Speedboat steps in as lack of wind thwarts duck race
By Phil Mccann
Published on April 25, 2026.
The weather disrupted the annual Chester Duck Race 2026, held by the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, causing a significant disruption to the event. A speedboat was used to push the ducks to the finish, assisted by a paddle boarder. The event was watched by hundreds of spectators and was attended by the public.
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