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Comment on Team Profile 2012 Club Marine Southern 80 – The Syndicate by Karen Brooks

Karen Brooks — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:33:30 +0000

Good Luck Team Syndicate in the Southeern 80.. The Brooks Family GB

Comment on Kim Lumley – New EAME Athlete’s Representative by 1900 morgan silver dollar value

1900 morgan silver dollar value — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:47:47 +0000

Yep….

I couldn’t have said it better myself……

Comment on 2012 Club Marine Southern 80 – Media Release by brucewillis

brucewillis — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:59:44 +0000

Yes I get it now …… It’s the Bakers Blitz commencing at 3.30pm Saturday, ….. followed by the Presidents Invitational Dash.

Thanks for the reply,

Cheers!!

Comment on 2012 Club Marine Southern 80 – Media Release by Julie Golledge

Julie Golledge — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 03:37:46 +0000

The Bakers Blitz are the superclass boats. The presidents Invitational dash is made up the next 16 fastest on the course – mainly unlimited boats. The Bakers Blitz are first off – followed up by the Presidents Invitational. Hope that makes it clearer for you.

Comment on Competitor’s Corner – News Bulletin n°1 – 2012 by Chris Rydl

Chris Rydl — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:29:46 +0000

test

Comment on IWWF Names Chris Stout & Natalia Berdnikova – Athletes of the Year by Robert Wright

Robert Wright — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:47:02 +0000

Congratulations Chris, you deserve it. Super athlete, super young man to have in our life.

Comment on 2012 Club Marine Southern 80 – Media Release by brucewillis

brucewillis — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:02:09 +0000

Is the Presidents Invitational Dash and the Bakers blitz one and the same? It’s not clear from reading the media release of 15/1/12

Comment on Howard Smith Calls it a Day by Robbie Llewellyn

Robbie Llewellyn — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:21:57 +0000

Howard it doesn’t seem long ago that my brother and I were kids joining Penarth Ski Club, my father was younger than I am now, and already you were a long-time member of the club, along with your brother Dave and of course your mum & dad.

50 years in any sport is a long time and I know that you have given a lot so that others can enjoy their time on the water. But few will know all that you did behind the scenes at local, regional, national and international level, right up until now.

From me, thanks for all that you’ve done for the sport and for the fun & friendship over the years – and for all the times you thrashed the likes of me and Jonesy on the squash court.

But thanks too for everything that you, your brother your mum & dad have done. As a family, you gave an immense amount to water ski racing. So to the Smith Family – a very big thank you!

Comment on Martin Davies – 40 years of Chequered Flags by Derek Alexander

Derek Alexander — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 22:38:56 +0000

Fantastic Martin we have been reading about your accomplishments and it is all very impressive. Bunny says you look like one of the Beatles in your 1973 picture. I can’t wait to go water skiing with ya again. Talk to you later. Derek

Comment on Stephen Robertson Passes Away by Kelly Lindsell

Kelly Lindsell — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:07:54 +0000

Words do seem meaningless at this time, yet they are the only way of conveying how devastating this news is. To Tracey, your girls and your entire family, we send you our deepest sympathy. This is a tragedy that will be felt by all who ever met Stephen and indeed by all who have had any involvement in ski racing. Stephen will always be remembered.
The Lindsell and Weymouth families.

Comment on Stephen Robertson Passes Away by webby

webby — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 22:04:18 +0000

Words can not express the shock of this loss. RIP Stephen. A champion bloke, champion of ski racing (WC99,01), part of a champion family. A huge loss to have legend of our sport and a great bloke taken way too early. All of our thought and deepest sympthony are with the whole extended Robertson family on behalf of all of the Webb family. Adam Webb

Comment on Stephen Robertson Passes Away by jcramphorn

jcramphorn — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:35:39 +0000

Its with heart breaking sadness we woke up to this news this morning, Stephen was a legend in our sport and a true champion on and off the water. Our hearts and thoughts go out to Tracey, the girls and the entire family. The Robertson family are the biggest name in ski racing and their loss will be felt throughout the entire sport.

With great sadness Rest in peace Big Steve.
Jim, Sue, Daniel, Jamie and Sarah Cramphorn

Comment on Stephen Robertson Passes Away by John Doherty

John Doherty — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:12:01 +0000

Thoughts and Prayers go out to The Robertson Family from the Doherty’s.

