The teams below won the 1979 World Water Ski Racing Championship in Welsh Harp, Allhallows and Whitstable, Great Britain.
Mens
Skier: Wayne Ritchie
Driver: Jeff Price
Observer: Rod KellRepresenting: Australia
Boat name: The Business
Hull: Phantom
Engines: 2 x 175 Johnsons OutboardsSki: Maha
It was the first and only time Rod Kell ever observed for Wayne
Womens
Skier: Bronwyn Wright
Driver: Clive Griffiths
Observer: Norm LeeRepresenting: Australia
Boat name: Team Fletcher
Hull: Arrowbolt, Fletcher
Engines: Twin Evinrude OutboardsSki: Maha