1000 Islands Poker Run August

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1 Power Boating Canada & Poker Runs America 1000 Islands Poker Run August HOME PORT AND CHECK-IN INFORMATION This event is a pre-registered only event. YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DOCK YOUR BOAT IN THE MARINA IF YOU ARE NOT PRE-REGISTERED AND ON THE DOCK MASTER S LIST. Check- in Registration Trailer is located at Confederation Park, on Ontario Street, downtown Kingston, where your boat will be moored for the weekend. Pick up your kits and please put on your wristbands for the duration of the weekend. Friday August 7th, from 1:00 pm 9:00 pm - Registration Trailer Friday August 7th, 6:00 8:00pm Poker Run Welcome Reception at: Blu Martini Grill & Bar Official Hotels: Delta Kingston Harbourfront Holiday Inn Waterfront 1 Johnson St. Kingston, K7L 5H7 2 Princess St. Kingston, K7L 1A The Four Points Sheraton 285 King St. E. Kingston, K7L 3B Additional Hotels within (KAP) Kingston Accommodation Group: Ambassador Conference Resort Comfort Inn 401 Courtyard Marriott Days Inn Hotel & Convention Centre First Canada Inns Frontenac Club Inn Green Acres Inn Green Woods Inn Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Hotel Belvedere Kingston Lasalle Travelodge Hotel Peachtree Inn Residence Inn by Marriott, Water's Edge Secret Garden Inn 1550 Princess Street, Kingston, Ontario, K7M 9E3 55 Warne Crescent, Kingston, Ontario, K7K 6Z5 103 Dalton Ave, Kingston, Ontario. 33 Benson Street, Kingston, Ontario, K7K 5W2 1 First Canada Ave., Kingston, Ontario, K7K 6W2 225 King Street East, Kingston, Ontario 2480 Princess Street, Kingston, Ontario 1368 Highway 15, Kingston, Ontario, K7L 5H6 11 Benson Street, Kingston, Ontario, 141 King Street East, Kingston, Ontario, 2360 Princess Street, Kingston, Ontario, K7M 3G Princess Street, Kingston, Ontario, K7L 5G8 7 Earl Street, Kingston, Ontario. K7L 0A4 73 Sydenham Street, Kingston, Ontario, K7L 3H3

2 OPP command post - Immediately west of the Lighthouse in Confederation Park, downtown Kingston LAUNCH SITE Portsmouth Harbour - YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO LAUNCH YOUR BOAT IF YOU ARE NOT PRE-REGISTERED AND ON THE DOCK MASTER S LIST. 91 Octane will be available in Brockville Trucks and trailers can be stored at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour Park - If you require a crane please call Kingston Marina (100 ton crane) or DOCKING Docking will be on a first come basis assigned by the dock master for the City of Kingston. A list of registered participants will be given to the dock master from Power Boating Canada prior to your arrival. If you wish to arrive early or stay longer please inform the dock master directly. FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, :00 pm 9:00 pm Poker Run Registration Trailer Kingston - Main street - 3:00pm 10:00 pm Poker Run boats street display in front of Confederation Basin/City Hall All Weekend Exhibit Displays Confederation Park. 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Poker Runner Meet and Greet Party: Blu Martini Bar & Grill 178 Ontario Street (previously Zappa s Bar) SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2015 Breakfast will only be available at the Delta and Holiday Inn Hotels. You must wear your wristbands and please keep your vouchers handy for redemption at breakfast for driver and navigator. Breakfast will be available for your boat crew for an additional charge by the hotel. 7:30 am - Late waiver signing and late registrations in Confederation Park at the Poker Run Registration Trailer 8:00 am Doors Open for the Drivers Meeting 2 nd floor Kingston City Memorial Hall, 216 Ontario Street across from Confederation Park/Basin Card #1 8:30 am - Mandatory Driver s Meeting Roll Call will be taken. Two groups - under 55 mph and over 100 mph 10:00 am Ladies and Gentlemen Start Your Engines

