Motor Boating (Discontinued Sports) trivia

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Question 1

Which city hosted motorboating's sole official Olympic appearance?

London's 1908 Games hosted motorboating, which never returned to the Olympic programme.

Question 2

Where did the 1908 Olympic motorboating races take place?

The Motor Yacht Club oversaw the races from its club ship Enchantress in Southampton Water.

Question 3

How many boats finished each 1908 Olympic motorboating event?

Strong winds and rough water marred the races, so each event produced just one finisher.

Question 4

What helped Gyrinus finish a 1908 Olympic motorboating race?

Rough water came over the small craft's sides, so its crew had to bail water during the race.