"PowerBoating for a Cure" - Brand new event - Mid Atlantic

[BillR]

The American Cancer Society's 1st Annual "Power Boating for a Cure" Poker Run
Friday Aug 21, 2009 and Saturday Aug. 22, 2009

This is a brand new event for the Mid Atlantic Area. It will be a better than average run.

What has happened:
The American Cancer Society approached local boaters / local dealers and formed a committee comprised of boaters that have attended several large scale events like: "Jax River Rally", Destin, Tickfaw, Jammin on the James and 1000 islands.

This committee is organizing a poker run in Norfolk / VA Beach that is shaping up to be a major event.
The goal for this first 2009 inaugural run is to put on a really good event to include a great party. Then draw on lessons learned, we hope to grow into a MAJOR poker run. While the majority of boats are go-fast, this event is open to all types of boats. We already have a 72' boat signed up!

Mark your Calendar for this event and submit your registrations, you can help us shape a Mid Atlantic area poker run into a major event and support and really great charity, The American Cancer Society.

What's different about this poker run than those run locally in the past - EVERYTHING!

Thurs:
Nothing official planned "YET" this year - Next year may include a welcoming party, come early and check out some of the best boating in the area.

Fri night:
- Last minute registration.
- Secure docking at Waterside Marina which includes security.
- Mandatory Captains (ONLY) meeting Friday night.
- No Host Party following Captains Meeting (more being worked out for Friday. (Next year may include a fun run)

Saturday:
- Breakfast provided on the docks.
- Poker run will blast promptly at 10 AM.
- New course - Smooth water - all size boats welcome.
- Lunch Stop with swimming pool .
- Social "PARTY" time on the docks followed by a nice Dinner and party that will start around 6:00 at Waterside (in A/C).
- Cash awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th place
- Awards for best dressed crew, nicest engine, best paint, best looking boat, & longest distance towed.
- A silent auction - (working on some really quality items).
- A live auction - stuff you will WANT to bid on! Don't let someone outbid you on . . . . . can't divulge items yet.

Sunday:
- Your time to do as you please (locals usually run to the Tiki bar on the Eastern Shore (maps will be provided)


What's Included with your paid registration:

- Ditty bags, T-shirts, prizes and more!
- breakfast before the run
- Poker Run and dinner
- Randy Nuzzo will be on hand for aerial photos
- A narrated DVD video included with your paid entry
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More details/surprises are still being planned - I will provide updates as I they happen.
Not all details are finalized yet. We have more being planned!!!!

Website will be up soon and will have details added also.

With the backing and experience of the American Cancer Society, this 1st event is shaping up to be pretty good. One of the guys on the committee was heavily involved in bringing Offshore Power Boat Racing to VA Beach years ago. He is pulling strings and calling on friends to make this a first class event. Others on the committee have attended major poker runs across the country and we are calling on those experiences to make this the best boating event Hampton Roads has had to date. We are also asking for advice from the organizers of other major poker runs around the country. Again, the American Cancer Society has lots of influence.

Again, the committees plan is to start off modest this year, make sure we get it right and people leave saying "WOW - I gotta be there next year!!", and then we ramp it up.

Think of this as the 1st year of Jammin on the James, the 1st year of Jacksonville River Rally etc. and you get the idea. You won't want to miss it.

For those of you from out of town, we are working on ramp / rig logistics and security. We are securing accommodations VERY nearby for those that don't want to stay on their boat.

Our web page and lots more info will be up soon!

For more info - Call Bob Veith - 757-463-2333 or William Braun 757-961-9411

[Sunshine]

Maybe I'm missing it but, exactly where is this event going to be?

[BillR]

Norfolk / Va Beach area

As I said above, this event should be different from any event done in these parts in the past, should have major sponsors, and plans are working to make it into a MAJOR "must do" event.

Afterwards we will be looking for comments, criticism and ideas of what YOU would like to see next year.

