SAMPLE Schedule of Events / Itinerary

ORANGE BEACH POWERBOAT WEEK

Presented by The Wharf, Orange Beach, AL

Thursday
Daytime: Arrival & Checkins: The Wharf – Truck & Trailer lot Main St Entrance to The Wharf
7-11pm: THE PORT: Miss Orange Beach Powerboat Week Contest- Free entry to attendees

Friday
8 -10am: The Port: Poker Run check-in – Captains receive goody bags, merchandise
10:30 The Port : Captains safety meeting: Sign waivers review guidelines
11am : Friday FloridaBama Poker Run departure: Eastbound Run
7 -10 pm: Friday Evening Party- The PORT- DJ or live entertainment- Light catering

Saturday
8 -10 AM –Remaining teams- Poker Run Check in at The Port
10:30 AM- Mandatory Captains SAFETY Meeting- Review new poker run course
11 AM : Depart: Alabama Poker Run- Orange Beach westbound course to Mobile Bay
Multiple Lunch destinations due to size of poker run.
4:30 PM: Return to The Wharf Marina – Clean and cover boats/ free time to recharge.
7-11PM: THE PORT: Dinner/Awards Party Sponsored by ALACOMP – Sponsor Presentations

Sunday
All day: Hotel checkout, load and prepare boats for departure.
Sunday Fun Run may be suggested for those attendees that are staying extra day.
SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO REVIEW – NOT YET FINALIZED BY ORGANIZERS

Applicants for participation must meet the following requirements with no exceptions:

1. Registered boat owner must be an active member with Florida Powerboat Club. (social or video membership are not qualified member programs)
2. Registered boats may be approximately 25-80 feet in length, and must be fully insured with liability coverages. A proof of insurance must be submitted in the form of a declaration page. (Detailed and accurate engine data, horsepower and performance specifications must also be submitted to company officials.)
3. All captains & co-drivers must attend a mandatory poker run captains safety meeting on the evening prior to departure. Captains will sign a safety waiver which includes compliance with guidelines that include: No consumption of Alcoholic beverages or medications that diminish operating skills prior to or during the poker run.
4. ALL OCCUPANTS (including passengers) of the vessel must sign safety waiver provided by Florida Powerboat Club prior to departure.
5. All OCCUPANTS are required to wear USCG approved Personal flotation devices during on-plane operation. Exceptions will be made in the case of Lifeline or other specialty safety products that do may carry the USCG official approval.
6. All participants are required to have their vessels in compliance with USCG safety standards.