SCOPE 2007 Poker Run..............ocean run! All welcome! Sept 28-29th

[SCOPE]

The dates are set for the 2007 SCOPE (Souther California Offshore Power boat Elite) Poker Run. Billed as one of the largest (completely) open water poker runs in the country, this event, held on September 28th, 29th and 30th in beautiful Long Beach, Ca. will definitely be the weekend you do not want to miss.
After taking last year off due to permit issues, renovation of local docks and new ownership of prior host hotel, the SCOPE Poker Run is back in full force! Organizers are planning this year to be better than ever with a new host hotel, The Hyatt Regency (http://www.longbeach.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp). Making convenience for poker runners a high priority, organizers were able to secure over 100 boat slips for poker runners, located directly across Pine Ave. from The Hyatt Regency Hotel.
As usual, Friday will be open for all arrivals and poker runners to launch boats, secure docking, confirm poker run registration and conduct hotel check-in.
Friday night will be the famous pre-poker run party (which has caused more than one entrant to unfortunately miss Saturdays run!).
Saturday morning will be the drivers meeting and the 2007 SCOPE poker run. Courses will consist of a "short" course along the California coast line and a "long" course, which includes a trip over to world famous vacation destination, Santa Catalina Island.
Saturday night will consist of the awards ceremony/dinner.
Sunday will be open to open water cruising at will and loading of poker run boats at any of the numerous local launching ramps.
Scope is pleased to announce proceeds from the 2007 poker run will go to local charity "friends of the Long Beach Firefighters".
Whether you plan on driving your boat in the poker run, riding along as a passenger or simply viewing the impressive start through the picturesque Long Beach Harbor, SCOPE welcomes all. With participation well over 150 boats in recent years, SCOPE is hoping for another great turn out and another safe and joyous event for all involved.
For more information and updates, please visit the official Southern California Offshore Power boat Elite website at; www.scopeinfo.com
See you on the water!!!!!!!!!!!!
PDF Info HERE (http://scopeinfo.com/iB_html/uploads/post-1-35206-SCOPE_PokerRunFlyer_2007_003_Page_2A.pdf)

[shockwavebd]

Already signed up.......can't wait......:cool:

[Steamin' Rice]

I think I'll be there.......:D

[Coveman]

From what points does the short course start and end?

[Steamin' Rice]

The start and finish of the poker run is in Long Beach. The long course includes a stop in Avalon and is about 100 miles. The short course goes down the coast to Newport Beach and back and is about 50 miles.

[Dkahnjob]

Sounds like fun, I am going to try to make it. What time does it start, Early enough to have decent water to and from Catalina?

[Steamin' Rice]

The run starts in the morning. The water usually isn't too bad, but that all depends on the day. If you have a 35' Fountain you should be OK - I did the run in a 29 Shockwave a few times with no issues.

[dicudmore]

I'm game for this :D :D

[DILLIGAF]

I might be doing this also. Just have to work it out to bring my boat back.

[shockwavebd]

I might be doing this also. Just have to work it out to bring my boat back.
Yea right.....................................:D

[INSman]

The start and finish of the poker run is in Long Beach. The long course includes a stop in Avalon and is about 100 miles. The short course goes down the coast to Newport Beach and back and is about 50 miles.
Probably smarter in a 29' open bow to go the shorter Newport run, No ??

[Havasu Hangin']

Probably smarter in a 29' open bow to go the shorter Newport run, No ??
No*.
:notam:
*Take yer damn skirt off.

[dicudmore]

No*.
:notam:
*Take yer damn skirt off.
what he said...
Blane we know your boat is allergic to salt water anyway, based on your winter results in said water...you can ride with me if you want??

[Steamin' Rice]

No*.
:notam:
*Take yer damn skirt off.
What he said - There's no reason that your 29 can't make the run to Catalina, unless you're worried about getting passed by guys in 25' boats....:)

[DILLIGAF]

Yea right.....................................:D
Hey...what up Mr Barry?
What is up with Insman all scared....and shit? lol
Blane....I have taken mine over to Catalina a few times and had no problems. Shit....you even have twins and I only have a single. Just take the dress off and go...jeesssshhhhh :)
:)

[Steamin' Rice]

I might be doing this also. Just have to work it out to bring my boat back.
It's a lot of fun - Hopefully you'll be able to make it!!

[DILLIGAF]

It's a lot of fun - Hopefully you'll be able to make it!!
I know and I keep trying to work it out to make one of these. If I can I will be there. It is my birthday weekend also :)

[INSman]

Hey...what up Mr Barry?
What is up with Insman all scared....and shit? lol
Blane....I have taken mine over to Catalina a few times and had no problems. Shit....you even have twins and I only have a single. Just take the dress off and go...jeesssshhhhh :)
:)
Yup, the best trip probably was my first opportunity when I believe you, David and Leon all had yours out there and I lost a water pump/impeller about 30 seconds after launching. We shall see :D

[DILLIGAF]

Yup, the best trip probably was my first opportunity when I believe you, David and Leon all had yours out there and I lost a water pump/impeller about 30 seconds after launching. We shall see :D
It is a good run Blaine. You really should make the Catalina trip at some point.