Due to logistics and ability to make a memorable event,
Docking Fri nite and Saturday (included in entry fee) will be at Waterside Marina in Norfolk VA. The captains meeting and party will be in an exclusive area inside Waterside - and it looks like we can do what we want!

Please mark your calandar, I am sure you will make this a must do event.

You will be running on the James River, Elizabeth river, and Chesapeake Bay.

[Seafordguy]

Kelli and I will be there.

I'll shoot you a PM back when I get a chance.

Eric

[Formula 382 sr-1]

The check is in the mail !!!!!

[BillR]

Forgot to mention -
While the majority of boats are go-fast boats, this event is open to all types of boats. We already have a 72' boat signed up!

Also - Randy Nuzzo will be on hand for aerial photos - In addition, we will have a video included with your entry. (May even be in Hi Def - that is a BIG maybe!!)

[BillR]

Please check 1st post - updated info and .jpeg added

[Formula 382 sr-1]

TTT

[Macklin]

I'm in for this event. Will be my only poker run of the season seeing as how I was GIVEN a 20% pay cut.

Waterside is a great venue for this. Can't believe they are opening up Black Finns for us. Nicely done!

[bcfountain]

I'm in for this event. Will be my only poker run of the season seeing as how I was GIVEN a 20% pay cut.

Waterside is a great venue for this. Can't believe they are opening up Black Finns for us. Nicely done!

did they close black finns?there was talk last year that the city wanted to close everything up at waterside and put condos in??

[Seafordguy]

Let's bump this to the top since it is the next event in the Hampton Roads area....

[BillR]

POWER FOR A CURE POKER RUN 2009: to Benefit the American Cancer Society!

Great New course - Smooth water - all size boats welcome
Start and End at Waterside Marina - Norfolk VA
Capt. Meeting Friday Night at Black Finn's Restaurant. at Waterside.
Capt. Bag for each boat
Social time on the docks afterward
Registration includes dockage for Friday and Saturday Night at Waterside Marina!
Registration includes Friday nite party and entertainment
Registration includes breakfast saturday morning
Registration includes lunch for 2 at kokomo's on Saturday with swimming pool.
Registration includes Dinner for 2 at Awards Party, Dinner provided by Outback, at Black Finns Rest at Waterside (in Air Conditioning)
There will be a live auction - items will be good stuff - stuff you WANT! Don't let some out bid you on . . . . . can't divulge items yet.
Video of the event after the fact.
Randy Nuzzo will be shooting stills available for sale.
Cash Prizes for 1st thru 5th place
Trophies for a number of recognitions-Best dressed crew, Nicest engine, Best paint, Best looking boat, & Longest distance towed.
Two Event T-Shirts for the Capt and 1 Crew Member (total of 4).

Don't Miss It...The Only Local Poker Run in Hampton Roads this year!!

Website is: www.powerboatpokerrun.org

[BillR]

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[BillR]

did they close black finns?there was talk last year that the city wanted to close everything up at waterside and put condos in??

Black Finns IS closed.
However Waterside will allow us to use the space for our event. Should work out well!
There are alot of folks working hard to make this 1st event a good base to build from.

[BillR]

Got a bunch of boats signed up and / or committed. Sign up NOW!
We are limited to the number of boats we can have, don't delay, this will be a "must do" event.

So far we have: (Now this is from memory)
2 or 3 Cigarette Top Guns
2 Formula 38's
1 Formula 27
1 Sunsation F4
1 Donzi 32
1 82' Sea Ray I think - will run the tender
1 Midnight Express
1 38 Fountain
1 30' Baja
1 33 Donzi


The following have committed, bet we have not yet received the entry fee
3 Cigarette Cafe Racer
3 Cigarette Top Gun
1 35 Scarab
1 24 Switzer
1 27 Velocity
1 42 Fountain
1 34 PowerQuest
1 29 Velocity
1 38 Hustler
1 35 Fountain
2 37 Active Thunder

This run is gonna fill up fast - sign up!

