herewith the final bulletin for the European Championships Austria Download HERE
30th Diamond Water Ski Race 2015
Download the racing bulletin HERE
The International Viersel Diamond Waterski Race is well known all over the world. One thing is as hard as a Diamond and that is the water of the Albertkanaal: the racers love to compete in Viersel. Competing in the Diamond Race is like competing in the Olympics. Winning that same race is ….. an ultimate goal !. We want you to compete in this race. Make it once again your race!!!
Darren Kirkland Lifetime Achievement
British skier Darren Kirkland was presented a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Diamond Race by IWWF region E &A Racing Council
for his unparalleled success, longevity and commitment to our wonderful spot.
Darren’s Response
Hi Vera, just to say, thank you so much to you and all the members of the E&A council. It is still a great feeling to be recognised by all of you, who without all your efforts behind the scenes there wold be no racing. Thank you all so much for your continued effort and support to my ski racing family and myself. Thank you all once again and hope you will share this message with the rest of the council world wide !! Darren Kirkland xxx
Cardiff Bay British National Info
2 May 2014
The information pack for the British national water ski race at Cardiff Bay on 18 May 2014 can be downloaded below.
The event web site is at www.cardiff.skirace.net
Team GB World Championships on Sky TV
The World Championships Team GB programme filmed by Sky while in Tenerife is being televised on 17th December at 5.30pm on Sky Sports Sports Unlimited then 5 further repeats thereafter
British Water Ski Promo Video
This is a promotional video of water ski racing in Great Britain – filmed and edited by Proactive TV Watch the Video HERE British water Ski racing Promo Video
Skirace.net Scott Brooks keeping you up to date at the World’s Tenerife
Scott Brooks will be reporting live from the 18th World Water Ski Championships in Tenerife keeping you updated via Skirace.net website, Twitter and Facebook. Daily updates along with interviews with skiers and crew & write ups on each race.
You can Contact Scott Brooks at Scott@skirace.net
Skirace.net looks forward to keeping you up to date.
THE PRETTY DRESS COMPANY named Official Sponsor for Women’s Water Ski racing TEAM GB
The Pretty Dress Company is excited to announce they are the official uniform sponsor for the Women’s Great Britain Water Ski Team. The Pretty Dress Company will be exclusively dressing the female team for the 18th World Championships taking place in Tenerife, September 2013 with two exclusive dress designs.
Marisa Alongi to Worlds for GB
17-year-old Marisa Alongi from Scotland spoke about her preparations for the Junior world titles in Tenerife.
DVD – Hunstanton National 2013
Roger Lincoln has put together a DVD on the race at Hunstanton. If you would like to buy one @£15.00 please contact roger.lincoln@admoving.tv
British National Offshore Brixham – Race pack
Download the race pack for Brixham below
British National – Whitstable Race Pack
Below you can download the information bulletin for the British National at Whitstable
Download HERE Whitstable Competitors Info pack 2013 rev 4
British Sprint Series – Cardiff Bay Race Pack
Download Cardiff Bay Race Pack here cardiff Bay race pack
British National Weston Race Pack – June 16th
Download the race pack for Weston June 16th here Weston race pack
British National Sprint series – Results
Thanks to Cathy Bird in providing results from round 1 2 & 3 . Round 4 was cancelled due to bad weather conditions at Lochearnhead Scotland
British Sprints – Lochearnhead race pack
Ski the loch 2013 Download the race pack
British National Hunstanton June 2nd
Skier Alan Beck is looking for a tow preferably in the Seniors race but will consider all options. if you are able to help Alan get on the water please email
axbreck@hotmail.com 07779010237 Mobile
Stone National – Video footage
Roger Lincoln has provided film footage from Stone National Download HERE
Results – Round 1 Stone National Ski Race
Thanks to Cathy Bird for providing Stone Results of the 1st National held at Stone Watersports Club Sunday April 21st. The conditions were smooth with only boat wakes chopping the course up which seen some very fast speeds & excellent racing in all classes. Stone was also round 1 of the World’s selection races. Round 2 will be held at Lyme Regis May 5th.
