Lake Murray Rally - May 10th
 

LAKE MURRAY / SOUTH CAROLINA

The 2008 Lake Murray Rally
Just announced: 2008's event will be held on Saturday May 10th!!!
Formerly known as the Lake Murray Poker Run, the Lake Murray Rally is hosted by the Chapin Optimist Club. This years event is expected to draw a large number of boaters from surrounding areas and states due to the water levels of Lake Murray. Details will be posted on www.lakemurraypowerboats.com as soon as we receive them.

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As with all Poker Runs and Rally's, we encourage everyone to pay special attention to saftey, making certain that USCG requirements be met by all boats, and that we all operate our boats in a safe manner. I would suggest that everyone involved in any event wear a PFD during the rally.

I'm in...

If I have a 100 mph boat that now runs 42 mph, should I need a PFD?

J/K lol ;)

Perfect, you can run with Vagrant.:rollsmile:rollsmile:rollsmile

Hotel & Lake House Rental Info
 

The Hyatt Place in Irmo is offering a special group rate for the Lake Murray Rally. The hotel is very nice and one of the few that can actually handle the boats and parking.

http://columbiaharbison.place.hyatt....servations.jsp

Take a look at the photos of the hotel. This all-Suite hotel provides guests with amenities such as kitchenettes with microwaves and refrigerators, complimentary continental breakfast, fitness room and pool. All rooms all have 42" plasma flat screens, there is a Starbuck Coffee in the hotel, free Wi-Fi, 24 Hour food service, Cafe' and Lounge. The hotel is definitely the best in the area and closest to the lake. I'm certain that you'll be pleased. They are offering a special $109 per night group rate for the Lake Murray Rally. They will be providing a link that will allow you to book your reservation and receive the discount. I'll post the link shortly. If you call to make a reservation, YOU MUST SAY THAT YOU ARE WITH THE LAKE MURRAY RALLY TO GET THE DISCOUNT.

Hyatt Place Columbia
1130 Kinley Road
Irmo, SC


If you are interested in renting one of the many lake homes or cabins here on the lake, visit http://lmv.vrmreservations.com/vrmgr...px?webcode=all

Prefered Hotel / Hyatt Place
 

Hyatt Place Columbia
1130 Kinley Rd.
Irmo, SC 29063
Ph: 803-407-1560
Participants must ask for : 2008 Lake Murray Rally group
Rate: $109.00+ tax
Rate includes: Comp breakfast, 24/7 food service, Cafe' serving beer, wine and Starbucks Coffee, New rooms with 42" plasma TVs, Hyatt Grand Beds ect.....

thats nicer than my cardboard box in the woods:rock

The 2008 Lake Murray Rally, formerly known as the Lake Murray Poker Run will be held Saturday, May 10th 2008.

Weekend Schedule:

$20 per hand

Captains Meeting 7 PM Friday May 9th at Lake Murray Marina / Dockside Restaurant

May 10th Rally begins at 9AM you can go to 5 of 7 stops to pick up cards.

Card stops are: Lighthouse Marina, Jakes Landing, Lake Murray Marina, Holland's Landing / Buffalo Creek Grill, South Shore Marina, Siesta Cove Marina, and Putnam's Landing.

3PM Card opening at Lake Murray Marina / Dockside Restaurant / Band and party continues thru the evening

Sunday raft up at "The Hole"

How far is lake murray from jax.fl,how many boats are exspected?

Map quest says "296 mi – about 4 hours 28 mins". I think you can make it in 4 hours easy.

Yep, hit the gas and roll out son. We aint got time to mess around its poker run time.:rock:string

If I can keep the scarab together I am looking forward to being there,Just so I can run behind TJ listen to that exhaust,making my boat feel faster,I will book my rooms next week,How many boats are exspected?:rock

TJ could make it there in 3 hours.:action-smiley-047::action-smiley-047:

"South bound and down son, south bound and down":string:rock:ev1l danc

:string:rock

Nice !! now that I know you staying there look's like the room's will hold lotta umm Free loader's can I just sleep in one the chair's? & just pay bell-man's Fee !! & i'll just _>:string around lake at normal speed.

are you kidding we will be there in 45 min :rollsmile

:rock

Any word on this Rally for 09?

I have to say a few words about the Lake Murray Poker Run. I tried to get info last year from the people that put it on and it was like pulling teeth. We have great water and the lake is beautiful however they don't have a run like we are used to having. The run is certainly for a good cause, but it seems to be geared more towards bikes than boats. To get a card, you have to dock your boat, and walk up to the marina to get a card. The stops are for both motorcycles and boats and it's been that way for years.

I'll be glad to pass along the info on dates but you should be aware of the card stop details before you make the trip. We will make the run because it's our lake however it's not like most runs.

I really dont care about the cards ... Just want to boat and get to see all the BF's ...... I hear its a nice place and a short run from Jax ......Also now that I think about it ....seems it was not advertised as a PR and just a rally ....:rock

It will certainly be a fun weekend and the lake is great. We will definitely have a crowd and the raft-up will be great. I'll pass along the dates when I hear something.

If you tow @ about 90 it's less than 4 hrs. up I-95 & when you get off I-95 onto I-26 that's easy to do..just when you get to columbia back off a tad.. :rollsmile

Lake Murray is mine and Hollie's favorite lake. The water is absolutely the cleanest lake water I have been in. When you get out of the water you feel like you have been in water softener water.

Lee,
Keep me posted with the dates. We had a great time last year, and hope to make it an annual affair.
Who needs cards anyway????? I watched yours fly out of your boat last year. We tried to find them ,but too many eggbeaters behind you :banghead. I guess it sucks to be fast sometimes.
Thanks,
Ricky

Is there going to be a run in 2010?

The 2010 Ducks Unlimited / Lake Murray Poker Run June 25-27
This will be the first time that Lake Murray has seen a poker run organized like it should be....no waiting in line for a card....event kicks off Friday evening with registration and captains meeting, Saturday lunch stop / Saturday evening party,
Sunday raft-up.