[spectras only]

I'd go if I lived a little closer :D

[shockwavebd]

Hey...what up Mr Barry?
What is up with Insman all scared....and shit? lol
Blane....I have taken mine over to Catalina a few times and had no problems. Shit....you even have twins and I only have a single. Just take the dress off and go...jeesssshhhhh :)
:)
It's all good Tom..........Come on down.....stay at the Hotel and we will ring your birthday in right...........:D ...Midget hookers and all......:squiggle:

[SCOPE]

The SCOPE site is back!!! More news coming about the 2007 poker run and other events....check it out!
www.SCOPEinfo.com

[INSman]

It's all good Tom..........Come on down.....stay at the Hotel and we will ring your birthday in right...........:D ...Midget hookers and all......:squiggle:
Midget Hookers, I may have to rethink my position and attend :eek: :D

[shockwavebd]

Midget Hookers, I may have to rethink my position and attend :eek: :D
I knew i could count on you........................:D

[INSman]

Anyone know how any slips are left ??
I need some temporary indoor storage if I am to pull this off.....:(

[shockwavebd]

If you go to the scope site it should have a list of who has signed up...............:D
Sorry the site is new ...the list is gone

[INSman]

If you go to the scope site it should have a list of who has signed up...............:D
Sorry the site is new ...the list is gone
Can you check with maybe Timmons to see if he can afford me some covered storage for a few weeks so I can pull this trip off ??

[Magic34]

Can you check with maybe Timmons to see if he can afford me some covered storage for a few weeks so I can pull this trip off ??
I am trying to make it as well.

[INSman]

I am trying to make it as well.
I don't relish the idea of towing my boat all the way back here then back to Havasu, but I really want to have some fun in the ocean and my luck has to turn.

[shockwavebd]

Can you check with maybe Timmons to see if he can afford me some covered storage for a few weeks so I can pull this trip off ??
Call him at timmons vw and ask him..........I haven't talk to him in a while

[Steamin' Rice]

I am trying to make it as well.
Do it do it do it........

[INSman]

Call him at timmons vw and ask him..........I haven't talk to him in a while
I thought you two were closer.... Any other ideas on storage for a few weeks?

[Steamin' Rice]

Short term indoor storage in Orange County is tough to come by - You can try to call O'neill storage off the 55 and see if they have anything for you.
I'm going to be in Orange County from 7/8-7/22 with the boat and will most likely keep my boat at the Dunes in Newport - It's not covered, but I have a good cover and it will only be for a few weeks. I would think that you could do the same in Sept?

[Magic34]

I thought you two were closer.... Any other ideas on storage for a few weeks?
I can probably get it stored at Newport, but it will be outside.
It will be where mine is stored this winter if I bring it over.

[Magic34]

I don't relish the idea of towing my boat all the way back here then back to Havasu, but I really want to have some fun in the ocean and my luck has to turn.
Let me know... Might help if your fam is coming and I can convince the wife to do her birthday at the event (Sept 30).

[Steamin' Rice]

.....convince the wife to do her birthday at the event (Sept 30).
Would it help if she had 500 strangers sing happy birthday to her? We might be able to arrange that... :D :D

[INSman]

I can probably get it stored at Newport, but it will be outside.
It will be where mine is stored this winter if I bring it over.
Let me know if this is a definite. I hate to cover the boat but certainly can and will of course if I keep it down here for a few weeks.

[Magic34]

Let me know if this is a definite. I hate to cover the boat but certainly can and will of course if I keep it down here for a few weeks.
I am almost certain that I can find you a spot for a month.
I'll look into it next week.

[Throttle]

I'm game for this :D :D
really, need a boat bitch?

[Mardonzi]

I'm in,,, just downloaded the application and will be getting it out before the end of the month.

[jayd_jr]

really, need a boat bitch?
You are second in line Cam........Now Dan just needs to follow through.

[dicudmore]

You are second in line Cam........Now Dan just needs to follow through.
2nd in line is more like seventh :D

[SCOPE]

If you go to the scope site it should have a list of who has signed up...............:D
Sorry the site is new ...the list is gone
The list is back up.....check the post on the new message board.

[Havasu Hangin']

Let me know if this is a definite. I hate to cover the boat but certainly can and will of course if I keep it down here for a few weeks.
Gary at GT Performance can store it in his yard- I think he wants $100/month.

