The teams below won the 1997 World Water Ski Racing Championship at Newcastle and Sydney, Australia.
Mens
Skier: Wayne Mawer
Driver: Gavin Mackay
Observer: Darren CatalanRepresenting: Australia
Boat name: Cyclone
Hull: Cyclone
Engine: Twin TurboSki: Maha
Womens
Skier: Leanne Brown
Driver: Rick Cranbrook
Observer: Errol ThurgarRepresenting: Australia
Boat name: Humble
Hull: Connelly
Engine: Twin TurboSki: Bushy Brown
Junior Boys
Skier: Robbie Penny
Driver: Gavin Mackay
Observer: Darren CatalanRepresenting: Australia
Boat name: Cyclone
Hull: Cyclone
Engine: Twin TurboSki: Maha
Junior Girls
Skier: Ann Procter
Driver: Greg Campbell
Observer: Rick ProcterRepresenting: Australia
Boat name: 2 Fast 4 You
Hull: Connelly
Engine: Supercharged Chevy
Ski: DC