Comment on Stephen Robertson Passes Away by Vera

Vera — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:49:00 +0000

Dear Robertson family, we in Belgium, are devastated by this loss, we where there at his best events ever twice World champion. Think I can speak for the whole of Europe our thoughts are with you, always in favour for the waterski racing sport ! our sincere condolances to the family and all his best friends ever in waterski racing! François, Vera, Kim, Stef, Quinten, Ben the Van den Bossche family – Belgium

Comment on Stephen Robertson Passes Away by Billy Lacroix

Billy Lacroix — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:33:28 +0000

R.I.P. Champ

Comment on Stephen Robertson Passes Away by Will Newland

Will Newland — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:23:35 +0000

Stephen,

Undoubtedly one of the all time greats, a legend, a hero, there are many words to describe a two time world champion, how many other skiers can say they have achieved that?! its not a very long list! Yet unfortunately the list of the great gone too soon is getting longer and longer and i dont want to believe that it has happened, the reality still hasnt quite hit home yet…

All the while i was growing up i kept hearing your name, and hearing of the legendary Firebird and the Robertson Family from Australia and thinking WOW! Then to see you in action in Spain in 1999 at the age of 8, racing side by side with Darren, and just being in awe of the two of you. Then being in Vegas in 2001 and seeing you take the second world title, and at the closing ceremony i nervously came up to you with a poster and asked for your autograph along with the group of other skiers you were stood talking to. I still have that poster somewhere as well!

The Robertson family name is known worldwide, essentially as ski racing royalty, and it is a great privilege to have even met you. But then to visit where you live in Sydney, to ski in the harbour, the training ground of world champions, to race behind a boat with the Robertson name on it, and then what sticks in my mind the most after looking up to you for so long, speaking to you on the phone, and you, Stephen Robertson, asking me how i was feeling about the worlds and wishing me all the best… that truely is an honour, and they are experiences i will carry with me forever.

My thoughts are with Tracey and the girls, John and Jan and the rest of the family, thankyou all so so much for your unparalleled kindness and generosity letting us stay with you to train with Brad when we came to Australia for the worlds.

Stephen, I will miss you sir! Rest in peace Mr. Robertson

Will

Comment on Tony van Deursen killed in a water ski accident by Karen Brooks

Karen Brooks — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 10:36:32 +0000

This is absolute tragic news for NZ ski racing as well as the world of water ski racing. Tony put a fantastic dvd together for us of Karl skiing at NZ Worlds in 2007, we will always treasure those memories.

Our deepst sympathy to Tony’s family and friends .
The Brooks Family UK

Comment on Unofficial Results from Worlds Race Day 1 by Robson Pictures

Robson Pictures — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 18:54:51 +0000

Do you guys have a line up of todays races…?
Looking forward viewing the live feed online from our home in Belgium!

Comment on Stone Watersports Club – Ski Event by Karen Brooks

Karen Brooks — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:54:48 +0000

Looking forward to seeing everyone at this event. It’s open to skiers of any ability from beginner to expert, a great way to introduce new and past skiers into the sport while accomadating the top skiers with its format. Contact myself on karen@skirace.net or Martyn Robinson, as seen on the download, for more information.

Comment on British National Championship Results so far by Karen Brooks

Karen Brooks — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:56:28 +0000

Hello Matt I have past your comment to Wendy Waite. Looks like a few things are incorrect, I’m sure they will be rectified and reposted.

Regards
Karen

Comment on British National Championship Results so far by Matty.C

Matty.C — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 13:37:51 +0000

Hi Karren, have noticed on the championship results my club is down as Lyme but should be Stone! Are you able to change this or do I need to speak to someone else? Matt Coleman.

Comment on Cardiff Bay European Cup Results by Karen Brooks

Karen Brooks — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:54:05 +0000

Thank you to Dave Llewellyn along with his army of helpers & supporters who made Cardiff Bay a successful weekend of racing.

Cardiff Bay has to be the perferct place to hold a British & European event, even with the torrential rain at times it’s possible to guarantee that the race will go ahead.

The British should almost definately be loooking at arrangeing a long weekend or a week of National racing at Cardiff for the 2012 calender. It’s perfect.

