The first-place winner of the Pirate Stereo Competition was Kim Chapman in his Supra SE550. The annual Pirate Stereo Competition sponsored by AVC Marine was held during that time. Paradise Beach was the scene for the Cheeseburger on Paradise Beach Party on Friday where participants got to have a great afternoon of food and fun. This year’s event kicked off on Thursday night, July 18 with the Meet and Greet Party.
The best overall hand trophy went to Jon Russell (front right) after picking the highest card following a five-way tie. Close to 200 boats and their crews participated in the three-day event which is held annually at Margaritaville at Lake Lanier Islands. holds the Pirates of Lanier Poker Run charity event. A local non-profit group called the Lanier Partners of North Georgia, Inc. Photo courtesy – Steve BowlesĮach year in mid-July, Lake Lanier is home to one of the largest poker run charity events in the United States. Not pictured: Capt Pete Allen, Mike Lemieux, Pat Nelson, Jennifer Evans, and Zane Allen. The Pirate Possee out of Cumming consists of (L-R) Steve Bowles, Catherine Allen, Lisa Bowles, Christi Evans, Rhonda Giarraffa, Louis Giarraffa, Matt Hanger, and Joni Jennings. By Alicia Payne The Pirate Posse aboard the Lady of the Lake won the “Best Dressed Crew Award.” The boat is 1959 Chris Craft, 40ft made of Tahitian mahogany.
