Fun With Racing Boats
In Fun With Racing Boats presenter and motorbike racer Grace Webb explains the features of the racing boat that make it so fast. Watch as she and her co-driver zoom across the water! This video is excerpted from BBC’s Grace’s Amazing Machines, a children’s show that introduces kids to some of the biggest, fastest, and most amazing machines in the world.
Lesson Express
Q: What are some of the design features that make a racing boat fast?
A: Racing boats have a long body, a V-shaped hull, and a powerful propeller in the back.
Q: What is the role of the co-driver?
A: The co-driver directs the driver where to go and tells the driver how fast they should be going.
Q: How does Grace speed up the boat and slow it down?
A: She pushes her foot on the foot pedal (the throttle) and releases it to slow down.