Poker Runs of America

Poker Runs

Many experienced boaters and marine industry workers are aware of the term “Poker Run,” however, some of us have never heard of them. We are here to explain to you one of the newest water sports in the game in regards to the Poker Runs of America.

What are they?

A Poker Run is an event in which boat enthusiasts ride their boats to various checkpoints in order to collect poker cards. Meanwhile, it’s time to show off your boat’s speed, looks, and overall performance. Some of the hottest, fastest, and most exotic boats compete for a chance to win all over the United States. Keep in mind that these are not races and that the best poker hand of the boat is used to determine the winner.

How it works.

The Poker Runs begin with each boat navigating (at speeds of 75+mph) through a watercourse, stopping at five checkpoints along the way to pick up an envelope containing a single playing card. The envelopes are opened at the final checkpoint, and the boat with the best poker hand is declared the winner! You could say that winning is purely random!

Poker runs typically require a fee to participate; however, some are sponsored and registration is completely free. Prizes, such as money and trophies, are donated by the event’s sponsors and awarded to the crew with the best poker hand. Poker run organizers strive to make the runs between checkpoints as scenic and appealing as possible. Typically, events last 2-4 hours to complete.

Maryland Labor Day Fun Run

Our Off the Hook Yacht Sales Maryland team will be participating in this week’s Center Console Poker Run located in Grasonville, Maryland. The event is on Saturday, August 31, 2019, and goes from 10:30 AM – 7 PM.

There will be three stops! The first stop will be held at Red Eye’s Dock Bar from 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM. The second stop will be held at Joel’s Beach Bar from 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM. The final stop will be at 4 PM at Tiki Lee’s Dock for dinner and drinks on your own playing poker hands and viewing the in-water boat show for Center Console end of year deals. Come out Labor Day weekend and check out our 2019 Cobia 301 and 2019 Nor-Tech 340 we will have on display and in the Runs!

Below are some pictures from the Center Console Poker Run in Grasonville, MD. Thank you to all the sponsors that could make this event possible. Until next year!!