The Victorian Water Ski Racing Fraternity will be turning its attention to the Murray River on Saturday 13th October for the 2007 Barrie Beehag Ski Race. The event is run from the Deep Creek Marina to the Torrumbarry Weir and return. Racing starts at approximately 11am after a briefing at the Deep Creek Marina Boat Ramp at 9am.
The event is conducted by the Moama Water Sports Club with the support of the Perricoota Boat Club, and is fast building as a must race in the ski racer’s calender.
The event attracts people of all ages to the Murray river to watch, observe, compete or enjoy the show to put on by the 400 or so competitors and 105 boats that will be competing in the event.
Will Hellbent take out the overall honours again, continuing the terrific season they are having on the water so far, with wins in the Hawkesbury 120 & the Grafton Bridge to Bridge. Or will Chief, Fastcash or Jim Beam Racing take out the honours.
There are many places to watch all the action on the water. From the Victorian side of the river anywhere from Torrumbarry Weir to the Fraser Road boat ramp would be good.
On the NSW side the Deep Creek Marina is the best position. Entry to the Marina is by gold coin donation, with catering available and activities for the kids.
Race programs are now available at the Echuca and Moama Newsagency’s.
For further information regarding this event, you can visit the Southern 80 web page www.southern80.com.au and follow the links to the BB Ski Race Classic. Keep up to date with all the information about the race, via the S80 blog – follow the links from the Southern 80 web page.
