[2] April 18, 2014
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Northshore residents and speedboat fans flocked to downtown Kenmore on April 5 as the historic hydroplane races returned to the Sammamish Slough. SARAH
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agrees as there are so many people out here in the cold and the rain with smiles on their faces.” “I think this event went amazing, it was just like a masterpiece,” said Gaul Culley, event organizer. “Everyone was so excited about it and I definitely want to thank my community sponsors for making this possible.” There was another event as a part of the Kenmore Hydroplane Cup. A lecture was held on April 12 on the history of the slough race by Steve Greaves at the Old Redmond School House Community Center.
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is exactly the kind of event Kenmore has been waiting for.” Around 25 boats raced in the event. There was an opening ceremony sharing the history of the hydroplane cup and boats racing on the water throughout the afternoon. There were youth and celebrity hydroplane racers, a Hydroplane and Vintage Yacht Show and an awards ceremony. “I am so glad to see an event like this in Kenmore that brings the community together,” said Joann Youngs, Bothell resident. “We need more things like this going on in this sleepy city; I think everyone
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support his friend Dave Culley, who would be racing a hydro boat. “Dave won the last three years and it’s great to see him out here on the waters again,” Stinson said. “This