Boat Race On New Lake
A power boat trial, over 60 miles, will be held on the ' newly-formed Lake Aviemore. on the Waitaki River, on November 23. Drivers [from the North Otago Yacht !and Power Boat Club who have had a run round the lake consider it will provide an excellent test for boats and drivers.
The club has been busyhelping to clear the lake of debris, selecting a 15-mile. four-lap course, and checking the shores of the lake for launching sites and check points.
The trial will be primarily for the family boating man, with emphasis on the safety and sea-worthiness of the craft. The trial will be held in two sections, speed and nominated speed.
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Press, Volume CVIII, Issue 31763, 21 August 1968, Page 18
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