Catalina 62 – Today at 8.53am Long Beach Time – wind forecast is low
Posted on | July 17, 2010 | 93 Comments
17 July Update: Teams will get up very early today (Saturday) in Long Beach to get to the start line for the 62nd Catalina Water Ski Race.
9:00am Long Beach time is:
5:00pm in the UK
6:00pm in Central Europe (Belgium, Austria, Spain, etc)
2:00am (Sunday) in Sydney
4:00am (Sunday) in Auckland
The schedule is as follows:
8.53am – Start between Islands White & Grissom in Long Beach Harbor.
Split start – minimum 7 minutes apart (weather permitting)
- 8.53am: 1st flight (21ft boats)
- 9.00am: 2nd flight (all other boats)
4.00pm Prize Giving
Weather Forecast at Avalon:
Wind at 8:00am: 3 km/h East
Wind at 11:am: 6 km/h West
Click here for latest forecastWeather Forecast at Long Beach:
Wind at 8:00am: 2 km/h South
Wind at 8:00am: 6 km/h West
Click here for latest forecastWIND WAVES 2 FT OR LESS.
W SWELL 2 TO 4 FT AT 10 SECONDS.
PATCHY FOG IN THE MORNING.
14 July Update: The 62nd Catalina Water Ski Race takes place this weekend at Long Beach, California. Below is 3 minutes of the 60th Catalina from Jeff Barrus of www.goldfingerracing.com. The official race site is at www.catalinaskirace.net
24 June Update: The entry form for this year’s Catalina is now available online at www.catalinaskirace.net/forms/entryform2010.pdf
18 May 2010 Update: The Long Beach Boat and Ski Club is proud to announce that GT Performance is the sponsor of the 62nd annual Catalina Ski Race. GT Performance won the title sponsorship by winning the sponsor lottery.Through the sponsor lottery we raised $2700.00 for the” Catalina Ski Race Special Needs Children’s Foundation”. Race entries will be availble soon.
1 April 2010 Update: The Hotel Maya is now available for reservations.
Just mention the “Catalina Ski Race” for special discounted pricing.
For reservations call: 562-481-3903 or 800-738-7477
The Long Beach Boat and Ski Club has set the dates for the 2010 Catalina Ski Race. July 17, 2010 is the date for the 62nd annual Catalina Ski Race.
Race Director Ken Vaughan said; “we are going back to the third weekend in July after moving for the World Championships this year. So save the date for the World’s Greatest Water Ski Race – Catalina”.
If anyone would like to comment on, or suggest changes to our event please feel free to email Ken at kpeg150@sbcglobal.net
The official web site for the Catalina is: www.catalinaskirace.net
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December 6th, 2009 @ 5:34 pm
i am a 41 year old male that has always watched the catalina ski race. how can i learn about whether i can participate or not?
what are the deadlines to signup, etc?
i too believe i can talk my sister into doing the race also and would be interested in possibly having us “race” together
thx for any info, mike and rita schmitt
January 13th, 2010 @ 9:06 am
hey i entered the last year, i had a blast, my first time, i showed up at the race last second, and met the nicest people on the face of the planet, that helped me race these folks within seconds found me a two drivers
i showed up with out a driver, i had my boat, and one observer, never had raced the race before ,but i have plenty of time on a ski, anyway i entered as a novice, cant wait to enter again, this time my boat wont brake down on the start line,hope tosee you there mike schmitt, call me if you want 661 -810-3083
January 13th, 2010 @ 5:22 pm
Mike,entry forms will be open May 1,2010
information on rules and class info please visit our website.Any other questions you can email me at kpeg150@sbcglobal.net thank you
Ken Vaughan Race Director Catalina Ski Race 2010
February 3rd, 2010 @ 1:08 am
hi i am chris singleton from australia, and looking for a tow over there for this years race. i was wondering if someone would be able to get back to me at singdog1@hotmail.com if they have any info or can point me in the right direction, i will be look to run up the front so would like a very good boat and crew. thanks for your time.
February 22nd, 2010 @ 10:50 pm
The 62nd Catalina should be a big one this year, who going over from Australia ?
Luke Keys ?
Ray “The Big Himself” Ball ?
Bub Robbo ?
Let me know guys, should be good !
February 23rd, 2010 @ 12:07 am
Catalina 2010 will be awesome. Im sure there will be plenty of young aussie talent going over to try and mix it with the big boys. Intermediate Men will be the class to watch especially if Ringo Hogben and lukey keys are heading over
February 23rd, 2010 @ 4:38 am
catalina is not daytona harry but ringo is in with a chance if rowdy crews for him from memory rowdy has a big scarab
February 23rd, 2010 @ 7:21 am
if ringo wants to do well he should just keep off this piss for once
February 23rd, 2010 @ 11:09 am
Well i heard that James “Ringo” Hogben has been offerd a 43ft Outerlimits with twin 1075 Mercs.
