Solent Poker Run 2026 is a full‑day adventure designed for boat owners who want to combine great seamanship, genuine camaraderie and a touch of glamour on the water. you’ll navigate a curated Solent route, collect your playing cards at scenic checkpoints, and finish the day rafted‑up with a live DJ, floating party and a community that shares your passion for powerboating
What you’ll get
After you collect your final card, the fleet heads to a sheltered anchorage where boats raft‑up to create a floating village on the water. The lead vessel becomes the entertainment hub with a professional DJ and sound system, setting the soundtrack as the sun drops over the Solent
Dance on deck, swim off the transom, or simply relax with a drink while you wait for the winning poker hand to be revealed. It’s the perfect finale to a full day adventure shared with like minded skippers and crews
Secure your priority spot for 27 June 2026 – the South Coast’s premier powerboat poker run returns with limited spaces. Booking opens first to UK Powerboating Club members, then immediately to pre-registered entrants before public registration
Booking priority:
Why pre-register?
All powered boat owners; RIBs, small cruisers, and medium yachts are welcome! Regardless of experience, anyone with a seaworthy vessel, appropriate insurance, and the required safety equipment can join.
At each checkpoint, crews draw a playing card. At the final stop, everyone reveals their hand and the best standard poker hand wins a cash prize, no skill or boating speed required, just luck and participation!
All standard packages include poker run entry, BBQ lunch, mooring at the lunch stop, professional event management, live DJ party, and participation in the charity fundraiser. Premium and Elite packages add champagne, gourmet food, and exclusive gifts.
No. The poker run is a luck-based social event; the best poker hand wins, not the fastest boat! The focus is on enjoyment, charity fundraising, and connection, not racing.
All net proceeds from the event’s gaming fees and donations support the RNLI, the UK’s leading maritime lifesaving charity, helping save lives at sea and providing vital safety education.
