On May 29, hundreds of boaters took part in the 15th annual Leverick Bay Poker Run. Participants made stops at several venues around the territory collecting cards in hopes of creating a winning hand, while others followed the action just for fun. According to organizers, 224 boats took part in the Poker Run, with…
The Caribbean is well-known for its sailing regattas and sport fishing tournaments. Now the region is becoming equally famous for its powerboating events like poker runs and races. These marine activities not only offer more ways for Caribbean boaters to have fun, but are also adding to islands’ bottom lines with marine tourism dollars. What…
Hundreds of boats zipped out of North Sound to start the 13th annual Leverick Bay Poker Run on May 25. The event attracted more than 200 boats from around the region and almost as many hands of poker were played, which helped raise $13,000 for charity. “We broke the record once again,” co-organizer Javier López…
The Leverick Bay Poker Run on Virgin Gorda just keeps getting bigger and bigger, claims organizer Nick Willis. Eleven years ago only 15 boats participated, but now it has grown to more than 150 boats. “There were so many boats you couldn’t see water in the harbor,” Willis said after the award ceremony at Leverick…
The Leverick Bay Poker Run has turned into a Must Do Monster Event – Held annually on the Sunday of Memorial Day, The Leverick Bay Poker Run is a blast for family and friends. PLUS – it supports a great cause. The LOCAL support is amazing with boats entering from the BVI, USVI and Puerto…
The poker run recently celebrated its 10th anniversary with 124 participants and more than 200 hands being played.
The ninth annual Leverick Bay Poker Run started with hundreds of boats racing out of Virgin Gorda’s North Sound in pursuit of the best “hand” of cards which ultimately could net thousands of dollars in prizes.