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The "Triangle" topping the first wave in Vulcan Rapid with Jim Bechtel driving and Bob Valentine riding. The course chosen is too far to the right and the control of the boat has been lost at the point of this picture

Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date: 1965, June 23
Call number: mssMarston papers V086/0125
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The "Triangle" with Jim Bechtel struggling to recover from the rough treatment in Vulcan Rapid. Bob Valentine is riding with him. The course was at least 25 ft. to the right of that which would have provided a dry run
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