Links / Hydroplane Resources
FAN SITES
F. Peirce Williams Photography Outstanding boat racing photography - Site currently unavailable.
HydroWorld A real nice site from Scott Tebbe, with up-to-date news and photos.
Russ's Hydroplane Page Russ McElroy's site has current news and information and many, many photos. Includes special Bill Muncey and Chip Hanauer pages. Hanauer pages.
The Dutchman / New Kid In Town The U-28 rides again! A great page from Ray Forsman.
Unlimited Hydroplane Racing Society Great photos here.
Leslie Field's Hydroplane History Page As the site states..."We are here to celebrate unlimited hydroplane racing, with particular emphasis on the "Golden Age" of the '50's and '60's" -- Thank you, Leslie! the '50's and '60's" -- Thank you, Leslie!
Roostertails.Net From Sean Bowsher, featuring all classes of APBA racing, including Unlimiteds, vintage and inboard hydroplanes.
Hydroplane Covers project! The site's purpose is to "...gather together as many programme covers from official race day meeting guides as possible." guides as possible."
Denny Jackson's Hydroplane Racing An old friend to U.D. has a web site that gives a "personal history of hydroplane racing from 1976 to the present." Thanks, Denny!
Unlimited Hydropage Has a cool trivia contest and very up-to-date news items.
1955 Miss Thriftway Replica Photos and descriptions on the process and progress of building this beautiful mahogany, orange and cream champion. The 1955 Miss Thriftway won the 1956 and 1957 Gold Cup as well as the 1956 Presidents Cup.
Roger Schaaf's Hydro Nation Blog From U.D. member Roger Schaaf - "The Hydro Nation!"
Alan Ameel's Hydroplane Art Outstanding local (Michigan) artist and good friend to Unlimiteds Detroit Alan Ameel offers stunning 18" x 6" highly detailed prints of classic hydroplanes.
Jim Dunn's MY GYPSY Blog The blog is dedicated to the memory of Jim Dunn's favorite unlimited hydroplane, U-15 My Gypsy.
Lee Lafleur's Photo Gallery Great site for photos of the current fleet. Lee Lafleur is a friend of U21 Freedom Racing. Nice work, Lee!
Unlimited NewsJournal - Seattle This is the new on-line version of the UNLIMITED newsjournal. The UNJ has been around in print version since 1973 and this is their new online version.
Thunder The Bridge A place to rant and reminisce about Unlimited Hydroplanes
1962-1965 Miss Bardahl Site dedicated to the 1962-1965 Miss Bardahl
Screechie's Website Madison/Oberto links, photos and more!
MODEL BOATS
RC Boat Company 1/8 Scale Hydroplanes Radio Control 1/8 Scale Hydroplane Epoxy Fiberglass hull kits.
Electric Radio Controlled Unlimiteds (ERCU) Born from the R/C "Nitro Class" 1/8 scale racers, these new 1/10-scale boats may be the wave of the future. Duplicating the hydroplane racing with a quiet, non-polluting, motor; the "electrics"!
Casper Model Hydroplanes - Detroit Casper model hydroplane racing - Detroit Style
Casper Model Hydroplanes - Seattle Casper model hydroplane racing - Seattle Style
MUSEUMS / HISTORY
The Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum
Dossin Great Lakes Museum Our own jewel on Belle Isle, with the U-99 Miss Pepsi is on exhibit.
Detroit APBA Gold Cup The official site for the Gold Cup.
Boat Sport Magazine - 1952-1958 From the pages of Boat Sport Magazine - historical information for antique outboard hobbyists and vintage boat racing enthusiasts.
Building the 1955 U-60 Miss Thriftway Vashon Unlimiteds. LLC is constructing an exact replica of the 1955 Miss Thriftway from the original plans of designer Ted Jones.
ORGANIZATIONS
American Powerboat Association (APBA)
APBA Store Official APBA Merchandise - Online store!
RACE SITES
Detroit, MI Chrysler/Jeep APBA Gold Cup
Madison, IN Madison Regatta
Tri-Cities, WA Tri Cities Water Follies
Seattle, WA Texaco Cup at Seafair
Detroit Official site for the Chrysler Jeep Detroit APBA Gold Cup
RACE TEAMS (Unlimited Lights)
RACE TEAMS (Unlimiteds)
U-13 Detroit Unlimited Website for the 4 time Gold Cup winner.
U-88 Schumacher Racing Schumacher Racing was formed in 2006 by two-time Gold Cup trophy winner and three-time National Champion former driver, Billy Schumacher and his wife Jane.
Go Fast Turn Left Racing Greg and Brian OFarrell U-21, driven by Brian Perkins.
U-17 Our Gang Racing Home of the U-17 Unlimited Hydroplane, sponsored by Red Dot.
U-11 Racing - Peters and May Scott, Shanon Raney, J.W. Meyers - Unlimited Racing Group
Webster Racing Webster Racing LLC. has purchased the Miss Madison / Oh Boy Oberto backup Unlimited Hydroplane hull for 2011.
SOCIAL MEDIA
88 Schumacher Hydroplane Racing
Diamond Cup Hydromaniacs The Hydromaniacs were a fun loving group of locals that helped pull off the Diamond Cup Unlimited Hydroplane Races on Lake Coeur d'Alene from 1958 to 1968. One of the greatest events CdA has ever hosted, we must not let its memory fade away.
VINTAGE
Bill Fisk's Vintage Inboard Hydroplanes and Raceboats
Bill John's New Hampshire Antique and Classic Boat Museum
Phil Spruit's Vintage Raceboat Web site
Antique Race Boats maintained by Kent O. Smith, Jr. of the Antique & Classic Boat Society, Chesapeake Bay & Adirondack Chapters Chapters
Miss Thriftway - The Building of Miss Thriftway From Vashon Unlimiteds, LLC, this site is dedicated to the building of the 1955 Miss Thriftway replica.
Calypso Racing Team History of the Calypso Racing team and Region 10 racing from the 50's through the 80's, as well as documenting the restoration of two of the Calypso hydros.