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Anticipation high for 2013 Leverick Bay Poker Run

Mr Delando Morton and his friends on one of the several powerboats they have for today's Poker Run. Photo: VINO
Some of the participants for the Leverick Bay Poker Run 2013 in their powerboats The Baths, Virgin Gorda. Photo: VINO
Some of the participants for the Leverick Bay Poker Run 2013 in their powerboats The Baths, Virgin Gorda. Photo: VINO
Visitors for the annual Leverick Bay Poker Run began their partying yesterday, May 25, 2013 at The Baths. Photo: VINO
Visitors for the annual Leverick Bay Poker Run began their partying yesterday, May 25, 2013 at The Baths. Photo: VINO
LEVERICK BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI – What is being described as the most anticipated nautical event of the year, the Leverick Bay Poker Run 2013 is expected to be the largest ever, at least in the view of those expected to be a part of the activity.

The atmosphere around the community was at an all-time high as everyone was talking about their readiness for the event which starts this morning, May 26, 2013 at Leverick Bay, Virgin Gorda. According to Malcolm Swazy, the activity has taken on a life of its own, which draws the curiosity of many to join the event. “The Poker run I know for sure will have so many more power boats this year. The word about the event has been spreading, it was well promoted so I predict that many many people are going be out this year,” said Mr Swazy.

Delando Morton, who came all the way from Switzerland, commented, “I love boating and the Poker Run this year will be my first experience. I was introduced to it by a friend who took part last time and we came all the way from Switzerland, 12 of us, just for this experience.”

Morton and his friends were in high spirits as they began their partying with lots of bar-b-que and music. “I love the BVI the people are great, the place is even greater and I am just loving this place,” shouted one of Morton’s friends from a powerboat at The Baths.  

The Leverick Bay Poker Run 2013 is being organized by the Leverick Bay Poker Run Committee. The organising committee has been commended by several residents for doing an excellent job at promoting the event.

The annual activity has gained its prestige over the years for exciting poker games, great entertainment and colourful powerboats that grace the turquoise waters of the Virgin Islands. This one-day event draws participants from Miami, Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, St. Croix and other places. The organisers are expecting more boats this year and hope that they will be able to donate $8,000 of the proceeds from the Poker Run to the Virgin Gorda Diabetes Association.

12 Responses to “Anticipation high for 2013 Leverick Bay Poker Run”

  • x (26/05/2013, 10:08) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    let's get it on boys
  • long look me come from (26/05/2013, 10:29) Like (13) Dislike (35) Reply
    We locals need to do our owe poker run boss
  • goat water (26/05/2013, 10:54) Like (1) Dislike (23) Reply
    i agree with you long look we have enough local boats but seems it has to tek the W to get us togehter
  • ..... (26/05/2013, 21:52) Like (0) Dislike (3) Reply
    Once White people running it, they will follow.
  • Hmm (27/05/2013, 14:00) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    I am convince that some of you ppl on here just plain out stupid. For all the boat man it got round here, how come none ahyo come up with the bright idea???? my god the ppl them live here so long & giving back to the community & ahyo complaining....them doing something that everybody enjoys.....stop being so flipping greedy & enjoy the damn day & just shut the hell up!!!!! Look how long VG need help & the flipping government ain even lookin in that direction but because they are WHITE some ahyo have issues....It didnt have some retarded poker run some yrs ago for august and look ahyo black locals didnt even support that....SMH
  • @hmmm (28/05/2013, 10:52) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    You are soooo RIGHT!! Locals could never get things pulled off!! They better be glad that because of them 2 ppl the BVI has a Poker Run! I am glad for what Monica and Willis is doing... Kudos to you guys!!!!!


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