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Archive for January, 2011
Jan30
Steve Bird has put together a Race Pack for the Nationinal Ski race being held at Burnham On Sea
Jan30
Britains F2 Ladies skier Paula Newland admits that being around boats and water skiing all her life just gets better as she gets older! We put Paula in the hot seat for the 1st of our fortnightly Focuses
Jan30
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by Robbie Llewellyn on January 30th, 2011Posted In: .All The Very Latest News, - Australian news
Waterski Racer News has kept readers up to date with the Australian water ski racing scene for many years. If you don’t already receive the paper, simply complete the subscription form below.
Jan29
New Site Feature – Racer of the Fortnight
by Robbie Llewellyn on January 29th, 2011Posted In: .All The Very Latest News, Racer of the Fortnight
The Skirace.net team has recently agreed on a new regular feature for the site. Every fortnight, a skier, driver or observer will be profiled and named “Racer of the Fortnight”.
Jan29
Grafton Bridge to Bridge to be held 13th Feb 2011
by Wade Bennett on January 29th, 2011Posted In: .All The Very Latest News, - Australian news
With the approval of NSW Maritime, Clarence Valley Council, Ski Racing Australia, and the Moama Water Sports Club, the committee of the Big River Ski Club will be hosting the re-running of the 2010 East Coast Commercials Grafton Bridge to Bridge on Sunday 13th February, 2011.
Jan28
As everyone in ski racing knows, Karl Brooks tragically lost his life in 2007, but the memory of Karl and the wonderful person he was, is still with all of us.
Jan28
You may be aware of the anti-doping case relating to the Diamond Race in June last year which was pursued by the Flemish Anti-Doping Agency and led to BWSW suspending Sam Clapson from the GB Team.
Jan27
Howie Hook of H2O Graphic Designs New Skirace.net Banner
by Robbie Llewellyn on January 27th, 2011Posted In: .All The Very Latest News, - Other stuff
Howie Hook of H2O Graphics has once again been good enough to re-vamp the Skirace.net banner that you see at the top of the web site as a favour to the sport. Many thanks to Howie for this superb artwork!
Jan26
2 Cyclone 21 Boats For Sale in the UK
by Karen Brooks on January 26th, 2011Posted In: Uncategorized
For Sale – Cyclone 21 2003 sterndrive carbon/kevlar build. Hull and deck including a pair of seats & fuel tank. Could be converted to an outboard boat . Price £5999.00
Jan26
Wrapped Up Water Ski Racing Magazine
by Robbie Llewellyn on January 26th, 2011Posted In: .All The Very Latest News, - Australian news
Wrapped Up is a brand new water ski racing magazine to hit the news stands in Australia. In every issue you will get:
Jan26
Barrie Beehag race to be held at Lake Cooper Sunday 13th Feb 2011
by Julie Golledge on January 26th, 2011The Moama Water Sports Club in conjunction with Victorian Water Skiing Association & Ski Racing Victoria is pleased to announce that we will be holding the previously Postponed 2010 Barrie Beehag Ski Race on Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th February at Lake Cooper. Venue is Fully Catered, with Canteen, Licensed Bar & Camping Facilities (With [...]
Jan25
Roving reporter David Whiteley from BBC East programme Inside out joins Women’s World Champion Kim Manchett for some tips on waterskiing
Jan25
Entries are now open for the Craig Shepherd Memorial Coraki Ski Race on March the 5th & 6th 2011. Please make sure you get all entries in before they close. Find out more below www.tweedriverwaterskiclub.com
Jan24
Ski Racing Victoria Robinvale Euston 80 Ski Race 2011 Ski Racing Victoria would like to inform all competitors that a final decision on the running of the Robinvale Euston 80 Ski Race 2011, will be announced on Monday 21st February 2011. In the event that the race does not run Ski Racing Victoria will run [...]
