http://mkgpowerboat.weebly.com/

http://lakeeffectboating.weebly.com/

[rschap1]

Cool ! ! !

[Dave Wesseldyk]

I'm brining Endangered Species for sure and Jaws If I have time to get ready.

[Ratickle]

So how are you gonna drive two boats? Need help?:)

[CarbonKevlar]

Get in line!!!!!!!!!!:boxing_smiley:

[Ratickle]

I am, first in line......:)

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Sunday, June 14:

National Marina Days

Boaters and non-boaters are invited be a part of the “Marina Experience” and see first-hand the fun and relaxation that boating provides. Learn how marinas help fuel the local economy, and discover that marina operators work hard to protect the waterfront environment. Great Lakes Marina will be hosting a cookout and managers reception. Make plans to join. Parties, open houses and event schedules will be posted on Lake Effect Boating website.

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Getting Really Close.

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Saturday's Poker Cruise Information
1:30pm Captains Meeting - Free registration an explanation of the poker run/cruise
2:00pm Boat Send off - 1st card presentation
2-4pm Poker Cruise Stops (Lake House Grille at Terrace Pointe Marina, Hartshorn Marina/Fricano's Place, Great Lakes Marina)
4pm Power Boat Parade - Down Muskegon Channel Follow Cat Can Do.
4:15pm Lake Michigan - Run (A quick run south and back, if conditions permit)
5:00pm (Final Card Given) Muskegon Yacht Club
5pm Awards Ceremony - Muskegon Yacht Club Miller/Coors Beer Tent
5:30pm Fish Fry - Enjoy a great meal
Music and fun until close!

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Map of the Muskegon Yacht Club location

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Media Release (Released June 1, 2014)
RE: Muskegon Smokin the Lake Powerboat Weekend - 2014
Event Date: June 13 & 14
Muskegon, MI
Released by Muskegon Lake Effect Boating (Roger Zuidema)


In Water Boat Show and Powerboat Poker Cruise/Run
Showcases Muskegon Blue Economy
Smokin the Lake - Muskegon

The Muskegon Yacht Club is pleased to host the first Muskegon Powerboat Weekend to be held on Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14. Smokin the Lake is an open to the public event, available by land or by lake as boats are invited to the Muskegon Yachts Clubs new docks. Highlights of the weekend include an in water boat show, a burger night, poker run/cruise, parade of power, power party and fish fry.

Kicking off the event on Friday, June 13 is the B x 3 (Boats, Burgers, Beer) event. Boats will be shown from 4-7pm with the party lasting till close. Featured will be the world class race boats “Cat Can Do” and “Endangered Species”. Hall’s Sports Center will feature the latest speed and pontoon boats. Don’t forget to peek at the classic Chris Craft. The Muskegon Yacht Club famous burgers will satisfy hunger and beer will be available as Miller, Coors and Heineken tents, along with spectacular wines by Banfi.

Saturday, June 14 is jammed packed with fun. Events start at 12pm, with the boat show running from 12 - 5pm. At 1:30pm free registration for the Poker Cruise/Run will take place, with instructions to follow. From 2-4pm boats will stop at Muskegon maritime hotspots. Poker stops include Lake House Waterfront Grille/Shoreline Inn, Hartshorn Marina/Fricanos Place, and Great Lakes Marina. At 4pm spectators can see the boats in full glory as the fleet meets at the channel entrance inside Muskegon Lake for the “Parade of Power”. Cat Can Do will marshal the parade through the Muskegon Channel, as powerboats are invited to follow. The Poker Cruise/Run last card and awards celebration will take place at 5pm on the lawn of the Muskegon Yacht Club. Awards include "The Best Looking Boat" and "The Best Poker Hand".

A fish fry and “Power Party” with music by Brett Dame will close the Saturday events.

For more information visit http://mkgpowerboat.weebly.com/

[lkeffect]

In Water Boat Show and Powerboat Poker Cruise/Run
Showcases Muskegon’s Blue Economy
Smokin’ the Lake - Muskegon

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The Muskegon Yacht Club is pleased to host the first Muskegon Powerboat Weekend to be held on Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14. “Smokin the Lake” is an open to the public event, available by land or by lake as boats are invited to the Muskegon Yachts Clubs new docks. Highlights of the weekend include an in water boat show, a burger night, poker run/cruise, parade of power, power party and fish fry.

