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Posted: Feb 19, 2025
Categories: History

SPEED BOAT RACING IN THE SIXTY’S TO THE EITHTY’S

By: GREG BALLEM (Kosi 16)   
Presented by GILFLITE Boats @ GILFLITE – Originally Published by Paula Gill on 06/02/2025

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Boat Racing by Richard Carnie – VS41

Posted: Dec 8, 2024
Categories: History

Richard "Dick" Carnie was a pioneer in Australian boat racing and a key figure in the Victorian Speed Boat Club. He was involved in designing and racing several hydroplanes, including STAMPEDE (VS41), which won the prestigious EC Griffith Cup in 1970, 1971, 1973, and 1974. Dick Carnie's team also competed in international events, including the Seattle Sea-fair Regatta and the BUDWEISER & C.L.E.A.R. UNLIMITED HYDROPLANE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP in Texas, with their boat AUSSIE CONNECTION still racing today.

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History

The History page of the Victorian Speed Boat Club (VSBC) chronicles the club’s rich legacy since its founding in 1948. Over the decades, the club has grown into a cornerstone of Australian powerboat racing, hosting iconic events like the E.C. Griffith Cup and the Eppalock Gold Cup. It celebrates the VSBC’s enduring commitment to competition, camaraderie, and innovation in the sport.

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