2008 Sydney Bridge to Bridge
The 2008 Sydney Bridge to Bridge Water Ski Classic will be held on 15th & 16th November and entry forms are available now. For the entry form a much more, go to http://www.waterskinsw.com.au/bridgetobridge.php or click on the image below.
Lake Elsinore USA Results
Peter Procter, Mallory Nordblad and Marshal Cole enjoyed overall wins at the Lake Elsinore Marathons in USA on 20/21 September 20 & 21 and full results are now available at the NWSRA web site here: ELSINORE RESULTS Photo below from the weekend by Daren Van Ryte Skier : Brad Rayne
Mary McMillan might miss the Bridge
People the world over will know of the legendary great-grandmother and infamous water ski racer; Mary McMillan of Sydney, Australia. Kara Williams reports that, unfortunately, (at this stage), Mary will not be competing in the anuual Sydney Bridge to Bridge this year after entering around 40 (pls send correct number) of the events so far. [...]
NSW water ski racing championship Shots
IN THA ZONE IMAGES from the NSW water ski racing championships RD 2 – 2UP RACE , Wiseman’s Ferry Australia.
2008 British National Results
Thanks to Sue Fleming, below are the results from last weekends final British National race at Stone, along with the full results for the 2008 series.
Mike Bemis’s Condition
Many people all over the world know America’s Mike Bemis. He has been in our sport for decades. Mike is now suffering with a brain tumor which has grown to the size of a half dollar. On Wednesday there is a preop and next Tuesday is the surgery at Loma Linda. When Nikki Yedor last [...]
Annual British Racing Ball – 6th December
Tony Williams has announced that the annual Racing Ball is to be held at the Oxford Belfry Hotel on the 6th December. (All details enclosed with the Booking Form below)
Aussie Race Season to hit TV screens
Ski Racing Australia has negotiated water ski racing coverage for the year ahead on SBS – Speedweek and Foxsports – Inside speed. Below is the schedule of viewing for all races that will be covered.
Como Sportivo Training Camp Italy
Kim Lumley tells us about Como Sportivo Training Camp in Italy … The camp last week on Lake Como Italy was GREAT!
Cameron Wymer Passes Away
On Saturday 13th September, Cameron Wymer passed away suddenly. He died peacefully in his sleep. Cameron was an observer in many boats over the years including, Chief, Revial, Heat, Status, Shipprek. He represented Australia at several world titles. He was a respected observer and competitor in the sports that he loved including water ski racing. [...]
Catalina DVD Promo Video
Ski racing’s moviemaker Jeff Barrus has just released a promo video for the forthcoming 2008 Catalina DVD which you can watch below. The 60th Annual Catalina Ski Race 2008 DVD Promo from Jeff Barrus on Vimeo. Jeff writes … The 60th was another amazing year for the Catalina Ski Race. It felt like a four [...]
Britain’s Damon Eastwood Gets Wed
Mandy Rix of Hunstanton Water Ski Club writes …Damon Eastwood, former top skier for GB, recently married Joanna Mee. The wedding took place at Belvoir Castle, Lincolnshire on Saturday 6th September 2008 at 2pm.
The New Catalina Race Director
After years of Randy Jarrell doing a superb job of managing the Catalina Water Ski Race, a new guy now steps up to the mark – Ken Vaughan.
1990 European Water Ski Racing Championships – Jersey
Loius Newbury-Smith brings 1990 European Water Ski Racing Chamoionships which were held off the island of Jersey.
1982 & 1983 Sydney Bridge to Bridge Videos
Louis Newbury-Smith brings us the 1982 & 1983 Sydney Bridge to Bridge Water Ski Race video online.
Netherlands Twin Skier Race
Thea Klarenbeek has published the information pack for the 2008 on 21 September in the Netherlands.
Results of Final European Cup Race – Cardiff
Last weekend saw the final round of the 2008 European Water Ski Racing Cup held in Cardiff, GB. I’ve heard that it was a superb event enjoyed by dozens of teams from all over Europe. Congratulations to Dave Llewellyn and Howard Smith for organising the event. Courtesy of Martine Ciroux, results of the weekend’s racing [...]
2008 Hawkesbury 120 – A Blazen Success
Publicity Officer for SRNSW, Shane Earl reports on the Hawkesbury 120 and writes …some provisional results from the 2008 Evinrude Brp Hawkesbury 120 Ski Race: 1st Blazen 42:19.15Â Â Driver Jason Walmsley Observer Bernie Simpson Skier Christopher Stout Skier Grant Turner Photo below by Rob Storum of Team Blazen Noel Griffin,Grant Turner,Jason Walmsley,Chris Stout,Bernard Simpson Blazen [...]
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