Jetboat racing down the Rakaia River

September 2001

Jetboat crewed by Stuart Cridge and Julie Reid, darting between willow trees at speeds of up to 160 km/h, racing down the Rakaia River during the World Jetboat Marathon.

Contributors note: "Stuart Cridge and Julie Reid blasting between the willows at over 160km/h on the downstream leg in the Rakaia River in the World Jetboat Marathon in September 2001. "

Creator: Allan Berke

Contributor: Allan Berke

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Jetboat racing down the Rakaia River

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