summer the nature island way
Poker Run 2026
Fire up the engines. Poker Run 2026 hits the water on Sunday, July 26, sending crews cruising Dominica’s stunning west coast, drawing cards at beach stops along the way, and racing for a pot worth up to $10,000. The best hand takes it all. This is one of the island’s biggest marine events, and this year the stakes have never been higher. Summer, the Nature Island way.
Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026
Start: Le Village Beach Club, Rock-a-way Beach, Canefield
Finish: The Almond Deck, Toucarie Village (Poker City)
Format: Boat-based poker run with five card-draw stops and an offshore raft-up party
HOW POKER RUN WORKS
It’s simple, and it’s a whole lot of fun. Teams set off by boat from the start line and travel the coast, stopping at designated locations to draw a playing card at each one. By the end of the run, every team has a five-card poker hand. The best hand wins the grand prize. Along the way you’ll cruise some of the most beautiful stretches of Dominica’s coastline, link up with other crews, and party offshore at the ultimate raft-up. It’s part race, part card game, part floating celebration of everything we love about summer on the water.
Frequently Asked Questions
The route for the Card Draw locations starts at Le Village Beach Club, Rock-a-way Beach, and Canefield. Stop 1 and Stop 2 also take place at these locations. Stop 3 is located at Sea Bird Bar and Grill, Purple Turtle Beach, and Lagoon in Portsmouth.
There are two ways to play at Poker Run 2026: the Individual Challenge and the new Corporate Challenge. The Individual Challenge allows you to gather a team, register your boat, and play for the grand prize of $10,000. The Corporate Challenge invites companies, organizations, and corporate teams to enter and represent their brand for a chance to win the $5,000 corporate grand prize.
The registration fee for the Corporate Challenge is XCD $800. This is a great opportunity to bring your staff together, entertain clients, build team spirit, and showcase your business at one of the biggest marine events on the island.
The individual grand prize is $10,000, with 2nd and 3rd place prizes also up for grabs. The corporate grand prize is $5,000. The individual 2nd and 3rd place prizes will be awarded on the day of the event.
Registration is open now and teams are already forming. Don’t get left on the dock – register your boat and team now.
You can make payment via MoBanking, using account number 315001654 and mobile ID 5552718. You can also use Zelle, Cash App, or PayPal. Join us for a day on the water that you won’t forget.