Also with the man himself “Rowdy Burns” Observing Ringo could be looking at a record.
Good Luck Mate !
February 23rd, 2010 @ 11:34 am
heard ringo is running behind a 42 nordic with col doing the driving and big kyle is the man for him to go top 5 overall,you know ringo that you will have your freckle pulled out of you.
go team chief for catalina 2010
February 23rd, 2010 @ 8:54 pm
1. Ben gulley (or is he doing open mens this time)
2. Ray Ball
3. James Hogben
4. Luke Keys
5. Welchy
All Aussie top 5!!
February 23rd, 2010 @ 9:46 pm
I put my money on Cameron King , he’s gonna win intermediate as long as his taping is good
February 24th, 2010 @ 12:23 am
Well Apparently Luke Keys is skiing behind one of Uncle Mikes Boats.
Warpath #11
February 24th, 2010 @ 5:54 am
i put my money on Craig Gordan. that boy can ski…hopefully he will do it without the fall this year.
February 24th, 2010 @ 8:04 am
I think you guys are ruling out Brady Hoggins defineatley the class favorite to win since he has the most expierience and this is his race
February 24th, 2010 @ 9:27 am
Brady and ray should have a good battle this year, ray has been stepping up for this half of the year, luke keys may step it up and complete the whole race this year?? Steven “bub” Robertson, what more cas we say if this kid hooks up with a good team he will do wonders im talking top 10 guys, and all the other guys like, Craig, welchy, ringo, kurt brooks (if he atteneds),
February 24th, 2010 @ 9:41 am
go the aussies! this has got to be procters year for the outright.
pretty early to pick other classes but ray is my favourite for int men. taught the sydney boys a thing or 2 at kanahooka had keysey, bub robbo and the victorian welchy covered.
adding chief skier ringo, along with brady and cameron king to that mix and you got some good racing.
February 24th, 2010 @ 9:50 am
hey ringo
do you have any more freckles left
February 24th, 2010 @ 10:42 am
One Word ! “Cunningham”
February 24th, 2010 @ 3:05 pm
will kim lumley smash her own record?
February 24th, 2010 @ 7:11 pm
im glad u aussies think so highly of each other but pete hasent been able to beat todd yet and it wont be this year
February 24th, 2010 @ 11:09 pm
Rumor has it Will ‘Power’ Newland is heading over! He is def in with a shout now he is racing behind the awesome taylors electricals boat!
February 24th, 2010 @ 11:56 pm
My vote stays with the Americans
mens open: Todd Haig
intermediate men: Brady Hoggins(record time)
f2 men(Cameron king)
February 25th, 2010 @ 1:12 am
todd wayne zig stout proctor grunta will be a great battle but int mens will also be the class to watch
heaps of young guns looking to make their mark
wish i was going over
good luck aussies
February 25th, 2010 @ 10:36 am
see whats happens guys the race is like know other, as seen last year so close but yet so far, will be good to see once again all the Aussies ready to take charge will it happen… only time will tell
February 25th, 2010 @ 11:05 am
ray you have been skiing like a champ lately i hope that continues overseas
yes the aussies will take charge best of luck to you and the rest of the gang this year
jack where is will newland from? queensland maybe?
February 25th, 2010 @ 11:14 am
Ray you talk like you’r going to win the catalina out right ?
Could it be ?
February 25th, 2010 @ 3:07 pm
Will Newland is from Great brittain
February 25th, 2010 @ 11:03 pm
Jack – i Totaly agree with you, i think Will “Power” Newland could get the famous island first and maybe be a true Contender for the F2 Class.
Would love to get out and watch the catalina this year.
February 26th, 2010 @ 9:11 am
i would put my money on ray has been skiing like a champ over here…
others to look out for proctor, stouty, bub robertson and jack houston if he goes… benny hacket showing potential too..
i would agree with alan ray has obviously training hard and its paying off.. going very well..
not to take anything away from todd but i think his time has past to many new faces will be challengeing him i doubt he’ll be able to keep up…
fingers crossed austrailias number 1 wanker doesnt go over… ROWDY BURNS.. CHOPPER to say the least..
keep your eyes on the #22 luke whippet keys also skiing like a legend..
