Slow and steady wins the race is David Warby’s motto as he continues with trials to beat his father’s long-standing water speed record.
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Ken Warby managed to set the first record in November 1977 at a speed of 464.46 km/h, before returning in 1978 to set the current mark of 511km/h, remaining the only man alive who can make the claim.
David Warby’s attempt to beat his father’s long-stand water speed record hit a snag at Blowering Dam in September, due to an electrical malfunction.
The team returned to Tumut at the weekend for a second trial, preparing for David to match his father’s current record.
David Warby said he was happy with the trial, where he got up to around 290km/h an hour.
“Dad had three and a half years to get his record so it’s important to keep yourself safe and gradually build it up,” he said.
“It can be dangerous when people don’t take their time – there’s a reason he’s the only person to hold the record.”