Press Release October 10, 2009 Classic Raceboat Association (CRA) announced today they have added another regatta to their schedule for the 2010 season. On February 6th and 7th, 2010 Crescent Lake in Crescent City, Florida will be the host site for the ‘Crescent Lake Thunderfest’! Approximately 60 vintage raceboats will take to the water off the City Dock starting at 10am both days to demonstrate racing techniques. Some boats will reach speeds of 140 m.p.h. on the 1 ¼ mile racecourse. Hydroplanes, Jersey Skiffs, flatbottoms and an array of former raceboats will be on hand for the regatta. Classic Raceboat Association (CRA) was formed in January 2007. Our mission is to provide a means through which individuals sharing a passion in classic race boating can meet, share experiences and information, exchange ideas, and preserve racing history. In addition we aim to promote Classic Race Boat Shows and rendezvous for the benefit of the members, and in general, to promote sponsored activities designed to create an interest and educate the public-at-large about classic race boats CRA events also includes Roar N’ Soar at Fantasy of Flight in Polk City on November 7th & 8th 2009 and the Tavares Station Spring Fling Regatta at Wooton Park, in Tavares, Florida March 19th – 21st 2010. Additional information can be found at www.classicraceboatassoc.com or by contacting Dick Whyte 508-343-7197 or Marty Ferry 352-978-0026.
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