Jan23
FASTWATER PRODUCTIONS PRESENT – CHANNEL ONE HD AUSTRALIA – SATURDAY FEBRUARY 5th @ 7.30pm THE 2010 FEROS HOTEL BRIDGE TO BRIDGE SKI RACE – SUPER CLASS SHOW This episode features the human strength along with the horsepower of boats as teams ski race 112 km up the Hawkesbury River at over 130mph. Focusing on the [...]
Jan22
Preview of the Sydney B2B 2010 Broadcast going to air on One HD Australia
by Wade Bennett on January 22nd, 2011Superclass boats battle it out on the Hawkesbury River. A preview of the broadcast going to air on One HD Australia. Watch the Superclass Teaser from the upcoming ONE HD special on the 2010 Feros Hotels Bridge to Bridge.
Jan21
The British Waterski Racing calender is now available to download and print off.
Jan21
Due to the postponement of the 2011 Club Marine Southern 80 to the 15-17th April 2011, the Moama Water Sports Club which conducts both events has decided to cancel the 2010 Barrie Beehag ski race, which was orginally due to be held in November. Team Captains will be notified early next week and arrangements made [...]
Jan21
Media Release 21 January 2011 1.45pm The Moama Water Sports Club convened a meeting this morning with a number of key stakeholders to assess additional risks given the recent rain and high water in the Campaspe, Goulburn and Murray Rivers. This meeting was attended by Echuca Moama Events, Parks Victoria, Shire of Campaspe, Murray Shire, [...]
Jan21
Another event postponement – How many more? Written by by Paul Mitchener
by Wade Bennett on January 21st, 2011Posted In: .All The Very Latest News, - Australian news
Written by by Paul Mitchener 20/01/11 http://www.skiracersworld.com/ The rains are taking their toll on our beloved sport of water ski racing, not to mention communities in flood affected areas.
Jan20
Team Team Germany took part in the legendary “The White Ring” race held in the resorts of Zurs/Lech in the Arlberg.
Jan20
Almost 13,000 Visits Last Week Thanks to Julie, Karen & Wade’s Help
by Robbie Llewellyn on January 20th, 2011Posted In: .All The Very Latest News
Thanks to Julie Golledge, Karen Brooks & Wade Bennett, Skirace.net has started the year stronger than ever with viewing figures on the up as shown below. You can also see the counter at the top left of the site, slowly approaching one million visits since July 2008.
Jan20
As many of you will have read New Year’s Day brought the sad news that my dear friend Bunny Howell had passed away In the late Sixties Bunny, a keen water skier himself at the Penarth Water Ski Club became a well respected observer and a gentleman of a driver. His successes included British Championships, [...]
Jan19
Below is the 2011 Austrian water ski racing calendar, courtesy of Günter Schmutz.
Jan19
The board of Ski Racing Victoria would like to inform everyone that we have postponed until a date to be advised the running of Point Score 4 which was to be held at Lake Charm on the 29th and 30th of January. This decision has not been an easy one however it has been gut [...]
Jan18
2011 WORLD WATER SKI RACING CHAMPIONSHIPS These are the intent to compete forms for the selection series that need to be filled in by all Australian competitors wishing to seek selection.
Jan17
Alan Taylor : October 1923 — December 2010 (87) A Legend in Water Ski Racing in His Own Time Alan was a founder member of Whitstable water ski club. He was involved along with keith rose in the first visit to Belgium to experience their river ski racing in the 1960’s. Alan was one of [...]
Jan17
I have attached the form for your team entry in the Racing Programme for 2011.
Jan17
2010 Sydney Bridge to Bridge TV Special
by Wade Bennett on January 17th, 2011Posted In: .All The Very Latest News, - Australian news
The TV coverage is on again on the 23rd January on SBS – Speedweek & Inside Speed on Foxtel and continuing through this season. Locked in as an on-air date are the first two shows (#1 was on January 2), the second; • Feros Hotels 2010 Sydney Bridge to Bridge – January 23, SBS Speedweek [...]
Jan17
17 January 2011 – 11am The Campaspe River has experienced unprecedented water levels over the past 48 hours. This has significantly impacted on residents and businesses upstream in Rochester and low lying areas of Echuca have been affected over the past 24 hours. The Moama Water Sports Club will convene a meeting with the relevant [...]
Jan15
Norm Griffin is known the world over and was involved in water ski racing for decades. Sadly he passed away on Friday 12th November 2010 and left us with many memories of a great guy who did so much at every level of the sport. His grandson Tyron uploaded these photos onto Facebook and has shared [...]
Jan14
At the end of 2010 I posted an article here that I wrote about Darren Kirkland after he wrapped up the European Championships, Diamond Race and 33 years of racing. The article was originally written for Britain’s “Waterski & Wakeboard” magazine which was published last month. Courtesy of British Water Ski & Wakeboard, the PDF [...]
Jan11
Ski Racing’s Dan Cramphorn Enters Cowes-Monte Carlo Grand Prix Powerboat Race
by Robbie Llewellyn on January 11th, 2011The United States-based high performance fiberglass powerboat manufacturer Donzi Marine has committed to participate in the 2013 Cowes-Monte Carlo Grand Prix, becoming the first American entry in the 2,400 nautical mile ocean race.
Jan10
Grafton Bridge to Bridge Re-Run Cancelled/Postponed
by Julie Golledge on January 10th, 2011Posted In: .All The Very Latest News, - Australian news
Due to the high amount of rain received in the upper reaches of the Clarence River over the past 48 hours, the committee has reached a decision to cancel/postpone the re-run of the event set down for this Sunday 16th January. The committee would like to take the opportunity to apologise for any inconvenience this [...]
Jan10
George Edward Faust 20/12/1923 – 08/01/2011 George learnt to ski at Lake Munmora in the early 1960′s. He began driving in ski races with his family in 1968. He was still skiing in events after he was 50 years old, winning the Bridge to Bridge over 50′s class many times. Becoming a Judge as well, [...]
Jan10
Brian Sheppard has confirmed that the postponement of the Derek Bretag Memorial Bundy Ski Classic, in Bundaberg, due to the massive flooding that’s engulfed Queensland. The Bundy Classic has been postponed to a later date this season. For those that can, please donate to the Qld Flood Disaster Appeal. This is now the largest natural [...]
Jan10
Sharon Torrens ( Fisher ) passes away.
by Wade Bennett on January 10th, 2011Posted In: .All The Very Latest News, - Australian news
Yet another sad loss to report after Sharon Torrens ( Fisher) passed away through the night. Sharon had been in a semi coma since before the b2b and has never fully recovered, but was such a fighter. Sharon is married to Grant Torrens and lives on the Gold Coast and they have a son Mitchell. [...]
Jan08
Britain’s World Champion Kim Lumley and her husband & observer Robert were proud to announce the arrival of their baby girl; ‘Darcy Mary Manchett’ who was born on 7th Jan at 7.21pm weighing 7 pounds.
Jan08
It is with sadness that we inform you that George Faust passed away earlier today. George and his family have been involved in ski racing from the early days and he will be sadly missed. The Funeral will be in Qld and George’s son Glenn will pass details on as they come to hand.
Jan07
Alan Taylor a former founder member of Whitstable Water Ski Club has died at the age of 87.
Jan07
Tuesday 18th Janaury @ 12 o’clock Lady Chapel , Cathedral Close , Llandaff Cathedral Cardiff CF5 2LA
Jan07
Just before the New Year I announced that I would no longer run Skirace.net because of the time it required. Since then, I’ve received dozens of messages from people who were disappointed, and from people who offered to help keep the site going, and I appreciate all of these.
Jan07
New Daughter Arrives for World Champion Wayne Mawer
by Robbie Llewellyn on January 7th, 2011Posted In: .All The Very Latest News, - Australian news
Australia’s World Champion Wayne Mawer was very proud to announce today that his wife Natalie gave birth to a beautiful baby girl named ‘Jada Grace Mawer’. Born at 1:08pm today, 8lb2oz, both baby and mum are well.
Jan01
A terribly sad New Year’s day for ski racing as Britain’s Bunny Howell suffered a heart attack this morning and passed away.
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