Where was the Marine Patrol?

Woodsy · 07-27-2009, 11:04 AM

KonaChick....

We did stick to the rules, but I bet it did seem like we were "bombing around"! Sorry if we caused you any stress or grief! I would love to see a video of all the boats running.

4Fun...

We usually have an MP officer give the safety speech prior to the run. A few years ago, it was thier opinion that the Donzi Poker Run should be/was classified as an "event" and a special event permit was required. We have pulled a permit every year since. It keeps them happy, and the permit process is fairly easy. The permit gives the MP our "route" around the lake and the approximate start/finish times. The NHMP have been nothing short of cooperative and fantastic. Thier main concern is safety and as I mentioned previously they had several boats "shadow" the run to make sure nothing goes wrong.

The Donzi Poker Run is free, there is no entrance fee and if you win well you get a nice plaque! LOL! It is really just an excuse for us local Donzi guys to host our out of state friends for a fun day of running around and showing off the lake. We had boats in from all over the Eastern Seaboard, this year I think the farthest boat came from North Carolina! We have had a boat travel from Texas in previous years! While I am sure techinically we could have just been "a bunch of friends running around the lake" none of the particpants minded the NHMP presence and nobody got stopped for any violations. All in all it was a great day for us Donzi owners.

I do apologize to Jidge for any stress we may have caused when we went into Chestnut cove.... I can totally understand his point of view!

Woodsy

4Fun · 07-27-2009, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Woodsy

KonaChick....

We did stick to the rules, but I bet it did seem like we were "bombing around"! Sorry if we caused you any stress or grief! I would love to see a video of all the boats running.

4Fun...

We usually have an MP officer give the safety speech prior to the run. A few years ago, it was thier opinion that the Donzi Poker Run should be/was classified as an "event" and a special event permit was required. We have pulled a permit every year since. It keeps them happy, and the permit process is fairly easy. The permit gives the MP our "route" around the lake and the approximate start/finish times. The NHMP have been nothing short of cooperative and fantastic. Thier main concern is safety and as I mentioned previously they had several boats "shadow" the run to make sure nothing goes wrong.

The Donzi Poker Run is free, there is no entrance fee and if you win well you get a nice plaque! LOL! It is really just an excuse for us local Donzi guys to host our out of state friends for a fun day of running around and showing off the lake. We had boats in from all over the Eastern Seaboard, this year I think the farthest boat came from North Carolina! We have had a boat travel from Texas in previous years! While I am sure techinically we could have just been "a bunch of friends running around the lake" none of the particpants minded the NHMP presence and nobody got stopped for any violations. All in all it was a great day for us Donzi owners.

I do apologize to Jidge for any stress we may have caused when we went into Chestnut cove.... I can totally understand his point of view!

Woodsy

Too bad I didn't know this was going on. I would have like to check out some old 18 classics and sweet 16s

LIforrelaxin · 07-27-2009, 04:31 PM

Woodsy,

Although at least your making an honest post...... you admitidlty went over 45 mph..... I hope you where disqualified.... or disqualified yourself..... Oh how did you stay behind the official Pace Boats

As for Pace boats keeping speed down... that is a bunch of bull..... fall off to 30 fall behind, and do 60 to catch up.... your not fooling anyone.... in short the PACE BOAT theory is a bunch of crap.....

Now I don't have an issue with the Poker Run.... or any event really, however don't try and hide behind obvious hocus pocus.... Just tell the dam truth.....

Boats where going faster the 45... not a big deal, if the event was indeed sactioned
The Marine Patrol followed the group and made sure it didn't get out of control.....
PACE BOATS MADE SURE THE OVERALL SPEED WAS BELOW 45!!!!!!!!! ---- notice the slight tweaking of the words......

Now as for the people that seemed to have issue with this event.....
-- this event has been held yearly I believe for several years....
-- If it was sactioned as an event and approved by the MP there is no complaining....
-- unfortunately the event causes multiple boats to be running together... this cause a lot of wake action.....it doesn't however indicate any wrong doing by the people involved, it just means it is going to be rough while the go by......Woodsy shouldn't need to be here defending the event like he is having to. Although he is being nice enough to at least let everyone know what is going on.

