columbia cup

The Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum released a statement about what happened Sunday on the Columbia

On lap 2, as the Pay n' Pak and Squire Shop were thundering down the Kennewick side of the course, the Squire veered over and crashed into the Pak, damaging both boats so they could not continue.

no, no, no drones anywhere near the race course and surrounding areas.

UH-1 and other sources report earlier in the day Thursday, an elderly photographer, not affiliated with the Official Race Team or Water Follies, had a medical incident and died in the pits.

Troopers investigated 21 collisions, three of them involved drivers under the influence.

Transportation to the events is provided by Ben Franklin Transit.

This article is for those of us that just don't get it.

Back with a thundering crescendo, watch the H 1 Unlimited Hydroplanes walk the sponsons and race deck to deck.

The event brings over 65,000 spectators to watch the hydroplanes and airplanes in the air but this year it's not going to happen due to the lingering effects of the pandemic.

Organizers didn't elaborate with a lot of specific details, but said the Columbia Cup cannot run as it 'normally' would under Phase 3 conditions.

As Benton and Franklin Counties remain in phase one of the 'Stay Home Safe' restriction, Tri-Cities 55th Annual Water Follies or as we call it Boat Race weekend has been postponed...not canceled just yet!

Here was the view from the Pasco side of the boat races during the final heats at yesterday's Columbia Cup.