SkiRace TV Hawkesbury 120 Ski Race Promo 2013
Watch the SkiRace TV Hawkesbury 120 Ski Race Promo. SkiRace TV Hawkesbury 120 Ski Race Promo 2013 from SkiRace TV on...
Diamond Race 2013 Video
Buy the Diamond Race 2013 movie for £18.99 or £24.99 via paypal, email or Tenerife. Diamond Race 2013 from the commercial department on Vimeo. For those of you who bought your copy at the Diamond Race, I’ll bring it to Tenerife, if you are not going to Tenerife please let me know and I’ll post it to you. £18.99 or £24.99 with postage payments via paypal, via e mail address roger.lincoln@mercury-resolutions.co.uk Roger Lincoln T. 01778 382 754 | M. 079 579 14 579 Sunderland Road, Market Deeping, Peterborough, PE6 8FD,...
2013 Worlds Video Intro
Preview Ski racing TV on Worlds 2013 (Long version) from Beldé Productions on...
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...
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. Britishbased brand The Pretty Dress Company, are proud to support the British Water Ski Racing TEAM GB – a collaboration of British design and British Women’s Sport. The Pretty Dress Company have worked closely with the team to create two exclusive designs to suit the teams requirements, individual body shapes and weather constraints of the event location. The exclusives styles will be available to buy at the brands website from September in conjunction with the launch of the Autumn/Winter 2013 collection. The GB Water Ski team participating at the World Championships are: Karen Brooks -Team Captain; Gillian Clements -F2 Ladies; Gina Robinson -F2 Ladies; Nadia Mersey -F2 Ladies; Clare Taylor -F1 Ladies; Marisa Alongi -Junior; Sam Clark -Junior and Chelsea Wood -Team Sports Therapist This is the first pairing between The Pretty Dress Company and Women’s GB Water Ski racing team; it follows the success of brands website re-brand and encompasses the brands ethos of creating dresses that make women feel impeccable. The Pretty Dress Company wishes the British Women’s Water Ski racing Team the best of luck with their World Championship endeavor. You will be able to view the designs shortly...
The 2013 Diamond Race Movies by Beldé Productions
Men F1 – F2 Ladies F1 – F2 – F3 &...
Todd Haig + Chuck Stearns = 11 Catalina Wins a-piece
In an incredible year for Todd Haig, just weeks after winning the Diamond Race in Belgium, he won his 11th Catalina and joined Chuck Stearns in the record books as notching up the most wins in history. But Haig went one better and also set a new all-time record of 49 minutes and 32 seconds. Read this article by Bob Brown...
Global Ski Racers Improvement Program
A letter that was distributed on the 11th of July 2013 along with Water Ski Racer Magazine. The letter was titled “20 places available for Global Ski Racers Improvement Program.” The invitation and opportunity is for all water ski racers, at all levels, worldwide. Read more...
Europe Cup – Geel Official results
You can download below the official results from the European cup at Geel along with the up to date positions. The final round will take place in Eguzon France July 28th Geel results Europe Cup results to...
Diamond Race Preview Video
From Belde Productions Diamondrace 2013 (teaser) from Beldé Productions on...
Marisa Alongi to Worlds for GB
17-year-old Marisa Alongi from Scotland spoke about her preparations for the Junior world titles in...
European Cup 2013 – Results
The European Cup has so far seen 3 events, the next round is at Geel Belgium 7th July with the final round at Eguzon France July 28th. Download here Up to date classification europe cup...
Diamond Race 2013 – Results
Check out the results of the Diamond race by visiting skirace.net Facebook page Or Download...
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
DVD – Diamond race 2013
Roger Lincoln has complied a DVD on this years Diamond race which includes footage from an on board camera on Todd’s boat If you would like to buy a copy @ £15.00 or £20 for overseas including package and postage please contact Roger Lincoln...
2013 Hi-Tec Oils Hawkesbury 120 Ski Classic Entry Form and Entry Details.
2013 Hi-Tec Oils Hawkesbury 120 Ski Race 24 & 25 August 2013 The longest 2 Up Ski Classic is back, from Windsor to Wisemans & Return CAN YOU LAST THE DISTANCE ? ** Entries close Thursday 25 July 2013 ** They are available to fill in online @ http://www.skiracingnsw.com.au/H120.htm Entries received without payment will not be accepted. No Refunds will be available after Friday 2 August 2013. Please read the information sheet for event entry details. 2013 H120 Event...
Diamond Race Results
You can view screenshots of the results from the Diamond Race on the skirace.net Facebook page here: http://www.facebook.com/skiracedotnet PDF or Excel versions will be published here when we receive...
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...
Geel, Belgium – European Cup Information Pack
Below you can download the information bulletin and entry form for the E&A Europe Cup Race at Geel, Belgium – courtesy of E&A Secretary Vera Van den Bossche. Download the 2013 Geel Info Bulletin Download the 2013 Geel Entry...
Download Worlds Bulletin #2
Click here to download the 2013 Worlds bulletin #2...
Catalina 2013
Director of the Catalina Ski Race, John Krieger, has published the poster for the 2013 Catalina Water Ski Race. The 65th running of the great event will be held at Long Beach, California on July 20th. Get full details from the new Catalina site...
Eguzon European Cup Race 2013 (updated)
The programme for the 2013 Eguzon European Cup race in France has been updated and is available below. Download the Eguzon...
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 Sprint Round 1 sprint round 2 sprint round 3 sprint totals...
