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H1 and Vintage Unlimited Hydroplane Spring Training at Columbia River

June 2, 2023 all day
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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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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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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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Phil Lampman commented on David D. Williams's blog post Putting the “Unlimited” into Hydroplanes
"Excellent, if brief, account of how Unlimiteds became Unlimiteds.  I enjoyed this..."
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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
Jan 11, 2020

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2023 Mahogany & Merlot

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1979 Circus Circus Restoration

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The Museum will be closed for a Private Event on Thursday, October 13th

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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 :)

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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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