February 26th, 2010 @ 10:15 am
thanks both Alan n jimmyb Mate im no contender to take this amazing race outrite, but in our sport anything can happen, at the moment I’ll tossing up weather to make the trip back over as I’m sure it will be another great yr n race hope to be there
February 26th, 2010 @ 3:52 pm
I Was on the phone to Rowdy a few days ago and he said he is making plans to come over . . . .
February 26th, 2010 @ 9:56 pm
Can’t wait to get over there! Rowdy said he is doin it on a fence paling just a rumour though wouldn doubt what he can do! Ringo had an amazing run to the island last year hope he can go all the way! Think it will b an observers race this year???
February 27th, 2010 @ 4:01 am
Jimmyb, did you see worlds? Todd and Wayne are in a class by themselves. Please stop making predictions with your heart and use your brain.
February 27th, 2010 @ 5:23 am
rowdy burns! HA what a joke and a shit kicker get a life!
Franklin B we like to back out aussie skiers an are u forgetting who the WC09 F1 mens? the aussie go alright in my books,
February 27th, 2010 @ 5:26 am
good luck on making your way over ray, it seems you have plenty of support for a top catalina result
so is newland going to be over here for the 2011 world titles? how does he go in the UK series?
February 27th, 2010 @ 9:00 am
The guys that put themselves in a class of their own in belgium are the real contenders to win catalina. the others are good guys but they wont be winning this year. pete is the exception. he didn’t excel in belgium but he does at catalina.
February 27th, 2010 @ 9:54 am
there are some amazing skiers n crews out there, who ever takes this yr title will have sure earnt it, there is nothin better then seeing the best of the best racing one another all us aussies hope its one of our boys that bring that title home as iv said before time will tell
February 27th, 2010 @ 1:00 pm
you must be stupid to think that todd can’t keep it up anymore…
February 27th, 2010 @ 3:34 pm
for todd randy and dennis
winning catalina isn’t a goal
its a tradition!!!!
February 27th, 2010 @ 6:07 pm
Team Nordic Racing, Todd Haig, Randy Davis and Dennis Hall have won the Catalina many and many of times because they are such a good “TEAM”!. This involves the skier, driver and observer. Last year that was proven on how important a “TEAM” really is in water ski racing.
All the best to Todd Haig your team in the 2010 Catalina. you’r a true hero mate !
February 28th, 2010 @ 11:34 pm
Loving the speculation guys! Some really entertaining reading! But I don’t want to go stepping above my station, I’m not really one for blowing my own trumpet… but great scare-mongering though Jack.. good work bro!
Alan Garner, last season I got 2nd in Mens F3 here in the UK, not bad considering it was my first year in mens, but that by no means says that I’ll be a front runner for F2, of course i would love to be, and I’ll do my best to be up there, everyone will do I’m sure, I’m just saying don’t take everything you read on here as fact!
Good luck to everyone, can’t wait for Catalina!!
Will
#5
March 1st, 2010 @ 10:24 am
whippets retired and taking on a new role as ringo’s observer watch out ringo hope you leave you leave your downs under your pillow that day whippeeee wants to be 1st to the island pal. by the way tttt tommmmyyy smith will backflip the shit outta catalina this year
yeahhhhh tommmmmmmmaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyy !!!!!!!!!!
March 1st, 2010 @ 5:05 pm
Will Newland – from the comments looks like you are taking a trip over the pond to USA, Havcw you got a boat yet ?
March 1st, 2010 @ 8:17 pm
well bolt speedman that may be but it was a fluke deal wayne is a good skier but todd was clearly the better skier and the judges in belgium had there head up there butt
March 2nd, 2010 @ 8:28 am
franklin b bolt speedman get over it we have already gone through that shit move on next subject
tommay smith backflippin the shit outta catalina island todd wayne stouty move over yeah boiiiiii
March 2nd, 2010 @ 8:44 am
ojai.. if you havent noticed a big foward runner of water ski racing in Australia has made a come back (wc9901) if he makes the trip to catalina i believe he has what it takes to be wc 2011 and take out catalina if he gets a good crew#55 badboy??
ash rowdy is a chopper anyone to let him observe would have to be a bigger chopper.. ringo needs to get off the piss before even thinking about making it to the island.. no offence ringo your and exellent skier and have alot of abiltiy to do good but you need to focus and buckle down and train hard.
bub robbo deffently showing potentional after wining in f2 at the state titles by something around a minute? correct me if im wrong..
jimmy b australia
March 2nd, 2010 @ 9:49 am
Jimmy b i need to get off the piss ey?? hmm well since i didnt drink till after the race last year this seems strange, get ya shit right pal!
