Fun at Havasu...coming soon

[C2]

Hello boys and girls,
It's that time of year again, time for the biggest little poker run on the West coast. Kick off the season big time at the Spring Heatwave 2002.
Once again Lake Havasu will turn into the horsepower mecca of the universe on April 26 & 27, 2002. Last year this event drew over 200 boats from as far away as Italy, Florida and Maryland, so be sure to sign up EARLY, no registrations beyond 200 will be accepted. Perfect location, weather and water...what more could you ask for?
Look below the flyer for all the details and registration links...
http://www.villagephotos.com/pubimage.asp?id_=141415
DATES/LOCATION
April 26 & 27, 2002 at Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Nautical Inn Resort is the official staging area.
OFFICIAL SPONSORS
Title Sponsor: Teague Custom Marine
Presenting Sponsors
Nautical Inn Resort
Bud Light/Budweiser
DESIGNATED CHARITY
Havasu For Youth
Donation to Charity - Estimated at $3,000. The Fall Heatwave in October 2001 actually raised a whopping total of over $10,000, most of which was re-directed to the American Red Cross due to the terrorist attacks on 9-11.
CASH PRIZES
Estimated CASH prizes:
First Place $4,500
Second $3,300
Third $2,200
Fourth $1,100
Instant Cash Winners $800
Prizes based on winning poker hands of five cards. Nothing fancy
here, highest hands win! Estimates are an average of cash prizes from past poker runs.
ENTRY FEES
Each entry includes one poker hand, two t-shirts, two wrist bands for the dinner/prize drawings, and two poker run stickers for your boat.
AHBA members - on or before April 1, 2002 $150.00
Non-Members on or before April 1, 2002 $200.00
ANY registration after April 1, 2002 $200.00
Additional Poker Hands are $25.00, a limit of four hands per boat.
Additional wrist band and t-shirt are $25.00 per adult, including dinner/prize drawing.
Children wrist bands are $7.50 for children 6 thru 12 and under. Under 5 are free.
HOTELS
The Nautical Inn Resort is the primary hotel for this event. They
have set aside a limited number of rooms at a special rate. CALL
EARLY, they always sell out (800) 892_2141
Island Inn, Ramada Inn, Holiday Inn and Queens Bay Resort will
handle the overflow.
SCHEDULE
Friday
Lunch run to Havasu Springs
Check in
Cocktail party hosted by Budweiser/Bud Light.
Saturday
Continued check in
Drivers meeting
Poker Run from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Dinner Party at 7:00 p.m.
Awards and Prizes
Sunday
Whatever, who knows!
PFD'S REQUIRED FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS
REGISTRATION LINKS:
Information & Schedule http://www.arizona***boats.com/regis...formation.html (http://www.arizona***boats.com/regis...formation.html)
Terms www.arizona***boats.com/registration/terms.html (http://www.arizona***boats.com/registration/terms.html)
Registration http://www.arizona***boats.com/regis...gistration.pdf (http://www.arizona***boats.com/regis...gistration.pdf)
Or visit our web page directly at www.arizona***boats.com (http://www.arizona***boats.com)
The General telephone number is (602) 863-3713
Thanks for your time and see you at the run,
Craig Bassham (C2), Promotions
American Hot Boat Association
(877) 899-9449 Phone and Fax
Hot Boats Rule!!!!!

[Sandbar Mike]

C2,
Thanks for the reminder,
I'm looking forward to the run
hopefully my whipple's in by then (but of course it's not a race).
Mike

[boaterbob]

Is it true that the Nautical is already sold out? I called them last week and that's what they said, but it didn't sounds like they really knew for sure.....

[bohica]

It sucks - every year you have the AHBA Poker Run on the same weekend as the NASCAR races at California Speedway. I can never make it to the poker run. I've had season tickets and an RV spot since California Speedway opened. Maybe next year you could schedule it a week later or earlier. http://free.***boat.net/ubb/redface.gif

[C2]

I hear you on those dates, a lot of Cali people always bring that up (including myself). But with so many manufacturer regattas, other regattas and events, that date is about the only one open. I miss Nascar in the backyard, but am heading to Vegas this weekend for the race http://free.***boat.net/ubb/biggrin.gif http://free.***boat.net/ubb/biggrin.gif(which of course is the opening weekend of the boat show http://free.***boat.net/ubb/mad.gif http://free.***boat.net/ubb/mad.gif
The Nautical might be sold out, don't forget they are in the middle of a major renovation, I believe most of the older rooms have been knocked down.
A lot of people knew about the pending construction and booked their rooms in advance...way in advance.
The Island Inn and Queens Bay should have some rooms still open.
Se ya guys out there,
C2

[B-rad502]

Don't worry about the Nautical being full. That might be a good thing if you don't like bugs crawling around your room. The other places mentioned work just fine and are MUCH cheaper. You do have to make it over to the cove, however for the drinking, conversation and sponsor booths. Should be a fun weekend! http://free.***boat.net/ubb/smile.gif

[Donnie]

Somebody call PETA...where are the roachs going to live if they have knocked down half of the rooms????
Stay someplace else the Nautical is a hole.

[Sandbar Mike]

Call Connie @ Queens Bay
The only nice inexpensive place to stay.

[boaterbob]

I thought that the roaches at the Nautical were a luxury? At least that's what they told me at the front desk when I complained. Once you work up enough sweat because the broken AC doesn't cool the room at all, you hardly feel the roaches crawling on ya'!!!J/K, glad that the Nautical is finally rennovating....I'll check out Island Inn or Queen's Bay...THX
[This message has been edited by boaterbob (edited February 27, 2002).]

[Robbie Racer]

Sandbar Mike, do you have the number for Connie at the Queens Bay?