The 76th Annual Memorial Day Boat Races occurred at Rogers Landing on May 25 and 26, 2024. Hosted by the Newberg Boat Club and Columbia Outboard Racing Association (CORA), this American Power Boat Association (APBA) sanctioned race started in 1949 and has become a staple for the boating community.

This year, the race featured “a wide variety of powerboats” racing for national points, as well as first, second, and third place awards. The race also hosted the National Championships for the 300 class.

Newberg-local Rowan Lowery attended the event and snapped a few photos capturing the action. Click on each photo to see the high-resolution.

An orange tunnel boat racing across the Willamette River during the 76th Annual Memorial Day Boat Races. Photo: Rowan Lowery
A docked boat ready to get in the water during the 76th Annual Memorial Day Boat Races. Photo: Rowan Lowery
A red boat racing during the 76th Annual Memorial Day Boat Races. Photo: Rowan Lowery
Two wooden-looking boats race for position during the 76th Annual Memorial Day Boat Races. Photo: Rowan Lowery
A boat captain with a yellow helmet speeds across the Willamette River during the 76th Annual Memorial Day Boat Races. Photo: Rowan Lowery
Small boats race and kick up sprays of water during the 76th Annual Memorial Day Boat Races. Photo: Rowan Lowery
A boat speeds by during the 76th Annual Memorial Day Boat Races. Photo: Rowan Lowery
A tunnel boat is pulled on a trailer toward the Willamette River during the 76th Annual Memorial Day Boat Races. Photo: Rowan Lowery
Photos: Rowan Lowery

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