March 2nd, 2010 @ 9:54 am
Franklin B come on a fluke thats a bit far fetched isnt it? where all over it, i was just saying the world champ was from australia there for the aussie must be alright skiers, ringo needs to get off the piss befor he gets to the island, he will be on the piss on his way to the island
March 2nd, 2010 @ 6:04 pm
Jimmy B – You don’t know what you’r talking about, you should show you’r real name if you’r going to go mouthing shit off
March 2nd, 2010 @ 8:02 pm
ringo needs to get his ducks in line set ur mind on one thing finishing without falling
March 2nd, 2010 @ 9:19 pm
Jack Houston will be the one to watch in Int men
March 3rd, 2010 @ 2:08 am
Franklin B,
Wayne is a GOOD Skier? what the hell kind of crap are you talking ? Wayne is a GREAT skier !!! and you say Todd was clearly better? I think you have your ass so filled with your head its not funny !! Todd Haig is another GREAT skier !! but ask him yourself if you would have the balls to come out from your fake name, he would tell you that he was not clearly the better skier. He is a class guy and would tell you the truth and that is that two guys fought it out and after 4 hours of racing there was only a second between them. So please shut your pie hole and give them both the respect they deserve, and if you want to talk it up then put a ski on and lets see what you got !! I bet you dont have the sack to get out of the water !! And you California Coastgaurd Pete didnt excel in the Worlds because he had 3 broken ribs !! I think all of you that talk your shit behind these fake names are a bunch of sackless choppers !! If you think you can run with the guys like Todd,Pete,Wayne at Catalina its easy, just get there line up,shut up and let your ski do your talking !! ……………..that is just my take on it…….
March 3rd, 2010 @ 9:15 am
sorry mike but only aussie’s can say chopper/choppers……..
March 3rd, 2010 @ 10:39 am
Franklin B needs to man up and shut ur big mouth, do you ski or jut talk shit??
P.s. duck dont go in a line they fly in a V
March 3rd, 2010 @ 10:43 am
its all about whos first to the island on sunday, thats where all the true champions are shown, all getting the wiki wacked!
March 3rd, 2010 @ 5:53 pm
Bilko,
I have been in Australia prob as much as you and you live there so I think I am fine with the use of the word chopper…….
March 3rd, 2010 @ 6:07 pm
ringo thats geese that fly in a v and mike why did pete have 3 broken ribs cause u crashed him at catalina
March 3rd, 2010 @ 6:17 pm
thats just greaaaaaaaaaaaaaat
March 3rd, 2010 @ 6:21 pm
This is all entertaining guys, but this is the reason people do not like our sport there is a little to much drama, and franklin b get your head out of your ass i don’t agree with mike that often but this time he is right so stop acting ignorant and just shut up, would love to see you on the start line to race it out.
March 3rd, 2010 @ 8:29 pm
i think kurt brooks for outright… 125mph in patto bay on wendsday night!!
March 3rd, 2010 @ 9:00 pm
Dude ducks do to, your a cockhead love how hour hiding being some fake name haha massive loser get a life, you too paranoid to say shit about people to there face and with a really name HA!
March 3rd, 2010 @ 10:21 pm
Everyone – Turtle season is over !
See you at the catalina
March 4th, 2010 @ 1:17 am
franklin b,
I would shut that pie hole in a hurry if I were you before I find out your real name and come have a chat with you face to face. You know nothing of that race or what happend at that finish. Your voice means nothing as I am sure you have never done a thing in this sport!! Please just do us all a favor and stop writing your crap and just go away !
March 4th, 2010 @ 5:48 pm
that catalina skirace is just greaaaat
btw ringo racing rules
March 4th, 2010 @ 11:12 pm
106 through patto river mate, hada gun driver that day.
March 5th, 2010 @ 5:30 am
i know who franky b is and i think you would al be surpirsed what he/she has done in the sport though i dont think what there saying is cool trim it in franky pol your better than that……….
March 6th, 2010 @ 4:17 pm
I’m with Bilko on this one, i know who Frankin B is . . .
March 8th, 2010 @ 5:48 pm
catalina is a whole different race than any worlds course there has ever been…i think its gonna be Todd and Pete battling it out again. wayne, zig and whoever else might be at todd haig level at the worlds, but catalina is Todds stomping ground, the only person who has really proved himself against Todd in catalina is Pete….
with Karl Brooks and Marty Wells close behind on that list.
March 8th, 2010 @ 9:20 pm
What about chris stout? And grant turner? Australias best superclass skiers? Pull big numbers down the rivers and pulling big ones in the seas too!
