Person Profile

Hynek, George Edward

1910–1979

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Biography

He started work with the Edward Lipsett Ltd. (a Scott Attwater engine dealer).

He was the first President of the Vancouver Outboard Boating Club.

He organized motor boat regattas on Hatzic Lake.

He was the Regatta Chairman at the Second Swan Point Regatta on Hatzic Lake in 03/07/1955.

He established the Outboard Boating Club of Vancouver.

He participated in regattas in Seattle WA, Victoria harbour, Harrison Lake and Nanaimo harbour.

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