[BillR]

Hotel Accommodations

If you want a Hotel; the Sheraton Waterside is night next to the Waterside Marina / event. We have a block of rooms with better than normal rates set up.

Call the Sheraton Waterside, ask for Elizabeth in sales.
Tell her you are in the American Cancer Society poker run and would like the $109.00 rate.
http://www.sheratonnorfolkwaterside.com

[BillR]

We have a bunch more boats as of today! 7/16

33' Donzi
72' SeaRay
40' Fountain
33' Scarab Sport
26' Wellcraft
37' Intrepid
37' Intrepid

Sign up now - space is limited!

[Seafordguy]

Got a bunch of boats signed up and / or committed. Sign up NOW!
We are limited to the number of boats we can have, don't delay, this will be a "must do" event.

So far we have: (Now this is from memory)
2 or 3 Cigarette Top Guns
2 Formula 38's
1 Formula 27
1 Sunsation F4
1 Donzi 32
1 82' Sea Ray I think - will run the tender
1 Midnight Express
1 38 Fountain
1 30' Baja
1 33 Donzi


The following have committed, bet we have not yet received the entry fee
3 Cigarette Cafe Racer
3 Cigarette Top Gun
1 35 Scarab
1 24 Switzer
1 27 Velocity
1 42 Fountain
1 34 PowerQuest
1 29 Velocity
1 38 Hustler
1 35 Fountain
2 37 Active Thunder

This run is gonna fill up fast - sign up!

Bill - you can move one of those Cafe Racer's up to the definite list. The check/entry form/insurance verification has been mailed.

[BillR]

Bill - you can move one of those Cafe Racer's up to the definite list. The check/entry form/insurance verification has been mailed.

ok! Thanks

Entry's are coming in much faster than we expected!! We may reach full capacity much sooner than we thought and last minute registration may not be able to happen.

Latest list - still lots from memory:
So far we have: as of 7-17-09 9am
2 or 3 Cigarette Top Guns
2 Formula 38's
1 Formula 27
1 Sunsation F4
1 Donzi 32
1 82' Sea Ray I think - will run the tender
1 Midnight Express
1 38 Fountain
1 30' Baja
33' Donzi
72' SeaRay
40' Fountain
33' Scarab Sport
26' Wellcraft
37' Intrepid
37' Intrepid
35' Cigarette Cafe Racer


The following have committed, bet we have not yet received the entry fee
2 Cigarette Cafe Racer
3 Cigarette Top Gun
1 35 Scarab
1 24 Switzer
1 27 Velocity
1 42 Fountain
1 34 PowerQuest
1 29 Velocity
1 38 Hustler
1 35 Fountain
2 37 Active Thunder

The amount of boats we can handle really is limited, so to ensure a spot, ensure tshirts and caterer(s) head count - it would be wise to sign up as soon as you can. If nothing else, I can think of no better cause to to help support. Cancer has touched everyone in some form or another! My Dad had 3 spots cut out recently - all were cancer - they think they got it all. Others aren't so fortunate.

You can safely sign up online. - make time to do it today. Website is: www.powerboatpokerrun.org

This is a new event, new organizers - the American Cancer Society has lots of pull and experience to draw upon; and we are doing exactly that!
Please sign up ASAP, entries are really coming in quicker than expected.

If you want a Hotel; the Sheraton Waterside is night next to the Waterside Marina / event. We have a block of rooms with better than normal rates set up.

Call the Sheraton Waterside, ask for Elizabeth in sales.
Tell her you are in the American Cancer Society poker run and would like the $109.00 rate.
http://www.sheratonnorfolkwaterside.com

BTW - If you need shore power - please make a note of it so we can try to accommodate everyone's wishes!
Bill

[Formula 382 sr-1]

One month from now we will be well on our way into a pre run party, three or four rounds deep.