Role Call for St. Pete 3/28

[Tom A.]

Is there a run schedule for this event? I'd love to see you all on the water.

see the Poker Runs America page under itinerary for the scheduled run

 

[florida gator]

Thanks, checked that already and it had all the info for the run. I was just hoping something may still be going on Sunday too.

 

[cigdaze]

What's the route and schedule this year?

From the Poker Runs America Website:

Friday March 27, 2009:
7:00pm-9:00pm Statement sponsored cocktail party!

Host bar, finger foods and a private collection of unique and one-of-a-kind vehicles.


Statement Showroom
12052 49th Street North
Clearwater, FL 33762

FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE to the Friday night party provided by
Statement Marine.


Saturday March 28, 2009:
8:00am Breakfast
8:30am Mandatory Driver’s Meeting
At The Renaissance Vinoy Resort and Golf Club, in
The Vinoy Grand Ballroom, for driver and navigator only.
Roll call will be taken at which point Card #1 will be distributed.


10:00am
“Start Your Engines”

10:30 am
Depart Vinoy harbor for Sport USA at Tierra Verde Marina. Approx. 26 Miles.
Follow Pace Boat(s) out of Vinoy Harbor and proceed in orderly lines behind these boats until the Flag Boat peels off and the Pace Boat(s) drop their flags.

11:00 am
Arrive at Sport USA at Tierra Verde marina
Note: Proceed from Gulf east through Passe-A-Grille Channel. Turn north onto ICW. Proceed to road bridge. Tierra Verde Marina is on your right hand side immediately before bridge. Pick up Card #2 from Sport USA fish net off end of dock.
After picking up card, mill and await Pace Boats to lead you back out Passe-A-Grill Channel.

11:15 am
Depart Sport USA for Sarasota Hotel & Marina, Sarasota Bay. Approx. 28 Miles

Note: Proceed from Gulf east through Longboat Pass. Turn south on ICW and proceed with caution. Markers on ICW are subject to changing location due to sandbar drifting. Proceed at posted ICW speed limits until well into Sarasota Bay. On arrival at Sarasota Hotel & Marina (Formerly the Holiday Inn – on North Tamiami Trail), tie up along wall or follow directions to vacant slips. Lunch will be served.

12:00 noon LUNCH
Arrive at Sarasota Hotel and Marina for Lunch. There is no card at lunch stop.

1:30 pm
Depart Sarasota Hotel & Marina for Resort at Little Harbor. Approx. 37 Miles
Note: See separate sheet for directions from Tampa Bay into Resort at Little Harbor and for picking up card off end of main dock.

2:15 pm
Arrive Resort at Little Harbor for Card # 3.

2:45 pm
Depart Resort at Little Harbor for Yacht Clubs of America at Tampa Harbor Yacht Club near east end of Gandy Bridge. Approx. 13 Miles.

3:15 pm
Arrive at YCOA, Tampa Harbor Yacht Club for Card #4 off end of main dock. Please proceed at dead slow idle, single file, and pick up card from fish net. Proceed back out of harbor and on to the Vinoy.

3:30 pm
Arrive back into your same slip at Renaissance Vinoy Resort. Approx. 9 Miles.

Note: On arrival at the Vinoy, you may wish to use your free passes to visit the extraordinary Car Show at the Festivals of Speed in the park adjacent to the Vinoy. The cars often start to depart this show between 4 & 5 PM.

6:00 pm
Hand in all of your sealed cards at the cocktail reception and receive CARD #5

6:00-7:00 pm
Cocktails in foyer outside of The Vinoy Grand Ballroom

7:00 pm
Banquet and Awards, in The Vinoy Grand Ballroom

 

[Fever Mike]

Thanks Cig Daze!

I am surprised to see Sports USA listed at Tierra Verde Marina knowing they moved to Bay Pines Marina a year ago and that they were no longer a Fountain dealer. then at the Miami show I was told they are no longer in business and that another guy opened up shop at Tierra Verde marina that I met at the Miami show. Hummm....

 

[cigdaze]

Ya, weird things going on at TV marina these days...they closed the sandbar, too.

I'm surprised to not see the Hula Bay Club on the list (formerly known as the Rattlefish).
http://www.seriousoffshore.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4463

 

[cigdaze]

Looks like it'll be a bit bumpy this weekend:

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GMZ800-261430-
SYNOPSIS FOR THE COASTAL WATERS FROM BONITA BEACH TO SUWANNEE RIVER-
423 AM EDT THU MAR 26 2009


.SYNOPSIS...STRONG HIGH PRESSURE OVER THE EASTERN SEA BOARD WILL
MOVE EAST THE NEXT FEW DAYS AS A COLD FRONT MOVES THROUGH THE
COASTAL WATERS SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY. INCREASING WINDS AND
BUILDING SEAS WILL BE ASSOCIATED WITH THE FRONT. WINDS WILL
GRADUALLY DIMINISH EARLY NEXT WEEK AS HIGH PRESSURE BUILDS OVER
THE WATERS.




GMZ850-853-856-261430-
TARPON SPRINGS TO SUWANNEE RIVER OUT 20 NM-
ENGLEWOOD TO TARPON SPRINGS OUT 20 NM-
BONITA BEACH TO ENGLEWOOD OUT 20 NM-
423 AM EDT THU MAR 26 2009

SMALL CRAFT EXERCISE CAUTION THROUGH THIS EVENING


TODAY
SOUTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 20 KNOTS. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET. BAY
AND INLAND WATERS CHOPPY.

TONIGHT
SOUTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 20 KNOTS. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET. BAY
AND INLAND WATERS A MODERATE CHOP.

FRIDAY
SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 20 KNOTS. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET. BAY AND
INLAND WATERS CHOPPY.

FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY
SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 20 KNOTS. SEAS 3
TO 5 FEET. BAY AND INLAND WATERS CHOPPY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
A SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

SATURDAY NIGHT
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 20 KNOTS...BECOMING WEST
AFTER MIDNIGHT. SEAS 4 TO 6 FEET. BAY AND INLAND WATERS CHOPPY.
A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.

 

[Team Tsunami]

From what I hear Motion is going to be there with the new 39 and 43!!! Wish we were going to attend but our Motion is at paint! Good luck to everyone and post tons of pics!!!

 

[Blue Oval]

I hope my plane gets there in time to check out the boats and fun.

 

[SKATIN]

I'll be walking around the Vinoy checking out all the gorgeous boats! I love this event there are Nortechs and Skaters all over the city!!

 

[BOJOE2]

any pics yet

 

[florida gator]

Looked nasty coming across the bridge a little while ago. Heading down to the Vinoy in a few.