2026 Wipaire Poker Run
Ahoy, Mateys! Join the Seventh Annual Wipaire Seaplane Poker Run!
Hoist the colors and gather yer seaplane crew for the Seventh Annual Wipaire Seaplane Poker Run!
Port o’ Call: Madden’s on Gull Lake, Brainerd, Minnesota
Date: September 18, 2026
In conjunction with this year’s Seaplane Safety Seminar, the good pirates at Wipaire be hostin’ our Seventh Annual Poker Run fundraiser fer the Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association (MSPA).
Chart a course across the waters, collect yer cards, and test whether fortune favors ye! Whether ye be a seasoned captain or a fresh deckhand, join yer fellow buccaneers for a day of flyin’, camaraderie, and treasure-huntin’ fun, all while supportin’ a worthy cause.
So batten down the hatches, fuel up yer floatplane, and prepare to hunt fer the best hand on the lake. Will ye claim the treasure, or be left walkin’ the plank?
Fair winds and followin’ seas, matey. We’ll see ye at Gull Lake! 
Prizes:
First Prize
Lightspeed Zulu 4 ANR Headset
Second Prize
1/2 of the Kitty
Entry Details
$100 per player
$50 for each additional hand, up to 4 hands per person
CASH ONLY – Collected at Sign-in
If weathered out, hands will be drawn and played indoors.
This event is a fundraiser for Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association. We truly appreciate your support!
Questions about this event? Please contact Marian at mhagerman@wipaire.com or (651) 209-7162