Oberserver wanted for Lyme Regis May 5th
Dave Llewellyn is looking for an observer in the Main race F3. If anyone is interested please contact Dave @ Dave@skirace.net or telephone 01443 831155
Lyme Regis Race Pack
Tina Veater has provided the race pack for the 2nd round of the British Water Ski Nationals Download the pack HERE
BWSW Racing – Round 1 Stone National Sunday April 21st
Stone Water Sports Club will host the 1st round of the British Water Ski Championships on the weekend of April 20/21. Scrutineering & signing in will take place Saturday with racing commencing on Sunday
Full race pack details will follow soon
BWSW – Southwest Dinner
Rob Jenkins writes.. We are holding a southwest dinner complete with meeting & medicals to be carried out for drivers / observers & skiers.
Wendy Waite passes away
It is with deep sadness & regret that I have to inform you all that Wendy Waite passed away January 24th after a long illness. Wendy was one of the loveliest persons to be around, supporting her husband Rob & family, being part of ski racing for 30 years actively involved
Weston Super Mare Race Video
Will Newland has produced another great video of the recent British national at Weston Super Mare.
Penarth Wales Water Ski Club Celebrates 50 years 1962-2012
Penarth Water Ski Club will celebrate 50 years at a celebration Dinner Dance to be held at The Legacy International Hotel Cardiff Saturday 20th October . Organiser Dave LLewellyn has gone to great lengths in contacting past & present members of the club to celebrate 50 years of a great water Ski Club.
If you have any pictures of Penarth Ski Club please email them to karen@skirace.net
Dave LLewelllyn is the contact for tickets for this Iconic evening celebrating 50 years of Water Skiing Dave can be contacted on 01443 831155
Penarth Water Ski Club
Photos from Weston Race, GB
Mike Charles is an event photographer who attended the Weston Super Mare GB National Round 8 on Saturday 22nd September. He managed to get some great photos (428 in all) of the action and if anyone is interested in any, visit Mike’s site at www.mikecharles-photography.co.uk
2012 British Racing Ball – 24th Nov 2012
Chairman of British Racing, Barry Frame writes …The 2012 Racing Ball will be held once again at the Thistle Hotel Brighton, on Saturday 24th November, with the Racing Forum at 11am Saturday for all BWSW Members with voting by current licence holders & race officials.
Weston National, GB – 22nd September
Click the link below for the competitors’ pack for the British national race at Weston Super Mare.
Stone National – BWSW Ski Racing Championships Race Pack
Stone Water Sports have provided a Race pack for the National Ski Race.
Download the full race pack HERE
Allhallows Open Ski Race 1&2 September
Allhallows Yacht Club is running an open race on 1st & 2nd September.
Click here for full details
Eguzon – 2 GB Skiers looking for Boats
Team Germany Skiers Seniors Russell Cox & F1 Kurt Brooks are looking for a boat to ski the European ski race in Eguzon. Please email karen@skirace.net if you can accommodate either skier.
GB Skier Lee Holland is looking for a boat
Eurokids skier Lee Holland is looking for a boat to pull him at Brixham. If you are able to help Lee out please call Jane Holland 07764 149672
British National Championships overall results
Cathy Bird has kindly collated the overall results as they stand at the moment. Download the accumulative results HERE
Stand & Deliver Race Team Site Now Live
Britain’s Dan Ellis & crew have a new site up and running for the Stand & Deliver Water Ski Racing Team. Check it out at http://www.stand-and-deliver-racing.co.uk/
British National Championships Cardiff through the eye of a Go Pro
Edited & Produced by Brooks Brothers Productions Scott Brooks captures a weekend of racing at Cardiff
Results Round 5 – Cardiff British National Championships
Cathy Bird has provided the results from round 5 held in Cardiff.
Urgent message concerning the race at Cardiff this weekend
Urgent Message re Cardiff Race Docks Access: Because of security concerns with the Port Authority, we have had to change the entrance that we are using to access the venue. The post code for this entrance is CF10 4LY.
The best approach is exit 33 M4. Follow the dual carriage way approx 8 miles until you pass under a short tunnel and arrive at a roundabout. Take the 2nd exit (this is nearly back on… yourself) and travel 200m to a T Junction. Turn Left at the T. Be careful after a in few meters the road splits. You must keep to the left and follow the road straight ahead. The right hand split is a dead end. I will try and get a sign there for tomorrow. There will be NO ACCESS after 10.00pm & before 8am Saturday & Sunday.