Diamond Race Accommodation
Vera van den Bossche writes … Dear all, Please note that the official hotel will be: Aldhem **** Hotel Jagersdreef 1 2280 Grobbendonk Tel: 014 50 10 01 Fax: 014 50 10 13 Rates for the rooms are: 75,- € single room 85,- € double room Breakfast included Reservations can be made directly to the hotel referring to “Diamond Race 2013” Kind regards and see you all soon, Vera Van den Bossche Diamond Race – Secretary...
British Sprints – Lochearnhead race pack
Ski the loch 2013 Download the race pack
Results from Rupelmonde, Belgium 19 May 2013
Below is the link to the results from the racing at Rupelmonde, Belgium on 19 May 2013....
2013 Diamond Race Participants’ Info
Please find herewith the participants Info Bulletin for the 2013 Viersel Diamond Race. DOWNLOAD Please note there is a small error in the program: 13.00 h FIII Men and Juniors 14.30 h Ladies and Masters Make sure you read the Camping Rules, because we had to change the event a little due to works at the Albertkanaal. We hope a lot of competitors will attend! If further information should be required, please contact the Secretary’s office mentioned below. Kind regards and see you all soon ! Vera Van Den Bossche VWSC – Secretary – General GSM: +32 (0) 475 909 870 e-mail:...
Diamond Race Poster
Click the poster below to open the full version of the 2013 Diamond Race poster. Visit the event web site at http://waterskiracing.be More on Facebook...
World Championships Tenerife – F1 skier requires a boat
Australian F1 Lady Vanessa Eyles is looking for an F1 boat to compete in Tenerife . If you are able to help Vanessa please contact her vanessa.eyles@hotmail.com
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 ...
Europe Cup – Tulln Austria Results – Rounds 1 & 2
Courtesy of Martine Ciroux, here are the results from the two rounds of racing in Tulln Austria this week. 09 May 2013 (Corrected): Results 11 May...
Stone National – Video footage
Roger Lincoln has provided film footage from Stone National Download...
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...
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...
Diamond Race – Team GB
Team GB have skiers that are looking for boats to compete in F2 F3 of the Diamond race. Please drop me a line so I can pass your interest on karen@skirace.net
2013 Belgian Race Calendar
Courtesy of Vera van den Bossche, below is the 2013 Belgian water ski racing calendar. Click here to open a PDF...
Lyme Regis Race Pack
Tina Veater has provided the race pack for the 2nd round of the British Water Ski Nationals Download the pack...
2013 European Racing Calendar – updated 13 March 2013
E&A Racing Council Secretary-General, Vera Van den Bossche has published the latest version of the E & A Racing Calendar on 13 March2013. Download the Official 2013 E & A Racing Calendar (updated 13 March...
BWSW Stone National 21st April – Race Pack
Stone Race Pack 2013...
Bulletin 1 – World Water Ski Racing Championships
Bulletin 1 – World Water Ski Racing Championships 2013 ...
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...
BWSW – Southwest Dinner
Rob Jenkins writes.. We are holding a southwest dinner complete with meeting & medicals to be carried out for drivers / observers & skiers. The cost of the medicals £ 40 pp 3 course dinner & disco £22.00 Rooms – £59.00 per room per night bed & breakfast Date – 16/17th march 2013 Venue- grosvenor hotel Torquay This is open to all British waterski racers & friends & family Please call 07769977198 or email rjmarine@live.co.uk to book Many thanks rob...
Tulln, Austria – 1st x 2 Rounds of 2013 European Cup
On May 8 & 9 & 11 2013, Tulln in Austria will host the first two rounds of the 2013 European Cup. Download the information packs below. Round 1 Round...
The 2013 Diamond Race
The poster for the 2013 Diamond Race is posted below & available for download. Click to open full...
Hellrazor wins the 2013 Club Marine Southern 80
Congratulations to the team of Hellrazor on winning the 2013 Club Marine Southern 80 – Outright. Top 5 Outright Hellrazor – Mark Cranny, Damien Matthews, Peter Proctor, Jason Walmsley in a time of 30:36.84 99Psycho Clowns – Daniel McMahon, Ian Baker, Michael Kelly, Wayne Mawer in a time of 31:41.94 Merc Force – Don Gully , Grant Patterson, Jake Tegart, Kristofer Knights in a time of 31:43.0 Stinga – Gregory Houston, Kevin Boylan, Ben Hackett, Jack Houston in a time of 31:43.32 Sapphire – Tim Pickford, Chris Gelle, Aaron McQualter, Tom Smith in a time of 31:59.30 Full results can be downloaded...
World Championship Racing Rules
The 2013 IWWF Racing Rules are available for download below. Teams participating at the 2013 World Championships should be familiar with this rule book. Click to...
Europe & Africa Racing Rules
The 2013 E&A Racing Rules have been ratified by the E&A Racing Council. Edited by Vera Van den Bossche, Thea Klarenbeek & Jules Leysen E&A Racing Council members and thanks to all officials that helped with the updates. Any new or re-worded rules are indicated in red. Electronic verions of these rules are available at IWWF.com, E&A (Racing and Skirace.net This booklet covers E&A Racing rules only For World Championship rules, go here For National races, refer to your individual country Updated January 2013 Download the rule book...
