Jetboat racing on Waimakariri River stage of the World Jetboat Marathon

Jetboat racing on Waimakariri River stage of the World Jetboat Marathon
Spencer King and his father Russell, from Hay River, Northwest Territories, Canada, racing down the Waimakariri River during the World Jetboat Marathon.
Contributors note: "Spencer King and his navigator/father Russell of Hay River, Northwest Territories, Canada at over 180kmh headed downstream in the braids of the Waimakariri River. On their way to winning the 2001 World Jetboat Marathon, the first overseas crew to ever win a Marathon in New Zealand, they drove 864 kilometres of 8 different South Island rivers in under 6 hours, averaging over 140 kilometres per hour!! 2001 World Jetboat Marathon."
Report this entry
More from the same area
Souls of the dawn number 2
Art and artist. View of a photographer standing on the beach, ...
Souls of the dawn number 4
Person standing on the pier, early morning, at New Brighton.
Souls of the dawn number 1
People being people, on a Thursday morning at New Brighton ...
Late night snack
A stop at the Arts Center for a warm snack after a cold night at ...
Illuminate Peacock Fountain
Bright lights and shadows enjoyed at the Illuminate Light Show ...
Hotel Distinction Black and White
Looking at architecture in the city in a black and white way.
Colourful Peacock Fountain
The Peacock Fountain Botanical Gardens as it once was - bright ...
Canterbury Museum - the horse
Scarlett and Sam play with the horse in the Christchurch Street ...
Tonga versus Turkey Football Game
Such a fantastic atmosphere, dancing and singing and cheering. ...
Family Fun on the Ōtākaro Avon River
Spending time paddling on the river was a fun Christmas gift for ...
Santa at Santa Parade
A great central city attraction each year in late November early ...