International Bathtub Racing

I just thought I'd beat the drum a little, considering that there's only 328 days left untill the next official race. That should give all of you, my esteemed collegues, a chance to come up with some hot, competetive entries. This is an annual race series that has been for about 36 years and has attracted competitors and media spectators from around the world.

www.bathtub.island.net/gallery.php

No, this is not a joke.

 

They used to hold bathtub racing here in Tassie as well - an annual event that was part of the Royal Hobart Regatta. Alas, like so many other parts of "Regatta day" (the fishing boat races for example) they are now consigned to the history books.
Perhaps a revival is something to be suggested to the organisers.....

 

Isn't all powerboat racing bathtub racing...

Steve "ducking and running"

 

you better, you asked for it!

 

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Don't forget to put the plug in... now where's that Evinrude 75????

Tim B.

 

Contact the Bathtub society, there is plenty of old moulds kicking about, my current tub is a Flat Bottom Bonnici, Auzzi Designed.. with a 8hp suzuki.. 10" Surface drive prop (cleaver style)..

 

Of course, the best tubs for extended cruising are the older ones, which incorporate the "claw-foot passive stabilizers". (Nyuk! nyuk! nyuk! )

I do recall reading of this, or a similar event, in one of the numerous boat mags I read each month. Most clever indeed!

Don Gale
South Salem, NY

 

The GX-1

See my thread "GX powered bathtub race boat"

Who's in the great race this year? 2 weeks to go!