Russ Schleeh Remembered (Source: Tewrry McCormick) The Shanty I in the pits of Reno, Nevada in 1957. By: Fred Farley – Unlimited Hydroplane Historian Russ Schleeh, one of the most distinguished men ever to pilot an Unlimited hydroplane, passed away…
Jim Sedam Remembered (Photo: Steve Cernich) Jim Sedam’s U-22 Cellular One in competition at the 1985 Gold Cup in Seattle, Washington. By: Fred Farley – Unlimited Hydroplane Historian Former Unlimited hydroplane sponsor and owner Jim Sedam passed away August 1,…
A Brief History of Miss Spokane (Photo: Mark Douty) Miss Spokane on tilt. By: Fred Farley – Unlimited Hydroplane Historian The saga of Miss Spokane began in the fall of 1957 when a small group of Spokane, Washington hydroplane enthusiasts formed first…
Silent Seafair Thunder U-95 (Source: Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum Collection) The U-95 the first-ever Unlimited Hydroplane to use a turbine engine. Reprinted from The Guide, July 31, 1973 It’s a bird, it’s a plane! No, it’s, it’s Super-boat! Where? Why where…
1973 Pay ‘N Pak (Photo: Patrick Gleason) The restored 1973 Pay ‘N Pak during the annual Mahogany & Merlot event in Chelan, Washington. By: Aaron Lynch – Reprinted from News has broken recently that Ken Muscatel has purchased the former…
JIMMIE JOHNSON COMPLETES “BLUE BLASTER” HYDROPLANE IN TRIBUTE TO BILL MUNCEY Reprinted from Legacy Motor Club SEATTLE — Close to 46 years after a four-year old Jimmie Johnson – donning a yellow trucker hat – was lifted onto the side of…
The Saga of Dave Heerensperger By: Fred Farley – Unlimited Hydroplane Historian Unlimited hydroplane racing, at its best, represents the ultimate in “no holds barred” experimental boat racing. The door is always open to new ideas. Anything goes. Dave Heerensperger,…
The Saga of Dave Villwock (Photo: Patrick Gleason) Dave Villlwock aboard the U-16 Miss Elam Plus during the Columbia Cup in 2006. By: Fred Farley – Unlimited Hydroplane Historian Defending world driving champion Dave Villwock returns to the cockpit of…
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Wine Tasting Canceled In consideration of current conditions and the weekend weather forecast, out of an abundance of caution the Winter Wine Tasting scheduled for this weekend, Saturday February 8, has been CANCELED. It will be rescheduled at a later…