FLORIDA POWERBOAT CLUB  

Presents the 

TAMPA BAY POKER RUN

April 1-3, 2011 

In conjunction with the acclaimed 

FESTIVALS OF SPEED

 

 

Vinoy St Pete Marina

Greetings!

 

After a great start to the 2011 Florida poker run season, and a 67-boat roster for the Miami Boat Show Poker Run to the Florida Keys, FPC is crossing the Sunshine State to St. Petersburg, bringing back the excitement of a horsepower-charged weekend to the Tampa Bay area. The Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Marina will host this event once again, which began for this club in the late 90's when offshore racing was alive and well on these waterways. 

 

Starting from the Vinoy Basin, the poker run course will stay primarily in the Tampa Bay area and features a lunch stopover at Jacksons in Downtown Tampa, along with checkpoints that include Sunset Grill at Little Harbor and Hula Bay Club at Tampa Harbour Yacht Club. But the fun won't just be on the water! There's plenty of action on land, including a big Street Party in downtown St. Pete on Friday evening and an elegant Saturday evening Poker Run Party hosted by VUE, one of the hottest Sushi/nightclubs in town! Then, take part in an awesome collector car showcase on Sunday, as the annual Festivals of Speed takes center stage at North Straub Park along the St. Petersburg waterfront.  

 

Join us for this weekend that celebrates fun, sun and big horsepower, as Florida Powerboat Club returns to St. Pete!  Its just three weeks away, and with hotels rooms going fast, so please don't delay.  We're here and ready to help you and your crew with all your plans!  

  

 

Sincerely,

 

Stu Jones,  President 

Florida Powerboat Club

 

Florida Powerboat Club
Festive Weekend - Fun for Everyone!
Street Party in St Pete









There's plenty of great food and fine dining in the area so come out and hang out with this diverse crowd.  Enjoy the free live music in a unique, convenient, and safe environment.  Located on Central Ave., this street party is close to all poker run hotels, and FPC will provide continuous shuttles from the Hampton Inn, Marriott Courtyard and Vinoy Resort.   The street party runs 5 PM through 10PM

Luxury Lifestyle Jet Port Reception

Friday, April 1st, 2011 8:00pm-11:00pmFestivals of Speed Hanger Party 

 

As part of the exciting activities planned by our friends at Festivals of Speed, this over-the-top event is staged inside an actual aircraft hangar at the Tampa Airport.  

 

Guests  experience a fabulous display of  vintage & contemporary aircraft, the world's most exotic cars, custom created motorcycles, 

high performance boats and the finest luxury lifestyle product displays.

Poker Run Course

Saturday, April 2, 2011 10am - 3pm

 

 

Boat under St Pete Bridge

FPC promises a great poker run course, which will begin at the Vinoy Basin near the landmark St. Petersburg Pier, then head southbound through the enormous spans of the Sunshine Skyway. The first poker card will be a rendezvous location with a card hand-off boat, followed by a run back through bay waters towards downtown Tampa. As always, a helicopter crew will take flight, capturing hi-res digital photos and HD video, which will be aired later a the poker run party.

 

Lunch at JACKSONS in Tampa will be followed by checkpoints on bay waters, where participants will be given the opportunity to do either a card-only stop, or tie up to enjoy the atmosphere of these two popular waterfront destinations....The Sunset Grille at Little Harbor or Hula Bay Club at Tampa Harbour.

 

Various speed classes will be assigned, to accommodate the variety of cruising speeds, from 50mph to triple digit speeds of the big fast machines that are becoming popular in poker run circles. A mandatory captains safety meeting will be staged on Friday evening after checkin, at the VINOY. 

 

 

Call to Register for this event: 954-545-1414

Click here to Download a booking form 

Fax to: 954-782-2452 

 

Festivals of Speed - Sunday April 3rd

Motorsports Collection & Luxury Lifestyle Display

North Straub Park, St. Petersburg  

Sunday, April 3rd, 2011

10:00am-4:00pm

  

The experience continues on Sunday as attendees enjoy a gathering of the worlds finest automobiles, motorcycles & watercraft. Vehicles are placed for display in the park overlooking sparkling Tampa Bay. Attendees will enjoy on site cafes serving the finest culinary offerings, VIP Cafes, smooth jazz, wine tastings, cigar smokes, luxury lifestyle displays, Fashion shows and more. 

  
Awsome Cars parked at Vinoy  
  
Hotel and Dockage information

Hampton Inn & Suites-  Only 10 rooms remaining in block! 

 

The Hampton Inn provides suites in downtown St Petersburg Florida near The Pier and Gulf Beaches. Enjoy free wireless internet throughout the hotel, along with complimentary hot breakfast every morning. 

This hotel is located next door to the venue for our Saturday Night poker run party, and a shuttle service will be provided by FPC to and from the VINOY Basin. 

 

 

Marriott Courtyard on 4th St  

(Just five blocks from Vinoy with all-day free shuttle to Vinoy) 

Have block of ten rooms  (7) at $ 149/nt for double Queen rooms and  (3) at  $ 209/nt for King 1 bedroom suites / sleeper in living room area

  

Vinoy - We apologize, but Vinoy is completely Sold Out to early registrants.

 

VINOY MARINA Dockage: All poker run boats will be docked here at the discounted rate of just $ 1.50/foot per night. Limited to fifty slips...just 15 slips remaining!  

 

BOAT LAUNCHING & TRAILER PARKING:  There are more than four locations where boats may be launched, and trailers parked. FPC Staff will provide members with the most suitable location, depending on which direction the member is arriving from. Marinas that FPC is currently working with are:

 

Loggerhead Club & Marina-       727-867-2600 

5821 32nd Way South
St. Petersburg, FL 33712
Discounted Launching and trailer parking for FPC members!

Little Harbor Marina- Ruskin FL   813-645-2411

606 Sea Grape Drive

Ruskin, FL  33570  

Tampa Harbour Yacht Club  

Forklift, floating docks, fuel...This is also a poker run checkpoint location!

 

Tampa Harbour Yacht Club    813-831-1200

5200 West Tyson Ave.

Tampa, FL  

 

About Florida Powerboat Club

 

The Florida Powerboat Club was founded in 1993 as a membership-driven organization, to promote safe, responsible powerboating in a group setting and assist performance boating enthusiasts in many ways to achieve the maximum enjoyment from their Florida powerboating lifestyles. The club founder is committed to the objective of improving the sport for its participants, while fostering a positive image with the general public. Florida Powerboat Club welcomes both beginners to the sport, as well as seasoned veterans, to cultivate an atmosphere where individuals from different  backgrounds and cultures may interact and share in the pursuit of this exciting recreational sport.

 

Florida Powerboat Club

1214 SW 6th St

Pompano Beach, Florida 33069

 

Call to Register for this event: 954-545-1414

Click here to Download a booking form 

Fax to: 954-782-2452 

 

Florida Powerboat Club