Thanks to Wim Lamot who grabbed a copy of the results from round 2 of the worlds.
Round 2 Video @ Genk – Men’s by Roger Lincoln
MUST WATCH ! – Roger Lincoln caught one of the most incredible world championship races ever on video at round 2 of the Men’s 16th Worlds at Genk today. Watch the phenomenal race between Wayne Mawer and Todd Haig towards the end and listen to what both of these outstanding skiers had to say after the race.
Round 2 Video @ Genk – Juniors by Roger Lincoln
Roger Lincoln was at Genk to capture the action of round 2 of the 16th World Water Ski Racing Championships on Tuesday 21 July. This video is of the Juniors
Round 2 Video @ Genk – Women’s by Roger Lincoln
Roger Lincoln was at Genk to capture the action of round 2 of the 16th World Water Ski Racing Championships on Tuesday 21 July. This video is Women’s F1 & F2
Round 1 Video @ Gent – Women’s by Roger Lincoln
Roger Lincoln caught the world’s best Women F1 & F2 water ski racers in video action at Gent which hosted round 1 of the 16th World Water Ski Racing Championships.
Round 1 Video @ Gent – Juniors by Roger Lincoln
Roger Lincoln caught the world’s best Junior water ski racers in video action at Gent which hosted round 1 of the 16th World Water Ski Racing Championships.
Results of Round 1 of the 16th Worlds
Courtesy of Pepe Escoda, here are the results from Round 1 of the worlds
Round 1 Video @ Gent – Men’s by Roger Lincoln
Watch Roger Lincoln’s Video of Round 1 of the 16th World Water Ski Racing Championships at Gent.
Mens F1 & F2 Video – Round 1 @ Gent
Belgium’s moviemaker Stevie captured F1 & F2 Mens at Gent on Sunday in the 4 minute movie.
Adelaide Cox’s Unfortunate Fall
The moment that haunted New Zealand’s Adelaide Cox and resulted in a broken foot/ankle – just as she was performing superbly well in 2nd place Jnr Girls Rnd 1.
6 Videos of Men’s Rnd 1 of the 16th Worlds
Someone going by the name of Barflybaja on YouTube has posted these 6 videos of the Men’s F1 & F2 at Gent on Sunday. If anyone knows who Barflybaja is, please let me know so we can give them the credit for making the video.
The videos are set to play in high definition. If your internet connection is not very fast and you encounter pauses in the video, either click the HD button on the video you are playing, or let the video play once then the 2nd time you play it, there shouldn’t be any pauses.
Round 1 – Prizegiving shots by Wim Lamot
Round 1 – Prizegiving shots by Wim Lamot. All categories.
Keep Checking the Official Worlds Site
Keep checking the official Worlds site at http://worlds.waterskiracing.be/ for all the great photos that Wim Lamot is taking and of course the official results. Also keep an eye out for more Twitter updates as and when I get news, as I’m only accessing the laptop once a day in the evening.
Round 1 of the 16th Worlds is done
There was a certain degree of uncertainty before today’s racing. A narrow and short course and a lot of boats. But all credit to the drivers and observers who safely navigated races which saw 3 to 4 boats simultaneously powering around the turn in front of the crowds.
Opening Ceremony Photos by Wim Lamot
Wim hosts the official worlds web site and will be posting a lot of photos there. Go there now http://worlds.waterskiracing.be to see:
Pictures from
– Opening Parade
– Opening Reception
– Training Session@Ghent
2009 World Water Ski Racing Championships Start Today
If you’ve been following the updates on Twitter, Facebook or the right hand side of skirace.net, you will know that the opening ceremony took place yesterday and then a number of teams hit the small piece of water in Gent where the first round of the Worlds takes place today – Sunday 19th July.
Photos from Guy
Guy’s photo album from Friday 17/07 is now online:
http://guy594.myphotoalbum.com/view_album.php?set_albumName=album138
F2 Outboard @ Catalina – and Video
The start of the 61st Catalina was a challenge for all the smaller boats to get out the breakwater into the open sea. Some skiers fell which caused a delay to the start of the bigger boats, which started 9 minutes later.
Catalina Photos by Daren Van Ryte
Daren Van Ryte was at Long Beach on the weekend capturing the action under glorious Catalina sunshine.