March 8th, 2010 @ 10:28 pm
katelin you should do some homework before making a statement like that – how will you go this year?
probably finish half hour behind kim as usual ha,ha
March 9th, 2010 @ 1:56 am
Bilko,Shane
if you know who it is then please post it for him since he doesnt have the balls to do it! To Wild Oats and Bolt, Katelin is not talking out of line she is just stating a fact !! I think it is very small of you Wild Oats or whatever your name really is to take a stab at her for just making a true statement about people other than herself. In the last ten years the only skiers that have been in the race with Todd and I mean really in the race, not half way to the Island or at the turn but really in the race has been Marty Wells and Peter Procter period !! Just look at the record books and I am sure you will find out it says Todd Haig nine out of ten ! I know how hard it is to race him there because we have been in a battle with him pulling Pete for the last three years. Those skiers you are talking about are all very good with the exception of Wayne Mawer as he is a great skier as well as Zig but the fact is Marty and Peter are the only ones that have really raced Todd. I give respect to Karl but Todd had spotted the field 1 min 43 seconds that year………….again I think if you want to chirp up then post your real name………….just my take on it……
March 9th, 2010 @ 2:56 am
you said it perfect babe and todd will be ready i will make sure of that so keep dreaming mates
March 9th, 2010 @ 2:57 am
and katelin will be stronger than ever catalina here we come
March 9th, 2010 @ 6:58 am
go pete it’s your year pal
March 9th, 2010 @ 6:59 am
yea, most likely…might do better if i actually trained huh. easy to talk shit when nobody knows who you are huh. haha
March 9th, 2010 @ 7:01 am
and btw im just going by memory….instead of being an asshole and insulting me you could just prove me wrong
March 9th, 2010 @ 8:31 am
stevie did you just call mike babe ???? haha come on pal….shit aint right. would be pritty good if katelin does win seeing those at worlds she was sinking piss the night before races walking the streets of the red light district watching all the youngens runamuck ad still being able to get 2nd
yeah katelinnnnnnnnn……………..cummooooooonnnnnnn
March 9th, 2010 @ 8:37 am
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Thanks in advance for your consideration.
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March 9th, 2010 @ 8:38 am
now everyone just calm down, who ever wins wins, who ever falls falls we are all mates, ******* GET OVER IT
March 9th, 2010 @ 6:09 pm
yea ringo
March 10th, 2010 @ 3:12 am
btw is jealous but if he wants to be a man he would have showed it so good luck to everyone cause todd and katelin will be ready unlike every other p****y on this site that can talk s**t and thats is all the will ever have
March 10th, 2010 @ 3:18 am
teach me somthing wild oats i was there every year and her info sounds right and she did a 58 which bettered the previous record besides kim by a couple minutes and god knows she will spank you honey maybe you should try f1 womens or will you just hide behind ur name cause ur probley scared
March 11th, 2010 @ 1:25 am
Sorry Stevie, out of love for my Momma I gotta correct you on the last one (no credit taken away from Kate)… Her time was 30 seconds off the previous record…
March 12th, 2010 @ 6:21 am
i dont like you people sometimes
todd and pete arent on here talking shit u guys are all talking shit for them acting like they care… try being nice
u guys are takin the good comoradery and respect out of the sport.
bilko if u were a true man u would show your name so why should we even consider taking your opinions seriously dude.
not cool
March 12th, 2010 @ 6:23 am
and in all honesty i believe todd ill have his hands full this year..theres plenty of amazing experienced skiers out there who could give him a run for his money
March 12th, 2010 @ 7:51 am
well said Trevor
March 12th, 2010 @ 11:35 am
and if you dont know who iam hit up my website http://www.bilko22.com
March 14th, 2010 @ 5:52 am
keysy stop using bilkos name on here!!!
March 18th, 2010 @ 1:37 am
any juniors comin over at all
March 26th, 2010 @ 2:50 am
rowdy burn will be there in style yehhh boiii #22
April 1st, 2010 @ 2:18 pm
I’m glad that finally Robbie Llewellyn has taken a stance and is not going to permit various blogs being published on this site.
It would appear that some of you have no respect for the sport. If you did you would not make some of the comments that have been posted. We have a great healthy sport, lets keep it that way. Good luck and safe racing to all the competitors contesting the Catalina Island event this year.
April 11th, 2010 @ 3:58 am
honestly all the crap talking on here is stupid. You don’t see Peter or todd on here talking up crap and there all very well respected for that. Who knows what is going to happen at catalina anything can happen so no reason to be picking or fighting about who’s going to win. Good luck to everybody thats going to be in the race:) GOOD LUCK pete i love ya:)