Ski Racing Australia confirms Historical Television deal with 7 Mate (Seven Network Australia)
7 February 2013 Ski Racing Australia has today confirmed a broadcast deal and schedule that will see water ski racing broadcast on commercial free ?to?air television for the first time in the sports long history. Seven Network’s 7Mate channel will broadcast one ?hour episodes of all three rounds of the inaugural Australian Waterski Racing Championship (AWSRC) beginning with Redcliffe on Sunday, 10 February at 12:30pm. Geelong and Newcastle will follow at the same time on the 17 & 24 February respectively. The Championship action will be followed by hour ?long broadcasts of both the Bridge to Bridge and the Southern 80 river races, again at 12:30pm on Sunday the 3 & 10 March. Noel Griffin, Ski Racing Australia Chairman, says the formalising of the broadcast arrangement represents a coup for Australian ski racing. “This is the most significant television deal in the sport’s history, and huge step forward for all our participants” said Mr Griffin. “We were confident that the new Australian Championship would be an attractive proposition for television – this confirms the appeal of the sport as a whole, whether it is the elite championship competition or the river classics. “To have five hour ?long broadcasts on free?to?air commercial television is...
Only a couple of sleeps left till the 2013 Club Marine Southern 80
6th February 2013 The 2013 Club Marine Southern 80 is finally here! All the action will be happening at the finish line, located at Victoria Park Boat Ramp, Echuca. We have 599 entries this year, with the most entries into 60 mph Social, 60 mph Expert and Unlimited Inboard Expert. Boats and teams are coming from 416 towns across Vic, NSW, QLD and SA, to compete in the world’s biggest ski race event. Friday will be the Coates Hire Breakfast with the Stars in Moama, where a massive range of race boats will be on display, teams are available to talk to the general public, along with some stars signing posters and a photo opportunity for the kids!! Then scrutineering and briefing will occur at the Moama Water Sports club rooms, Annesley Street Echuca. Saturday Morning is the Total Tools Static Display in Hare St Echuca. A selection of boats will be on display for the public to view, along with some of the teams! A great morning out with the kids to show them the boats up close. Social classes will be competing during this time, with the Beechworth Bakeries Bakers Blitz and Presidents Dash following Saturday...
2013 Club Marine Southern 80 is getting closer
30th January 2013 The 2013 Club Marine Southern 80 is almost here, with just one week until the impressive weekend! Teams should be organised by now, practicing their starts and runs up and down the river, getting to know the course. With the Race Program being finalised, it will be available to purchase this Friday, from The Southern 80 Shop, Echuca/Moama Newsagencies and other usual places. The Southern 80 App is also available to purchase on the Apple Store and Google Play, which is constantly being updated with teams and race info. Predictions for expert classes are as follows; Last year’s Veterans winner was Top Gun towing Jamie Oliver and Steve Rowe – will the boat win again with a change of skiers this year to Shane Helson and Chris Bennett? Tadpoles winner last year was Robertson Racing, this year the fight is between Billy Barnes behind Thunderstruck and Race Cotton behind Team 50. The Bakers Blitz is important to determine the starting positions for Sunday’s racing, last year Hellrazor won, will Cranny win this year again or maybe the record holder – The Syndicate! Presidents Dash we will be looking out for Stinga towing Ben Hackett and...
Mulcahy and Stapleton established as future stars
27th January, 2013 Junior ski racers Mitch Mulcahy and Rachel Stapleton have established themselves as the future stars of Australian water ski racing by claiming the Boys and Girls classes of the Nautilus Marine Ski Racing Championship. The performances of Mulcahy and Stapleton look likely to ensure that Australia will remain the powerhouse of world ski racing. The Boys class was the closest championship fight on the schedule in Newcastle and it didn’t disappoint. Entering the weekend with a ten point lead, Mulcahy and Shamick Racing managed the three races over the weekend – finishing on the podium in the first two races, and winning the final race of the championship today. Blake Atkins (Still Kidn) did enough to hold on to second place in the championship ahead of the fast finishing Brayden Jameson (Tuff N Ruff), who won both of Saturday’s races in Newcastle. “Blake was closest to us, so we were mostly trying to stay in front of him over the weekend,” said Mulcahy. “Yesterday was great – we had a swell come through the course and it really changed things up and made it exciting. We haven’t had that at the other races – it was...
Wolrd Champ Leanne Campbell wins F2 Womens Title
27th January, 2013 Australian World Champion Leanne Campbell has won the Nautilus Marine Ski Racing Championship in the Formula 2 Women’s class, wrapping it up with victory in Race 6 on Newcastle Harbour today. Campbell and the Tuff N Ruff team entered the final race of the series nine points ahead of Chelsea Blight (Shamick Racing). She would go on to claim her fifth race out of six in the championship in the darkness and heavy final race and secure the F2 Womens’ title. It was a dominant victory for Campbell, who only recorded one second place in the series, behind Blight in Geelong. Campbell said the result was a huge achievement for the whole Tuff N Ruff crew. “We put this team together really late in the piece,” she said. “It was only a couple of weeks before the first race when we decided that we had to be a part of this Championship – we couldn’t miss it. “It has all gone really well though, from the first race – we just clicked, and the entire championship has been a pleasure to run with these guys.” In other classes, Daniel Cotton and Trudi Stout had already wrapped...
Wayne Mawer and 99PC win Nautilus Marine Ski Racing Championships
27th January, 2013 Two-time World Champion Wayne Mawer has won the inaugural Nautilus Marine Ski Racing Championship with the 99 Psycho Clowns Racing team. Mawer, driver Daniel McMahon and observer Ian Baker had built such a lead going into today’s final race that they only needed to finish to secure the $25,000 winner’s prize – which they did with a solid second place. After 40,000 people lined the shores of Newcastle Harbour for Saturday’s running as part of the Newcastle Maritime Festival, only the most foolhardy – and waterproof – dared emerge for the torrential rain pouring down on Race 6. In heavy rain and poor visibility, ‘The Clowns’ ran with title challenger Peter Procter behind Hellbent early, before being slowed on the inside behind traffic. The Championship leaders played it safe from there as Procter and Team Hell got a good run through the same traffic to extend their lead. Procter scored his third win of the championship, tying with Mawer for race wins – a mechanical failure at the first round in Redcliffe, seeing the Team Hell skier fighting an uphill battle. In Newcastle, Procter tamed the rough conditions on Saturday and the smoother water of Sunday...