Kicking off the event on Friday, June 13 is the B x 3 (Boats, Burgers, Beer) event. Boats will be shown from 4-7pm with the party lasting till close. Featured will be the world class race boats “Cat Can Do” and “Endangered Species”. Local featured boat will also be in and out throughout the weekend. Hall’s Sports Center will present the latest speed and pontoon boats. Don’t forget to peek at the classic Chris Craft wooden show boat. The Muskegon Yacht Club famous burgers will satisfy hunger and beer will be available with Miller, Coors and Heineken tents, along with spectacular wines by Banfi.


Saturday, June 14 is jammed packed with fun. Events start at 12pm, with the boat show from 12-5pm. At 1:30pm, registration for the Poker Cruise/Run will take place, with instructions to follow. From 2-4pm boats will stop at Muskegon maritime hotspots. Poker stops include Lake House Waterfront Grille/Shoreline Inn, Hartshorn Marina/Fricanos Place, and Great Lakes Marina. At 4pm spectators can see the boats in full glory as the fleet meets at the channel entrance inside Muskegon Lake for the “Parade of Power”. Cat Can Do will marshal the parade through the Muskegon Channel, as powerboats are invited to follow. Boats will then take a run south and back on Lake Michigan. The Poker Cruise/Run last card and awards celebration will take place at 5pm on the lawn of the Muskegon Yacht Club. Awards include "The Best Looking Boat" and "The Best Poker Hand".
A fish fry and “Power Party” with music by Brett Dame will close the Saturday events. By boat or land, don’t miss out. For more information visit http://mkgpowerboat.weebly.com/

Saturday's Poker Run/Cruise Information
1:30pm Captains Meeting - Free registration and explanation of the poker run/cruise
All power boats welcome including racers, pontoons and cruisers.
2:00pm Boat Send off - 1st card presentation
2-4pm Poker Cruise Stops (Lake House Waterfront Grille at Terrace Pointe Marina, Hartshorn Marina/Fricano's Place, Great Lakes Marina)
4pm Power Boat Parade - Down Muskegon Channel - Follow Cat Can Do.
4:15pm Lake Michigan - Run (A run south and back, if conditions permit)
5:00pm (Final Card Given) Muskegon Yacht Club
5pm Awards Ceremony - Muskegon Yacht Club Miller/Coors Beer Tent
5:30pm Fish Fry - Enjoy a great meal, refreshments, and music by Brett Dame
Music and fun until close! To Pre-register visit: http://mkgpowerboat.weebly.com/poker-cruise--run.html

Contact: Roger at lkeffect@gmail.com with questions.
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Saturday, June 14 is jammed packed with fun.

Events start at 12pm, with the boat show from 12-5pm. At 1:30pm, registration for the Poker Cruise/Run will take place, with instructions to follow. From 2-4pm boats will stop at Muskegon maritime hotspots. Poker stops include Lake House Waterfront Grille/Shoreline Inn, Hartshorn Marina/Fricanos Place, and Great Lakes Marina. At 4pm spectators can see the boats in full glory as the fleet meets at the channel entrance inside Muskegon Lake for the “Parade of Power”. Cat Can Do will marshal the parade through the Muskegon Channel, as powerboats are invited to follow. Boats will then take a run south and back on Lake Michigan. The Poker Cruise/Run last card and awards celebration will take place at 5pm on the lawn of the Muskegon Yacht Club. Awards include "The Best Looking Boat" and "The Best Poker Hand".
A fish fry and “Power Party” with music by Brett Dame will close the Saturday events. By boat or land, don’t miss out. For more information visit http://mkgpowerboat.weebly.com/

Saturday's Poker Run/Cruise Information

1:30pm Captains Meeting - Free registration and explanation of the poker run/cruise
All power boats welcome including racers, pontoons and cruisers.
2:00pm Boat Send off - 1st card presentation
2-4pm Poker Cruise Stops (Lake House Waterfront Grille at Terrace Pointe Marina, Hartshorn Marina/Fricano's Place, Great Lakes Marina)
4pm Power Boat Parade - Down Muskegon Channel - Follow Cat Can Do.
4:15pm Lake Michigan - Run (A run south and back, if conditions permit)
5:00pm (Final Card Given) Muskegon Yacht Club
5pm Awards Ceremony - Muskegon Yacht Club Miller/Coors Beer Tent
5:30pm Fish Fry - Enjoy a great meal, refreshments, and music by Brett Dame

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A very good event for the first annual. Turnout of over 40 boats, good organization, and nice weather all made for a good time. Congrats to Roger and the Muskegon Yacht Club for an outstanding job.

Picture and event info thread link:

http://seriousoffshore.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23665


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Parade Heading Out the Muskegon Channel