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The Boat Race
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Thrills And Spills
Thrills for the spectators, and spills for the drivers and crews of some of the boats, were all part of the excitement of the "Benson and Hedges 40" power boat race held on February 15. The five-mile course included stretches out on the open sea with some nice tight turns in the harbour basin providing much extra interest.
The magnificent organisation by the Gisborne Power Boat Club ensured that the whole programme went without a hitch for the 38 boats which took part in the race.
Drawing much public attention before the race the newly-built Mystic Miss, using three motors which were only just run in, finished third.