Extreme Dinghy Racing Down Under

It’s always refreshing to learn of another racing event that began with a bet. Down in Australia in 1981, two dinghy pilots wagered over which one was the fastest, and a grand prix style speedboat race through Aussie backwaters was born.

What’s a dinghy? In this context, it’s a 10-foot aluminum boat with a 10 or even 30 horsepower…

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