The History of World Water Ski Racing Champions
Just days before the 16th World Water Ski Racing Championships commence, let’s reflect back on 30 years of World Championships and the Crème de la Crème of our sport. Whether it was 2007 or 1979, every one of these people achieved outstanding excellence at the very highest level of water ski racing
2009 Worlds Schedule of Events
The following schedule of events is an extract from Worlds Bulletin 3.
How to Stay Up To Date With The Worlds
If you can’t be in Belgium for the Worlds, there are a number of ways you can stay up to date with what’s happening.
List of Entries for 2009 Worlds
Courtesy of Vera van den Bossche, and published at the request of the organising committee, below is the list of entries for the 2009 World Water Ski Racing Championships.
Final Catalina Results
Thanks to Ken Vaughan, below are the full and final results of the 2009 Catalina Water Ski Race.
The 2009 Worlds Happy Hour!
The 2009 Worlds Logistic Secretary (Ann) has issued a “HAPPY HOUR” invitation for Friday!
Worlds 2009 “Siegfried Bakery”
Open as from Wednesday 15th from 07.00 am till 12.00 pm – “Siegfried Bakery” @ Viersel camp site.
Welcome to the Worlds 2009 Letter
The organisers of the 2009 World Water Ski Racing Championships have issued the letter below.
Guy594 Captures Racing at Geel
Guy594 captured a lot of shots at the Geel race in Belgium yesterday.
Do You Want to Publish News at the Worlds?
If you are supporting your country at the Worlds, why not help rte your team’s achievements and write an article about each day’s racing.
Note for Photographers at the Worlds
There is a growing number of photographers doing some great work and it’s excellent that you share your work with the ski racng world.
Geel Open Race – Results
The pre-worlds international race at Geel took place in Belgium today with teams from Great Britain, Australia, Holland, Austria , USA and of course Belgium taking part.
Todd Haig Wins 9th & Kim Lumley Wins 7th Catalina
America’s Todd Haig won the Catalina Water Ski Race today at Long Beach California for the 9th time. Britain’s Kim Lumley won the Women’s for the 7th time and took 3rd Overall and broke the all-time Women’s record by 5 minutes.
Phone Interview with Dave Bishop on Australian Worlds Team
Nine days before the first race, I spoke to Dave Bishop in Melbourne about the team that Australia has ready for the 2009 World Water Ski Racing Championships.
Phone Interview with Vera van den Bossche about the 2009 Worlds
Listen to this 10 minute interview withVera Van den Bossche about the forthcoming 2009 World Water Ski Racing Championships.
Revised – Brixham British National Results
The latest round of the British Water Ski Racing Championships took place in Brixham on 5th July. Courtesy of Sue Fleming, the results are below.
Sensational Hasselt BeNeLux Cup Photos
Luc & Pepe have uploaded their photos from Hasselt BeNeLux Cup 2009 and they are truly sensational.
8 July Update: Mark Weaver Released from Hospital
UPDATE 8 July: Neville Fry shared some good news leading into the World Titles regarding Australia’s Mark Weaver:
Mawer Wraps Up Training With Croc Before Worlds
Former World Water Ski Racing Champion and former World Wakeboard Champion Wayne Mawer squeezed in his final session with a croc-fan in Cairns before boarding a flight to Belgium today.
Ski Racing Australia’s Membership Forms (2009-2010)
Shane Wilson has issued the new membership forms for the 2009-2010 water ski racing season. You can download these new Ski Racing Australia Membership Forms below.
Brixham GB National Video
Brixham GB National Video that took place yesterday posted by Dan Ellis.
Kurt Brooks Selected for GB in Training @ Ghent
Kurt Brooks has been announced as an F2 Skier For Team GB at the World Championships later this month. This is Kurt’s 1st year in Men’s F2 skiing behind a Force 21 with Dell Estall driving and Martin Brooks observing.
Practice @ Genk (for Rnd 2 of Worlds)
After Saturday’s practice day in Ghent where round 1 of the Worlds will be held, teams moved to Genk where round 2 will be held, for a practice yesterday.
