David Wiederrich

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Jan 2

Hydroplanes Returning to D.C.?

UHRA great question was posed by a smart fan.  Unlimited Hydroplanes used to race on the Potomac, so wouldn’t it be great if they could return?  Read how this might be a possibility for H1 Unlimited’s expansion plans.

Dave

Plan Winter Retirement Travel Now

Now is the time to plan that winter retirement travel getaway.  TravelTirement takes a look at some great getaways, both warm and cold.  Now is the time to get away!

Mar 6

My 21 Year Old’s Martini

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We all live them, many are enjoyable, and some are down right funny.  You’ll enjoy my look at my son turning 21 and having that “ceremonial” first drink in the Retirement Countdown post for 2593.

You may or may not relate to this, but you have to admit that getting a “fully functioning child” to age 21 is an accomplishment and a relief.

Mar 5

H1 Annual Awards Replay

Each year, H1 Unlimited holds their annual meeting.  Unlimited Hydroplane Racing . com pays attention to these events.

This year, it was at the Westin in Seattle and along with a few pointed questions I’ve posed about some important rules updates, you can watch a recording on this video.

Mar 4

Travel Memories: Souvenir or Trash?

A colleague just got back from an extended trip to Indonesia and spent a lot of time in Bali. She brought back a fridge magnet and I wrote a post on my TravelTirement site.

Tell me if you agree with my assessment, or I’m being too critical.

Mar 4

Hydroplanes in China? Maybe.

When a sport is successful and exciting, it has a tendency to grow.  That’s what could happen to North America’s Unlimited Hydroplane Racing sport.

Doha, Qatar is the only international location today, but that could change with the interest being paid by people in China.

Check out what could happen when egos get in the way.

Mar 3

Steak or Chicken? That Will be $8.50!

On a recent trip described on TravelTirement, I look at the lost golden age of flying in “Steak or Chicken? That will be $8.50.”

Flying used to be a big deal.  We got dressed up, acted civilized and was treated the same.  Today, it is not uncommon to see pajamas worn for travel.  “Nuff said.  Read on.

Mar 2

1951 Gold Cup Race

In this post on the Unlimited Hydroplane Racing, we get to enjoy a video from a 1951 Gold Cup Race in Seattle.

No only are the old boats extremely good looking, it is fun to see the old Seattle skyline.

Mar 1

Classic Race Boat Racing to Auction

Unlimited Hydroplanes get sold - sometimes they are very old ones that change hands.  In this post, called “Classic Ferrari-Powered Boat Racing to Auction”, I look at a beautiful old boat with Ferrari power.

Not many like this one!

Spotlight on Miss Madison Racing

On my Unlimited Hydroplane Racing site, I am learning about what is an exciting sport - the fastest boats in the world.

This post is a quick look at one of the teams, and a very recognizable boat.