Boyne Thunder 2014
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U have to understand, slips are limited! we do the best we can w/ what we have! Are event is growing & that is AWESOME! W/ that is learning, trying new things, adapting, improvising! We try to do the best we can for everybody but w/ all things in life you can't appease everyone! But give'n our space limitations & the GREAT "crew" we have working on this event we feel we put on one he ll of a poker run!!!! Give us a try!! Thanx for your understanding, Wrink
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While it does seem ridiculous at first, when you see the lengths the organizers go to to get the boats in slips you will see there is no simple solution. They move every single boat from the marina, and we raft boats three across in each well. Literally every piece of dock real estate is used for the poker run boats. The event has grown tremendously, and after attending last year it's easy to see why. The sell out speaks volumes for what a quality event this is.
If you sign up when public registration starts, I would bet you won't have any trouble getting a spot. Hope to see you there!
If you sign up when public registration starts, I would bet you won't have any trouble getting a spot. Hope to see you there!
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I did it last year in a 31' Formula, as of now I'm doing it on a 1998 Sea Doo GSX. I'm in the works of purchasing something around 38 to 43 foot range right now. I can tell you this, last year you could of ran it in a lot smaller boat, the water conditions were amazingly calm.
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MP... I went there last year just to attend, not run. They have a fun run on Thursday that we went on... ok, tried to go on it was so rough that I and another boat we were with turned around and went back. The day of the poker run it was much calmer and I could have easily done the run. But that's lake Michigan, I can't justify the entry fee then not run. I know the money goes for the kids but its a lot of money to me.
The area is a beautiful area to boat in, and I would recommend the area to anyone looking for a boating vacation. Most days your boat would be fine on lake Michigan but just know that there is always a chance the lake is in a bad mood and on those days, well you'll be rafted up drinking with us in lake Charlevoix. I always boat with my wife and she gets scared if its too rough so I am conservative and only go out on days its reasonably calm.
The area is a beautiful area to boat in, and I would recommend the area to anyone looking for a boating vacation. Most days your boat would be fine on lake Michigan but just know that there is always a chance the lake is in a bad mood and on those days, well you'll be rafted up drinking with us in lake Charlevoix. I always boat with my wife and she gets scared if its too rough so I am conservative and only go out on days its reasonably calm.
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For those of you worried about slips... Charlevoix isn't too far away, there are several marinas there that you should be able to get into. I know its not ideal you would have to -drive- to Boyne which is about 10-15 miles away, like I said, I don't know if that's any better than putting it on the trailer but it is an option.
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We do this event with all volunteers, we try to improve on the event each year as we find ways to make things better. The City is working on improving the marina, they have applied for improvements, very slow process. Please be patient with us and come enjoy the great boating we have to offer.I understand concern on slips, the dock crew will do everything they can to find a spot. Our Poker Run is a lot of fun, and if you get a chance check out Camp Quality's web site, great great charity we raise money for.http://mynorth.com/2013/08/children-...p-at-lake-ann/
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For those of you worried about slips... Charlevoix isn't too far away, there are several marinas there that you should be able to get into. I know its not ideal you would have to -drive- to Boyne which is about 10-15 miles away, like I said, I don't know if that's any better than putting it on the trailer but it is an option.