3 Card #2 & Lunch 11:30 am 1:30 pm Brockville Municipal Marina Poker Run Lunch at Ribfest in Hardy Park supporting Big Brothers and Big Sisters Card pick up at the lunch Follow signs from the marina to Ribfest in Hardy Park It is a 5 minute walk - Look for Poker Runs signs at Ribfest Card #3 2:00 pm Prescott Pick up card from Card boat BOATS FLY-BY BROCKVILLE Card #4 3:00 pm Gananoque Card boat Kingston Boat viewing 4:00-6:00 pm Confederation Basin Exhibit Displays in Confederation Park and in front of City Hall Card #5 6:30 pm 9:30 pm Awards Ceremony and Dinner Dinner in Memorial City Hall 216 Ontario Street followed by the Card unveiling at 8:30 pm UNDER THE STARS in Market Square (Behind Kingston City Hall) Times are approximate and subject to change Sunday August 9, :00pm 5:00pm Ride of a Lifetime - Charity boat rides on the poker run boats - $200 per person with proceeds to the Kingston Hospital Pre Booked ride times: 12pm / 1pm / 2pm / 3pm / 4pm ext 252 or coordinator@pokerrunsamerica.com SAFETY RULES In an effort of maintaining safety, and in the interest of keeping poker runs safe for everyone, the rules have been established by our safety committee. Failure to comply with our rules will result in disqualification from the poker run. A Poker Run is not a race. At no time during a poker run will racing occur between/among participants. Please abide by all speed limits.

4 Absolutely no alcohol consumed by anyone on board or visible on board, during the day of the event until the boat is tied up for the evening following the event. Every boat must comply with current USCG/ CCG construction and safety requirements and carry the required on-board safety equipment. USCG/ CCG approved life vests must be worn by everyone on board at all times when the boat is in motion during the event. Ignition safety tethers must be in working condition and suitably attached while the boat is in motion. A more complete list of rules is available in the APRA Official Rule Book that is available at registration. FLAGS As part of the safety criteria it was agreed that standard flag colors be used for all poker runs and they are as follows: Red Black Yellow Green Diver Flag Alternate Flags Orange Purple Signifies Stop Signifies Accident or Course Closed Signifies Caution Signifies Go Signifies Divers Below Signifies Marshal Boat Signifies Disqualification CARD HANDS The best poker hand will be judged according to the following: from Best to Worst. Royal Flush; Straight Flush; Four of a Kind; Full House; Flush; Straight; Three of a Kind; Two Pair; One Pair; Spades, Hearts, Diamonds, and then Clubs. Since several decks are used, a tie hand is possible. In the case of a tie hand, the two participants will be dealt a new hand by an independent third party. Additional rules required On the Spot will be determined by the officials on hand. All decisions by these officials will be final. If 5 of a kind should occur it would be considered to be ranked between a Royal Flush and a straight flush.

5 Included in your entry fee will be: 1. Boat entry for the driver and navigator 2. Your boat slip for 2 nights - Friday and Saturday 3. Wristbands for Friday night poker run participant welcome party 4. Breakfast for two on Saturday 5. Lunch for two on Saturday 6. Tickets for two - Saturday night Banquet Dinner & Award Ceremony Outdoors 7. Event coverage in Poker Runs America Magazine/Power Boating Canada Magazine 8. Participant plaque for each boat entered 9. Prizes and/or cash for 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd places 10. Keeper trophy for 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd places 11. Official event tee shirts for the driver and navigator 12. DVD of the poker run Helicopter footage Marinas and Fuel Brockville Municipal Harbour (91 Octane) Gilbert Marine Brockville (91 Octane) Ed Huck Marine Rockport (Travel lift/91 Octane) Kingston Marina Other Important Numbers for this event EMERGENCY 911 Canadian Customs or US Customs Alexandria Bay, NY Ontario Provincial Police Kingston Police Kingston General Hospital Hotel Dieu Hospital- Kingston After Hours Medical Clinic- Kingston PRA s Bill Taylor - Cell Phone PRA s Mark Booker - Cell Phone Kingston Confederation Marina Portsmouth Olympic Harbor x 1887 or 1822 Collins Bay Marina