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KINGSTON
HEATS UP WITH THE
1000 ISLANDS POKER RUN (19-4)
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 August
13-15 promises to be one of the most exciting weekends
of the summer. Having returned to its original location
in Kingston, Ontario, the 1000 Islands Poker Run is
guaranteed to be hotter than ever as the city will showcase
some of the most powerful and exotic performance boats
in the world. Talk about an event offering enjoyment
and entertainment for the whole family!
Whether you own a luxurious Volvo-powered cruiser or
a lightweight inflatable, this exhilarating spectacle
will thrill every type of boater as Confederation Basin
and the entire downtown waterfront come alive with excitement.
Among the nautical powerhouses on display will be Bill
Tomlinson's turbine-powered 46 Skater, My Way, Oliver
Bock's recently-designed canopied 47 Outerlimits plus
Wilma and Brian Ross' 38 Donzi, Talkin' Tools. As a
special surprise, offshore legend Reggie Fountain will
even be in attendance with an all-new top secret concept
boat. Other weekend attractions will include non-stop
action in downtown Kingston with clothing and accessory
booths, plus endless entertainment in any one of the
city's most popular downtown restaurants and street-side
patios.
If you can't make it to Kingston, you can easily catch
the excitement during any one of the card stops at Prescott,
Rockport or Brockville. And speaking of Brockville,
this scenic lakeside community will showcase several
boat displays plus the town's very own Downtown Brockville
Celebration and Sidewalk Sale. But, keep an eye on the
shoreline as the power pack will be pulling in for lunch
at the popular waterfront restaurant, Bud's On The Bay.
Just in time for this summer extravaganza, our summer
issue delivers some of the most fascinating new launches
of the year. Just when you thought Evinrude introduced
it all for 04', they invited Power Boating Canada to
their testing facility in Stuart, Florida to check out
their three new V-6 E-TEC outboards, ranging from 200
to 250 horsepower. Geared for fishermen and recreational
boaters alike, marine-industry veteran Michael Verdon
delivers the low-down on this new arsenal. Check out
page 32 for the full story. Power Boating Canada also
just returned from Volvo Penta's Krossholmen Marine
Test Center in Sweden to bring you the latest on the
company's new diesel power. Labeled the D-9 500/575,
expert tech writer Tim Banse takes a first-hand look
at the technology and power behind these heavy weights.
In addition to an expansive gear section, insightful
columns and tech articles, we offer coverage of six
select boat tests, plus a showcase on several new walk-around
models for recreational cottage boaters.
Power Boating Canada has been the gateway to this pastime
for nearly two decades, bringing you the latest product
and news to heighten the enjoyment of the boating lifestyle
across the country. If you have any comments, questions
or concerns, do not hesitate to contact me at bill@powerboating.com.
See you on water!
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