columbia cup

The Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum released a statement about what happened Sunday on the Columbia

no, no, no drones anywhere near the race course and surrounding areas.

UH-1 and other sources report earlier in the day Thursday, an elderly photographer, not affiliated with the Official Race Team or Water Follies, had a medical incident and died in the pits.

Troopers investigated 21 collisions, three of them involved drivers under the influence.

Transportation to the events is provided by Ben Franklin Transit.

This article is for those of us that just don't get it.

Here's how the Columbia Cup will be run

Crowds in the 70's exceeded 70-75K, there are reports one year of close to 100K; in 2011 organizers said 65,000 was a record crowd for a Saturday.

The event brings over 65,000 spectators to watch the hydroplanes and airplanes in the air but this year it's not going to happen due to the lingering effects of the pandemic.

Organizers didn't elaborate with a lot of specific details, but said the Columbia Cup cannot run as it 'normally' would under Phase 3 conditions.

As Benton and Franklin Counties remain in phase one of the 'Stay Home Safe' restriction, Tri-Cities 55th Annual Water Follies or as we call it Boat Race weekend has been postponed...not canceled just yet!

Wednesday July 25th 2018  4:00 PM - 6:00pm Hydro’s at the Mall Columbia Center, Kennewick, WA A select group of Unlimited Hydroplanes will be on site at the Columbia Center Mall Wednesday afternoon before heading to the pits ... Read More ...