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Aqua Festival 1970

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August 12-14th marks one of the Austin Aqua Festival's most exciting events. The 250 mile endured and southwest Drag Boat Championships. Specially designed racing boats capable of speeds to 100 miles per hours will compete for the Glastron trophy and cash prizes. Two racing boats speed on the water with the banks of the river in the background.

1970-08-12

August 12-14th marks one of the Austin Aqua Festival's most exciting events. The 250 mile endured and southwest Drag Boat Championships. Specially designed racing boats capable of speeds to 100 miles per hours will compete for the Glastron trophy and cash prizes. Two racing boats speed on the water with the banks of the river in the background.

1970-08-12

The National Water Ski Kite Flying Champonships on July 30-31, 1970. The championship was held on Austin's Town Lake during the Austin Aqua Festival, a 10 day celebration featuring water sports. The contestants must fly a slalom course marked by distinctive water geysers, an innovation of the Austin Ski and Boat Club. The Hotel Gondolier is visible in the background as the competitor is pulled behind a speed boat in the air with skis and a kite

1970-07-30

The National Water Ski Kite Flying Champonships on July 30-31, 1970. The championship was held on Austin's Town Lake during the Austin Aqua Festival, a 10 day celebration featuring water sports. The contestants must fly a slalom course marked by distinctive water geysers, an innovation of the Austin Ski and Boat Club. The Hotel Gondolier is visible in the background as the competitor is pulled behind a speed boat in the air with skis and a kite

1970-07-30

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