Although the April showers appeared to be a threat to staging the Tampa Bay Poker Run in the days leading up the St.Petersburg based event, the weather took an 11th hour turn for the better and by Saturday morning, the forecast was for light winds and no rain! The morning sun glistened over the calm…
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THURSDAY APRIL 4TH, 2013 From Stu Jones: Florida Powerboat Club President. It is with great pain and utter sorrow, that I bring this tragic news to our extended Florida Powerboat Club family. Helicopter owner-pilot Mark Palmieri lost his life late Wednesday in a horrific crash of his Robinson R44, one of four helicopters owned by…
DetailsSince Spring of 2010, three years had passed since FPC had staged a poker run event in the Fort Myers Beach/Cape Coral area, and it was a long-awaited return to this beautiful part of the Sunshine State. Abundant cruising options in scenic protected waters has always made this area an ideal destination for all boaters,…
DetailsCongratulations to the Miami Boat Show Poker Run Winners! First Place: Wayne and Julie Casey. Second Place: Brian and Tammy Farley. Third Place: Matt Powers. Enjoy your prizes. And congratulations to all the participants of the Miami Boat Show Poker Run who had a great weekend in the Florida Keys and kept a clean safety…
DetailsIt’s no accident that Ilmor Marine chose a Formula Boats 353 FAS3Tech sportboat to showcase its first two production MV8 570 engines during the Miami International Boat Show this week. That a heavy—we’re talking 9,600 pounds—35-foot stepped V-bottom is the debut platform for the lightweight—we’re talking 830 pounds each without the IMCO Marine drives—570-hp engines makes perfect…
DetailsFrom Stu Jones- FPC President & Founder As many of you are aware, through the recent outreach efforts I have been making to our FPC members, it is time to tighten up on the way in which we manage our safety programs on poker run events. It’s no secret to any of us, that powerboating…
DetailsIn the decidedly challenging economy of 2012, Pier 57 Marine in Gurnee, Ill., had its best sales year, ever. That’s the word from the company’s owner, Scott Sjogren. In early 2012, Pier 57 Marine merged with Shogren Performance Marine, dropped the Shogren moniker and moved operations to Illinois. At the beginning of this week, the…
DetailsThe Fort Lauderdale Boat Show is here October 25-29 and The Florida Powerboat Club will be hosting it’s 10 annual Fort Lauderdale Boat Show Bash & Bikini Contest on October 26th. This year features an ALL NEW venue on the World Reknowned Cocktail Barge. Get in on the party to see us crown Miss Key West Poker Run 2012 and feast your eyes…
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