Power to Burn

Speed and power to burn was the order of the day in the Radio Gisbornesponsored Powerboat Race. 'Formula' took the honours once again, in the big event, with Gisborne's 'Stiletto' winning the One-Hour Open Speed section. Also unlucky, once again in this race, was Ivan Boyce in 'Tara Too', which broke down with only two miles to go.

John Meredith and Duncan Johnstone, in the 22' 6" Mercury-powered 'Formula,' make the turn in the harbour basin.

Hugh Fawcett's 'Terrific' took second place in the Two-Hour Open section.

Local boat 'Vista Nicoiette,' owned by Mick Sheridan, gained third place.

David Bai's Mercury powered 'Stiletto,' winner of the Open One-Hour section, takes the harbour turn ahead of P. Race's 'Booza'

Second in the One-Hour event was 'Skippy', G. May's 13-footer. Choppy conditions increased as the race progressed

Speeding past the break water is third place-getter, 'Havago,'a 14-footer belonging to J. Purchase, of Auckland

A spectacular leap by L. Peterson's 'Little Expo'caused the crowd to gasp

'Tara Too' was going extra well, till trouble struck

'Formula' enters the water at Anzac Park

The first local boat, over 340 c.i., to cross the line was R. Taylor's 'Lady Jane,'seen here speeding past the crowded breakwater

Plenty of spray intrigued the crowd

Local boats gaining places included Ian Mammon's 'Diamond Jim,' third home in the Evinrude section of the Two-Hour race ...

'Skipjack,' D. Willson's boat, which was first Evinrude home in the One-Hour race ...

L. Dougan's 'Pippin,' which was the second Evinrude home in the One-Hour race ...

M. Taylor's 'Jaffa,' which was the third Johnson home in the One-Hour race ...

J. Holdsworth's 'Allegretto,' which was the first inboard home, up to 200 c.i., in the One Hour race

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 224 : February 28, 1973

Power to Burn