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SML POKER Run

 

 

2023 Poker Run - Saturday, May 20th

Captain Boat Length  Manufacturer  Hometown

1. Gus Pappas
2. Tony Willette
3. Wayne Davis
4. Chris Bowers
5. Paul Olenick
6. Rusty Phillips
7. Barry Childers
8. David Perry
9. Brian Mullins
10. Greg Miller
11. Kurt Binkley
12. Barry Hurley
13. Pat Bailey
14. Chris Crum
15. Mark Hettinger
16. John Pettit
17. Greg Phillips
18. Curt Dubbin
19. Eric Marks
20. Chad Werab
21. Ben Hellmandollar
22. Dylan Kincer
23. Donald Hunt
24. Adam Yamber
25. Jason Ralston
26. David Bosserman
27. Andy Brown
28. Chris Fisher
29. Scott Witt
30. Chris Couteller
31. JF Stone
32. Todd Pigg
33. Alan Hasty
34. Ray Givens
35. Daniel Barrett, Jr. 
36. Daniel Barrett, Sr. 
37. Wesley Dennison
38. Jason Zaluski
39. Jon Dabareiner
40. Greg Witt
41. Geoff Taylor
42. Chris Kiger
43. Nathan Serreno
44. Levi Arrington
45. Ken LaBrake
46. Tim Ryan
47. Paul Brown
48. Lee Hussey
49. Marshall Prillaman
50. Steve Sawyer
51. Klint Jackson
52. Billy Martin 
53. Bobby Davis
54. Jesse Love
55. Steve Hawkins
56. Peggy Overstreet
57. Frank Bryant

43'
32'
28'
36'
29'
35'
42'
35'
38'
35'
28' 
29' 
33'
25'
22'
26'
28'
23'
25'
39'
23'
35'
25' 
29'
35'
30'
25'
36'
28'
38' 
24' 
27' 
28'
42'
22'
24'
27'
38' 
33'
28'
29'
25'
30'
29'
23'
24' 
36'
32'
26'
35'
26'
27'
38'
?
30'
24' 
23'

Fountain
Renegade
Baja
Skater
Formula
Fountain
Fountain
Formula
Formula
Fountain
Donzi
Baja Outlaw
Rinker
Eliminator
Bennington
American Offshore
Avalon
Bennington
Montara Surf Boss
Dragon
Well-crafted
Fountain
Bennington
Formula
Fountain
Scarab Panther
Baja
Wright Performance
Avalon
Powerquest Avenger
Berkshire
Eliminator
Eliminator
Fountain
Lowe
Warlock
Grand Sport
MTI
Donzi
Avalon
Scarab
Rinker
Adrenaline
Fountain
Hurricane
Formula
Eliminator
Sunsation
Donzi
Formula
American Offshore
Eliminator
Wellcraft
?
Spectre
Sylvan
JC MFG

Astoria, NY
Stafford, VA
Moneta, VA
Washington, NC
Wirtz, VA
Chapin, SC
Salisbury, NC
Gilbert, SC
Mooresville, NC
Prosperity, SC
Troutman, NC
Blairs, VA
Moneta, VA
Mineral, VA
Midlothian, VA
Spotsylvania, VA
Moneta, VA
Moneta, VA
Moneta, VA
Alliance, OH 
Salem, VA 
Spotsylvania, VA 
Manassas, VA     
Gainesville, VA 
Statesville, NC   
Waynesboro, VA   
Rocky Mt., NC
Charlotte, VT
Moneta, VA
Denver, NC
Calloway, MD
Lincolnton, NC
Ponce Inlet, FL
Akron, OH
Spotsylvania, VA
Unionville, VA
Hardy, VA
Ruther Glen, VA
Hardy, VA
Moneta, VA
Wirtz, VA
Forest, VA
Hardy, VA
Rocky Mount, VA
Wirtz, VA
Roanoke, VA
Rock Hill, SC
Martinsville, VA
Penhook, VA
Chesapeake, VA
Spotsylvania, VA
Wirtz, VA
Fredericksburg, VA
?
Louisa, VA
Moneta, VA
Wirtz, VA