Lochearnhead GB National Results
Cathy Bird has kindly provided the results from Lochearnhead. A big thanks to the Scottish for putting on a great weekend of ski racing.
Karen Brooks Becomes British Team Captain
After doing a terrific job, Derek Blackmore has stepped down as British Water Ski Racing Team Captain. Derek has been racing and contributing to our sport for decades and given a lot, and he will continue to do so as he now focuses more on his role as an International judge.
Team Brooksy @ Hunstanton
Scott Brooks has put together a clip of Team Brooksy racing at Hunstanton in the 2nd round of the British National Championships. Click here to view http://youtu.be/ADVRQZ_zTK0 or watch below.
Team Brooksy Water Ski Racing Video – Lyme Regis
Scott Brooks produces another outstanding movie of Team Brooksy at the Lyme Regis British National.
Hunstanton British National – DVD
Roger Lincoln has provided excellant coverage of the Hunstanton National available to own on DVD with printed disc and professional DVD cover with slip for just £20 in the UK and £25 for the rest of the world including postage.
Hunstanton GB National Results
Thanks to Sue Fleming, attached are the results from the Hunstanton British national on 27th May 2012.
The main race results are below and you can these and all other results in the results spreadsheet here: Results Hunstanton 2012
European Cup – Round 2 Muckendorf Austria Results
Muckendorf was the venue for round 2 of the European Cup. Thanks to the Austrians for a great 2 days of racing
Download the official results
European Cup – Round 1 Tulln Austria Results
Tulln Austria hosted round 1 of the European Cup. Teams from Europe competed on the infamous River Danube. The racing was a mixture of fast and choppy conditions. Round 2 will be held Sunday May 20th at Muckendorf Austria Download the official results HERE
British National Championships Round 5 – Cardiff
The competitors’ information pack is now available for the 5th round of the British Nationals at Cardiff Bay on 17th June 2012.
- Cardiff 2012 National Information Pack
- Cardiff 2012 National Information Pack – Eco
Use less ink printing this version
Share the news about this great event with your friends via your social networks and get thousands of spectators to witness the racing.
The event web site is at www.cardiff.skirace.net
You can also follow on Twitter @cardiffski
British National Championships Round 2 – Hunstanton
Mandy Rix has provided the racing pack for round 2 of the British National Championships being held Sunday 27th May
British National Championships Round 3 & 4 – Lochearnhead
Download the full race pack for Scotland’s National Ski race .
British National Championships – Round 1 Lyme Regis
Round 1 of the British Water ski racing championships were held at Lyme Regis this weekend. Thanks to Lyme Regis club for hsoting a great weekend of ski racing,it was good to see some old timers return to the sport. Download the race results HERE
Observer Required for Lyme Regis National Ski Race
Team #111 are looking for an observer for formula 3 this weekend. If you are available to observe please contact Dave Lllewellyn 07986 076072
2 Sets of Wraps Needed for 150 Mile UK Charity Ski
STOP PRESS: Danny Cropper of DC Waterskis in Australia
has kindly sent 2 sets of wraps to help these guys.
Good luck to Dominic, Mark, Edward & Chris in their challenge!!!
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A team of 4 skiers are urgently in need of 2 sets of wraps to do the 150 mile around Lands End water ski challenge this July for charity.
Details at www.skicornwall.co.uk
Please contact me at robbie@skirace.net if you can lend the guys 2 sets of wraps ASAP as they need time to practice.
The Stone Watersports Club Ski Event – 6th May 2012
Stone Watersports Club – Just to let you all know a little more about the format. We have 4 races with 6 different classes. The classes are 2Up Open, U14s, Novice, U18s, Womans Open, Mens Open. These can be seen on the PDF document posted on skirace.net about the e…vent. The top 6 boats in each race will score points, the highest total point boat of the day will win a cash prize! If your a skier but havent got a boat, we will find you one. The same if you have a boat but no skier. We Look forward to seeing as many boats as possible in each race and newcomers to the sport in the novice class.
