 Re: 1st Annual Sarasota Center Console Poker Run
Fish Boats Registry Center Console Poker Run
Sarasota, Florida May 30-31, 2008
Host Hotel:
Hyatt Sarasota on Sarasota Bay
1000 Boulevard of the Arts
Sarasota, FL 34236
Tel: 941-953-1234
Fax: 941-952-1988
**NOTE - All hotel room reservations are to be made by the individual. Please refer to the “Poker Run Block” for discounted rates.
Registration:
Located in the lower lobby of the Hyatt Sarasota
**Friday, May 30, 2008 registration from 2:00pm - 9:00pm**
Launch Site:
Centennial Park Launch Ramp
1059 N. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL
Launch Ramp Directions:
Off I75, take Fruitville Road west to Hwy 41 (Tamiami Trail) turn right go about 1 mile turn left at 10th Street to public launch ramp.
Docking:
Docking will be at the Sarasota Hyatt Marina on a “first come first serve basis”.
Overflow Trailer Parking and Launching (If required):
Sarasota Whitaker Yacht Club and Yacht Center
1889 N. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL
34234
941-365-1770
Sara Bay Marina
7040 N. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL
34243
941-359-0390
Fuel Stops
Lunch stop -John’s Pass Marina beside Gator’s Café
Included in your entry fee will be:
1. Boat entry for the driver and navigator
2. Preferred rates on hotel rooms at the Hyatt Sarasota
3. Breakfast for two on Saturday
4. Lunch for two
5. Friday night reception
6. Event coverage in Fish Boats Registry and Poker Runs America magazines
7. Participant plaques for each boat entered
8. Cash and prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places
9. Keeper trophy for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places
10. Awards ceremony reception for two Saturday night
11. Children 14 and under are FREE!
Friday, May 30, 2008:
5:00pm-7:00pm - Cocktail Reception to be held ‘poolside’ at the Hyatt Hotel.
*PLEASE REGISTER FOR EVENT BEFORE THIS RECEPTION*
*WRIST BANDS REQUIRED FOR ENTRY*
Saturday May 31, 2008:
9:30am SHARP Mandatory Driver’s Meeting -Card #1
ALL CARDS MUST REMAIN IN SEALED ENVELOPED AND RETURNED AT THE END OF THE RUN IN THE SEALED ENVELOPES. DO NOT OPEN.
Driver’s meeting is for the driver and navigator only at the Hyatt in the Florida room. Roll call will be taken at which point Card #1 will be distributed
10:00am sharp!
“Start Your Engines”
Depart Hyatt marina into Sarasota Bay at idle speed.
10:30am Start in Sarasota Bay.
Note: Remain behind pace boat at a safe comfortable distance at all times for the duration of this event. Spread out as necessary. You must observe all speed limits and wake controls when traveling on the I.C.W. and provide full boating courtesy to all other vessels traveling the I.C.W.
11:00am- Card Stop, 11 miles
Proceed north in Sarasota Bay via I.C.W. to Mar Vista Marina located on I.C.W. just south of entrance to Long Boat Pass. Card will be picked out of fish net at the end of the dock. Proceed at dead idle speed in single file to pick up card and mill just off I.C.W. to await pace boat’s next start Card #2
12:00pm- 1:45pm – LUNCH, 26 miles
Proceed out through Long Boat Pass to Gulf and mill a safe distance off pass and await pace boats for start in gulf. Proceed north in Gulf to John’s Pass. Arrive through John’s Pass for LUNCH at Gator’s Café, Treasure Island. Lunch will be served under the tent.
Please proceed to docks at John’s Pass Marina adjacent/ beside and back of Gator’s (same ownership)
***FUEL AVAILABLE AT LUNCH STOP BESIDE GATOR’S***
CAUTION: there is considerable construction at the John’s Pass entrance Bridge with barges, etc. There is a very strong current as you enter John’s Pass. There is potential for considerable small and large boat traffic (e.g.: tour boat, personal watercraft rentals, etc.) as you enter John’s Pass.
Proceed to docks at Gator’s Café with extreme caution.
2:00pm Following lunch mill in Gulf at a safe distance off John’s Pass and await pace boat’s start.
2:30pm- Card Stop, 10 miles
Sports USA Marine, Tierra Verde, Card #3
Proceed south in Gulf to Pas- A- Grille channel. Enter the channel proceed north on I.C.W. and then immediately east to Tierra Verde Marina located on right hand side immediately before road bridge. Then pick up card from Sports USA Marine fish net off the end of the Tierre Verde Marina dock and mill to await start from pace boats.
3:15pm- Card Stop, 17 miles
Off Perico Island, Card #4
Proceed back out Pass-A- Grill channel to Gulf, south in Gulf to Egmont channel. Enter Egmont channel and proceed south into I.C.W. to just immediately north of the road bridge from Perico Island to Anna Maria Island. Veer left immediately before the bridge to the awaiting anchored card boat. Pick up card in single file dead slow from fish net off card boat and mill to await final start behind pace boats.
4:00pm- Return to the Hyatt, 15 miles
From Perico Island proceed south on I.C.W. and Sarasota Bay to Sarasota Hyatt docking.
Total route mileage: 79 Statute miles
4:00-6:00pm (5:00pm last call for submitting cards)
Receive Card #5 immediately upon your return to the Hyatt from a table located just outside the Boathouse, and turn in all 5 unopened cards. Proceed to
Award Ceremony at the Sarasota Hyatt in the Boathouse.
*** Remember you must bring your first card (from Driver’s Meeting) in order to receive your final cards***
Additional Hotel Suggestions
La Quinta
1803 N. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL
941-366-5128
The Comfort Inn
5000 N. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL
941-351-7734
AmericInn Hotel & Suites
5931 Fruitville Rd
Sarasota Springs, FL 34232
941-342-8778
Hilton Garden Inn
8270 N. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34243
941-552-1100
Hotel Indigo
1223 Boulevard of the Arts
Sarasota, FL
941-487-3800
The Ritz Carlton
111 Ritz Carlton Drive
Sarasota, FL 34236
941-309-2000
The best poker hand:
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.
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