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Originally Posted by TiltonBB
The majority of the race boats were launched by crane at Mountain View and Silver Sands. My recollection is that the races were sponsored by Compaq Computer because the CFO had a home on Meredith Neck. When Compaq went under, so did the races.
Perhaps you should hold your wakefest somewhere it would be more welcome. Many people on Winnipesaukee would appreciate it.
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Yes launched, in part at Silver Sands because Bibe Gagnon was a dealer and aficionado. They then drove to the Weirs to be on public display, and paraded to the starting line. Races were held under American PBA and Offshore PBA. Descant was a committee boat and turn three for all years of racing.
One of the reasons big hydroplanes never came to Winnipesaukee was "too rough" Same applies to wake boats anyplace there is enough room. Yes CompaQ was one of many sponsors, and a lead sponsor at least one year. We displayed related banners for the helicopter camera crews benefit as they tracked the boats on the race course. Some of the race teams also had helicopters to maintain radio contact with the driver and throttleman.
Anyway, I don't see Winnipesaukee as a great place to do this on a weekend. Maybe you could do a Wednesday/Thursday early am competition, no radios, say 7--10 am and finish with a winners exhibition for an hour on a Friday afternoon and be done by 4:00 pm.
Moore Dam is still a proven venue and should be first choice. Second choice? Perhaps there's space in Great Bay?