Stout in Practice @ Ghent (for Rnd 1 of Worlds)
Australia’s Chris Stout and driver Robbie Wright (GB) came face to face with the grey walls and the boilling water of Ghent yesterday. The vertical walls and tight turns below are what will face every team competing at the 2009 World Water Ski Racing Championships in Belgium later this month.
Dutch Team for 2009 Worlds
Dutch team captain Thea Klarenbeek has announced the Dutch team for the 2009 world water ski racing championships.
The 2009 Catalina Ski Race
As the 2009 Catalina approaches, many of the world’s best prepare for the 61st event. Even with the Worlds starting in Belgium on 19 July, the likes of Kim Lumley, Todd Haig (both 2008 winners) and others will be heading to Long Beach to participate in the great race, before flying to Belgium in a bid to secure more World titles.
Below are a few photos of the Hotel Maya. The host hotel for Catalina 61.
Steve Flament’s Kruibeke Photos
Steve Flament has posted his photos from the recent race at Kruibeke in Belgium here: http://fotos.supersnelleboten.be/#26.0
51,180 hits recorded through June
Skirace.net had another record readership month for 2009 with 51,180 hits recorded through June. This included 21,766 unique visitors, 10,380 returning visitors and 11,386 first time visitors.
F2 Boat & Driver Needed for Canada in Worlds
The Canadian Water Ski Racing Team is looking for an F2 boat and driver for the Worlds. If you can help, please contact Vera Van den Bossche as soon as possible:
Tel: +32 (0)3 252 83 79
Mobile: + 32 (0) 479 697362
E-mail: vera.vdbossche@skynet.be
7 News Reports on Wayne Mawer’s Send-off
As more than 200 people bid Wayne Mawer good luck as he prepares to leave Cairns for Belgium, 7 TV reports from the special event hosted at Lui Garozzo’s Salthouse on the weekend.
Kirkland Cleans up in Hasselt Belgium – Mens F1 Results & Photos
Darren Kirkland returned to top form yesterday in a nail biting race on the canal at Hasselt in Belgium. As he and Australia’s Chris Stout raced side by side in gruelling canal water, he pulled ahead and notched up a convincing victory, just weeks before the world championships.
Stout took 2nd and Belgium’s Dimitri Bertels took 3rd. Former observer for Darren, Matthew Northover said; “it was an incredible race between Chris and Darren. Darren was on top form and skiing like he used to”.
Darren told me; “it’s a result for the over 40’s“.
IWSF Racing Council – What’s Happening?
The IWSF Racing Council hosts a “Competitors’ Meeting” at each World Championship event. This gives teams a rare chance to discuss their sport with the committee that is charged to take the sport forward throughout the world. To date, there seems to have been no public communication on the time, date and venue of this meeting in Belgium.
The IWSF Racing Council is expected to confirm the time, date & venue of the 2009 Competitors’ Meeting. The sooner this is communicated, the less competitors will be inconvenienced at the Worlds. N.B. The Racing Council’s own meeting has already been confirmed.
Directions at the 2009 Worlds
Wim Lamot has posted directions from various hotels to the race venues at the 2009 Worlds. You can find them all here: http://www.waterskiracing.be/directions
Weston British National Photos
Keith Slater has now published his photos from the Weston-Super-Mare British national races at www.keith-slater.org.uk – Below is a small selection of Keith’s shots from that weekend:
2009 British Water Ski Racing Calendar
The 2009 British Water Ski Racing calender as published by BWS here is:
2009 Worlds Bulletin #3
Vera Van den Bossche and the Belgian organising committee for the 2009 World Water Ski Racing Championships have published the 3rd official event bulltin. You can download and print the full 12 page PDF document below.
British Team for 2009 Worlds
British Team Captain Wayne Harvey has published the British squad for the 2009 World Water Ski Racing Championships in Belgium. Click the image below to open a full size version.
Kruibeke F1 & F2 Video by Stevie
Stevie has produced a new video from the F1&2 racing at Kruibeke, Belgium on the weekend. Aussie Chris Stout won the race comfortably, skiing with Robbie Wright and Rob Manchett.
Kruibeke, Belgium Race Photos
Guy594 Photography was at Kruibeke in Belgium yesterday to capture the day’s racing. He shares a selection of shots with us below and you can see 100s of others at: http://guy594.myphotoalbum.com
Maherajah Supporting Skirace.net
Maherajah Water Skis have committed to supporting Skirace.net for the next 12 months and will be advertising on the site in 2009 & 2010.
