First surfski in the USA ??

Merv Larson bought this ski in late 1964. The story is as follows...
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Phatwater…Mississippi Oct 10
Next race for us is the 42 mile down river..thats the mighty Mississipi river called Phatwater. Pat and I are racing in a mako Elite Double to try and break Steve Woods record from last year. The river will have to cooperate..his time is something like 3 hours 54 mintues. That's flying for 42 miles!!

Heres team Hemmens in the Phatwater attire from last year. See how keen we are!