www.supersnelleboten.be launched
Belgium’s Steve Flament has recently launched waterski racing forum at www.supersnelleboten.be
Sydney Bridge Shots from Multiverse
Chris Grabyn of Multiverse has shared his shots of the action on the Hawkesbury the other week at the 2008 Sydney Bridge to Bridge. A selection is below and you can find dozens more at www.multi-verse.net
Federations Rally to Support Skiers for Worlds
Whilst the IWSF Racing Council choose not to remove rule 3.03, National Federations have jumped to the rescue to save their skiers from the constraints that this rule poses for international skiers.
Kirkland Gets Exception Over Rule 3.03
Months after the IWSF Racing Council dictated that Chris Stout, Peter Procter and Darren Kirkland could not ski with the teams of their choice at the 2009 World Water Ski Racing Championships (if selected for their national teams), international pressure has resulted in an about-turn for Britain’s Darren Kirkland.
Hellbent Win 3rd Barrie Beehag Ski Race in 24:35.61
Congratulations to the Hellbent team on winning their Third Barrie Beehag Ski Race in a time of 24:35.61 Full results available here 1st: Hellbent Driver: Mark Cranny Observer: Damien Matthews Skier: Peter Procter Skier: Paul Robertson Time 1: 12:20.61 Time 2: 12:15 Full Time: 24:35.61 Ave speed: 146.440 kph
2008 Sydney Bridge Results
1991 World Champion Paul Robertson, and Peter Procter won the 2008 Sydney Bridge on the weekend.
Sydney Bridge to Bridge Photos
Rob Storum of InThaZoneImages shares Hellrazor’s story from the weekend’s Bridge in Sydney. If you look at the third image, that`s how close second place was with about 2 mins remaining in the race – they eventually won by 11 secs.
2009 Karl Brooks Memorial Golf Tournament USA
Following on from Justin Frank’s announcement on 2nd Oct, he writes …
Aussie World Selections – Rounds 1&2 Results
It was Chris Stout who won the 1st round of the Aussie F1 World selection races on Saturday at Gosford towed by Burnin with Noel Griffin & Michael Kelly. 1991 World Champion Paul Robertson was 2nd and 1997 World Champion Wayne Mawer was 3rd.
Force Boats Update
Kelly at Force Boats in Australia has just published a bunch of Aussie news below. Plus check out the movie at the bottom of this page.
Aussie Selection Race Shots
Rob Storum of inthazoneimages.com.au captured a fair share of rough water action at the first two Aussie World Team selection races last weekend in Gosford NSW. In the order they appear you can see: Kurt Brooks, Thunder & Burnin, Lauryn Eagle, True Blue, Grant Turner and Paul Robertson.
Carl Johnson Recovering Well
America’s Carl Johnson dropped me a positive note this week with the great news of his recovery after the accident he suffered recently. He wrote …”Hi Robbie, I just wanted to write to say thank you for all the heartfelt letters I have received via your website. Our ski racing community is truly amazing. To [...]
Don Brice Passes Away
America’s Don Brice recently passed away and many old timers will be saddened by the news. Don’s son Keith said; “back in the early 70′s, we had the Macmanus family stay at our home. This was the first year the Aussies came to the states!”
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