Stand & Deliver Video Coverage at Burnham Race
British skier Dan Ellis & the Stand & Deliver Team capture 9 mins of their 1 hour race at Burnham GB in April 2012.
Hunstanton Regional 29th April Race Pack
Mandy Rix has provided the attached race pack for the Hunstanton Regional 29th April
Lyme Regis National May 13th Racing Pack
Tina Veater has provided the full racing pack for Lyme Regis National
Sponsor the KB222 Ride in Karl’s Memory for Children Who Need Help
Good luck to the fundraisers:
Chris Cole, Robert Manchett, Kim Manchett, Robert Manchett, Kim Manchett, Jack Lynch, Jack Lynch, David Sewell
Sponsor the team at: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/KB222
Tony Williams to Carry Olympic Torch
Former British Team Captain Tony Williams has joined the list of water ski racing fraternity selected to carry the Olympic Torch ahead of the 2012 Olympic Games.
Kim Lumley Former 2 x World Champion to Carry Olympic Torch
It’s been talked about for a while and now it’s official; Britain’s two-time world water ski racing champion Kim Lumley will carry the Olympic torch.
Burnham On Sea International Open Waterski Race
Burnham On Sea are hosting an International Open Water Ski Race 15th April 2012. Download the competitors information pack HERE
The New BERNICO F1 EXTREME
Bernico international unveiled the new Bernico F1 extreme, built for Andre Schurle of Team Germany, at the Gent boats show in Belgium this weekend
Team Germany unveil the New Bernico F1 Extreme
Team Germany F1 Skiers Kurt Brooks & Russell Cox will unveil the brand new Bernico F1 Extreme boat, built for the team at the Gent Boat show in Belgium at 8pm Friday February 17th. Team Germany’s Andre Schurle has said how excited he his at the complete new look of the Bernico F1 Extreme. We at skirace.net will look forward to putting pictures of the new Bernico F1 Extreme on here as soon as the boat has been unveiled.
The Stone Watersports Club Essex
Maybe one of the best kept secrets… Not anymore..
Water skiing, wake boarding, windsurfing…. take a look at Stone, based on the river Blackwater in St Lawrence Bay Essex, the Stone Water sports club has been established for over 40 years with a history in water ski racing, Water sports and jet skiing.
Howard Smith Calls it a Day
After 50 years as a member of Penarth (Wales) Water Ski Club and nearly 30 years as a judge, Howard has called time on his involvement in the sport of water ski racing. He will still be renewing his membership but will no longer be judging at National or International events.
2012 GB Racing Calendar
Barry Frame has published the latest version of the British water ski racing calendar for 2012.
Click here to download the PDF of the 2012 Calendar
You can get information packs for each race in the 2012 series from the Cardiff Bay Race web site at www.cardiff.skirace.net
Job Vacancy: Athlete & Education Programme Manager
British Water Ski & Wakeboard in the UK needs to recruit a Athlete & Education Programme Manager based at their HQ in Chertsey.
Closing date Friday 23rd December – No Agencies
Funeral Arrangements for Graham Evans
Graham Evans from Cardiff sadly passed away last Saturday aged 72. In the 70’s and 80’s he was a long time member of Penarth Water Ski Club and a regular driver for many top skiers from Wales on the British & European Water Ski Racing circuit.
Weston Regional Race in GB – 22 Oct
A Regional race will be in Weston GB on 22nd October 2011
Tony Malpas passes away
It is with great regret to report that Britains Tony Malpas has passed away after a long fight against cancer. The old skool water ski racing will remember Tony.
Team GB – Race 4 update
GB Team Captain sum’s up the last race of the World Championships for 2011
GB Team Captain’s update on the World’s
Great Britian’s’Team Captain Barry Frame has issued the following update on Team GB competing at the World Championships
Press Release – Team Germany joins Bernico for 2012
Bernico is proud to announce the cooperation with Team Germany Racing. Team Germany has ordered a new F1 Xtreme mode lwith a Mercury Racing package
British Championships – Final Results
Final results will be posted soon
Stone Watersports Club – Ski Event
Stone Watersports Club have a ski event the weekend of 10th September
Photos of Cardiff European Cup Racing
Rob Harks has a great portfolio of shots from this month’s 5th and final round of the European Cup series in Cardiff.
