Scott Brooks Gets Winning Air
Here’s a snap taken of Scott Brooks hopping his way to winning the support race behind, Dave Richards twin rig cyclone last week, in the last race of the season at Stone Watersports Club, Essex, GB.
Phenomenal Photos of Belgium’s Final 2008 Race
If you want some serious water ski racing action, you’ll be pleased to know that Belgium’s dynamic duo Luc@s & Pepe have just published more outstanding shots of the water ski racing in Belgium. This time they’re of the final race of the Belgian 2008 water ski racing season. Go to here to see more [...]
Italy Reunion – 40 Years of Water Ski Racing Italy
Guido Bollen writes tells us that some prominent water ski racers (Carlo, Stefano, David, Piero, Antonello, Marina, etc…) have put their hands together to organise a reunion to celebrate a special occasion of 40 years of water ski racing in Italy. To meet again with all water ski racing friends we have not seen for [...]
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US Open Video – San Diego 2008
Check out the 5 minute movie of the recent US Open at San Diego
US Open shots by Daren Van Ryte
Daren Van Ryte was at the US Open taking shots of the event and managed to grab a few nice Bunny Hops that he will send in shortly. Here’s one of the Cole brothers for starters. www.ocphotographics.com www.darenvanryte.photoreflect.com www.justintimephoto.photoreflect.com
Racing Council Meeting Minutes (July 2008)
The IWSF Racing Council hosted a two day meeting at Long Beach USA this year. The minutes have been circulated the IWSF Federations and they are also available below. World Racing Council Minutes – Long Beach USA 2008
2009 World Championship Rule Book
Months after the Racing Council met at Long Beach to make amendments to IWSF Racing Rules, the rule book to be used at the 2009 World Water Ski Racing Championships in Belgium has not been published.
No words from Racing Chairman
There have been a lot of emails, web site posts, phone calls and meetings about the IWSF’s decision to prevent some of the best ski racers in the world from skiing with teams of their own choice. In my opinion, this ridicules the sport and the skiers who put their hearts into building a good [...]
Royal Victoria Docks, London – 1985
Were you at Royal Victoria Docks, London in 1985 for the British Nationals? If so, you might like to watch the 11 videos that Louis Newbury-Smith has shared with us online. Including Darren Kirkland’s strip-o-gram.
Talk to Your IWSF Reps
If you want to see some of the world’s best water ski racers not be dictated to by a committee, talking to your respective IWSF Racing Council members is something that you might like to consider.
eBay Auction for 1 X Nordic & 1 x Hallett
John Cummings has dramatically lowered the price of two boats and put them for auction. The auction will end in 7 days, next Tuesday night for both boats. Place your bids online now at eBay.
Force Success @ Grafton & 11 Oct TV show
Kelly at Force Boats writes of more excitement on the race track at the Grafton Bridge to Bridge last weekend. And remember to watch Foxsports 1 – Saturday 11th Oct – Speed Week – 1am.
Grafton Shots of Burnin
Rob Storum of In Tha Zone Images shares photos of the recent winning team “Burnin” at last weekend’s Grafton Bridge to Bridge in Australia.
Water Skiing in 1643
Jamie Cramphorn stumbled upon Bob Wing’s article “Water Skiing in 1643″ which was published in Bob’s book; “Water Skiing In Australia”. Here it is …
Chris Stout & Grant Turner in Action
Maria Harrod took this sensational shot of two superb skiers in action at Grafton Australia recently.
Watch the 2008 Karl Brooks Memorial Golf Day DVD
Andrew Moore (Steve Moore’s son) and Sarah Cramphorn have pulled together and published a wonderfully touching film to remember the recent Karl Brooks Memorial golf day in England.
Aussie TV Coverage
Helen Britnell of HB Promotions says that due to a scheduling change at Foxsports outside her control, the first part of the Evinrude BRP Hawkesbury 120 will be seen as follows:
Glen Coles & Meryl Lee – What Are they Doing?
Do you know what Glen Coles & Meryl Lee are doing to progress water ski racing? If so, support them with your comments (insert them below) because I and many others have no idea what they are doing. In July I approached Dusty Schulz and asked him to recommend to Glen Coles that he resigns [...]
Contact your IWSF Racing Reps Direct
Your IWSF Racing Council Representatives have their contact details published on the IWSF web site here – you can write to them personally if you wish to address any issues with them directly.
Public Opinion is Clear – will the IWSF Listen to a 90% Majority?
207 votes cast in 3 days. An overwhelming 89.4% of people (185) in ski racing who voted, want to see Peter Procter, Darren Kirkland and Chris Stout, be allowed to ski with the crews of their choice, if selected for the 2009 World Water Ski racing Championships. 10.6% of people support the decision of the [...]
The Origin of Rule 3.03
The Racing Council has been using Rule 3.03 for a purpose for which it was never intended. Matthew Northover (Former observer of Darren Kirkland) explained why, after he spoke, a few days ago with the man who introduced the rule with Terry Bennett in 1978 – John Hoiles of Whitstable, UK. Matt writes …Having read [...]
The “Procter – Kirkland – Stout” Survey
The IWSF Racing Council has recently written to Darren Kirkland, Peter Procter and Chris Stout to tell them that they are not permitted to ski with a crew which is from another country in the 2009 Worlds. Competitors have shared their thoughts below. Below are the survey comments – add yours in the comments section [...]
Team Hopes of Three Great Athletes Ruined
Thirty years ago, international teams in ski racing were few and far between. These days, it’s not unusual to see skiers from different countries teaming up with crews from other nations. Sadly, some people who run this sport are still stuck in the old days and their old ways, with little appreciation of progress. They [...]
26 Old Skool Ski Racing Videos on Facebook
Louis Newbury-Smith is still at it and building the video collection at The Old Skool Water Ski Racing Museum. You need to be on Facebook to watch them so if you’re not there yet, head over and join now at www.facebook.com
My Resignation from the IWSF Racing Council
After nine years, I have decided to walk away from the IWSF Racing Council as I no longer wish to be associated with some of the poor decisions that are being made which affect water ski racing and the hard earned careers of our athletes. My resignation letter below was sent to the Racing Council [...]
Cheratte shots by Luc@s & Pepe
Luc@s & Pepe have posted some great shots from the Belgian race at Cheratte here
Karl Brooks Memorial Golf Tournament
Karen Brooks writes; “I would like to thank to everyone for attending the Golf Tournament. Without your support the event wouldn’t have been so successful. Pictures have been posted on the web www.karlbrooks.com If you are in interested in future events, please sign up on the web site. Regards Karen Martin Kurt & Scott
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