                                            ***** 2023 Poker Run Itinerary****

Friday, May 19th at Mango's Bar & Grill 

5:30 - 8:00 - CAPTAIN'S CHECK-IN and packet pick up
5:45 - 7:45 - Beer and Wine Served *Cash bar begins at 7:00 PM
6:15 - 7:45 - Dinner Served by Mango's Bar & Grill
7:30 - 11:00 - Live music by SPANK


Saturday, May 20th at Crazy Horse Marina
9:30 - 10:30 - Continental Breakfast 
9:30 - 10:30 - General Information and Last chance registration
10:30 - MANDATORY CAPTAIN'S MEETING at the Pontoon Stage
11:00 - Boats depart from docks **Watch for fireboat's signal on water before TAKE OFF**
4:00 - Dealers leave all card stop locations and return to Crazy Horse Marina
          Poker hand check-in begins
          Beer/wine garden opens in the Tequila Bar
5:00 - Boats Return to Crazy Horse Marina **HANDS MUST BE VERIFIED BY 5:30 PM to be eligible for prizes
5:00 - 7:00 - Mexican Fiesta provided by Los Amigos Restaurant
6:00 - 9:00 - Live music by 5 Shades of Gray
7:00 - Award Presentation from the Pontoon Stage

 2023 Card Stops: (this is a "Choose your own adventure" Poker Run day! This means that stops do NOT have to be made in the order listed below; stops are simply listed alphabetically)

1. Crazy Horse Marina
2. Drifter's at Crystal Shores Marina
3. Gill's Creek Marina & Lodge
4. Magnum Point Marina
5. Mango's Bar & Grill
6. Mango's Bar & Grill (not a mistype - 2 cards will be picked up at Mango's)
7. Mariners Landing

If you have any questions, please contact Vice President of the SMLBA, Lynnette Webb at: 540-797-0944

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What is the Poker Run?

First, the poker run is a charitable fund raising event that gives players an opportunity to play “a card game” on the water. It is definitely not a race. There is a limit of 50 boats, but captains can have as many players and registered guests on board as their legal capacity allows. The boats travel to multiple card stops (up to seven) situated all over the lake to retrieve a playing card at each stop at the end, each player presents their best five cards to be eligible for several thousand dollars in cash prizes. The first player to get four aces receives $5000.00. The SMLBA has awarded this top prize numerous times. There is also a $1500.00 prize for the best hand, $500 for second best, $250 for third best, and many other cash awards for various categories such as best appearing crew and the most players on a boat. Proceeds from the event go to various lake organizations such as The Smith Mountain Lake Marine Volunteer Fire Dept.

Boats of every description are welcome. Past events have featured large cruisers, house boats, pontoon boats and even small runabouts...speed is not a factor. If a vessel is too slow or ends up under durress to cover the entire course in the five hours of the event, then they can be “spotted” a card stop and may draw those cards at the end of the run. The larger boats have an even better chance of taking home the cash for the most players on a boat.

The entry fee is $175.00 a player, with a two player minimum per vessel. The guest fee is $110.00. Guests may participate in the entire weekend's festivities, but are not eligible to play the game. All players and guests are treated to a dinner and entertainment on Friday night, and for the actual poker run will take place at Crazy Horse Marina this year. Upon their return to the marina Saturday afternoon, players, guests, volunteers and sponsors will join together for a beer garden, followed by a dinner and music.

Who was, Tom Maynard, Captain Easy, Article

 

Register Boat (As of 3/20/23 BOAT Registation has CLOSED for the 2023 Poker Run. All Slips are FULL. No registrations will be accepted after this date) 

 

Player/Guest Registration Online Registration is OPEN for players and guests for boats already registered for the 2023 event. 

Boat Registration to print (Boat Registration is CLOSED)

Player/Guest Registration to print (OPEN REGISTRATION HERE)

 

 

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We are looking for fun people who love boating and Smith Mountain Lake! If you are interested in giving time to the SMLBA come to our Wednesday night meetings. We meet at Mangos Bar and Grill, located at 16430 Booker T Washington Hwy, Moneta, VA 24121, every second Wednesday of each month at 6pm. We are growing and need the support of our members.

Any and all talents are appreciated!

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