The Bermuda Diabetes Association hopes it will be a case of “third time lucky” for its annual charity boat run, which has been twice postponed due to bad weather. Originally scheduled for June 10, with a rain date of June 11, both dates were a wash-out.

The new date is this Sunday, June 24, and all power boats, sailboats and watercraft are invited to participate in the waterborne version of poker.

The fund-raiser will begin at 12 noon at Snorkel Park, where players will receive a sealed envelope containing their first playing card. At each of the four other stops along the route — Somerset Bridge, Rockaway, White’s Island and Gibbet Island in Flatts — they will collect another sealed envelope. At 4 p.m. at the final destination, Snorkel Park, the envelopes will be turned in to the organiser, who will then open them and display the contents to all participants. Prizes will be awarded to the top poker hands.

The entry fee of $35 per person includes a barbecue dinner at Snorkel Park at 6 p.m., with music by DJ Brian. Entry forms and further information are available on website www.charityboatrun.bm.

Completed forms plus the $35 should be dropped off at the Marine Locker on Gorham Road in Hamilton, where entrants will receive a $25 gift voucher.

For those not playing but travelling in the watercraft, food can be purchased at Snorkel Park.

All participants are advised to call marine channel 7 on June 24 for further information.

The annual charity boat run helps to finance the Bermuda Diabetes Association’s mission, which is “to lead the Bermuda community to reduce the prevalence of diabetes, and improve the lives of those affected”.