Comment on Cardiff Bay European Cup Results by slippo3

slippo3 — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 08:09:31 +0000

ITs about time JUDGES man up and sort out driving at Dangerous driving at turn bouys, BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED, who can they miss it when it happens so much under there noses..
What is the point of having this safety rule if its not imposed

Comment on Team Nordic sweep 63rd Catalina Ski Race by Robbie Llewellyn

Robbie Llewellyn — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 21:45:31 +0000

Carlos – go to more ski races in the US & publish more footage like this.

Comment on Racer of the Fortnight – Jack Houston by Karen Brooks

Karen Brooks — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 20:12:30 +0000

Congragulations Jack on being selected for our profile skier, it was an interesting read. Good job Wade.
Congrats to your Catalina win, I watched you cross the line in great time. Good luck at the World’s I’m sure you’ll be a winner.
Karen
Skirace.net

Comment on Catalina 2011 – Full Official Results by Karen Brooks

Karen Brooks — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 16:31:09 +0000

Thanks to Ken Vaughan & Long Beach Boat
& ski club & sponsors for arranging another great Catalina ski race .
Looking forward to 2012 already !

Comment on 63rd Catalina Ski Race Top 3 positions by thewedge130

thewedge130 — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 09:17:52 +0000

Well done to Stephen Robertson and Jack Harrison who both placed at Catalina Ski Race last week and all the other aussies racers who competed from mick & maureen at wedges ski gear

Comment on Help Find Madison Scott by murraybula

murraybula — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:58:31 +0000

Thanks Robbie for posting this. Everything helps. We have set up a web site to help find Madision: http://madisonscott.ca

Comment on Racer Of The Fortnight – Jake Frame by Julie18

Julie18 — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 06:52:54 +0000

Have now secured a boat for the Catalina, thanks to Paul & Lee.

Comment on Funeral arrangements for Keith Young by frankflembo

frankflembo — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 19:43:52 +0000

Sorry to hear sad news of Keiths passing a true gentleman , always encouraged steve and I when things did not go according to plan. Will always be remembered Frank & Sue

Comment on Terry Sleap passes away- Funeral arrangements by Malcolm Coe

Malcolm Coe — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 09:42:13 +0000

It is with sadness and sympathy to Cecelia & Family I mourn the passing of Terry.
The first Romney Marshan of our Sport …… what a Great Character, Wit, and All-round Sportsman.
Fond memories, (albeit mostly at a cold, bleak Varne) of warm welcomes, great Competition and even greater laughter.
The early Nationals, Europeans, and THE Channel Races ….. thanks to Terry and Friends….. it did not get much better !!
Malc.

Comment on Keith Young Passes Away by Chris Cole

Chris Cole — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 21:41:52 +0000

It was with great sadness that I recently learned of Keiths passing. He was there at the very start of my racing career, kindly driving for me, offering me a huge amount of experience and support. Although I didn’t see much of him in more recent years he was always interested to know how things were going when we did catch up at races, he was enthusiastic as ever. He always managed to make racing fun for me, as it should be for young skiers, and he was always mindful of his skiers and others.
My sympathy goes to all of his family in memory of such a likeable and friendly man

Comment on Hunstanston Ski Club – Open race June 12th by Karen Brooks

Karen Brooks — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 21:27:10 +0000

What a great idea to encourage new & old timer’s into the sport. Ski racing will only survive if it goes back to grass roots.The sport needs more focus on local & regional racing for it to progress in the future introducung new & past skiers to take up our sport.
Good luck Hunstanton, look forward to the feedback.

Comment on Racer Of The Fortnight – Austria’s Kathrin Ortlieb by Karen Brooks

Karen Brooks — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 11:24:34 +0000

Thanks so much for a great profile. The very best of luck at the World Championships. Look forward to catching up in Vienna.

Comment on British Water Ski Racing Championships – Round 5 by Karen Brooks

Karen Brooks — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 09:13:01 +0000

Thanks to Martyn Robinson & Stone Ski Club for putting on a great weekend.

