1.   But the boats raced on.

2.   Coast Guard boats raced to the scene after hearing that other people might be trapped in the debris.

3.   In whitewater, where Americans and Canadians star, boats race over a course of rapids, trying to negotiate various turns and hazards.

4.   Other boats race under handicap rules such as the International Measurement System and the Performance Handicap Racing Fleet.

5.   Rolls of banknotes are handed out at Buddhist ceremonies, dance contests, boat racing festivals, and open-air movies.

6.   The boats race throughout the night, in rough weather and under extreme circumstances.

7.   The boats race each other four times, with the last dropping out, and the others advancing to the defender fi-nals in April.

8.   The boats will then race to North America with stops in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and Baltimore.

9.   This year for the first time, the boats will race for a single title.

10.   Police helicopters hovered over the ship as police boats raced to the scene.