Tornado photos from the archives
The following is taken from a South African newspaper clipping sent to us by Mike Jackson. The photos were sent separately from the article.
Good start to power boat racing season
By Tackline
THE NATAL Aquatic and Power Boat Club got its new season's club racing off to a good start at Peattie's Lake yesterday with a full programme of events.
Sixteen boats took part in the various races, and they were divided into three sections - hydroplanes, inboards and outboards.
Several new boats put in an appearance, amoung them being two very well prepared inboards. These were built and raced by Mike Jackson and Roy Cutbush, both of whom collected their fair share of spoils in their section....
Results were:
SCRATH RACES
...Inboards: M. Jackson, 1; F. Robb, 2; R. Cutbush, 3.
HANDICAP RACES
... Race 3: ...Inboards: F. Robb, 1; M. Jackson, 2; D. Douglas, 3.
HIGH POINTS
Heat 1: ... Inboards: R. Cutbush, 1; M. Jackson, 2; D. Douglas, 3. ...
Note: The clipping we have is not dated, probably mid-70's. I am not sure of this, but I believe that Mr. Jackson said that Mr. Cutbush's boat was also a Tornado. brw