The Canadian Raceboat Hall of Fame, located five minutes from Bracebridge, Ontario in the heart of Muskoka, CRHF tells the story of Canada’s success, past and present, in national and international boat racing.

Conceived and spearheaded by Murray Walker & Jamie Smith, the Canadian Raceboat Hall of Fame is a focal point to celebrate the people, boats and stories that punctuate Canada's exceptional history on the water. As a registered charity, the aim of the CRHF is to share, preserve and celebrate the diverse and notable history of Canadian race boating success.

The exhibits in the permanent and “on loan" collection include active race boats and notable champions such as Miss Supertest III - previously on display at the Ontario Science Centre.

The preservation of racing history includes an archival depository covering the history of Canadian boat racing including boats such as Miss Supertest III and Tempo VII.

The Canadian Raceboat Hall of Fame is now open. It is a destination the entire family can explore and enjoy.

Norm Woods is a longtime Bracebridge resident and a highly respected figure in Canadian powerboat racing. A Muskoka local for over five decades, he founded NorStar Aluminum Products Ltd., successfully operating the company from 1976 to 2002. Woods began his racing career in the Can-Am series in 1984, earning Rookie of the Year honours and going on to capture five Canadian National Championships, four North American Championships, and the World Can-Am Championship in 1988 in Valleyfield, Quebec. He later competed internationally as a driver in the Unlimited Class for the American Fisson team before retiring from racing in 2002.

Woods’ contributions to the sport extend well beyond the driver’s seat. He has been inducted into both the Canadian Boating Federation Hall of Fame and the Canadian Motorsports Hall of Fame—an honour held by only a select group of boat racers. In 2010, he joined the restoration team for Miss Canada IV, helping install its Rolls-Royce V12 engine and earning the privilege of driving the historic vessel. Serving as Commodore (President) of the Canadian Boating Federation from 2016 to 2022, Woods continues to be actively involved in the sport today as crew chief and part owner of V311 Pure Canadian on the Pro Hydro Series circuit.

Son of Canada’s first-ever World Champions in any power sport, Harry honed his hydroplane designing, building and racing skills under the watchful eyes of parents Lorna and Harold Wilson and brother/team mate Ernie.

With three Canadian Outboard National Championships to his credit, Harry expanded into race promotion including live and taped race announcing. A trained theatrical actor, producer, director and teacher, Harry has a flair for the dramatics and has been the voice of powerboat racing in English-speaking Canada for the last two decades.

An authority on Canada’s powerboat racing history, he is a frequent writer for and guest speaker to national and international boating events. Harry has been involved in the Canadian Raceboat Hall of Fame initiative since inception and is honoured and delighted to serve on its Board of Directors.

John is the Founder, President, and CEO of the Firstbrook Group of Companies, with nearly four decades of experience helping Canadian businesses navigate growth and succession.

A pioneer of the “team approach,” John is known for bringing together accountants, lawyers, and advisors to support successful business transitions. He is also a dedicated community leader, having served with organizations such as Scouts Canada, Street Kids International, Canadian Association of Family Enterprise, and Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.

Based in Toronto, John enjoys time with his family in Muskoka and is a longtime enthusiast of boating, skiing, and vintage cars.

John is also involved in commercial real estate development and management.

In 2004, Tammy competed on an international scale, having been invited to race in the USA. For the last nine years, and thanks to an incredible start in Ontario, my team and I have become one of the top tunnel boat racing teams in North America. We have won Regional and Divisional Championships, and in 2010 we were ranked second in the United States. In 2012, I became the only Canadian to race at the world-famous 24 Heures de Rouen in France.

Tammy's boat, Baba, is on exhibit for the Women in Racing feature exhibit.

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