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Horsepower on the Hudson is a shootout of sorts
where performance boats do high speed radar-
checked fly-by’s.
This event came to being because performance boats
would slow down to pass the Castleton Boat Club
and then speed up after they passed. So I thought
why don’t we invite them to our Club and then check
their speed with a radar gun. Our first event was held
in 2012. We had about 12 boats and 175 spectators
and it has grown every year. We had just under 700
Spectators and about 35 performance boats in 2017.
Everyone pays admission that includes hot dogs,
salads and more. There is no extra charge for
Performance boats to run the radar. We have a 50/50
raffle, event T-shirts and a raffle table. This year we
have Gourmeli’s Taste food truck for folks that want
to hang around after the event and listen to the band
“Cryin’ Out Loud” from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Spectators can walk the docks to check out the boats
and chat with the owners. It’s a fun day for the entire
family. I think folks like the noise the best. We give
trophies for the Best Sounding boat, the Best Cat Hull
and Best V Hull, Crowd Favorite and Best Looking
Crew. The Fastest boat gets bragging rights. Last
year Team Denooyer with Lindsey Denooyer at the
helm of “Killer Bee” was the fastest.
This year’s event is scheduled for August 4th from
10:00 am to 4:00 pm (approximate time). After party
starts at 6:00 pm with “Cryin’ Out Loud”.