[454Scarab]

This section is for boating events in the Los Angeles area.

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Nice- thanks for posting this.

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SCOPE Poker Run

The dates are set for the 2007 SCOPE (Souther California Offshore Power boat Elite) Poker Run. Billed as one of the largest (completely) open water poker runs in the country, this event, held on September 28th - 29th in beautiful Long Beach, Ca. will definitely be the weekend you do not want to miss.

After taking last year off due to permit issues, renovation of local docks and new ownership of prior host hotel, the SCOPE Poker Run is back in full force! Organizers are planning this year to be better than ever with a new host hotel, The Hyatt Regency (http://www.longbeach.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp). Making convenience for poker runners a high priority, organizers were able to secure over 100 boat slips for poker runners, located directly across Pine Ave. from The Hyatt Regency Hotel.

As usual, Friday will be open for all arrivals and poker runners to launch boats, secure docking, confirm poker run registration and conduct hotel check-in.
Friday night will be the famous pre-poker run party (which has caused more than one entrant to unfortunately miss Saturdays run!).
Saturday morning will be the drivers meeting and the 2007 SCOPE poker run. Courses will consist of a "short" course along the California coast line and a "long" course, which includes a trip over to world famous vacation destination, Santa Catalina Island.
Saturday night will consist of the awards ceremony/dinner.
Sunday will be open to open water cruising at will and loading of poker run boats at any of the numerous local launching ramps.

Scope is pleased to announce proceeds from the 2007 poker run will go to local charity "friends of the Long Beach Firefighters".

Whether you plan on driving your boat in the poker run, riding along as a passenger or simply viewing the impressive start through the picturesque Long Beach Harbor, SCOPE welcomes all. With participation well over 150 boats in recent years, SCOPE is hoping for another great turn out and another safe and joyous event for all involved.

See you on the water.
FLYER: http://scopeinfo.com/PDF/2007-Events/SCOPE%202007%20Poker%20Run%20Flyer%20004A.pdf

You missed it, but here's a teaser of the event:
http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fusea...oid=19294 108

[454Scarab]

This is the biggest boat weekend for Long Beach, California!!

LONG BEACH SEA FESTIVAL
http://www.seafestivallongbeach.com/events.html

59th ANNUAL LONG BEACH/CATALINA SKI RACE (Long Beach Harbor, July 21).
Features the world’s best water skiers being towed by powerful, high-speed off-shore boats from Long Beach’s inner harbor to Avalon and back! Current record: 54 minutes! Part 1 of the Long Beach Offshore Powerfest, which includes the jet ski race and power boat races.
Contact: Randy Jarell (909) 463-3069 www.catalinaskirace.net
LONG BEACH/CATALINA/LONG BEACH JET SKI RACE (Long Beach Harbor, July 22).
Professional watercross racers in a race to Catalina and back for the 2007 APBA Offshore National Championships.
Contact: Ross Wallach, (310) 318-4012 www.apbaracing.com
96th ANNIVERSARY OFFSHORE POWER BOAT RACE (Long Beach/Catalina/Long Beach, July 22).
It’s the oldest offshore powerboat race in the U.S., featuring some of today’s most exotic and expensive offshore racing boats.
Contact: Kevin Cooper, (951) 273-9690

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BOAT SHOW INFORMATION

http://www.internationalsailandpowerboatshow.com/

39th Annual
INTERNATIONAL SAIL and POWER BOAT SHOW
at Long Beach
produced by Southern California Marine Association and presented by the Automobile Club of Southern California

DATES:
Thursday, September 20 through Sunday, September 23, 2007
LOCATION:
Long Beach Convention Center and Shoreline Village Marina
(at the corner of Shoreline Drive and Pine Avenue in Long Beach)

SHOW HOURS:
Thursday -- 11am - 8pm
Friday -- 11am to 8pm
Saturday -- 10am - 8pm
Sunday -- 10am - 6pm
(in-water displays close at dusk, approximately 7:00pm)
ADMISSION:
Adults $10.00 -- children 12 & under free
Show your Auto Club membership card and receive a $3.00 discount (September 20-21 only).
PRESENTING SPONSOR:
Automobile Club of Southern California
PARKING:
Long Beach Convention Center at the corner of Shoreline Drive and Linden Avenue.
MORE RECORDED BOAT SHOW INFORMATION: 888-BOAT-INFO
CONTACT THE SCMA:
1006 E. Chapman Ave.
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 633-7581 FAX (714) 633-9498
scma@scma.com

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These are shots from Firebird International Raceway outside of Chandler, Arizona last weekend.

If you missed it, the next one is in April 2008

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Originally Posted by 454Scarab

These are shots from Firebird International Raceway outside of Chandler, Arizona last weekend.

If you missed it, the next one is in April 2008

Thanks, awesome stuff