Poker Run Cumberland 2018
September 18, 2018 Raft-up photo courtesy Boater Vibes As “Miss Powerboat Nation,” the captivating Brittany Dunn is the face of our humble high-performance empire. Brittany was our emissary at the recent Lake Cumberland Poker Run, with headquarters at State Dock Marina. March 28, 2018 0 The Lake Cumberland Thunder Run Turns 10 Although they admit it doesn’t feel like it’s been 10 years, the organizers of the Lake Cumberland Thunder Run in Kentucky have established a remarkable event in that span. Following the poker run, the event’s first-place winner—Scott Montgomery of Redford, Mich.—took home half of the prize purse. Brian Robertson and Corie Lovell of Elwood, Ind., had the second best hand, while Steve Truman from Goodlettsville, Tenn., came in third.
As “Miss Powerboat Nation,” the captivating Brittany Dunn is the face of our humble high-performance empire. Brittany was our emissary at the recent Lake Cumberland Poker Run, with headquarters at State Dock Marina. We asked her about the festivities, and she filed the following report.
Poker Run Cumberland 2018 Results
Lake Cumberland was straight up Mardi Gras on the water—we’re talking off-the-hook wild. There were probably at least 120 boats participating in this 12th annual poker run, which is about what we’ve seen in previous installments. Sadly, a few regular attendees with bigger boats were absent this year, including Bill Pyburn of Florida, Mike Pierce of Louisiana and Bill Tomlinson in his turbine-powered catamaran My Way. We missed them, but the turnout was still pretty amazing. The DCB Powerboats crew was there with a houseboat, as well as Brett Manire and the team from Performance Boat Center,Joe and Wayne Schaldenbrand from Sunsation Powerboats (with their new 39CCX center console), and Mike and Angela Goldbaugh with their 36-foot Skater. Brett Manire also had the new Wright Performance catamaran on hand, and it really turned a lot of heads.
I had a blast, but with only a couple of days, it’s hard to get around and talk to everybody. I make my rounds, walking the docks or swimming at Harmon Cove (aka “Party Cove”), always trying to connect with as many people as I can. I love re-connecting with all of the regulars, but it’s also great fun encountering all of the new faces each year, and posing for selfies with everybody. And since it’s in Kentucky, everybody is super hospitable.
As usual, one of the highlights was the scene at Harmon Cove, which has to be the world’s largest raft-up, with thousands of boats coming together to create this massive convergence of power and camaraderie, containing everything from 50-foot speedboats, jon boats, pontoons, houseboats—every single boat you could think of. They call it the Gauntlet, and it happens virtually every normal weekend. So just imagine what it’s like when you add in all of the out-of-towners who come in for the poker run. It’s mind-boggling, and it’s a huge blast. It’s nothing but beads and Jell-O shooters and bottles of Fireball being thrown at you.
Youtube Lake Cumberland Poker Run 2018
During the poker run, I was lucky to be invited to ride with Adam and Amy Carpenter of Michigan, who own the black 34CCX Sunsation, Discrete. I met them there two years ago, and we’ve stayned in touch ever since. When I mentioned that I was coming to Lake Cumberland again this year, they said, “Well, we call dibs—you’re running with us!” The Carpenters hung around with Billy Georgiou, who was there in his MTI center console, Megaflexin.
Craig Ford of Campbellsville, KY, was the big first-place winner of the poker run. He took the grand prize of $5,000 for his incredible hand—a king-high straight flush! Dwane and Wendy Hall of Black Lick, OH, were the second-place winners of $3,000, with their full house, and Chad Asbury of Augusta, KY, got a third-place win of $2,000 with a a high flush.
I can’t wait for next year’s poker run!
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Lake Cumberland Poker Run 2018, US, Friday, 07. September 2018
We want to make this poker run not only the best ever, but also the best in the USA! But we can’t do it without you. We guarantee you’ll be talking about this one for a long time! Click the links below for lots more info! This year we’ll have more boats, more sponsors and more fun! The only thing missing is you!
Friday Night:
The party begins! We will have live entertainment on Friday starting at 8 pm - 12 am.
Can't forget the hydrolift has been converted to a dance floor in addition to the Party Barges.
Saturday:
9:00 AM Drivers Meeting. Attendance is mandatory for all drivers participating in the Poker Run. You get the 1st Card at the Drivers Meeting.
10:00 AM Lake Cumberland Poker Run. Boats will run the following course:
Drivers Meeting 1st Card
State Dock to Conley Bottom 2nd Card
Conley Bottom to Burnside 3rd Card
Burnside to State Dock (Lunch at State Dock)
After Lunch boats leave at their leisure (no organized start)
State Dock to Wolf Creek 4th Card (60 mph speed limit in Wolf Creek)
Wolf Creek to Grider Hill 5th Card Poker Run is officially over after the Grider Hill stop
6:30 Cards must be turned in at State Dock
Saturday Night Entertainment:
8:00 pm a live performer at State Dock
The dance floor will also be in full swing!
Where do I Park my boat at State Dock? - The 2 rows normally used for the rental houseboats are not available for public parking. The first row is being utilized as Boatel Row and will have over 40 houseboats (boatels) for the Poker Run participants. The other row is reserved for boats entered in the Poker Run only. You must have a Poker Run Decal on the boat to park on this row. This will be strictly enforced. The other common areas of state dock are available for parking. Along the walk ways, etc. Fuel piers should be kept clear except after the ships store closes and we stop selling fuel. Late at night you can park there. NO SMOKING ON THE FUEL PIERS
What does it cost? - There is no charge to visit the docks and check out all of the incredible boats. Beginning at 6:00 PM a wrist band will be required to enter the boatel and entertainment areas. Wrist bands for both nights entertainment are $30 or $20 for one night.
Water Patrol and Law Enforcement: - The law enforcement agencies are always on high alert for the Poker Run. They will be patrolling the harbor on Friday and Saturday nights and normally have patrols and road blocks on Park Road. If you drink, don’t drive. Also, please keep all drinks in a cup or Coozie. Otherwise, you are drawing attention to yourself and asking for trouble.
Kid Friendly? - You must be 21 or accompanied by a parent to enter the boatel row and entertainment area. The parties and entertainment at night are not an appropriate place for children.
Where Should I go to view the Poker Run? - You can view the Poker Run anywhere between Burnside Marina and Grider Hill Marina. The boats will be east of State Dock between 10:00 and 12:00 and West of Wolf Creek after lunch. PLEASE STAY OUT OF THE MAIN CHANNEL and give the Poker Runners a safe area to run. Also, PLEASE KEEP WAKES TO A MINIMUM when boats are in the area. Big cruiser rollers can be dangerous for the Poker Run boats.
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Lake Cumberland Poker Run 2018
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