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.

This is the first time we can ever remember racing being halted-postponed due to milfoil on the Columbia River.

Who hasn't encountered the ugly slimy stuff when wading or swimming in Columbia or other rivers?

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

Here's how the Columbia Cup will be run

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.