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The 2026 CBPBA Art Lilly Memorial Poker Run

Date

Friday, August 14, 2026, to Saturday, August 15, 2026

Event Contact(s)

Tracy Burke

Ron Schreiber

Category

CBPBA POKER RUN

Registration Info

Registration has closed - Event is past
Payment In Full In Advance Only
You must abide by all club and event rules. No refunds and all sales are final. If you are a captain, a copy of your insurance is required. Your participation is at the discretion of the CBPBA

All sales are final. There are no refunds. You must abide by all event rules.
If you are a captain, a copy of your boat insurance is required for this event.
Please upload to the portal or send to tracyturneyburke@gmail.com


Event Rules & Regulations
By signing up and paying for this event, you agree to all rules/regulations. You also agree to and are required to sign a liability release form at the event or you will not be able to participate.
1. General
• A Poker Run is not a race.
2. Safety Requirements
• PFDs: U.S. Coast Guard–approved, properly sized, worn at all times.
• No Alcohol: Captains & crew may not consume alcohol during the run.
• Wristbands: Must be worn at all times for access.
• Ignition Safety Tethers: Driver must wear at all times.
• Speed Changes: When slowing or coming off plane, wave arms overhead to alert boats behind.
• Breakdowns: Hold position; passing boats should slow & check in.
• Lane Discipline: Maintain 200 ft. safety zone; change lanes only when safe.
• Fuel: Carry enough for each leg.
• Required Safety Gear: First Aid Kit, VHF radio, cell phone, flares, bottled water, extra clothing, anchor, and lines.
3. Disqualification
• Breaking any rule.
• Dangerous vessel operation.
• Missing Captains’ Meeting.
• Failing safety check.
• Abusive language or actions.
• Alcohol use during run.
• Not wearing PFDs.
4. Legal Compliance
• Must follow U.S. Coast Guard & all applicable laws.
• Safety Committee decisions are final.
5. Emergency Contacts
• Tow Boat U.S.: 1-800-395-2628
• USCG Search & Rescue: 1-800-418-7314
• Maryland DNR Marine Police: 410-260-

About this event

Please join us for the 2nd Annual Art Lilly Memorial Poker Run

About this event- We are raising money for donation to the
Parkinson's Foundation in honor of Art Lilly 

PLEASE READ THE BELOW IN ITS ENTIRETY!!
Please join us to cruise the Chesapeake Waterways, and play a hand
of poker in memory of CBPBA club member and racing legend Art Lilly.
This event will take place on August 14th-15th, 2026 . We will visit a few of your favorite waterfront destinations.

We are looking for event sponsors..... Please see below to become a sponsor for this premier run.

There is limited space so register now!


Itinerary:

FRIDAY AUGUST 14th, 2026
WELCOME PARTY  4:00PM- 7:30PM
Red Eye's Dock Bar-
Check In with appetizers



SATURDAY, AUGUST 15th, 2026

1st STOP 9:00AM

Pusser's Restaurant/Light House Point Marina ( Baltimore, MD) 
Full breakfast buffet and captain’s meeting


2nd STOP 12:00PM

The Shanty Bar/Tolchester Marina (Chestertown, MD) 
On your own for food and drinks

3rd STOP 2:00PM
Waterman's Crab House ( Rock Hall) 
On your own for food and drinks


4th  STOP  4:00PM

Fisherman's Crab Deck (Kent Narrows, MD)
Dinner, playing of poker hands, and end of poker run

**If you would like to spend the night at Kent Narrows (at your expense), please contact the following hotels:

Hyatt -Kent Narrows  (preferred location)
https://www.hyatt.com/events/en-US/group-booking/BWIZK/G-ALMP

Your guest can also call our reservations line at (800) 233-1234 to book reservations over the phone with one of our guest service agents. 

Group Code – G-ALMP


Other hotel options are as follows:

Hilton Garden Inn-Kent Narrows
Best Western - Kent Narrows
Holiday Inn- Kent Narrows 
                           


Overnight Docking for your boat will be at your expense -
once you complete the registration, you will be sent an email for
docking options ($3.75/ft and up) + electric, etc.

                                        
PART OF EACH OF THE BELOW PACKAGES WILL INCLUDE A DOANTION TO THE PARKINSON'S FOUNDATION 

 

SPONSOR PACKAGE - $500
This includes social media exposure as well as event exposure in addition to your logo printed on the run give away item

CAPTIANS PACKAGE    

CBPBA MEMBER PRICE-  $550, NON CBPBA MEMBER PRICE -$635
Only one boat per person and/or captain

 

This includes Friday night appetizer buffet,  Saturday full breakfast buffet and Saturday dinner for 2 people, 2 giveaways, a special thank you item and 1 poker hand 

 

RIDER PACKAGE

$195

This includes Friday night appetizer buffet, Saturday full breakfast buffet and Saturday
dinner for 1 person and 1 giveaway


EACH POKER HAND $80

 

All sales are final. There are no refunds. Rain or Shine Event . You must abide by all event rules.
Participation is subject to the club’s (CBPBA)discretion

If you are a captain, a copy of your boat insurance is required for this event. 
(You will be required to provide your most recent insurance policy/certificate)

Please provide Make, Model, Size and OAL of Vessel

Registration will end on 7/25/2026