2013 Club Marine Southern 80 App
The 2013 Club Marine Southern 80 App is now available to download from iTunes and Google Play The Southern 80 Water Ski Race is an annual world renowned water ski race event held in Echuca, Victoria, Australia in February each year. Keep up to date with all the latest event information for the race weekend, including dates, times, activities, maps, race teams and much more. For ski racers, spectators and anyone with an interest in the sport, this is the app for you! This application will continue to provide updated information for your benefit, at only a small cost! Features include: – Event information – Timetable of events – Race teams and start times – Link to race results – Twitter feed – Sponsors involved – Map of river and surrounding towns Google Play iTunes...
Procter wins, Mawer closes in on the title in race 5
26th January, 2013 Australia’s water ski racing elite has put on a spectacular display today as part of the Newcastle Maritime Festival. Amid treacherous conditions in on Newcastle Harbour, skiers battled huge swells, strong winds and driving rain thrilling the thousands of spectators lining the foreshore. Sydney’s Peter Procter shrugged off a boat change before this morning’s first heat, and a robust challenge from championship leader Wayne Mawer to win perhaps the toughest race of the season. However, Mawer and his 99 Psycho Clowns Racing team have one hand on the championship after their second place – only needing to finish tomorrow’s race to wrap up the world’s richest ski racing championship. The day didn’t start out well for Procter and Team Hell, with the team being forced to sideline its primary circuit racing boat, Tru Blue, with a technical problem – however its replacement, Hellbent, seemed ideally suited. They still came out of the blocks fast, winning Heat 1 from Mawer and the Clowns in the best of the day’s conditions. However, Heat 2 brought testing conditions, with heavy rain and winds causing havoc for crews – the race eventually being red-flagged one lap short – Mawer and...
Cotton wins F2 Championship, Campbell on Track
26th January 2013 Newcastle skier Daniel Cotton has wrapped up the Formula 2 title in the Australian Water Ski Racing Championship, winning his fifth straight race to maintain his perfect record in the series. It wasn’t all smooth sailing for the hometown racer, skiing behind Team 50, in the testing conditions. After qualifying on pole position for the F2 Class, Cotton began eking out a lead over his closest challenger in the race, Ben Hackett (99 Psycho Clowns F2). However, just after half distance Cotton became unwrapped from his harness – a dire scenario in such conditions. Miraculously, Cotton hung on for two full laps of the 4.5km course and maintained his lead, before he was able to wrap the harness back behind him again on the final lap. It was a manful performance from the man that has dominated his class this series. In the Women’s F2 class, World Champion Leanne Campbell (Tuff N Ruff) extended her points lead by three, to nine points over Chelsea Blight by winning her fourth race out of five. Campbell only needs to finish tomorrow’s finale to claim the F2 Women’s Championship. Trudi Stout is another that has dominated her Class in...
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 with time keeping and race organising. Wendy will be terribly missed by her family, friends & all of us in British Water Ski Racing. Our thoughts are with husband Robert sister Julie, Gary & Samantha family & friends The funeral will be held February 15th at 1pm Eastbourne...
Cotton and Campbell poised to claim titles in Newcastle
23rd January, 2013 F2 racers Daniel Cotton and Leanne Campbell have been standout performers in the inaugural season of the Nautilus Marine Ski Racing Championship. Both enter the final round of the series on Newcastle Harbour this Australia Day weekend with one hand the trophy for their respective championships. Cotton has dominated the Formula 2 class for men, winning all four races held in the championship at Redcliffe, QLD and Geelong, VIC, to date. He heads to his home event with an 18 point lead, needing to simply finish either Saturday’s or Sunday’s race to clinch the F2 title with Team 50. While maintaining a perfect record has been key to Cotton’s championship lead, he has also been helped by some fierce competition behind him. Justin Cadden sits second in F2 after scoring two second place finishes for XXX Racing. Cadden, Ben Hackett (99 Psycho Clowns F2), Zac Welch (Target) and Richard Souwer (Rapid Pulse) are the skiers that have joined Cotton on the podium over the four races to date and are separated by just 12 points in a group behind the leader. Cotton, from Eleebana, says he still faces a challenge to wrap up the championship, despite...
2013 Club Marine Southern 80 is getting closer…
The 2013 Club Marine Southern 80 is fast approaching with all teams and race officials getting organised for the big weekend. This year’s race sees 599 entries, the top three biggest classes are 60 mph social with 47 entries, 60 mph expert also with 47 entries, and Unlimited Inboard Expert with 33 entries over the weekend. The class with the smallest number of entries this year is 16-19 Girls with only 3 entries. Over 1040 competitors have entered this year, coming from 416 towns across Australia. 307 boats have entered, which are travelling mostly from Victoria, followed by New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia, 1 competitor from Tasmania and also 1 competitor from Western Australia. We also have two International Competitors both from New Zealand, skiing behind Gassa in Superclass. People aged between 7 and 75 will be competing in the 2013 Southern 80, which is a huge range! Five Family teams have entered including Argo (Superclass), Team Clog (Stock 6 litre Social, Stock 6 Litre Expert, Senior Social), Money Muncher (70 mph Social, 70 mph Expert), Head Hunter (60 mph Social) and The Mover (60 mph Social) so keep a look out for these teams!! David Elliot,...
