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Hydroplane Boats at Lake Maraetai

11/12/2023 by Kiwi

I caught wind that there was going to be a boat regatta on at Lake Maraetai over the weekend – and I was in the neighbourhood. Not only that, but there were going to be hydroplane boats there too!

If you’ve never seen them before (like me), think ‘top fuel dragster’.

These things are fast, very fast – and very LOUD!

A hydroplane pilot looks out - notice the oxygen mask

Lifting a hydroplane back into its cradle after racing

Hydroplane boat racing

A hydroplane racing

Boats racing

A wry smile from the support team

Boats busy course

Hydroplane boat in white

Red junior boat

A hydroplane finishes a race

Hydroplane pilot ready to race

A hydroplane racing past some trees at Lake Maraetai

A hydroplane completing a sharp turn

A hydroplane boat returning to dock

Filed Under: 2023, BLOG, Motion, New Zealand, Waikato, WATER

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