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Boaters chase cards across Lake Martin for charity
A sold-out-style lakewide poker run sends boaters between marinas and waterfront stops while raising funds for local Lions Club causes.
Event details
Boats fan out across Lake Martin for a day-long charity poker run, collecting playing cards at a series of marinas and waterfront stops before the day ends with the strongest hand taking the prize. Proceeds support local Lions Club causes, and recent editions have sold out, a sign of how strong the event’s following has grown among regional boaters.
The run’s appeal lies in blending three things at once: navigation across an enormous lake, a social gathering at each stop, and friendly competition that keeps the day’s stakes light rather than serious. It rewards planning as much as boating skill, since the lakewide course leaves little room for error on time or fuel, and the marina stops double as an easy way to see corners of Lake Martin many visitors never reach.
Because check-in begins early and the course spans the full lake, participants benefit from staying nearby and launching with time to spare. This is best suited to experienced boaters traveling with a designated captain and a clear fuel and weather plan. Families not aboard can spend the day swimming or dining along the shore before regrouping at the finish.
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