NEWCASTLE HARBOUR TO PROVIDE THRILLING BACKDROP FOR FINALE
22nd January, 2013 Some of the world’s best ski racers will be in Newcastle this Australia Day weekend, battling it out at speeds of up to 200 km/h on Newcastle Harbour as part of the National Maritime Festival. The event is the third and final round of the Nautilus Marine Ski Racing Championship, the world’s richest ski racing championship with a prize pool of $60,000. Locations in the exciting new championship were selected for their ability to offer spectators and broadcasters the best vantage points, as well as providing exciting racing conditions. Newcastle Harbour ticks all of those boxes, and was selected as the ideal choice for drawing the inaugural Nautilus Marine Ski Racing Championship to a close. Two-time World Champion Wayne Mawer has one hand on the championship, leading by 23 points, going into the final round in Newcastle. Mawer and his 99 Psycho Clowns team have won three of the four race finals held in Queensland and Victoria, and only need to finish one of the races in Newcastle to claim the championship. Queenslander Mark Weaver (Burnin), and New South Welshmen Daniel Graziano (Superman) and Peter Procter (Tru Blue) are currently in an intense battle for...
2013 Club Marine Southern 80
16th January 2013 The 2013 Club Marine Southern 80 is almost here, with only three weeks before the big event of fast and exciting racing! This year’s event will be held 8th, 9th & 10th February 2013, with all the action happening at the finish line, located at Victoria Park Boat Ramp, Echuca. We have 599 entries this year, with the most entries into 60 mph Social, 60 mph Expert and Unlimited Inboard Expert. Boats and teams are coming from 416 towns across Vic, NSW, QLD and SA, to compete in the world’s biggest ski race event. Friday Morning will consist of The Coates Hire Breakfast with the Stars (7am to 9am) at the Kerribee Sound Shell in Moama. See the stars of water ski racing, along with a huge range of boats. Kids have a chance to meet some of the stars and are able to have their photo taken, along with some signed posters. Stars such as Danny Cropper, Brian Griffin, Maddi Boyer, Jack Houston and Llyod Woolman, will be available for photos. Food and drinks will be available at Coates Hire Breakfast with the Stars. Saturday Morning is the Total Tools Static Display in Hare...
British Racing Calender2013
Water Ski Racing Calendar 2013 GB and Region EA International...
Skirace.net Facebook Page
Skirace.net now has a Facebook page here The administrators are Robbie Llewellyn, Karen Brooks, Wade Bennett & Julie Golledge....
Wade Bennett’s YouTube Australian Ski Racing Movie Channel hits 250,000 views
My Youtube channel ( My i.d. is ” Badlad77 ” ) has clocked over 250,000 views ! Thanks to everyone that has supported the page and of course watched my movies. I’m up to a total of 332 movies on there now and they range from Old School stuff from 1989 onwards to today. I have tried to include individual skiers names to the Tags on each applicable movie to help potential sponsors to find footage of you. If there is a movie of you that I’ve shot and there is no tag, please let me know and I can add it easily. I’m also able to load unlimited timed movies on my channel, so if you have a movie longer than 20 minutes, feel free to send it to me @ PO BOX 864, NOOSA HEADS, QLD, 4567. Dont forget to subscribe to my channel, to see the latest movies as they hit the net !...
Troy Dolan passes away – Funeral details
It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of one of the Old School greats Troy Dolan. Troy started racing in the early 80’s behind his Dad Peter’s Bullet, Boss Hogg, and quickly became one of the Super Stars of the sport. Teaming up with the Action crew, Troy regularly won many titles and awards. Condolences to Peter, Val & Sonia Dolan and Troy’s two young boys and Cindy and his many friends and extended family at this sad time. Troy had such a beautiful, gentle and very cheeky soul. By all who knew you – you will be greatly missed. Forever in our hearts!!! Troy’s Funeral details are, Wednesday 2nd January, 11am at Mulqueen Funeral Directors, Bridge St,...
Jeff Mirich Passes Away
Jeff Mirich, a long time NWSRA member, passed away from pancreatic cancer on Dec.11th ,2012 at the very young age of 56 yrs.old!! It’s been a long hard battle for all of us and we are just glad he is not in pain any more. We want to thank you all for your support and love during this difficult time. Thank you for the emails and phone calls. We would like to suggest that instead of sending any flowers, if you?d like, you can make a donation to the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Research. You can send cards to Char, Carey and Jeffrey at: 22700 Running Rabbit Ct. Canyon Lake, CA. 92587. Jeff was a natural, very gifted athlete that could do anything he tried, without much effort!! He was an avid ski racer, boat racer, scuba diver, motorcycle rider…you name it, he tried everything and did everything to the fullest…AND with the BIGGEST smile you’ve ever seen!! Enjoying every second, inch, mile, race, ride that he was on!! Just an awesome athlete and lived life to the fullest til the very end!! Even a spontaneous Jeff moment ski ride to the Isthmus, Catalina, moor their boat at favorite...
Change in Mailing List Provider
For a number of years, the skirace.net updates have used the Feedblitz mailing service. To reduce skirace.net costs, the list will be moved to another service I use called ‘MailChimp’. If you notice that you don’t receive updates, check your spam...
Hailey Van de Ven Video
Jean Van Dyck of www.studioboule.be has produced this video of Belgium’s Hailey Van de Ven at the Grobbendonk race in October...
Nautilus Marine Ski Racing Championships – round 2 at Geelong highlights
Nautilus Marine Ski Racing Championship – RD 2 Geelong Highlights Join our Facebook page to keep up to date with all the happenings in the Nautilis Marine Ski Racing Championships...
