Racers from Ontario, and the U.S., are expected to attend this weekend’s Canadian Boating Federation-sanctioned races in Haliburton.
The Toronto Outboard Racing Club is back on Head Lake Aug. 15-17 with Hydro, T-boats and Runabouts on an oval circuit race competing for points. They are expected to reach speeds from 30 mph up to 85 mph.
Event organizer, Barb Hammond, said local racers, Wesley Hammond (no. 17) and Andrea Hammond (no. 38), along with Tammy Everitt (no. 34) will be competing. She added two new local young racers, Tristan Coroghly (no. 11) and brother Aidan Coroghly (no. 112) will take part. Hammond said 2025 marks the 10th year of the event in the Highlands.
Haliburton is the fourth stage in the five-race series. It began in Tweed June 7-8, switched to Gravenhurst June 21-22 and was in Erinsville July 19-20. The next stage is Redwood, NY Sept. 13-14.
This year’s Haliburton Generators Power Boat Races begin Friday with set-up and spectators welcome into the pit area to view and meet the racers. Following opening ceremonies Saturday, racing is expected to start about 10 a.m. and run until 5 p.m. On Sunday, the times are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Hammond said it remains a free event, raising money for the Haliburton Highlands Health Services Foundation. See more at torc.ca