Brixham British National Results
Brixham British National results are now available below. That was the final national championship race for 2011.
British National Championships – revised results
Wendy Waite has sent through the up to date results for the British National Championships
Brixham National – Skier looking for a tow
Germany’s Tim Lewalter is looking for a pull at this weekends National in Brixham. If anyone is available to pull Tim please drop an email to kathi.herbenstreit@inode.at
British National Championship Results so far
Wendy Waite has provided an up to date list of the results so far in the National Championships. The final round will take place August 14th at Brixham
Cardiff Bay European Cup Results
Thanks to Martine Ciroux, below are the results from yesterday’s 5th and final round of the 2011 European Cup racing at Cardiff Bay in the UK.
GB – Folkestone Race Cancelled
The UK has been battered by extreme weather over the past few months, resulting in National races having to be cancelled.
Round 8 – Brixham Racing Pack
14th August is the date for round 8 of the British National Championships to be held at Brixham. Rob Jenkins has provided the racing pack
Cardiff Bay European Cup – Bulletin #2
Dave Llewellyn & Howard Smith have published Bulletin #2 for the Cardiff Bay European Cup.
Click here to download bulletin #2 for participants
The official web site for the event is at www.cardiff.skirace.net
The Cardiff Tourism & Cardiff Harbour Authority links there have terrific information to help you get the most out of your visit to Cardiff. And also don’t forget the Cardiff iPhone app.
Note: The race venue post code for use with GPS / Sat Nav devices is: CF64 1TP
Cardiff Bay European Cup Poster
A big thank you to Luc & Pepe at www.powerboatracing.be for providing the action shot used in the poster below.
A big thank you also to Tony Fisher of www.spectrumcreative.co.uk – printers of Britain’s Waterski & Wakeboard magazine.
European Team Captains – NOTICE for Cardiff Bay Race & Entries
Team Captains for all nations – PLEASE help the race organisers for the Cardiff Bay European Cup Race by submitting all entries for your respective teams urgently.
Team Captains, please email your entries to Howard Smith
(Assistant Chief Judge) howard.j.smith@ntlworld.com
Note:
Teams should not submit their entries themselves. Everything must come via your Team Captain.
Click here to download the entry form
The entry form also for download from the event web site at www.cardiff.skirace.net (find it at the top right of the site).
Cardiff Bay European Race Update
In a great effort to help make the Cardiff Bay weekend more affordable for many, the Cardiff Bay race organisers have announced that the Camper fees advertised for the event have now been cut from £100 to £60.
The event timetable of racing will be published this week.
The Cardiff Bay Race web site is at www.cardiff.skirace.net
Corrected Hunstanton National Race Results
Thanks to Sue Fleming, below are the corrected results from today’s British national racing at Hunstanton.
Lukas Förstel Seeks F3 Boat for Cardiff European Race
Austria’s Lukas Förstel is looking for an F3 team for the Cardiff European race.
If you are interested, email Lukas at: L.foerstel@gmx.at
Round 7 – Hunstanton Racing Pack
Round 7 of the British Water Ski Racing Championships will be held at Hunstanton 24th July. Download the racing pack here
Get the Cardiff iPhone App – Ready for the Cardiff Bay Race
The final round of the 2011 European Cup Series takes place at Cardiff Bay in Britain. Before you go, make sure you download the Cardiff iPhone App so that you have all the local information at your fingertips.
Click here to find the link to download the Cardiff iPhone App
Cardiff European Cup – 6/7 August 2011
Bulletin 1 for the final round of the 2011 European Cup to be held in Cardiff, GB is available for download below.
European Cup Eguzon – Updated Bulletin
Eguzon is host to the European Cup 9th – 10th July. Nicolas Le Flohic has provided the updated bulletin for the weeknd’s racing.
Lyme Regis National – Brit Kids Results
Wendy Waite has provided the official results from the Lyme Regis National Brit Kids race.
GB Junior Toby Duggan Needs Boat for Diamond Race
One of Britain’s brightest Junior skiers has suffered a blown engine on his twin, just days before the Diamond Race.
Congragulations to Jane & Simon
Jane Stockley & Simon King are proud to announce that 07.30 June 16th Oscar Stockley-King was born, weighing 7lb.