
The 2024 SXM Poker Run Itinerary is published below.
Well, this is the plan, at least. Things may change on the day. We’ve asked the weather man for clear skies and a light breeze but so far, he won’t commit.
Stop 1: Buccaneer Beach Bar, KimSha Beach
Arrival: 8:00 a.m.
Departure: 10:00 – 10:15 a.m.
- Event begins at 8:00 sharp at Buccaneer Beach Bar
- There will be a launch Service for all Jet Skis. We will have a quad bike available to tow your trailer to the launch area. Jet Ski owners are responsible for preparing their trailer for towing. Our quad bike operator is just there to assist in towing.
- Boats are advised to be docked/beached prior to 8:00
- Event Check-in, late registrations will be open from 8:00
- Poker players, please check in at the Registration Booth as early as possible, then you can draw your first card. Poker Registration/Dealer tables will be open from 8:00 to 9:30.
- Red Jet Ski Raffle will be drawn at 9:00
- Best Dressed Crew Fashion Event, 9:15 to 9:30
- Captains Briefing: 9:35 to 9:45
- Tenders will operate to taxi participants to and from boats from 8:00 to 9:45 sharp.
- 9:50: All vessels head to the flagged Start Line
- 10:00: Jetskis depart for Stop 2
- 10:05: Boats depart for Stop 2
Stop 2: Rosie's Beach Shack, Mullet Bay
Arrive: 10:15 – 10:30
Departure: 12:15
- Conditions permitting, boats anchor stern-to on the eastern end of the beach. Please exercise caution.
- Otherwise, vessels anchor in Mullet Bay. Complimentary Tender service to transfer passengers safely to and from the beach. Compliments of Outdoor World. Tips for tender operators are not expected but greatly appreciated!
- Beach Party by Rosie’s Beach Bar
- Music, food and drinks are available for purchase from Rosie’s Bar
- Beer Drinking Competition (Free Entry)
- 2nd Poker Card draw at the Dealer Tables
Stop 3: Flotilla Party, Grand Case
Arrival: 12:45
Departure: 14:30
- All vessels should anchor in Grand Case Bay. No Vessels should make landing unless you have the proper clearance from the French side maritime authorities. We do not have permission as a group to make a landing.
- A Limited number of Pizzas will be available and delivered by tender. $10 each for a medium pizza. Please pay in cash.
- Swim, hang out and party (responsibly!)
- All vessels arriving and departing, please slow right down and use extreme caution.
Stop 4: Blue Bitch Bar, Phillipsburg
Arrival: 15:00
Departure: 17:00
- All vessels anchor off-shore or stern-to on the beach on the eastern shore.
- Assemble in front of Blue Bitch Beach Bar
- 4th Poker Card draw at Dealer Tables
- Spicy Wing Eating Competition on the beach.
- Food, and drinks are available for purchase from Blue Bitch Bar who will also be pumping out some tunes.
- 16:45, all vessels prepare for departure.
Stop 5: Indigo Bay, Bucaneers Beach Bar
On the way back to Buccaneers, we will stop for a brief photo stop in Indigo Bay in front of our major Sponsor, Vie L’Ven Resort in Indigo Bay.
Then it’s back to Buccaneers on KimSha beach.
Arrival: 17:30 (ish)
Departure: 19:45
- Final Card Draw.
- Last chance to purchase any Bonus Cards
- Prize Pool and winners will be announced
- Complimentary Tender service – Last Tender ride 19:30
- Music DJ OutKast from 17:45
- MC GeeMoney
- Sumo Wrestling competition on the beach
- Complimentary haul out for all Jetskis sponsored by Zaptastic
Official festivities will conclude at 19:00. For the true party animals, there will be an after-party at Feestkafe from 7 pm until you can’t take anymore…
After Party: Feestkafe, Cole Bay
Arrival: 7 p.m.
Departure: ???
- Vessels can dock behind Feestkafe
- Raffle Draw for Stand Up Jetski
- VIP Area for winners of the Sumo Wrestling Competition
- Music, Food and Drinks provided by Feestkafe