TAUNTON — A 39-year-old New Hampshire man died Saturday afternoon in a boat crash while competing in a race at Watson Pond in Taunton, according to the Bristol District Attorney’s office.

Two other drivers, both men from Maine, were injured in the crash that occurred just before 1 p.m., the DA’s office said in a statement released Saturday night.

One of them, a 67-year-old man, was taken to Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, where he was listed in critical condition, the statement said.

The other driver, 72, was treated for minor injuries.

The victims were not identified, pending notification of their families, the statement said.

Foul play is not suspected. The investigation is ongoing, the DA’s office said.

The crash happened during the Bill Giles Memorial Regatta, an annual event held at Watson Pond State Park, a 10-acre facility run by the state ­Department of Conservation and Recreation.

The race, featuring high-speed hydroplanes, is organized by the South Shore Outboard Association, a powerboat racing club.

Bruce Nichols, a club official, declined to comment when contacted by the Globe on Saturday night. Several other club officials did not respond to requests for comment.

The three men each were driving an 11-foot hydroplane, a fast-moving motorboat, said Katie Gronendyke, a spokeswoman for the state Department of Conservation and Recreation.

One boat spun out at 65 miles per hour, hitting a boat that crashed into another one, the Taunton Fire Department said in a statement.

All three drivers were ejected into the water, the department said.

The Taunton Fire dive team and rescue swimmers pulled the victims out of the water within minutes of the crash, the department said.

“We had three boats out. . . . So as soon as the accident happened, all three boats got there very quickly,’’ Deputy Fire Chief Scott Dexter said during an interview at fire headquarters. “The rescue of it went very smoothly, and everyone did their part.’’

The crash occurred during the fifth or sixth race of the day, as the boats made their first turn, Dexter said.

“[It’s] the most dangerous turn,’’ said Dexter, who attended the race. “They’re all bunched together.’’

The boat drivers were wearing protection, including helmets, body suits made of Kevlar, steel-toed shoes, and gloves, Dexter said.

Drivers kneel on the small, narrow crafts that can reach up to speeds of 70 to 85 miles per hour, he said.

The regatta was being held for the 36th time. At least 100 racers from around the East Coast attended, Dexter said.

The event also included a junior division for children aged 9 to 14. They had already raced twice Saturday before the crash, Dexter said.

The regatta was scheduled to conclude Sunday. After the crash, race officials raised a black flag, signaling the activities had ended, Dexter said.

All race activities were canceled for the weekend, he added.

Globe correspondents Mina Corpuz and Reenat Sinay contributed to this report. Alexandra Koktsidis can be reached at alexandra.koktsidis @globe.com. Adam Sennott can be reached at adam.sennott@globe.com.