Comments - The Risk Takers and Record Breakers - Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum2024-03-28T15:32:07Zhttps://thunderboats.ning.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=6315479%3ABlogPost%3A62088&xn_auth=noHaving re-read this book now,…tag:thunderboats.ning.com,2013-04-21:6315479:Comment:624522013-04-21T03:06:13.066ZSteve Wilkiehttps://thunderboats.ning.com/profile/SteveWilkie
<p>Having re-read this book now, for the fourth time, I want to thank Doug for his effort -and insight - into what it takes to set a speed record on water.</p>
<p>It is i<em>nspiring</em> to me (now days) that people like Lee Taylor, Jr., Kitty O'neil and Ken Warby just "Did-It!", with or with-out help, just to DO IT!!!</p>
<p>That attitude is what I grew-up with, and His book personifies a sport that <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>cultures…</strong></em></span></p>
<p>Having re-read this book now, for the fourth time, I want to thank Doug for his effort -and insight - into what it takes to set a speed record on water.</p>
<p>It is i<em>nspiring</em> to me (now days) that people like Lee Taylor, Jr., Kitty O'neil and Ken Warby just "Did-It!", with or with-out help, just to DO IT!!!</p>
<p>That attitude is what I grew-up with, and His book personifies a sport that <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>cultures</strong></em></span> this Spirit! </p>
<p>THANK YOU DOUG FORD!</p>