Australian Ski Racing and Marathon Titles Entry Forms and Details.
The Australian Titles will be held at Lake Charm in VIctoria, on Friday 11 – Sunday 13 January 2013 and will be hosted by Ski Racing Victoria. Click for a full listing of the Schedule with notes and for a copy of the registration form @ the SRA website @ http://www.skiracing.com.au/australian-titles-entry-form-schedule/ A different format will be running this year with the event being held over a 3 day weekend. ** Entries close Wednesday 2nd January 2013. Entry Form and Schedule of Events are available to download, also from the SRV website. www.waterskiracing.com Entries can be submited by: Mail: SRV Secretary , PO Box 2017, West Essendon, VIC. 3040 Fax: 03 8616 9337 Scan and email: srvsecretary@gmail.com Please ensure that you have read the notes on the entry form as to the numbers of classes you can enter, the costs, late fees and briefings. Skiers may nominate in one Age Division (i.e. Age & or Open), Social Men or Women, One Engine class and One Marathon Class. Raceday Registration period from 7:30am until 8:30am each day when all competitors for the day are required to attend for brethalysing and skier helmets will be checked. CONDITION OF ENTRY- A Roster system...
2012 Sydney Bridge To Bridge Champions
Congratulations to Team Hell on another great Sydney Bridge To Bridge win on the weekend making it 3 in a...
Hellrazor wins the 2012 Bridge to Bridge
Hellrazor wins the 2012 Feros Hotel Group Bridge to Bridge Water Ski Classic in 38.57.16 Driver: Mark Cranny Observer: Damien Matthews Skier: Peter Procter Skier: Jason Walmsley Full details for all classes at...
Bridge to Bridge LIVE by Radio on the Net
This year’s Bridge to Bridge is again Live on the net, courtesy of www.hawkesburyradio.com.au Sunday 2nd Dec from 9am local Sydney summer time till the finish of Superclass See below for time zone conversions www.hawkesburyradio.com.au Check out more time zones...
Interview with Cricketer Gavin Robertson
Skiracetv interviews Gavin Robertson ahead of his attempt at the 2012 Feros Hotel Group Bridge 2 Bridge Water Ski Race in the 60mph class. Make a donation here www.everydayhero.com.au/waterski because Gavin is doing this for the Steve Waugh Foundation, fundraising money for Children with rare...
2012 European Championship TV @ Genk
Luc Belde has produced this TV footage of the 2012 European Championships at Genk...
Wayne Mawer and 99 Psycho Clowns racing extend championship lead in Geelong
25th November, 2012 Two-time World Champion Wayne Mawer and the 99 Psycho Clowns Racing team have won the fourth race of the Australian Water Ski Racing Championship today. Today’s race again showed the quality of Australian ski racing, with some of the world’s best dicing throughout the field on the tight Corio Bay short course. Mawer, driver Daniel McMahon and observer Ian Baker led the championship by 16 points going into today’s race, and will leave Geelong with a 23 point lead going into the final two races in Newcastle in January. Today’s two heats were split between Mawer and Peter Procter (Tru Blue, with the faster overall time giving the 99 Psycho Clowns crew pole position – and they made the most of it, by beating the field to Turn 1. Tru Blue (Procter, driver Mark Cranny and observer Damien Matthews) dropped back to fourth after Turn 1, but were quickly battling for second with Grant Turner behind Blazen (driver Noel Griffin, observer Bernie Simpson), who got a flying start. On the second lap Tru Blue pulled ahead and would go about chasing after the lead 99 Psycho Clowns boat. By mid race distance, Procter and his...
Ski Racers on a roll at Geelong
World Champion and winner of Race 3 in the F2 Women class, Leanne Campbell. 24th November, 2012 Daniel Cotton (Team 50), Trudi Stout (Twenty Four) and Leanne Campbell (Tuff N Ruff) all kept their perfect records in tact in their respective classes in Race 3 of the Nautilus Marine Ski Racing Championship. All of them followed up their wins in Race 1 and 2 in Redcliffe with a perfect score on Saturday in Geelong, winning both heats to set up pole position, and subsequently win Race 3 in their classes. At the halfway point of the series, Daniel Cotton (F2), Trudi Stout (F1 Women) and Leanne Campbell (F2 Women) all have a stranglehold on their championships. Today, Cotton beat home the consistent Justin Cadden with XXX Racing, and Ben Hackett skiing behind 99 Psycho Clowns F2. Trudi Stout beat the improving Maddi Boyer (99 Psycho Clowns) in F1 Women, while World Champion Leanne Campbell took out F2 Women over Victoria’s Chelsea Blight, who was hampered by injury in Heat 2, but skied the Final. In the Junior classes, Mitch Mulcahy (Shamick Racing) and Rachael Stapleton (Robertson Racing) dominated, winning both of their races. For Mulcahy, the two wins...
Peter Proctor and Tru Blue win race 3 of Ski Racing championship
Race 3 winner Tru Blue. 24th November, 2012 Needing a win to keep their championship hopes alive, Peter Procter and the team aboard Tru Blue have taken their first win of the Nautilus Marine Ski Racing Championship. Race 3 featured tight battles throughout the field as some of the world’s finest ski racers put on a show in Geelong. Despite being one of the championship favourites, Procter sat in ninth place after the two races at Round 1 in Queensland – a mechanical problem in Race 2 spoiling his weekend there. However, the Sydneysider teamed with Mark Cranny (driver) and Damien Matthews (observer) to take Tru Blue’s first win of the series and reduce their gap to points leader Wayne Mawer. Mawer and his 99 Psycho Clowns team were unable to capitalise on their pole position, getting away tardily amid confusion at the start. The two-time World Champion, driver Daniel McMahon and observer Ian Baker dropped as low as seventh on the opening lap and spent the rest of the race working their way through the field. After fending off Burnin and Superman in a three-wide battle mid-race, “The Clow Behind the two frontrunners, Cody Rigg of...
