Poker Run Rules and Regulations

Poker Run Rules and Regulations

"SAFETY is the concern, FUN is the reason"

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH RULES & REGULATIONS MAY RESULT IN;  LOSS OF CARD AND
DISQUALIFICATION

* Boat must be insured during the time frame of the event. A certificate
of insurance is mandatory for event registration.
* All participating boats must be equipped with standard safety equipment
and kits and must have Canadian Coast Guard Approved life jackets on board.
All Poker Run Boats are subject to safety checks for the necessary equipment and be compliant
with Transport Canada noise emission standards.This means full time mufflers must be utilized.

Life jackets must be inherently buoyant and be worn while boat is running.
Your boat must be equipped with kill switches. These must be engaged during the event.

* No consumption of alcohol by anybody on board during the time frame
running of the Poker Run.

We started the motto "Water on the Water - Beer on
the Pier" and we stand by it. If you disobey, you can't play.

* Obey the rules of the waterways. We share the lake, not own it. Use
channels marked by marker boats, FLYING PINK or YELLOW FLAGS, to avoid
running close to public viewing areas at starts and stops. Caution areas are
at ALL starts and stops. Expect heavy congestion on water in Narrows
entrance to Lake Simcoe, Lagoon City and in Kempenfelt Bay approaching and
leaving the Barrie area. Remember the media and public are watching our
sportsmanship and safety presentation.

* All boats must obey and follow the Pace Boat during rolling starts.
Passing the Pace Boat is allowed only when flag is lowered.

* All boats must slow down before passing the flagged check point boats

* All boats should pick a straight line course and stay in it. Spacing
of 100ft. between boats MUST be maintained.

* YOU CANNOT TRANSFER PASSENGERS TO OTHER BOATS WITHOUT PROPER APPROVAL
OR AN EMERGENCY IN PROGRESS.

Safety Recommendations

• Wear secure eye protection
• remove loose jewelery around neck
• Use head and hand signals provided/recommended to communicate to crew and other boats
• Brief all the members of your crew on all aspects of these rules and regulations
• VHF and/or cellular communications must be on during the event.
• Monitor channel 11 VHF for event info.

Special Notes

Use extra caution for the areas of Atherley Narrows, Lagoon City and Barrie
due to volume of boat traffic.

Instructions For Staging and starting each leg of the run

This will be the method of starting at all locations.

*AVOID CARD LOSS OR DISQUALIFICATION*

All boats will depart in two waves 5 minutes apart with the under 55mph
class departing first

BOATS WAITING TO START MUST MARSHALL BEHIND THEIR RESPECTIVE PACE BOATS

The OFFICIAL PACE BOATS will fly GREEN flags. These PACE BOATS will move to
the front of the start line and, upon approval, will start to run on plane
with the GREEN FLAG UP. When it is approved with safety, the GREEN FLAG will
be lowered. You may then proceed on course.

NO BOATS MAY PASS THE PACE BOATS UNTIL THE GREEN FLAG HAS BEEN LOWERED.

LOOK BEFORE YOU CHANGE YOUR COURSE & SPEED

Check Points:

Approach to check points slow down. check Boats, which will be flying a BRIGHT
NEON PINK or YELLOW COLORED FLAG. Boats MUST REDUCE SPEEDS BEFORE PASSING
the check point.

Safety Boats & Contacts

O.P.P. (Running All Simcoe) "Star" O.p.p. (677) Orillia Fire Dept.
(North/central Simcoe) (705) 238-0058 Event Channel Is 11 VHF Distress
Channel Is 16 VHF O.P.P. Contact # 1 (888) 310-1122 or "Star" O.P.P. (677)
Coast Guard Cell Call Is "Star" 16

The Poker run officially ends when boats return to port of origin.

All cards will be drawn after the run at the awards and auction dinner.