Big Cat Poker Run, Discovery Bay Photos by Bill KlippAll photos © Bill Klipp, not for Commercial Use of any type, for personal use only.
Big Cat Poker Run, Discovery Bay Photos by Bill Klipp

Heavy smoke and haze from north bay fires blanketed the Delta this morning as throngs of spectators made their way down the main channel levee towards the Discovery Bay Lighthouse. Dozens and dozens of boats of all sizes and shapes jockeyed for position near the entrance to Discovery Bay as speakers on shore blasted classic rock & roll. Then shortly before 10am the music was replaced by a voice announcing the Boats have left the dock. This marked the beginning of the 2015 Big Cat Poker Run as several dozen rumbling power boats made their way down the main channel through the haze. When they reached fast water the Poker Run participants had a virtual obstacle course to maneuver thru before they could put the petal to the metal and let the horses out as they sped their way to the Pittsburg Yacht Club the first stop on the Run. Thank you Discovery Bay Lions. Delta Wanderings Photo Gallery:  http://www.DeltaWanderings.com

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(A periodic photo blog of our Discovery Bay and Delta Wanderings)

Big Cat Poker Run, Discovery Bay Photos by Bill KlippAll photos © Bill Klipp, not for Commercial Use of any type, for personal use only.
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       People and boats headed to the start

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       Heavy smokey haze blankets the Delta

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        Headed to the Marina

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        The start takes on a party atmosphere      

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       The crowds line the levee

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     The Sheriff leads the Poker Run Boats to the start near the Discovery Bay Lighthouse.

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     Let the event begin...

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      Weaving thru the crowds

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      Back on track, these two made a wrong turn

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Big Cat Poker Run, Discovery Bay Photos by Bill KlippAll photos © Bill Klipp, not for Commercial Use of any type, for personal use only.
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Big Cat Poker Run, Discovery Bay Photos by Bill KlippAll photos © Bill Klipp, not for Commercial Use of any type, for personal use only.
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Big Cat Poker Run, Discovery Bay Photos by Bill KlippAll photos © Bill Klipp, not for Commercial Use of any type, for personal use only.
Big Cat Poker Run, Discovery Bay Photos by Bill Klipp

Big Cat Poker Run, Discovery Bay Photos by Bill KlippAll photos © Bill Klipp, not for Commercial Use of any type, for personal use only.
Big Cat Poker Run, Discovery Bay Photos by Bill Klipp

Big Cat Poker Run, Discovery Bay Photos by Bill KlippAll photos © Bill Klipp, not for Commercial Use of any type, for personal use only.
Big Cat Poker Run, Discovery Bay Photos by Bill Klipp

Big Cat Poker Run, Discovery Bay Photos by Bill KlippAll photos © Bill Klipp, not for Commercial Use of any type, for personal use only.
Big Cat Poker Run, Discovery Bay Photos by Bill Klipp

Big Cat Poker Run, Discovery Bay Photos by Bill KlippAll photos © Bill Klipp, not for Commercial Use of any type, for personal use only.
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       Captain Morgan looks surrounded

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Big Cat Poker Run, Discovery Bay Photos by Bill KlippAll photos © Bill Klipp, not for Commercial Use of any type, for personal use only.
Big Cat Poker Run, Discovery Bay Photos by Bill Klipp

Big Cat Poker Run, Discovery Bay Photos by Bill KlippAll photos © Bill Klipp, not for Commercial Use of any type, for personal use only.
Big Cat Poker Run, Discovery Bay Photos by Bill Klipp

Big Cat Poker Run, Discovery Bay Photos by Bill KlippAll photos © Bill Klipp, not for Commercial Use of any type, for personal use only.
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       Headed back to marina for the festivities

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Big Cat Poker Run, Discovery Bay Photos by Bill Klipp

Big Cat Poker Run, Discovery Bay Photos by Bill KlippAll photos © Bill Klipp, not for Commercial Use of any type, for personal use only.
Big Cat Poker Run, Discovery Bay Photos by Bill Klipp

Big Cat Poker Run, Discovery Bay Photos by Bill KlippAll photos © Bill Klipp, not for Commercial Use of any type, for personal use only.
Big Cat Poker Run, Discovery Bay Photos by Bill Klipp

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