Key West Poker Run 2014

Serious News · Oct 26, 2014

The 22nd Key West Poker Run returns with a fantastic week-long agenda that combines the best boating Florida has to offer through the scenic Florida Keys, with the energy and excitement of Key West during the offshore race championships.

The 170 mile run from Miami to Key West, features calm bay waters and three different speed groups so that you and your crew can enjoy the ride best suited for your boat! We stop at Key Largo, Islamorada and Marathon along the way, for lunch and fueling, before arriving in Key West by late afternoon. Boats from 25' foot and up can enjoy the poker run, and the only offshore running is the last leg from the Bahia Honda bridge to Key West.

Key West is alive with excitement, and the Poker Run Village at the Conch Republic Seafood Company will provide colorful displays from the leading powerboat manufacturers and all day entertainment with plenty of activities and parties.

Dockage
This year the dockage is very limited in the Key West Harbor, and the City marina has imposed 4-night minimum stays for all visitors. So we have now designated the Stock Island Marina Village with brand new floating docks as our official docking headquarters, and will provide transportation from the marina for our guests directly to their hotels!! Please call the office. 954-545-1414

Accommodations
La Concha Hotel - Casa Marina Resort - Hyatt Key West Resort and Spa

General Agenda & Activities

Mandatory Captains' Meeting the night BEFORE your departure. Please reserve one hour for Captain and First Mate to attend. (Captain's meetings 8PM nightly - Monday through Thursday - At Biscayne Marriott)

Departures for the Key West Poker Run are at 10am from Sea Isle Marina Wednesday & Thursday

Boat Launching: Haulover Park/Collins Ave., North Miami. (Note: Secure truck/trailer parking for poker run attendees. Must provide Team Number and Captain's name for clearance to lot.)
Check-in Schedule:

Tuesday: Check in at Marriott Miami "The Catch" 5 pm to 8pm
Wednesday: Check in at Marriott Mezzanine Level: 5 pm to 8 pm
Thursday: Check in at Marriott Miami "The Catch" 5 pm to 8pm

Daily: Dockside continental breakfast for Key West Poker Run at Sea Isle Marina, 8am to 10am. Team photos and Powerboating In Paradise TV video coverage.

Departures: 10am. Lunch stops will be at Gilberts Key Largo every day at noon.

Fuel stops: Sunshine Key Marina. Available every day from 1- 4pm. Fuel 90 non-ethanol. High Octane race fuel available on special order basis. (FPC office)

Arrivals: Key West arrivals average between 3:30 to 5pm. No arrivals recommended past 5:30pm.

Welcome Party at Conch Republic Seafood Co., 7pm to 9pm. (Tuesday through Friday)

Friday Night: Sponsor Appreciation Party: Conch Republic - Featuring the Girls of FPC Swimwear Showcase, 4pm to 8pm.

Saturday: Fun Run to Boca Grande, 1pm - 5pm. Aerial re-shoots for boats missed earlier in week. (Alternate FPC Key West Poker Run Pool Party at Dantes 2pm-5pm)

Saturday Night: Key West Poker Run Dinner Party, Conch Republic 6:30pm and 8pm seatings. Key West Poker Run Winners announced. Awards at 9pm - 10pm.

Event Fee: $750 (Captain and First Mate) Membership is required for this event so, please BECOME A MEMBER! It's fast and easy with many levels to choose!

Key West Poker Run Fee Includes:
- All planning for event, including FPC making room and dockage reservations on behalf of attendee.
- A safe, well excecuted poker run event, with official paceboat leading the trip.
- Function passes for Capt and one crew member, for dockside breakfast and Sat night dinner party. A buffet lunch is available with purchase of a ticket.
- Poker run hand included, with chance of
winning great prizes.
- (2) 2013 Souvenir Poker run tee shirts for capt and crew.
- Aerial photo/video package from helicopter, including photo proof set and full length Souvenir DVD - production, shot in HD.

Extra Crew Fee: $150 per person (includes event t-shirt and all necessary function passes)

http://www.flpowerboat.com/key-west-poker-run.html

Serious News · Oct 28, 2014

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Serious News · Oct 29, 2014

Countdown to Key West: Can’t-Miss Parties
Created: Tuesday, 28 October 2014 11:56  Written by Matt Trulio

Throwing a party during the Super Boat International Offshore World Championships in Key West, Fla., is a bit like—as the saying goes—bringing sand to the beach. The entire place, especially Duval Street every night during the annual SBI Key West Worlds, is a party. That said, there are a couple of noteworthy shindigs open to all offshore racing and performance boating fans who will be on hand for the weeklong event. Here's a quick look at the schedule so far.

Hammer Down Boating Party
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m. till closing
Rick's Bar, 201 Duval Street

Rick's Bar really isn't a bar—it's eight bars with a pizza joint, as well as other assorted temptations. So for good reason, Hammer Down Boating, a popular fan page on Facebook, decided to host its first blowout—dubbed "I Got Hammered Down In Key West" on their promotional flyer—at the joint. With several offshore racing teams scheduled to attend (and no race the following day), a "Tattoo Placement Contest" (mercifully, according to the flyer, "limited to females 18 years and older") and gear giveaways, this one is shaping up to be blowout. News of the party on the Hammer Down Boating Facebook page has already reaped 2,500 likes for the site.

Speedonthewater.com/BurgerFi Party
Friday, Nov. 7, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
BurgerFi Restaurant, 221 Duval Street

Think of the Speedonthewater.com/BurgerFi Party, which we're co-hosting for the second year in a row—thank you Gino Gargiulo and John Rosatti—with BurgerFi Restaurant as a pre-party/launching event for the rest of Friday evening, which starts with the annual SBI Raceboat Parade. Speedonthewater.com/Speed On The Water digital magazine co-publisher Jason Johnson and I are looking forward to hanging out with our friends from the industry and consumer sides of the high-performance powerboat world and maybe even making a few new ones. Live entertainment courtesy of one of Key West's top DJs, drink specials, food specials and more are just a few parts of this year's party package. Plus, we have a few surprises in store—we're not done planning yet.

Complete Article: http://speedonthewater.com/in-the-news/2314-countdown-to-key-west-can-t-miss-parties