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1979 Circus Circus Launch
May 13, 2023 from 3pm to 5pm
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Hydroplane Testing
May 16, 2023 from 10am to 2pm – Stan Sayres Pits, Lake Washington
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H1 and Vintage Unlimited Hydroplane Spring Training at Columbia River
June 2, 2023 all day
Friday, June 2, Columbia Park in Kennewick.Expected entries TBASee More
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Pay N' Pak Annoucment at HYDROPLANE & RACEBOAT MUSEUM
March 1, 2023 from 6pm to 7pm
YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US AS ONE OF SEATTLE’S BIGGEST SPORTS STARS FINDS A PERMANENT HOME!Before the SEAHAWKS, SOUNDERS or MARINERS, the Seattle sports scene was dominated by Unlimited Hydroplane Racing. One of the region’s most successful hydroplanes was Dave Heerensperger’s 1973 PAY N PAK. This revolutionary boat was nicknamed “The Winged Wonder” because it was the first boat to use a horizontal stabilizer. The PAK set over a dozen World Records and won 16 races in 3 years while bringing…See More
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St. Patrick's Day Party
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March 11, 2023 from 6pm to 10pm
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The Museum will be closed for a Private Event on Thursday, October 13th
The Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum will be CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC from 8 AM - 5 PM on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13TH for a Private Event.Evening Volunteer Crews are still welcome ... dinner will be provided :)See More
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GARDEN GALA & AUCTION
August 14, 2022 from 3pm to 7pm2022 HYDROS & HOT RODS
July 16, 2022 from 10am to 2pm
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OUT OF THE DARKNESS MENTAL HEALTH SYMPOSIUM at Online
April 22, 2021 from 6pm to 8pm
"70% of all Suicide Victims are middle aged men." Dr. Christine Moutier The Covid Pandemic has left many members of the Hydro community depressed and hurting. We're all wondering how to deal with this and asking "Is there anyone else in our community that feels this way?" In an effort to answer these questions, we will host our 4th Out of the Darkness Symposium via ZOOMFeaturing:Presentation on Depression and Risk AssessmentPresentation…See More
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Out of the Darkness 2020 - Online Seminar at Online
November 20, 2020 from 7pm to 8:30pm
OUT OF THE DARKNESS – 2020 EDITIONFRIDAY NOVEMBER 20 7:00 – 8:30 PMPLEASE JOIN YOUR BOAT RACING FAMILY FOR THIS IMPORTANT EVENT!NOW, MORE THAN EVER, IT IS IMPORTANT TO TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF.THE HYDROPLANE & RACEBOAT MUSEUM IS OFFERING A FREE ONLINE SEMINAR FEATURING PRESENTATIONS BY MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, ADDRESSING THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, INSOMNIA AND SUICIDAL THOUGHTS.THERE WILL BE A SPECIAL SEGMENT ON HOW TO HELP CHILDREN AND FAMILY…See More
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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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The Museum will be closed for a Private Event on Thursday, October 13th
Posted on October 11, 2022 at 11:13am 0 Comments 0 Likes
The Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum will be CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC from 8 AM - 5 PM on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13TH for a Private Event.
Evening Volunteer Crews are still welcome ... dinner will be provided :)
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- 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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