Comment on Funeral arrangements for Keith Young by Karen Brooks

Karen Brooks — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 22:27:25 +0000

Steve, Audrey and the Young family we send you our hearfelt sympathy . The Brooks family remember Keith as a great competitor, a charming character.
The Brooks Family
The Don 370

Comment on Keith Young Passes Away by Damon Eastwood

Damon Eastwood — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 21:14:16 +0000

Steven and all of Keiths family my thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Keith was there right at the beginning of my skiing career providing me with a great driver & boat. I can still remember his smile at the end of a race and how he looked after his skiers.
Sincere condolences Damon & Joanna

Comment on Keith Young Passes Away by Malcolm Coe

Malcolm Coe — Tue, 31 May 2011 20:15:46 +0000

A true Gentleman and Character…… from the early years at Hunstanton to the Nationals of the next decades, always ready with a smile, a friendly chat and a helping hand.
Keith ….. I salute your memory and offer my heartfelt sympathies to Audrey and all the Family.

Comment on Keith Young Passes Away by keithandkay

keithandkay — Tue, 31 May 2011 18:44:11 +0000

Keith was a good friend of mine and I am so sad to hear of his passing, regards and condolences to Stephen and all the family.
He will be sadly missed.

Comment on Keith Young Passes Away by Robbie Llewellyn

Robbie Llewellyn — Tue, 31 May 2011 08:02:11 +0000

Very very sorry to hearing this sad news. It’s been a long time but all good memories going back to the 1970′s of a really nice bloke.

My sincere condolences to Keith’s family & closest friends.

Comment on Keith Young Passes Away by slippo3

slippo3 — Tue, 31 May 2011 07:42:14 +0000

I havent seen Keith for a few years now, But i know what keith was like always happy and fun to race My throughts are with all the Family
Slippo
{paul Sleeman}

Comment on Belgium Championships Genk- Pictures by Peter Moorkens by Karen Brooks

Karen Brooks — Tue, 24 May 2011 21:17:57 +0000

Peter
These are great shot’s of the day’s racing.
Thanks

Karen

Comment on Racer Of The Fortnight – USA Skier Katelin Wendt by Karen Brooks

Karen Brooks — Mon, 23 May 2011 13:29:10 +0000

Thanks Katelin for a very interesting profile. It was fun publishing it!.
Wish you and your team all the very best at Catalina & World Championships.

Comment on British Water Ski Racing Championships – Round 3 by Karen Brooks

Karen Brooks — Fri, 20 May 2011 09:30:30 +0000

I can’t understand how they have Lee 10 seconds behind Ben in the Brit Kids They pipped Ben at the 1st straight, from where we were standing as well as the video there certainly wasn’t that much time between them. Am I missing something, !! why is the distance the same in the support as the main (60) Is 60km the correct distance for the main?
can someone explain please.

Comment on IWSF Hall of Fame by Karen Brooks

Karen Brooks — Mon, 16 May 2011 10:48:50 +0000

The induction is by invitation only. You will find all the information regarding criteria on the Hall Of Fame website.

Comment on IWSF Hall of Fame by skyskier

skyskier — Sun, 15 May 2011 15:25:14 +0000

how does one go about submitting some to be inducted into the waterski racing hall of fame ?

Comment on Catalina – Did you know? by skyskier

skyskier — Sun, 15 May 2011 15:12:42 +0000

Janie “Mobley” Welch, seven time winner of the Catalina race and yet she is not in “The Hall Of Fame” ?
[IMG]http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd289/skyskier/Waterski%20Racing%20History/Janie1.jpg[/IMG]

Comment on Daniel (Boonie) and Lee Campbell have a baby Boy by JOHN IV

JOHN IV — Fri, 13 May 2011 17:07:11 +0000

Congratulations, Miss you both and can’t wait to see photo’s. Give my best to both of you families and take care. sincerely John Henry Peckham

Comment on Racer Of The Fortnight – Britains Russell Cox by Robbie Llewellyn

Robbie Llewellyn — Wed, 11 May 2011 08:33:47 +0000

Congrats on being on being Racer of the Fortnight Russ!
All the best around Europe this year, and at Catalina.

Karen, thanks for doing that!

Comment on Racer Of The Fortnight – Britains Russell Cox by Karen Brooks

Karen Brooks — Tue, 10 May 2011 17:32:55 +0000

Thanks Russell for agreeing to be our profile skier, I really do hope that you get that Big Boat for Catalina . Good luck for 2011.