2012 Freeport To Port O’Connor Toy Run
This year marks our 10th Anniversary of this amazing event. Gather your family and boat then join us on December 1st as we travel the ICW from Freeport to Port O’Connor to deliver toys to the Adopt-An-Angel program.
Rain or shine, we depart Bridge Bait & Tackle in Freeport at 9 AM. Open to boats of all sizes. The 72 mile run includes a stop for lunch at Matagorda Harbor. We will have a poker run and the very special lighted boat parade at POC. Our goal this year is to provide new toys for kids in 10 Texas counties. You can help us with this goal by donating new toys for boys and girls ages 2-16. We also accept cash and check donations as well.
Poker Run – Live Music – Lighted Boat Parade
Fireworks – Catered Dinner
The Adopt-An-Angel program is part of the Port O’Connor Community Center Fund, a 501(c)3 non-profit.
Toy Run Details
Date: Saturday December 1st
Time: Depart Bridge Bait at 0900. Go-Fast boats may depart later and meet us at Matagorda Harbor for lunch. All boats assemble outside little jetties at POC for parade to toy drop-off point.
Weather: Rain, shine, sleet or snow…we go!
Open to boats of all sizes from jet-skis to yachts
Entry fee: New toys for boys or girls ages 2-16, unwrapped.
Fuel Stop: Sargent, Matagorda
Lunch: Waterfront Restaurant at Matagorda. Fine seafood and American food at good prices.
Host Hotel: The Inn At Clark’s. Number is (361)983-2300
Other hotels and Condos: Go to www.portoconnor.com. Lots of rooms available close to the action.
Boat Slips: Lots of slips available at Clark’s and next to Clark’s at Caracol. Many condos have their own slips. We assure you we can accommodate any size boat.
Dinner: Catered BBQ dinner at Clark’s prior to the Lighted Boat Parade. Cost in range of $10.00 per person.
Lighted Boat Parade: Bring your decorations and participate in the big Lighted Boat Parade. Parade starts at dark and proceeds down the ICW from Froggie’s back to Clark’s. Last year we had over 40 boats. Bring candy and beads to throw to the kids lining the parade route. Lots of trophies and cash prizes for winners of various categories. Our goal is to once again beat the local Coast Guard team. Parade is followed by huge fireworks display on the water.
Party: Party starts after the parade. This year we have a great Houston band “Red Dog and the Fleas” performing Texas blues music, Christmas favorites and your requests.
Party Location: Hurricane Junction
Poker Run: $20.00 entry fee with cards picked up at Matagorda and POC. Best 5-card hand. 50% to the winner and 50% to the Adopt-An-Angel program. Buy as many hands as you wish.
Breakfast Sunday: Provided by the ladies of the POC Community Center at Clark’s.
Return to Freeport: Departure is at your own leisure on Sunday. Most will join a group of boats or buddy boat. Most stop at Sargent for lunch at Sting Raes on the way back.
Contacts:
Jerry Karnes – Founder & Santa – (281)558-4696
Bill Bahr – Logistics – (713)416-1082
Andrew Coker – Co-Founder – (713)256-7289
Lance Parks – Donation Drop-Off at American Yacht Sales – (713)253-0224
