Friday February 7, 2013

February 7, 2014 in Uncategorized

Gar Wood and the “Miss Americas”
Gar Wood, famous American boater builder and racer, stood all of five feet six inches and weighed 130 pounds! His small stature certainly didn’t reflect his accomplishments, however. He was the first man to reach the speed of 100 mph on water, in the 1931 Harmsworth Trophy race on the Detroit River. It was Miss America IX that broke that speed record. (He was actually clocked at 102.25 mph) Gar_Wood__Bears
Two years later, in 1933, Wood’s Miss America X, powered by four 1800 horse power twelve cylinder Packard engines, reached a speed of 124.915 mph. Enjoy the photos of both boats below.

	Tuesday 10/16 50% Chance of Rain A few showers developing late. Low 1C.
	Tomorrow 10/17 40% Snow Rain and snow in the morning becoming partly cloudy in the afternoon. High near 5C. Winds WNW at 15 to 25 km/h. Chance of rain 40%.
	Thursday 10/18 0% Clear Generally sunny despite a few afternoon clouds. High 4C. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 km/h.
	Friday 10/19 40% Chance of Rain Partly cloudy skies during the morning hours will give way to occasional showers in the afternoon. High 14C. Winds SW at 10 to 15 km/h. Chance of rain 40%.
	Saturday 10/20 60% Chance of Rain Steady light rain in the morning. Showers continuing in the afternoon. High 6C. Winds WNW at 15 to 25 km/h. Chance of rain 60%.

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