2016 Rum Runner/Poker Run Event held back on June 11th, 2016
The Eagle Mountain Classic Boat Club Rum Runner Event/Poker Run/ Pirate Cruise held on June 11th, 2016 was a great success. 50 people showed up ready to take over lake establishments and sample their best appatizer and rum runner shot. If you saw a bunch of pirates on the lake and at the lake establishments they were apart of this event. This excursion started and at the Fort Worth Boat Club and ended @ the Fort Worth Boat Club. The first stop along the way was Flight which served a fabulous Crab Cake appatizer and a fabulous rum runner drink served up by the best bartender "Jessie". Then it was off the Boon-Docks and then to West Bay Marina. Captains got a free wild card which didn't help me out unfortunately. A $250.00 prize was handed out for best costume. The winner of that prize is below.
As you can see by this picture these pirates came prepared and ready to rock the lake. pictured from left to right: Wanda Spriggs, Linda Elliot, Trudi Free, Mark Tresnicky, Cyndi Herbig, Julie Backiel.
Craig DeWitt and Pirate Crew trying to overtake the armatta.
(Left) Mark Tresnicky a.k.a. also known as "first mate pirate" making sure the lead boat is right on coarse. (Right) "Captain Bligh" Trey Bull
Mark Tresnicky & organizer of the Rum Run/Pirate Cruise/Poker Run: Kelly Courtney (President of the Eagle Mountain Classic Boat Club)
From L -R, Andy Butchard(Vice-President of the Eagle Mountain Classic Boat Club). Wayne Chester who won the best poker hand with a high straight. Notice how surprised he was. Captain Hook should have hooked that money. Wayne commented that he'll use the money to fix his Spanish Gallion. Skip Bethea to right had to walk the plank after this picture was taken because he didn't see the movie Pirates of the Carribbean. A no no amongst pirates.
Wanda Spriggs & Captain Hook, Andy Butchard
Wanda Spriggs a.k.a. "Jenny Depp" putting a knife to Cyndi Herbig.
The winner for best costume: Mark Tresnicky
The winner for best rum runner and best appatizer went to Walter Covington pictured here and ReAnne Knickrehm of West Bay Marina. Walter couldn't wait to put these winning plaques up on the wall but he didn't have a hammer or nails.
Trey Bull's "Classy Lady" on the right and Craig DeWitt's boat on the left. It's a race to the next stop.
Trey Tabor & gang
Skip Bethea & Andy Butchard up front. Ann Butchard, Kelly Courtney, and Julie Backiel
Andy Butchard- the best he's ever looked.
Andy Butchard's boat.
The check in for the event at the Fort Worth Boat Club.
Mark Tresnicky & Kelly Courtney
L-R Trey Tabor, Andy Butchard, Trey Bull, Kelly Courtney, Craig DeWitt, Dan Stober.
Paul Ruhl-kneeling
Kelly Courtney & Cassie Loftin
Terry & Julie Backiel