MUSKEGON POWERBOAT WEEKEND
2022MPW Registration is now open: Click here to register Special Thanks to the LST 393, Mart Dock Muskegon, and Advanced Marine Solutions for providing the facilities for MPW. Let’s go boating. You’re invited to the Muskegon Powerboat Weekend on June 17 -19, 2022. West Michigan Offshore Presents the High-Performance boaters showcase on Friday, June 17. “The Chase” Poker Run, Celebration Party, and Charity Auction on Saturday, June 18, and Sunday Funday, June 19. To Renew or Become a West Michigan Offshore Member Click Here Friday, June 17 Friday, June 17. What is the timeline for the Weekend? Subject To Change 2:30 pm High-Performance Showcase boats arrive for staging, LST 393 lot. 4:00 pm Showboats staged around the Goodboy Vodka Poker Run Village Tent Area. Food Truck- Oven Baked Pizza / Betty Jane’s Sweets Open 4:00-8:30 pm High-Performance Boat Showcase, Open to the public. Goodboy Vodka Poker Run Village Tent, Muskegon’s Mart Dock (Boats may be stored in the Mart Dock overnight) 8:30 pm Party continues at the Downtown Muskegon Social District till 11 pm. The Downtown Muskegon Social District provides common areas in the downtown in which alcoholic beverages from participating establishments can be carried and consumed. Downtown establishments in conjunction with the City of Muskegon have created this district to provide a year-round, festival atmosphere in Downtown Muskegon. Saturday, June 18 Muskegon Powerboat Weekend Poker Run 8:00 am Mart Dock Launch open. 10:00 am Captain Check-in and meeting Goodboy Vodka Poker Run Village Tent - LST393 grounds. 12:30 pm Gathering of the Fleet on Muskegon Lake near the Aquastar Cruise Ship dock. 12:30 pm Aquastar Cruise / PBR 7331 departure 12:30 pm Photo Opportunity Warm-up laps The Aquastar and PBR 7331 will head towards the Muskegon Lake channel to Lake Michigan. Take some laps and pass the Aquastar for some great photos from Speedshot Photography (50 mph max speed) 1:00 pm Gathering of the Fleet Muskegon Channel 1:00 pm Parade of Power through Muskegon Channel - Follow the Aquastar and PBR 7331 (We ask that you don’t get on plane until you leave the breakwater arms.) The Chase Poker Run 1:15 pm White Group Start - proceed to Lake Michigan and on to White Lake passing the Aquastar for a photo opportunity 1:20 pm Yellow Group Start - We ask that you wait for the white group to clear. 1:25 pm Green Group - We ask that you wait for the yellow group to clear. 1:30 to 2:00 pm White Lake Channel Entry 1:30 - 2:30 pm Freedom Boat Club White Lake Checkpoint open (Inside the channel on the south side. Look for the Freedom Boat Club Boat. When finished head towards Grand Haven. 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm Grand Haven Quality Tech West’s Checkpoint Open. Northshore Marina Area. 3:00-4:30 pm Muskegon Poker Runs Check Point Open Look for the PBR 7331 Boat near the Muskegon State Park Dune Area and Goodboy Vodka Poker Chip Station at the Mart Dock. 4:30 - 6:30 Poker Chip Turn-in Stations Open - Goodboy Vodka Poker Run Village Tent 6:00 pm Celebration Party Dinner and Auction - Goodboy Vodka Poker Run Village. Location at the Mart Dock. Sunday, June 19 - Sunday FundayAll Day - Sunday Funday
Triple Axle Trailers The Mart Dock will be open on Friday and Saturday. The gates will open at 8 AM on Saturday. The Mart Dock is located downtown Muskegon and has a single launch great for triple axle trailers. Double Axle Trailers Muskegon has a number of ramps including Fishermans Landing, Harbor Town Marina, and Grand Trunk Muskegon ramps. (Ramps have a fee and our for double axle trailers only.) I'm coming by water from another port where can I tie up my boat? Boats can tie up at the Mart Dock cove. Have your bumpers ready as boats may have to tie up with each other. Where do I store my boat? Boats and/or boat trailers can be stored at the Mart Dock in the enclosed secured area. The Mart Dock also has a cove with docks that can be used for in-water storage overnight. What are the best hotels to stay at? There are 2 downtown hotels. The Shoreline Inn and the Delta Hotel by Marriott are the nearest hotels to all the action. But there are also regional hotels available. How do I get notified of weather delays or other emergency information? The West Michigan Offshore website has a special link page for urgent notification. Please visit https://www.westmichiganoffshore.com/announcement |
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