Teams from around the USA and the world are arriving at Long Beach, California for the 64th Catalina Water Ski Race.
Top contenders such as Wayne Mawer, Todd Haig & Peter Proctor have been doing the early morning practice runs to Catalina and back since last week, along with a host of others.
Whilst the the excitement builds for the big event, please spare a thought for the man who pulls this event together. Click here to learn more about Ken Vaughan and his fight against cancer.
More at www.catalinaskirace.net