Annual Donzi Poker Run
 

If I'm not mistaken, this Saturday is the annual Donzi Poker Run. :D

Yes it is....

Event Schedule
Friday – July 30th:
▪ 7:00PM Cocktails at Cactus Jacks
1182 Union Avenue Laconia NH
(603) 528-7800 - Meet and Greet
Saturday – July 31th:
▪ 10:00AM Drivers meeting – Naswa Beach Docks
▪ 11:00AM Poker Run Commencement
Helicopter Shots During Poker Run
▪ 1:00 PM (approx)- Return to Naswa after the run
▪ 6:00PM Cookout, Barbeque Contest and opening of cards
Samoset Club House – Rte 11 - 2696 Lakeshore Rd– Gilford NH
▪ Docks will not be available. Please come by car!
Sunday – August 1st:
▪ 12:00 Noon – Relaxing at the sandbar/Alton Bay (small cove)
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Entrance Details:
No Entry Fee
One Poker hand per boat

I am pulling the boat tonight so I can wash her bottom, then buff & fluff her and get her ready for the photo shoot.... :)

Woodsy

I was wondering if this open for all boats?

Just buy a few Donzi decals and slap them on the side of your boat, nobody will notice :rolleye2:

Donzis ONLY: No SKATERS..It just wouldn't be right. :D :D :D NB

Poker Run
 

OCDACTIVE is joining the run with his non Donzi boat, so I would think you can join the fun too.

Welcome to the Forum anthonyrenee2nh!

RG

Come join us!
 

Absolutely! It is sponsored by the Donzi Club but the poker run is open to everyone.. Hope to see you there!

Rafting
 

unfourtnly, yesterday at the WAM sandbar, the MP`S handed out four $68.00 Tickets to the Donzi group who where rafting together

:eek:

Great
 

I must say I hate seeing the limited resources of the MP being used for this purpose... it really makes little sense with all the flagrant violations of more important safety rules that occur daily.

Thanks! I will try my best to be there sounds great.

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HIDE the women and children! :eek:

Sorry if we got in your way
 

I was out on my own little pokey run yesterday and almost got swashed by the fleet by Bear and Pine Island. The only indication I had of a what was going on was the lead boat almost running us over, followed by another 20 or so boats. Oh yeah the helicopter too, Initially, I thought it was for a rescue of some sort.
How I wished I was in my big, heavy blow boat to absorb the wakes :rolleye1:

pics?
 

someone must have some pics? anybody?

I had a GREAT time. What a great bunch of boaters... Everyone was being safe and enjoying the run. The helocopter took 1800 photos.. I can't wait to see them all. Thanks again to the Donzi club for putting it on. Looking forward to next year.

.....................wakes???????? I think there were only 4 boats capable of making a wake out of the 40. (mine being one of them) Have you seen how small the draft is on a donzi. They are basically flat bottom. I was surprised at what little wakes they threw.

So if you hit a wake, It was probably mine.......... sorry :confused: but at 45 mph I don't think it was that big.

P.S. Wanted to shout out a BIG Thank you to all everyone in the Donzi club that purchased SBONH T-shirts or made a donation!.

Saw a whole bunch of you gents go by seemed like at least 50 to 75 all in a huge group at about 11:00 headed towards the broads. Also noticed the low flying chopper overhead too, at first I thought it might be a news crew from Channel 9 or something. Looked like you guys were having fun that's for sure and it sounds like you did, good stuff!!

Yeah you got to post some pics when you get them.

Will post when I get home today.. About to pull the boat out, wash and cover her...

Video that Celia took on Saturday

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There were about 35 I would have guessed. The Helocopter was taking pictures after we left from Braun Bay so some were doing that before heading down the broads.. I have actually never seen OCD on a video. Thank you RG.. Hard to tell but I am the white boat all the way out front.

The boats looked great going across the broads

RG took the video and I did the editing. To be honest, I took some artistic license and trimmed perhaps 6 boats that came through one at a time. As the editor, I felt it might detract from the effect. I apologize. There was one guy so out in front that it was kind of odd to have him go buy and then wait 30 seconds for the group. My son and I were working and stopped to enjoy the stampede go buy.

I then made a comic version with boats going left then right. Up the broads and then down the broads (down faster). Fortunately I grew up before posting.

Donzi Poker Run Pictures from the Helicopter
 

Rattlesnake Guy - had a great VIDEO.

If you are interested in the Helicopter Pictures - you can find them HERE