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High speed racing onboard a 1485 horsepowered turbine powered race boat. This boat was clocked at over 140 mph during the race weekend held in Riggins Idaho. What makes this a step above the rest is that it was done on a river with rocks just below the boat insome places. Driving this boat would take nerves of steel along with a set of balls to match. Climb aboard the super fast race boat and take a ride down river during an actual leg of the race

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US 18 Footers League is to hold a two day clinic based out of Richmond Yacht Club to help promote the fleet.

The newly formed US 18 Footers League is hoping to become the central clearinghouse for 18′ sailing in the US. ‘We are working in conjunction with other international fleets to build the US 18 fleet in size and skill, raise the profile of 18 sailing locally, nationally, and internationally, and hopefully, eventually use it as a platform to pitch the boats and the ‘league’ to potential sponsors.’    …  Pictures & More

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An intrepid sportswoman is limbering up for an epic paddle around Ireland.

Elaine Alexander hopes to become the first woman from Northern Ireland to complete the exhausting 1,000-mile circuit in a kayak.

Setting off from Whitehead on the shores of Belfast Lough she will turn right when she hits the Irish Sea and  …  More

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The 1st Annual University of Hawaiʻi Maui College Outrigger Canoe Regatta on April 9, 2011 at Kahului Harbor brought close to 200 students, faculty and staff out to paddle. The event held at the Hawaiian Canoe Club Hale was full of excitement and team spirit as everyone prepared to race.

UH Maui College teams were formed from Allied Health Services, Sustainable Construction, The Maui Language Institute and student government, as well as groups of students that formed teams independently   …  Details

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