Columbia River to close May 30 as hydroplanes hit Tri-Cities. What you’ll see

The H1 Unlimited field will be in the Tri-Cities on May 30 for the annual Spring Testing.

The Columbia River will be closed to normal traffic between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. that day.

Expect nine unlimited hydroplanes and their teams to spend time on the course, as well as three Grand Prix Association boats.

The boats will have the course from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cost to park is $5 that day, with all proceeds benefitting a local Scout troop supporting youth leadership and service projects.

Food trucks should also be on site, as well as kids’ games.

The APBA Gold Cup will open the H1 season in Madison, Ind., July 3-5.

The Columbia Cup in the Tri-Cities will run July 24-26.