Mawer and the Clowns to start on pole for race 3
24th November, 2012 Championship leader Wayne Mawer will start on pole position with his 99 Psycho Clowns Racing crew for Race 3 of the Nautilus Marine Ski Racing Championship. Mawer, driver Daniel McMahon and observer Ian Baker didn’t have it all their own way in the heats, withstanding a challenge from Tru Blue in Heat 1, before eventually prevailing. Tru Blue would retire from Heat 1 at mid-race with a jammed trim tab, leaving Noel Griffin Racing team mates Mark Weaver (Burnin) and Grant Turner (Blazen) to complete the top three. Behind them, Codie Rigg was an impressive fourth for RCM Racing, with Daniel Graziano coming in fifth behind Superman. Tru Blue’s boat was repaired in time for Heat 2, and Peter Procter and crew made the most of it, winning the heat to salvage the team’s hopes for the Race 3 Final. 99 Psycho Clowns challenged Tru Blue early in much rougher conditions, before settling in behind for a relatively comfortable run home to second. Daniel Graziano, skiing with healing broken collarbone behind Superman, was third in Heat 2, ahead of Mark Weaver (Burnin) and Jake Tegart (Merc Force). Blazen, with Grant Turner skiing, did not start Heat...
The Danny Cropper Story – from Ski Race Review
James Minchin has shared a portion of the Danny Cropper story that he ran in this year’s superb edition of Ski Race Review. Danny Cropper has achieved more in ski racing than most will ever dream of – but it seems no matter how much you achieve, there’s always more to be done. Having lived on the Hawkesbury River for nearly all his life, Cropper’s dream was – and still is – to be the King of the River, a title bestowed upon seven-time Sydney Bridge to Bridge winner Geoff Hardaker. After achieving an unprecedented four Bridge to Bridge wins in succession between 1989-91, it seemed like Cropper was destined to at least match Hardaker’s record – but now it seems the dream will go unfulfilled. Although that burning ambition lives on, the amiable Cropper certainly doesn’t let it eat away at him – and when you consider his achievements in the sport, it’s easy to understand why he can be more than happy with his lot. After all, five Sydney Bridge to Bridge wins, two Southern 80 victories and a host of other outright wins in all the river classics is more than even the most ardent young...
Force Update – 2012 Grafton Bridge Trifecta
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2012 Feros Hotel Group Bridge to Bridge Water Ski Classic
Week-end of 1st & 2nd December will see the 51st running of the iconic Bridge to Bridge Water Ski Classic from Dangar Island, along the length of the majestic Hawkesbury River, to Windsor a total of 112kms. This year will also see the entry of Australian cricket legends Steve Waugh & Gavin Robertson. The team of “Stinga” Formula 2 will run in the 60 mile per hour class in the main race on Sunday with Steve Waugh observing, Gavin Robertson and Ron Ross skiing with Alex Ross driving. All to raise funds for the Steve Waugh Foundation and to also introduce future participants to the entry level of this world class Sport. Throughout the week-end there will be exhibits, food stalls and attractions for all the family at Governor Phillip Park Windsor with entry at $15 per day, 2 day Adult passes at $25.00 or a Family Pass of $35, Pensioners at $5 per day and Children under 12 Free. Don’t miss this great opportunity to witness over 100 teams compete for the coveted Bridge to Bridge Trophy. Gates open both days from 8.00 a.m., with Racing commencing both Saturday & Sunday from 9.00 a.m. All enquiries to NSW...
Burnin wins 2012 Barrie Beehag
Well an action packed day of racing, saw Burnin from Queensland take out the overall Barrie Beehag event in a time of 22:53.87. The team Gary Holzwart (Qld), Brian Griffin (Echuca, Victoria) & Andrew Griffin and Richard Sower (Qld) were competing in the Unlimited Inboard / Outboard class, beat all the Other boats for the honour of winning the 2012 Barrie Beehag ski race. 150 boats and crews attended briefing and started preparations for a great day of racing on the sunny Saturday morning. The first boat to front the starter was Hellrazor, last year’s winner. As the starters flag dropped the boat steered by Mark Cranny went to take off, when there was a large ‘pop’, – the team floated to the side. It was later revealed that a transmission had malfunctioned and that ended the team chances of another win in the Barrie Beehag. The next team on the water was Elm Street with Danny Timewell driving, Peter Strike observing and skiers Troy Baren and Justin Cadden. They had a smooth start and they made the turn around in a time of 11:48. The Syndicate did not attend the event,...
2013 Club Marine Southern 80
2013 Club Marine Southern 80 entries are now OPEN. Visit our web page to download a form in pdf format or complete the Online form. Entries NOW...
Barrie Beehag Ski Race – Saturday 17th November 2012
An exciting weekend of ski racing for Echuca / Moama with people from all over Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia and Queensland competing in the annual Barrie Beehag Water Ski Race. Held this Saturday (November 17th), teams will start at Deep Creek Marina, racing their way to Torrumbarry Weir and return. Who will be the outright winner? Last years’ winner Hellrazor will be the first to take off, with a change of skiers out the back. We will see Jake Tegart and Peter Procter skiing behind Hellrazor. The original entry had Jason Walmsley and Peter Proctor skiing. With 150 entrants, all the excitement will all be happening at the Marina, with a $2 gate entry to watch the start and finish, where food and drinks are available for purchase. Half time entertainment will be provided for spectators including face painting, jumping castle, Mulwala ski show and Krash Jet Ski Display. Race programs are available to purchase for $5 from the Marina. The class predictions have The Syndicate and Hellrazor battling it out to beat last years’ time of 23.25 in Superclass. The Judge, Burnin and Sportspage look to be the top boats to beat in Unlimited, with 24...
