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    I don't know about DePue, but Ralph is supposed to have a bunch to sign at Kingston. I will get mine soon and will send them to Ralph post paid to autograph and send them back. This book is a very cherished thing to have. It's not just a book about a boat racer that has seen a lot of history over decades of growth, but one who helped make that history.



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    Ralph is not making the trip.

    He loves the antique racing. With the current political situation, Depue just doesn't draw antique entries. It's a shame about Depue because it is like going to visit your grandma.

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    Got my copy of Ralph's book.............AND got to spend some quality time with 2 legends of our sport..........Ralph DeSilva and Melvin Cooper. It was great!
    Charley Bradley


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    I got mine today, and have been going through it. Great so far. Couple of things not quite right, but Ralph said he was going by his memory, and said a few things might be off, but he figured it would mostly be accurate. Who among us can disagree with that? And from what I have seen, he is right. Ralph DeSilva has done a great thing telling his stories, and boat racers would be wise to get a copy while they can.



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    I have received mine also. I look forward to reading it.
    Dean Hobart

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    Order one today it will good to have and to say had a new boat from them a long time back

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    Mine was shipped today. I'm looking forward to receiving it!

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    You're gonna like it Gene.



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    I'm just sitting here re-reading Bernie Van Osdale's book. Just ran across a picture of all 3 DeSilva's. Ralph and Bill were very young then and of course I may be old, but I'm not old enough to remember John except through these "history books". Please tell me Ralph included pictures of his Dad as well!

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    Ralph was at Kingston Tn for the Pro Nat's last week end . I bought his book and he signed it for me. We had a long talk about the past , I really enjoy talking to him. I still have a DeSilva lay down Hydro. There can't be many of these left.

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