Kennewick Water Follies ~ The Kennewick Rumble on the River is an annual event held in July on the Columbia River. Spectators can enjoy watching Water Follies contestants compete for the Atomic Cup for Unlimited Hydroplanes; the Robert Young Apartments Aerial Demonstrations; and the HAPO Community Credit Union Thunder Cup for Unlimited Light Hydroplanes.

The Kennewick Wa area is an integral part of the Tri City Water Follies Association. It is a not for profit organization that was established in 1965 and continues to be managed by a volunteer board of directors. The Rumble on the River is one of the largest weekend events held for the communities in the Tri City area.

2007 will be the 42nd anniversary of the Tri City Atomic Cup to be presented by the Tri-City Water Follies Association. Some of the world's fastest race boats will be in Kennewick Wa including; the American Boat racing Association (ABRA); the Unlimited Light Hydroplane Racing Association (ULHRA); as well as civilian and aerial stunts that will entertain and fascinate all who attend the annual Water Follies.

The Kennewick Wa shoreline too will host numerous recreational Water Follies activities, live music and roving performers; and there will be fun on-the-water entertainment to boot.  Tickets for the 2007 event go on sale in May, and can also be purchased online through Tickets West: www.waterfollies.com; and an assortment of supermarkets throughout the Tri-City area also sell tickets leading up to event. A brochure is also available via the website.

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• Water Follies ~ Kennewick Washington


• River Recreation ~ Kennewick Washington


• Kennewick's Rivers ~ Kennewick Washington


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Hydroplane racing (also known as hydro racing) is a sport involving racing hydroplanes on lakes and rivers. It is a popular spectator sport in several countries (at least the U. S., Canada, Australia and Central Europe), and one of the more commercialized sports.

Hydroplane Racing Safety

In the early days of hydroplane racing, accidents, and even the deaths of drivers, were considered somewhat routine. As top speeds increased, more attention was paid to driver safety, much like with auto racing. Today the U.I.M has introduced safety measures, like Carbon Kevlar Cockpits, Safety belts, and side protection making the boats safer for the driver.

Limited Racing

Limited hydroplane racing uses several size classes to ensure fair competition, similar to boxing weight classes. Within the European Union the U.I.M has governed a wide range of classes from OSY-400 which is a stock racing class, to F-125, F-250, F-350 and F-500. These classes are affordable classes to race in which can achieve speeds of 100MPH.

Unlimited Racing

Although bit of a misnomer as the boats aren't without limits, unlimited hydroplane has much fewer restrictions than with limited hydroplane racing. The main difference being the size of the engines, as these engines were normally 750cc as opposed to the 500cc engines used in the F-500 class.

Stock Outboard Racing

Stock Outboard Racing utilizes both hydroplane and runabout or monoplane hulls with racing engines that utilize a service outboard powerhead and a racing lower unit with a direct drive (i.e. start in gear). Racing in this form ranges from classes designated as follows: A Class, B Class, C Class and D Class. There is also a Junior or "J" Class for kids between the ages of 9 and 16 years of age. The engine sizes range from 9.9 horsepower to 50 horsepower with speeds from 30 miles per hour to 90 miles per hour. In the C Stock Class, the Yamato Motor Company engines used in kyōtei, parimutuel betting in Japan, are reconditioned, shipped to the United States and used for racing in these classes. The American Power Boat Association (Detroit, Michigan) sanctions approximately fifty stock outboard events per year in the United States. See Wikipedia, Hydroplane Racing.

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