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Boaters With Heart

There are many clubs and organizations in the powerboating community that host charitable events and spread the joy of being on a performance boat. This list below is probably not complete, but it’s a great start.

Arizona’s Desert Storm Poker Run – raises money for Soldiers Angels, Havasu For Youth and other organizations
Boyne Thunder Poker Run – raises money for Camp Quality, a summer camp for kids with cancer
Catalina Ski Club Special Needs Kids Day – day of water-related activities for special needs children associated with local Long Beach facilities
Chesapeake Bay Powerboat Association – supports March of Dimes, Leukemia/Lymphoma Society, Special Olympics and other charities throughout the year
Florida Powerboat Club – along with the Emerald Coast Foundation, raises money for local children’s charities
Ft. Myers Offshore Inc. – raises money and awards a number of academic scholarships
Hampton Roads Powerboat Association – raises money for American Cancer Society
Lake of the Ozarks Shootout – annual top-speed event benefits local charities
New Jersey Performance Powerboat Club – supports a variety of charities throughout its yearly events
New York State Powerboat Inc. – supports Make-A-Wish Foundation through its run on Lake Oneida
OSS (Offshore Super Series) Cares – supports a wide variety of causes
Performance Boat Club of Canada – raises money for several different local charities
Platinum Powerboat Club – raises money for Make-A-Wish Foundation and other charities
Richmond Powerboat Association – raises money for Shriners Hospitals for Children
Rochester Offshore Powerboat Association – raises money for several different local charities
Southern California Offshore Powerboat Elite – raises money for several different local charities and fire departments
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it – official U.S. Marines toy drive features a toy run along the St. Johns River

If you have a charity event to promote, send us the info and we’ll post it here. Be sure to let us know as far in advance as possible.