Drivers briefing at the launching ramp in Riverside Drive before the Riverfestival 2004 Hovercraft Race
Dave Brooks heads down the ramp in an Expo Turbo 240 built by Queensland Hovercraft Supplies
Des Goss in a Turbo Wedge 225 - Home built from a kit designed by Owen Ellis
Phillip Audsley in a Turbo Wedge 225 - Home built from a kit designed by Owen Ellis
David Venn goes down the ramp in his Hoverjet, designed by Owen Ellis and refurbished by Peter Venn
Peter Venn heads down the ramp in Steven Odgaard's twin engined BBV2
The hovercraft assemble at the marshalling area waiting to be introduced to the Riverfestival crowd
Dave Brooks has a huge lead in his Expo Turbo 240 as he flies past the Southbank Parklands
Des Goss leads the remainder of the pack past Southbank Parklands in his Turbo Wedge 225
David Venn tries desparately to catch Des Goss as they pass the Southbank crowd
Peter's BBV2 can't handle the extended idling time and sits stranded as the race gets under way
Dave Brooks leads the other hovercraft by a huge margin
Des Goss, David Venn and Phillip Audsley jockey for position - Peter Venn wallows under the Bridge
Des Goss and Phillip Audsley returning from the Goodwill Bridge after the race
Dave Brooks 1st - Des Goss 2nd - David Venn 3rd, with their Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals