S.80 Super Class skiers wanted for ‘The Rock’
‘The Rock’ needs a new pair of skiers for the 2008 Southern 80.
2007 Bridge to Bridge Results Posted
The full results from the 2007 Feros Hotel Group Bridge to Bridge Water Ski Race are now posted online.
2008 Club Marine Southern 80 entry forms now available
The 2008 Club Marine Southern 80 is ON. The event, to take place on the Murray River at Echuca / Moama on the Victoria / New South Wales border in Australia takes place on the 8th, 9th & 10th of February 2008.
Water Ski Racing’s Hall of Fame Inductees
Chuck Stearns, Mike Avila and Marsha Fitzgerald – As in most sports, water ski racing has seen its fair share of accomplished athletes over the years.
Ski Racing Calendars
Are you looking for a Christmas gift for a water ski racing fan? RMI Images has two 2008 calenders, which will make an ideal Christmas gift for the ski racing fan.
USA Makes Changes for 2008
The USA National Water Ski Racing Association (NWSRA) has announced that it expects to modify its race format in 2008.
Rope Maintenance – another DC tip
Danny Cropper of DC Waterskis writes; Your only contact with the boat is probably the most neglected part of your water ski racing equipment.
Wrapping, Ropes & Skis – survey results
Below are the results from three important questions that were asked in an open survey of water ski racers on the subject of wrapping, ski length and rope length.
What changes do you want in ski racing?
In April 2007 I launched a survey so that competitors around the world could give their views on some key items that the IWSF Racing Council was considering at the time. One of the 14 questions was; “What other changes would you like to see in water ski racing?”
Marsha Fitzgerald – 2008 Hall of Fame Inductee
USA Water Ski has today reported that the American Water Ski Educational Foundation’s 10-member Hall of Fame Selection Committee has announced that Kris LaPoint and Water Ski Racing’s Marsha Fitzgerald will be the 2008 AWSEF Water Ski Hall of Fame inductees.
Rollo’s Marine Yamaha Bridge to Bridge Report
The Rollo’s Marine Yamaha Bridge to Bridge Water Ski Classic is over for 2007. It was a fantastic event that was enjoyed by all those who participated and watched in Hamilton and along the Waikato River throughout the weekend.
Force Boats Update
We have been working around the clock here at Head Quarters….so we have new boats and news for you in this edition.
Feros Hotel Group Bridge to Bridge Ski Race
The 2007 Feros Hotel Group Bridge to Bridge Water Ski Race takes place on 24 & 25 November on the Hawkesbury River in NSW Australia. Results Page
King Family Loses Everything in Fires
Ski Racing’s family of Chris, Kim and Elliott King are all members of Lake Arrowhead Water Ski Club (LAWSC) in the USA and Elliott raced in the 2005 Worlds.
British Airways Bans Surfboards
British Airways (BA) has announced a ban on surfboards on all flights (effective from 6th Nov). The surf community across the world has been reacting to the shock new position and taking decisive action to push for a reversal on the decision.
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