25+ Attend Hydroplane Museum

More than 25 members and guests spent a rainey Saturday in the warmth and excitement of  hydroplane racing as participants in the Fleet Captain's Field Trip to the Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum.

Queen City has an active past (and present) in hydro racing. Two boats have worn the QCYC burgee on its tailfeathers as they raced to win the Gold Cup. One of the boats, the Miss Bardahl, is being restored.

Members had a chance to see the evolution of hydro racing, heard stories of exciting -- and sometimes fatal-- races, and saw a video of John O'Brien's hydro winning the Gold Cup and Kelly Stocklin's hydro going end over end. Many took advantage of the opportunity to sit in a hydro.  Thanks to Kelly Stocklin and John O'Brien for their efforts to make the tour special.  See attached for photos.