Sudbury Poker Run 2019
Posted By admin On 29/03/22The poker run committee would also like to thank the Windy Lake Motel and Restaurant for sponsoring the purchase of our poker run sweat shirts, and for allowing us to invade their premises for the day. The sweat shirt features both club logo’s and the Ride the North logo. More from Sudbury Star Staff Published on: January 27, 2019 Last Updated: January 27, 2019 1:51 PM EST The Are You The North? Poker run will take place Feb. 9 at Lake Wanapitei. Photo Album – The Big Deal Poker Run 2019; Donate Volunteer. Events Categories. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Sudbury. 224 Pine St Sudbury ON Canada P3C 1X5. August 3, 2019 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Rock Harley-Davidson 2240 Long Lake Road Sudbury, Canada Add to Calendar (iCal) Add to Google Calendar Calling all motorcycle enthusiasts and riders to come out and support CMHA-S/M at our first Poker Run for Mental Health Awareness this Saturday August 3, 2019!
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Go. Fast. Again. High-speed offshore powerboats are returning to the St. Mary’s River this summer. Poker Runs America is holding its 2019 CAN/AM President’s Cup VIP Poker Run from July 26 to 28 on the Sault Ste. Marie waterfront.
Poker Run day is Saturday, July 27, with the opening ceremony scheduled for 9:30 a.m. at the Roberta Bondar Marina. At 10:30 a.m., the speed boats will depart and roar east down the river. They’ll collect playing cards at the St. Joseph Island Bridge, Thessalon, Richards Landing and – for the first time – a new stop in Bruce Mines. When the powerboats return to Sault Ste. Marie in the afternoon, the best poker hand wins.
On Poker Run day, citizens are invited to the shoreline to watch the vessels speed by. For a route map of the best vantage points to see the boats, along with a full schedule and other information, visit www.ssmpokerrun.com.
On Friday, July 26, the public can head down to the Roberta Bondar Marina and Pavilion to check out the powerboats and meet the drivers. As well, on Sunday, July 28, citizens can take a Charity Ride of a Lifetime, with all proceeds going to the Twinkie Foundation, an organization supporting local families that have to travel for children’s medical appointments. Ride space is limited. Spots can be booked on the Sault Poker Run website.
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Meanwhile, organizers are seeking boat marshals to assist in running this year’s Poker Run. Any type of powerboat can help out at the designated points along the route. To sign up, or for more details, go to www.ssmpokerrun.com.
The inaugural CAN/AM President’s Cup VIP Poker Run took place in 2016 and has been held on the St. Mary’s River every summer since. The event, which is sanctioned by the American Poker Runs Association, is facilitated by Power Boating Canada and Poker Runs America Magazine. For the organizers, the goal is to put on a great show for spectators while also focusing on safety. In fact, with 300 Poker Runs taking place over the past 30 years, no major incidents have been reported.
“Some of these boats are capable of speeds well over 100 miles per hour, but it’s not a race – it’s a game of chance as participants collect a card at each stop, and only the best poker hand determines the winner,” said event organizer Bill Taylor, President of Poker Runs America. “We’re thrilled to be returning to Sault Ste. Marie this summer. With pristine waterways, beautiful scenery and great hospitality, it’s a perfect community to hold the event. The area has some of the best boating terrain in North America, and we’re excited to be coming back.”
For anyone with a performance boat who would like to participate in the 2019 CAN/AM President’s Cup VIP Poker Run, signup and other info is available at www.pokerrunsamerica.com/ssmpokerrun.
The Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation, through its Tourism Sault Ste. Marie division, helped secure the Poker Run for the community. The division, which works to attract visitors, has also been assisting organizers in delivering the event for the past four years.
“The Poker Run draws visitors, provides entertainment for area residents and also helps boost our community’s profile as a top boating destination,” said Dan Hollingsworth, Executive Director of the Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation. “I thank Power Boating Canada and Poker Runs America, along with our partners at the City of Sault Ste. Marie and all the volunteers, for making this event possible.”
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Know when to hold ’em, know when to fold ’em…….
Glorious weather provided the backdrop for our annual Poker Run. Meeting in the car park near Hagen Zerk Automotive, our sponsor for the day, gave those present the usual opportunity to discuss most subjects known to mankind and in particular issues relating to motor vehicles and motor vehicles new to the Club.
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Whilst there, Hagen provided a great deal of interest by inviting those present into his workshop to show the fitting of a ZK Holden V8 6 litre engine into his Nissan Patrol. Very interesting indeed.
What? A Ford fanatic, putting a V8 Holden engine in a Nissan Patrol? But when event sponsor Hagen Zerk does it, it works!
Departing Port Lincoln at about 9.40, all made their way to Cummins for ‘smoko’ in the Park. Present were several members from that area, along with their vehicles, some of which were relatively new to our Club.
Cummins member James Walter joined the pack at Cummins in his HX GTS Monaro. Not wanting to miss out on the rest of the cruise, he continued on to complete “the triangle”!
Another new car to the Club on its first run was the 1971 LC Torana of Scott Burdett and Leonie Simpson.
We then travelled onto the Sea Breeze Hotel at Tumby Bay. By then the ranks had expanded to 42 members and visitors presenting for a very nice lunch.
After being seen around town regularly, new members Robert Patterson & Tania Lodge proudly displayed their 1965 Pontiac GTO on the Poker Run
Along the way, playing cards, expertly controlled by our recently returned Committee member, Pascal Labhart, assisted by Maaika Forsaith, were drawn by those present. After careful scrutiny, Rod Riddle was declared the winner with the best poker hand, and therefore took home the $50 fuel voucher from Eyre Fuels.
Of course the run would not be complete without the obligatory lunch!
It was very pleasing to have some of our newer members along to what was a very good outing. Thanks to those who made it possible.