Captain Norm's Poker Rally

Hat Trick - Norm and Valerie Taylor

To add to our mid July festive weekend and to make things more fun for every boater a Poker Rally was added to our club schedule for 2009.  Power Captain Norm Taylor with the organizational skills of Valerie put together a fabulous event to cap off our month.

The format was simple.  All boats must pass two on water checkpoints to receive envelopes each containing one half of a poker hand.  Then once everyone has had a great time on the water the hands were compared in the clubhouse with prizes going to the winning hands.  The prizes were fabulous and the entry fee low.  Charm Diamond center donated a pair of earrings, Scotsburn a polar fleece, Big All's and other eateries donated gift certificates and even marinas as far away as Summerside donated prizes.

The weather for the day could not have been better.  The water was flat, the breeze sufficient for sailing and the sun as unwavering as it has been unusual this summer.