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Ray DeFir–Portland Water Ski Racer and Boat Builder (1930-2011)

Posted on August 17, 2015 by seamarsh

Ray Was First Man to Water Ski 1,000 Miles Non-Stop! Ray DeFir, an active and well-known figure in the Portland, Oregon boating scene for over 50 years, died in 2011 at the age of 81. Ray had a lifetime love … Continue reading →

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