Yearly Archives: 2016
Join Us in the Panhandle for FPC’s Emerald Coast Poker Run!
There are less than 2 weeks before the Florida Powerboat Club’s 24th annual Emerald Coast Poker Run! If you haven’t already registered for this monster of a poker run then you still have time to pre-register. It’s the largest summer poker run in the nation. So make sure you take time off to enjoy this one-of-a-kind run in the Florida Panhandle where you’ll find an unparalleled number of performance and luxury boaters, partiers, and enthusiasts just looking to have some fun on the water!
The Florida Panhandle offers incredible boating in both the protected bay waters and in the Gulf. Incredibly beautiful sugar sand beaches, emerald green water, and numerous places to stop along the way make this a must-not-miss event.
But this run does more than just party. The FPC’s Emerald Cost Poker Run annually raises over $150,000 for charities and youth organizations making it the only run to even come close to hitting that mark year after year. Bring your boat, make a difference, and most importantly, HAVE SOME FUN!
Here’s a message from the man himself, Stu Jones.
Greetings!
Destin & Fort Walton Beach are set to host one of the most popular summer boating events, the Emerald Coast Poker Run, which historically raises over $150k annually to benefit youth organizations.
Boat Week Festivities kick off with a Tuesday Mardi Gras boat parade, followed by parties every evening through the weekend! Whether you run a big power cat, or a single–outboard v–bottom, this poker run caters to all boaters from all walks of life who travel hundreds of miles to attend!
We promise great entertainment, soft sandy beaches, beautiful waterways and more bikinis and fun than you can imagine! It’s just a month away, so don’t miss out on the best accommodations and new dockage locations! Call the FPC office, Mon through Friday to register now!
Thank You,
Stu Jones
CLICK HERE TO SEE COVERAGE FROM PREVIOUS EMERALD COAST RUNS!
Drunken Boater Crashes into Breakwall Injuring 5
It took the Erie County Sheriff’s Marine Unit, the Fire Department, the Buffalo Police, and the Coast Guard all working together to rescue six people from Buffalo’s waterfront Monday morning.
At about 2:00 a.m. the call came in that a boat had rammed into the breakwall north of the Small Boat Harbor. Early reports stated that there were believed to be several people in the water but after slowly approaching the boat the Coast Guard discovered that there were five people still on board the stranded craft.
“The operator of the vessel that actually hit the break wall had a severe head injury. So he was confused as to how many people were actually on the boat,” Michael Tuberdyke, a Buffalo Fire Division Chief, said.
After learning of the possibility that there might be one boater still missing, the Coast Guard was able to find him sitting on the actual breakwall after firing off an illumination flare.
“We fired off an illumination flare into the sky. Once we fired that off, we were able to light up the area where the initial impact of the boat was on the break wall. We were able to find the person, sitting on the breakwall,” Jeremy Bossinger of U.S. Coast Guard said.
Five of the six people on board the craft were taken to the hospital for serious injuries ranging from lacerations to possible broken bones.
Cody Pudlewski, 21, has been charged with BWI and released on tickets.
Skaterfest Piles on the Power!
Six is the lucky number. Now, for six years running, Skaterfest continues to be the home of the largest gathering Skater Powerboats in the world! What makes it even more unique is that the unparalleled event is hosted by not a company or manufacturer, but by a true Skater enthusiast and owner, Ron Szolack. With a passion for owning and selling anything Skater, he’s made it his mission to provide a place for everyone that shares his passion to come and have a rip roarin’ time out on the water as well as his widely popular nightclub. In just a few days we can expect another fantastic turnout of many Skaters to head to Lake St. Clair, Michigan to show their support for each other and the SKATER NATION!
Skater owners are a unique group who really pride themselves on how well their boats perform on the water. From 24 feet to over 50 feet, if you own a SKATER you are known immediately to be a performance boat aficionado who bought a boat for pure performance over anything else. Are you part of the Skater Nation?
Freeze Frame Photos – St. Clair River Classic
Apache: King of the Rough Water
Redneck Rich at the 2016 Old Hickory Poker Run!
The 2016 Old Hickory Poker Run hosted by the Tennessee Powerboat Club was another HUGE success! How many boats? Who really knows 200+ I am not sure it matters because what was really evident was the fact that it didn’t matter if you were there in a flat bottom john boat or a million dollar Skater….You belonged and the overwhelming hospitality of everyone was infectious.
Powerboat Nation was privileged to be hosted onboard “War Party” a beautiful 39 CIGARETTE GTS owned by our great friend Bubba, and along with Co Captain Stan, both of these guys were fantastic and we were honored to be invited aboard.
This years event did mark the significant sense of loss as many of the participants wore commemorative T shirts emblazoned with the Saddle Up logo to remember Anthony and Tammy Reece and raise money for their memorial fund. CLICK HERE: Anthony and Tammy Reece Memorial Fund This fund was established by Chad Collier who chairs and organizes the Old Hickory Fun Run. Thousands of dollars were raised for all the event charities as well as money for the memorial fund.
Nashville brings a unique and different experience to powerboating and from the event party downtown on Broadway, to the multiple rafts ups, and the final night auction no one could say they didn’t have fun. Rain? Whatever, its only water and it didn’t make one bit of difference other than we got to cruise slow, blast the stereo and have a great time with great friends!
Lots of Pictures: Click Here for the Galleries and come back to see more of the Old Hickory Fun Run!
GALLERY ONE | GALLERY TWO | GALLERY THREE
Old Hickory Poker Run 2016 Photos – Gallery Three
Don’t forget to checkout Gallery One and Gallery Two as well!
Old Hickory Poker Run 2016 Photos – Gallery Two
Don’t forget to check out the first gallery, and we got more pics in gallery three.
Autometer’s Battery Extenders BIGGER & BETTER Than Ever
Autometer’s previous release of their BEX-1500 and BEX-3000 battery extenders was an industry game changer as featured on PBN here. Eliminating the worry of battery failure or damage at the worst possible time, whether before a day on the water or out on the water itself, puts the mind of every boater at ease. Safety and security are paramount, not to mention how much of a buzzkill going out to a dead battery on the day of your big poker run can be, and Autometer is giving you the ability to never worry again.
With the latest release of their BEX-5000, Autometer is upping the voltage and amperage of their standard battery extenders to accommodate larger and more powerful applications with ease. A price tag of under seventy dollars only make it that much more desirable.
Visit Autometer to learn more about what this ingenious product can do for you and don’t hesitate to try one out today! What’s a small upgrade for exponential peace of mind?
Old Hickory Poker Run 2016 Photos – Gallery One
Here’s the first batch of pics, and don’t forget we got more in gallery two and gallery three!
3 Presumed Drowned After Idaho Powerboat Crash
The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office has now confirmed that there were a total of three people on board the 1989 Formula 223LS that was ran over by a 2011 Mastercraft Saturday night.
According to the police there were a total of five people on board the Mastercraft during the collision as the southbound Mastercraft rammed and demolished the presumed stationary/northbound Formula. All five people on board the offending craft were taken to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries, yet none of the three passengers aboard the Formula have been recovered. At this point it is safe to assume that the three missing persons have drowned.
The three victims include Justin M. Luhr 34 years old of Medical Lake, Washington and his two passengers, Justin T. Honken, 21 years old of Post Falls, Idaho and Caitlin A. Breeze, 21 years old of Spokane, Washington.
Crews are currently conducting a search of the lake bottom in hopes of finding the three missing persons. The crash is still under investigation and no charges have been filed as of yet.
Check back for more details as they emerge.
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