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Old 07-11-2020, 06:46 PM   #46
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Originally Posted by Descant View Post
In the mid-late 90's we had Offshore powerboat races. Staging at the Weirs and they paraded out to the Broads for the actual races. They faded away after a few years because only boat owners could see the races and if it was windy, the spectators were uncomfortable. The Broads are likely too rough for wake surfing. Everybody wants to do something on the big lake and there is just too much competition nowadays for the open water, and or too much unpredictability to water conditions. You might have better luck at a place like the Moore Dam in Littleton where they have held hydroplane races.
They had hydroplane races on Opechee Lake about the same time. just love the races on Opechee and Connecticut River. The offshore was awesome! When Compaq was sold the races lost a major sponsor. That is why they faded.

We tried to make a comeback on the water ski marathon. It was great until a Welch Islander tried to disrupt the last race by boating in front of the competitors. What is funny as some of the competitors were from that island! The organizers decided to hang it up. That was an awesome event!

You should try to have the event on one of the smaller lakes like Opechee, Winnisquam, or Newfound. All three have easy public access. More so than Winnipesaukee.

Good Luck!
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