2026 Terra Ceia Island Regatta
Details
Paddle your kayak, canoe, or paddleboard through shady mangrove tunnels and open water with stunning views to designated card pick up points. All experience levels of paddlers are welcome. May the best hand win!
2026 Terra Ceia Island Poker Regatta
Sat, May 02 | Terra Ceia
Time & Location
May 02, 2026, 8:00 AM
Terra Ceia, 55 Horseshoe Loop Rd, Terra Ceia, FL 34250, USA
About the event
Check-In Time: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Captain’s Meeting: 9:00 AM, Launch to follow
Lunch Line Opens: 11:30 AM
Prizes: 12:30 PM (approximate)
Paddle your kayak, canoe, or paddleboard through shady mangrove tunnels and open water with stunning views to
designated card pick up points. There are two routes to choose from (6.5 and 4.0 miles), both bringing you back to
Sea Breeze Park. Once back at the park, you will pick up your last card, visit with other paddlers, eat a delicious lunch
and dessert provided, then wait to see who wins the prize baskets and the coveted TCI Poker Regatta Paddle.
All experience levels of paddlers are welcome. May the best hand win!
ENTRY FEE: $45.00 PER PADDLER/HAND (*Tandem/Groups-entry fee is per Poker Hand desired; any participant wanting a hand will need to purchase a ticket).
Entry fee includes: TCI 2026 Poker Regatta hat, water, lunch, poker hand, route map, and chances to win prizes.
LOCATION: 55 Horseshoe Loop Rd., Terra Ceia Island, FL 34250
(Turn onto Bayshore Drive at the Marathon gas station off US 19 and follow signs to the Regatta.)
REGISTRATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2026 – ( LIMITED TO THE FIRST 210 PADDLERS )
There are two registration methods available: (1) mail a check made payable to V.I.A., PO Box 336, Terra Ceia Island, FL 34250 . Please include the name of the paddler(s), email address(es), and phone number(s) with your payment, or (2) Pay online in the next step.
You will receive an email confirmation once your registration is received. As the event date draws closer, emails will be sent with additional details.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Tami Zonies, [tzonies@yahoo.com](mailto:tzonies@yahoo.com), 941-722-4685 or Eileen Shoemaker, [eileeneshoemaker@outlook.com](mailto:eileeneshoemaker@outlook.com), 815-703-8006
