Hydroplane Races in Maine, c. 1950s

Hydroplane Racing.

 

Hydroplane racing, referred to in this video as “aquaplane” racing, in full effect. The small vessels are typically built, maintained, and raced by working class people with a passion for the sport. Read more about hydroplanes in WoodenBoat No. 254, where you’ll find the feature article, “Propelled by Passion: The legacy of the O’Connor racing hydroplane.”

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Register of Wooden Boats

Register of Wooden Boats

CADENZA

Cadenza was built in 2003 by Rockport Marine from a design by L. Frances Herreshoff.

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