In short people don't be so uptight..... special events happen, they are what makes being on the lake fun.... Are people going to complain when the old wooden boats make thier rounds.... in a pack.... I don't think so.... but you know what they turn the water up just a much, and make just as much noise, and OMG even run just a close together.......

BroadHopper · 07-28-2009, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 4Fun

Too bad I didn't know this was going on. I would have like to check out some old 18 classics and sweet 16s

The classics definitely get my votes.... I know of a guy over on Welch Island that has a small 18 feet? Cigarette. Sharp looking boat.

Don Arronow is my idol. My Formula hull was designed by Don. As are the Cigarettes, Apache and Donzi hulls.

Maybe I should get a Formula poker run going. Seems there is enough people on the lake who likes to see the classic boats run.

07-27-2009, 11:04 AM	#1
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,968 Thanks: 80 Thanked 980 Times in 440 Posts	KonaChick.... We did stick to the rules, but I bet it did seem like we were "bombing around"! Sorry if we caused you any stress or grief! I would love to see a video of all the boats running. 4Fun... We usually have an MP officer give the safety speech prior to the run. A few years ago, it was thier opinion that the Donzi Poker Run should be/was classified as an "event" and a special event permit was required. We have pulled a permit every year since. It keeps them happy, and the permit process is fairly easy. The permit gives the MP our "route" around the lake and the approximate start/finish times. The NHMP have been nothing short of cooperative and fantastic. Thier main concern is safety and as I mentioned previously they had several boats "shadow" the run to make sure nothing goes wrong. The Donzi Poker Run is free, there is no entrance fee and if you win well you get a nice plaque! LOL! It is really just an excuse for us local Donzi guys to host our out of state friends for a fun day of running around and showing off the lake. We had boats in from all over the Eastern Seaboard, this year I think the farthest boat came from North Carolina! We have had a boat travel from Texas in previous years! While I am sure techinically we could have just been "a bunch of friends running around the lake" none of the particpants minded the NHMP presence and nobody got stopped for any violations. All in all it was a great day for us Donzi owners. I do apologize to Jidge for any stress we may have caused when we went into Chestnut cove.... I can totally understand his point of view! Woodsy __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.

07-27-2009, 04:31 PM	#3
LIforrelaxin Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas, Lake Ray Hubbard and NH, Long Island Winnipesaukee Posts: 2,918 Thanks: 1,049 Thanked 900 Times in 530 Posts	Lol pace boats keeping speed down.... Woodsy, Although at least your making an honest post...... you admitidlty went over 45 mph..... I hope you where disqualified.... or disqualified yourself..... Oh how did you stay behind the official Pace Boats As for Pace boats keeping speed down... that is a bunch of bull..... fall off to 30 fall behind, and do 60 to catch up.... your not fooling anyone.... in short the PACE BOAT theory is a bunch of crap..... Now I don't have an issue with the Poker Run.... or any event really, however don't try and hide behind obvious hocus pocus.... Just tell the dam truth..... Boats where going faster the 45... not a big deal, if the event was indeed sactioned The Marine Patrol followed the group and made sure it didn't get out of control..... PACE BOATS MADE SURE THE OVERALL SPEED WAS BELOW 45!!!!!!!!! ---- notice the slight tweaking of the words...... Now as for the people that seemed to have issue with this event..... -- this event has been held yearly I believe for several years.... -- If it was sactioned as an event and approved by the MP there is no complaining.... -- unfortunately the event causes multiple boats to be running together... this cause a lot of wake action.....it doesn't however indicate any wrong doing by the people involved, it just means it is going to be rough while the go by......Woodsy shouldn't need to be here defending the event like he is having to. Although he is being nice enough to at least let everyone know what is going on. In short people don't be so uptight..... special events happen, they are what makes being on the lake fun.... Are people going to complain when the old wooden boats make thier rounds.... in a pack.... I don't think so.... but you know what they turn the water up just a much, and make just as much noise, and OMG even run just a close together....... __________________ Life is about how much time you can spend relaxing... I do it on an island that isn't really an island.....