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St. Patrick's Day Party
March 14, 2020 from 6pm to 9pm"Out of the Darkness - You Are Not Alone" Suicide Prevention Seminar
March 5, 2020 from 6pm to 9pmROGER NEWTON MEMORIAL R/C & MODEL SHOW
February 15, 2020 from 10am to 3pm
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Putting the “Unlimited” into Hydroplanes
Putting the “Unlimited” into Hydroplanesby Kirsten N. Johnson Gar Wood's great nieceWhen the calendar recently turned from 2019 to 2020, it marked the centurial of a truly epic year in speedboat racing history. 1920 was a year of speedboat glory for America, and for two men in particular. Gar Wood and Chris Smith - working out of a small boat shop in Algonac, Michigan -…See More
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2019 ANNUAL MEETING & HOLIDAY PARTY at Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum
December 7, 2019 from 6pm to 9pm
2019 ANNUAL MEETING, DINNER & HOLIDAY PARTYJOIN US FOR A FUN-FILLED EVENING INCLUDING A DELICIOUS HOLIDAY DINNER, DESSERT DASH, HYDROPLANE CHRISTMAS COOKIE DECORATING CONTEST, SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER, PRESENTATION OF VOLUNTEER AWARDS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION!COST IS $15 PER PERSONRSVP REQUIRED TO ATTEND THIS EVENTThere are 3 ways to RSVP:CALL 206-764-9453orEMAIL teri@thunderboats.orgorSIGN UP on the Sign Up Sheetat the MuseumSee More
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Madison - The Movie "Special Reunion Showing" at Seattle Cinerama Theater
December 14, 2019 from 2pm to 5pm
MADISON - THE MOVIE"Bigger Than Life ... And Twice As Loud"BACK ON THE BIG SCREENWHERE IT BELONGS!ONE SHOWING ONLYCommemorating the 20th Anniversaryof the completion of the MovieSATURDAY DECEMBER 14Seattle Cinerama Theater2 - 5 PM$30 PER TICKETINCLUDES REFRESHMENTS** LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE -GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY! **The Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum presentsA Special Screening of "Madison - The Movie"followed by a Panel Discussion with participants from the movieANDSilent…See More
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Roostertails & Ales 2019 at Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum
October 26, 2019 from 6pm to 9pm
Our Annual Fall Beer Tasting Event!Come sample delicious foods and a variety of beers and ciders ... Tasting Tickets are only $1 each!Live Music by The Superchargers!Silent Auction of Hydro memorabilia!ADMISSION TICKETS ARE $15 IN ADVANCEOR $20 DAY OF EVENTALL ADMISSION TICKETS INCLUDE FIVE TASTING TICKETSTo purchase your Roostertails & Ales tickets,use this link:Roostertails & Ales TicketsFor more…See More
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Museum will be closed while we run boats in Tri Cities!
We will be running four boats at Tri Cities this weekend July 26, 27 and 28. The Museum will be closed until we return on Tuesday July 30th. We apologize for any inconvenience. See More
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Holiday Hours & Closures
THE HYDROPLANE & RACEBOAT MUSEUMWILL BE CLOSED THURSDAY, JULY 4THIN OBSERVANCE OF INDEPENDENCE DAYWE WISH EVERYONE A SAFE AND HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!See More
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Celebration of Life for Ed Karelsen at Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum
May 11, 2019 from 5pm to 9pm
CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR ED KARELSENEd always said that he wanted"a kick a$$ party at The Hydro Museum" ...so that's what we are going to give him!Schedule of Events:5:00 PM ~ Light Reception5:30 - 6:30 PM ~ Formal Presentation6:30 - 9 PM ~ Celebration, Food, Drink, Live MusicSee More
Curtis G. Blackwell commented on David D. Williams's event Hydros & Hot Rods
"This would be a great activity for the whole family. Hydroplanes and classic cars all in the same place."
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Be Thankful This Thanksgiving
Posted on November 27, 2019 at 1:15pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
AS WE TAKE TIME THIS THANKSGIVING TO REMEMBER WHAT WE ARE THANKFUL FOR, ALL OF US AT THE HYDROPLANE & RACEBOAT MUSEUM WOULD LIKE TO SAY THAT WE ARE THANKFUL FOR OUR WONDERFUL DONORS, MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS.…
ContinueMuseum will be closed while we run boats in Tri Cities!
Posted on July 25, 2019 at 8:14am 0 Comments 0 Likes
We will be running four boats at Tri Cities this weekend July 26, 27 and 28. The Museum will be closed until
we return on Tuesday July 30th. We apologize for any…
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- At 6:59pm on August 5, 2011,
Mark A Baldwin said…
I like what you are doing with the vintage hydroplane exibitions this season.
This is a great tool for young and old to learn about the sport from years pasts.
I was at the lake today and it was a great site to see and hear the great boats from the past run. If I could be any assistance on saturday or sunday in the pits it would be my honor.
Pipe dream to drive.Just throwing it out there.I would be honored just to be with the action.
Sincerely
Mark A Baldwin
- At 9:43am on December 4, 2010,
William Black said…
- David, I noticed that the 1955 Thriftway and 1962 Bardahl are included in the restoration page. As a long time museum supporter (though from afar) I would be pleased to have the 1955 GALE V included. I would be happy to write something for the page.
Bill
- At 11:05pm on November 17, 2010,
Mark Bardahl Manchester said…
- Wahoo? I thought the Green Dragon was your favorite!
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