What is it? The first
international poker & fun run for personal watercraft.
Where is it? Rocky Point (Puerto Penasco), Mexico.
Where the heck is that? About
sixty easy miles below the Arizona border in Mexico. There
are links to maps and driving information on our website.
What is it like? It is a Mexican
fishing village that has become a resort destination for
Americans. The beach we will operate from has condos in the
million dollar range.
When is it? September 16, 2006.
This date is important because it is the Mexican
Independence Day, their 4th of July. A fiesta (party) day
for the entire country, and we’re invited!
What about travel in Mexico, is
it difficult? Not at all. The only thing you’ll need is
Mexican insurance on your car for the trip. It is available
from one of the event sponsors by visiting them via our
website. You don’t need a passport or anything like that.
What is there to do?
We are
hosting a “fiesta” (party) for you and your family. It will
start with the Tecate Beach Bonfire on Friday night and run
through Saturday, ending with the awards dinner Saturday
night. Sunday, you can park your PWC and visit the town for
shopping and sightseeing, go horseback riding, or hang out
on the sandy beach.
What is the water like? It is
the Sea of Cortez, and it has no surf. It is warm and
smooth. You will ride in sight of the sandy beach. More
photo opportunities than you can shake a stick at.
What about accommodations?
Our
host properties, the Playa Bonita Hotel, the Playa Bonita RV
Park, and the Laos Mar Hotel all have special rates for our
participants. You may call them, or visit them via our
website link to make your reservations. From a campsite to a
suite they will make you welcome with accommodations to fit
your budget.
Who is putting this on? We at
DSM Events are producing the party for our sponsors. We are
the people that have produced the World Finals. It is made
possible by the sponsorship from The American Watercraft
Association, Personal Watercraft Illustrated Magazine,
Kawasaki, Yamaha, Sea-Doo, Gasket Technology, Slippery Wet
Suits, Puerto Penasco Tourism, Playa Bonita Resort, Walt’s
Motorsports & Marine, Jettrim, and more.
What is a Poker Run? You will be
given a map with a list of scenic sites indicated on it
(they are all very nearby). At your leisure you will ride
to each of these stops, and there you will draw a playing
card, building a poker hand. When you return to the main
beach party you will turn these in. At the dinner that night
we will pay out generous cash prizes to the winning hands.
What if I don’t win?
Don’t fret
because thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and
associate sponsors we will have over 100 door prizes to give
away. Most participants will win something.
Water - can I drink it? Probably
not a good idea. Bottled water is readily available for us
Gringos, along with more well known local beverages.....cervesa
comes to mind (that’s beer to us gringos).
What about Mexican
Insurance? You will need to purchase insurance for
your tow vehicle while in Mexico. It is required by the
Mexican government. Your US policy will not cover you for
liability or loss while south of the border. Instant Mexico
Auto Insurance will be happy to help you, you purchase
coverage by the day. Just click on the button on the left of
your screen to contact them. Remember that they will cover
your tow vehicle, trailer and PWC while it is on the
trailer, but not while it is in the water.
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