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Aquaplaning on Catalina Island

CATALINA ISLAND—Before water skis and wave boards existed there were aquaplanes, seen in this photo. Created in the 1920s, the wide riding boards were pulled by a speedboat similar to

Lindsey Glasgow April 27, 2020

Catalina Island watersports history

Aquaplaning on Catalina Island

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