New Zealander Dean Probyn sets water speed record
by New Zealand Power Boat Association on 25 Jun 2010
Dean Proben, a tetraplegic, in Lucky Break setting water speed record at Keely’s Landing Lake Karapiro, New Zealand on Sunday 30th May, 2010 SW
On Sunday 30th May at Keely's Landing Lake Karapiro saw history made in New Zealand and from what we have been told around the World when a driver who is permanently in a wheel chair attempted a water speed record in his 21ft flat bottom racing runabout 'Lucky Break'.
Dean Proben in his Hydraulink sponsored 350 chevy Pro- Stock boat just wanted to drive a boat. Dean comes from boat racing family his father raced boats back in the late 60's. 39 year old Dean broke his neck as a passenger in a car 19 years ago . He is a complete tetraplegic, which means he has movement in his right arm and leg but none in his left leg.
Dean loves a challenge and has successfully represented New Zealand in a lot of other sports shot put, javelin and discuss which he received World rankings. We are very fortunate to have Dean involved in our sport he is an inspiration to us all and proves that if you set your mind to it you can acheive your goals.
Lucky Break had two attempts at a record with his best record 73.948mph. Dean was overwhelmed with his effort and happy to acheive the speed he did. This finishes off what has been a successfull first race season for Dean and his team.
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