[INSman]

Gary at GT Performance can store it in his yard- I think he wants $100/month.
He is not too geographically desirable for me and I would really like to find something indoors, but keep thinking please !! :D

[shockwavebd]

Call this guy
Joe Arave.....he is off temescal canyon Rd. I spoke to him at the boat show , nice guy......May be he can help
951-277-3740
Califoria Indoor boat & RV storage

[INSman]

Call this guy
Joe Arave.....he is off temescal canyon Rd. I spoke to him at the boat show , nice guy......May be he can help
951-277-3740
Califoria Indoor boat & RV storage
951 area code is probably not much better location wise, but I will call him and thanks for the info ;)

[ChumpChange]

951 area code is probably not much better location wise, but I will call him and thanks for the info ;)
How many days you thinking of having your boat down here?

[INSman]

How many days you thinking of having your boat down here?
Probably a week or so before and after the event I am guessing.

[SCOPE]

Just roll out!!!!!!! :) :) :)

[SCOPE]

Weeks away guys..........just DO IT! :D :D :D

[shockwavebd]

12 days..........................:D ;)

[Dude! Sweet!]

Nine days!

[shueman]

Week from T'Day... :cool: We'll be there..

[Dkahnjob]

I am also planning on being at the Poker run. I went down to Long Beach today to check out the launch ramps and etc. so that I would know where I was going when I have the truck and boat. BIG SURPRISE!!! The launch ramp that is just North of the Queen Mary was closed today. The entire area is covered with junk, moss, trees and brush that has washed down the LA river and there is no way anyone would/could put their boat in that mess without clogging up the water intakes.
There was a big crane futher up the river with a boom around some debrie and they were cleaning it up.
My hope is that the whole mess will be cleaned up before Friday, but it sure wasn't today.
David

[shockwavebd]

We always go to HB and leave the truck and trailer there for the weekend....;)
This friday........................:D

[Reaper1]

Any idea of how the conditions will be?
Thanks

[shockwavebd]

1 to 2 foot...................:D

[shueman]

I am also planning on being at the Poker run. I went down to Long Beach today to check out the launch ramps and etc. so that I would know where I was going when I have the truck and boat. BIG SURPRISE!!! The launch ramp that is just North of the Queen Mary was closed today. The entire area is covered with junk, moss, trees and brush that has washed down the LA river and there is no way anyone would/could put their boat in that mess without clogging up the water intakes.
There was a big crane futher up the river with a boom around some debrie and they were cleaning it up.
My hope is that the whole mess will be cleaned up before Friday, but it sure wasn't today.
David
Took this one last Tuesday...:jawdrop: No way them big boats/trailers are gonna get in there...
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/3260/2892DSCF0478-med.JPG

[shueman]

This 46' monster was at the shop on Friday...to get shrink-wrapped...!!:eek:
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/3260/2892DSCF0487.JPG

[raff]

It was a nice day down in Long Beach, we just hung out and checked out some of the boats down there, had a few drinks at the Yard House and called it a day.
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http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/mraff/scope%2007/scope07008.jpg
SCOPE 07 (http://s121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/mraff/scope%2007/)

[FASTERDAMITT]

Great pics! Thanks for postin. I wish I could have made it. My tow vehicle was in the shop and could not find a sole to pull it for me. Maybe they don't like the way I drive offshore...:confused: Glad you had a good time. ;)

[shueman]

Beautiful day for sure...
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/3260/2892DSCF0491.JPG
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/3260/2892DSCF0494.JPG
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/3260/2892DSCF0500.JPG
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/3260/2892DSCF0509.JPG
:cool:

[PHOTOGLOU]

What a great run....

[riverbound]

I was sitting in my backyard (Warner and PCH) listening earlier this morning as the boats drove by...sounded like a good time and what a beasutiful day.

[Dkahnjob]

We had a great time. Can't wait for the next one.

[Zimm944]

Looks like alot of fun. Was there any small boats, say around 28 with an open bow out there.

[Dkahnjob]

Yes, I think there were quite a few 28' boats and some 25's also.

[SCOPE]

Can anyone that took pics please ZIP them up and send them to nort@SCOPEinfo.com ? We appreciate it! Photobucket is cool......BUT, they don't last there forever!
Nort

[BDMar]

Can anyone that took pics please ZIP them up and send them to nort@SCOPEinfo.com ? We appreciate it! Photobucket is cool......BUT, they don't last there forever!
Nort
Hey Nort,
I took quite a few from Clancy's boat at the Catalina card stop. As soon as the dust settles I'll send them to you.

[shueman]

Nice aerial shots now posted in the SCOPE website.... :cool:
http://www.scopeinfo.com/images/2007-Poker-Run/Heli-1024/Chopper-2/_W2Z7652.JPG

[PHOTOGLOU]

Nice aerial shots now posted in the SCOPE website.... :cool:
http://www.scopeinfo.com/images/2007-Poker-Run/Heli-1024/Chopper-2/_W2Z7652.JPG
Anyone else notice V's to the left, Cats to the right of the pace (IMCO) boat???