2013 World Titles – Canary Islands, Spain 5 to 15 Sept
The IWWF Racing Council has voted to support the bid from Spain to host the IWWF World Racing Championships at Tenerife in the Canary Islands, September 5 – 15, 2013. The organisers have set up the following sites with official information: www.skiracingworlds2013.es Facebook page here The island of Tenerife is approx 1,385 km south west by sea, from Cadiz on Spanish mainland. The venue is apparently “Los Gigantes”. If you zoom in using the “+” sign in the Google Map below, you will get a close up of the place. Better-still, use Google Earth to get a better picture. About the Canary Islands About Tenerife View Larger...
Barrie Beehag Ski Race
Saturday 17th November 2012, will see the running of the 7th Annual Barrie Beehag water ski race, on the Murray River between Deep Creek Marina, Perricoota and Torrumbarry Weir. Team Hell with Mark Cranny at the wheel and observer Damien Matthews have won the event four times. Can they make this their fifth? With winning the event last year in their boat Hellrazor towing Peter Proctor and Michael Kelly in a time of 23:25.37 can they do the same again? This time Cranny and Matthews are towing Peter Proctor and Jason Walmsley. Hellrazor will lead the 150 entries down the Murray River to Torrumbarry Weir. The event starts early morning with briefing for all competitors at Deep Creek Marina at 7.30am. Boats are placed into the water, where they then head to the start line. Racing starts at 10am. The best place to catch the action is at Deep Creek Marina. Entry is $2 per person or $5 per family. Official race programs are available at the Marina for $5. Drinks and food will be available in the area, along with merchandise for sale, face painting, jumping castle and a great shady area to watch the action unfold on...
Nico Bertels Presents The New Bernico F1 Xtreme
The new Bernico F1 xtreme – built in Belgium. On Vimeo...
2012 Sydney Bridge to Bridge – 1st & 2nd December
Entry forms and sponsorship package details for the 2012 Sydney Bridge to Bridge are available here The NSW Water Ski Federation, in conjunction with The Feros Hotel Group, are proud to be able to offer an opportunity for you to take part in this year’s Bridge to Bridge Water Ski Classic on Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd December 2012. From its beginnings in 1961 this race has grown to be recognised worldwide. Outlined below are a number of Sponsorship and Advertising Packages that will see your company become a part of the history of this great race. Get full...
SkiRace TV Episode 3 Grafton Bridge 2 Bridge 2012
SkiRace TV Episode 3 Grafton Bridge 2 Bridge 2012
Team Stinga Racing TSR Grafton Shootout 2012
Ben Hackett from Stinga has shared this movie from Grafton. They raced closely with Burnin all the way and over the line to win Unlimited Inboard. Driver: Greg Houston | Observer: Kevin Boylan | Skiers: Jack Houston & Ben...
Australian Water Ski Championships
It was billed as the championship that would revolutionise the sport of water ski racing. While it is too soon to tell whether that will, in fact, be the case, for two days in September Round 1 of the Nautilus Marine Water Ski Racing Championship provided the kind of intense ski racing never before seen. It was fitting, then, that the venue playing host to this new era was the scene of one of Australian ski racing’s finest hours, the 2011 World Ski Racing Championships on Bramble Bay at Redcliffe in Queensland. On the same water exactly one year before, Australia claimed 12 out of 16 World Championships. It was only fitting then, that Round 1 of the Nautilus Marine Water Ski Racing Championship, part of the Moreton Bay Regional Council’s Celebrate Redcliffe Festival, featured perhaps the finest field of one-up ski racers seen in Australia for years. An entry list featuring Wayne Mawer, Peter Procter, Grant Turner, Mark Weaver, Daniel Graziano, Mick Kelly, Ben Gulley and Jake Tegart was always going to produce something special. The race for a $25,000 winner’s cheque for the championship victor – ensuring the new championship is the richest in the world for...
Spanish Championship & 2nd International Open
The Spanish Championship & 2nd International Open Race will take place in Tenerife, using the facilities of the Sport Port of Los Gigantes belonging to the municipality of Santiago del Teide on 11, 12 and 13 October. Among the participants are the current national champions of Spain in all categories, plus locals Samuel Real current champion of the European Cup in category Euro-Kids-A and Cristina Guanche fourth of the European Championship and Cup in F3 female category. Among the international participants will have two boats from Belgium (Nº 2 The Punisher and Nº 27 Axion) and the following skiers: Steven Van Gaeveren: 1st in European Championship and Cup in F1 Dave Vansteelant: 3rd in European Championship and Cup in F1 and 6th in World Championship in F2 Nico Bertels: 3rd in Diamond Race in F1 Vicky Leysen: 3rd in European Cup in F1 Buby Bertels: 2nd in European Championship and Cup in Junior Roel Hermans: 2nd European Championships and 5th European Cup in Seniors Neil Coppens: 1st in Antwerp Trophy Race in...
Weston Super Mare Race Video
Will Newland has produced another great video of the recent British national at Weston Super...
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...
Video of Mercforce Ski Racing QLD State Titles 2012
Here’s another video from Kristy and Michael – this time on board Superclass boat Mercforce at the 2012 QLD State Titles 2012....