Gregory Dumetier in Action
Guy594 Photography of Belgium caught Gregory Dumetier getting some airtime on a Belgian canal.
You can see more Guy594 ski racing shots at www.guy594photography.com
Wayne Mawer World Championship Send-off / Fundraiser
A send-off come fundraiser is being held in Cairns for Wayne Mawer, who will represent Australia at next month’s world water ski racing championships in Belgium.
Bill Simpson Passes Away
Keith Brice has just written to say that the great boat racer Bill Simpson sadly passed away on 14 June 2009. He was the owner of the GN ( grand national) Kilo record setting boat the “Tub of Fools”. It was the last boat Dawna Brice ever raced behind.
Chris Stout’s Bunny at S80 2008 (Video)
Chris Stout was caught on video pulling a neat little bunny at last year’s Southern 80 on the Murray River in Australia.
TUFF ‘E’ NUFF Fundraiser
The Force F21 Team of “TUFF ‘E’ NUFF” that includes Brent Wisemantle driving, with Andrew Fyfe observing and Daniel Cotton skiing. The team have successfully qualified to represent Australia in the Men’s F2 Class in the up and coming World Water-ski-Racing Championships in Belgium.
43 Water Ski Racing Videos
You can now access 43 of the water ski racing videos that people all around the world have shared with us.
Weston British National Results & some British Champions
The 5th round of the British Water Ski Racing Championships were held on Saturday and Sunday at Weston-Super-Mare.
2009 Qld State Titles Photos by In Tha Zone Images
Rob Storum of In Tha Zone Images was on the edge of the Clarence to capture the action at the 2009 Queensland Titles at Grafton recently.
USA Worlds Team
The team to represent the USA at the 2009 World Water Ski Racing Championships in Belgium is:
Category 5 QLD Team Sport New Racing Overalls
Aussie F2 Worlds skier Kylee Jones competed in the Open Womens Marathon at the Qld state titles recently. She was encouraged to do this by the team of “Category 5” from QLD – so she agreed on the condition that Shane Helson (Japs) and John Vesley sported their new racing overalls. So here are the girls boys below in true blue Dame Edna Everage fashion.
Australian Worlds Team Web Site
The 2009 Australian Worlds Team Captain/Manager is Rick Love. Rick and his team have created a dedicated web site for the upcoming Worlds to relay information specifically about the Australian Team, back home for those who can’t be at the event.
Cardiff National Photos by Neil Pallender
Neil Pallender was at Cardiff and he shares his photos with us via his Flickr account.
Greenwood shines like beacon in the Fitzroy Island Iron Man Race
Nevile Fry of Cairns reported that an iconic lighthouse proved a beacon of hope for Anthony Greenwood as he battled towards victory in the Fitzroy Island Ironman Ski Race. Greenwood completed the 25km ski leg from Cairns to Fitzroy Island and 400m swim with few complications but soon started to feel the pain on the 4km return run to the lighthouse.
South Australian State Championship Results
The South Australian State Championships were held over the weekend of 6th and 7th June at Berri Waterski Club.
Richard Pakuszewski’s Funeral – 13th June Mons Bergen
Update: 19:45 CET – 9 June
Kim De Witte – Van den Bossche writes …It is with sadness that we have to confirm the passing away of Richard.
“Ladies, Gentlemen, Dear Sport Friends
It is with sadness that we have to inform that Richard died this morning.
Please find herewith the funeral arrangements:
Saturday June 13, 2009 at 10.00 h
Church: “Notre Dames de Messires”
Rue de Bertaimont
At 7000 Mons (Bergen)
Belgian Skiers are requested to bring their ski to pay tribute at the Church to Richard and his beloved family.
We are counting on your presence.
Kim De Witte – Van den Bossche – Team Captain Belgium
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Join the dedicated group on Facebook: Pakuszewski Richard R.I.P.
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22:00 CET 8 June
Peter Moorkens has confirmed the very sad news that Richard Pakuszewski has lost his courageous fight to survive the injuries from the accident he suffered recently.
Luc Vermeiren was in the hospital this evening together with the crew from the boat, where the sad news was confirmed.
Richard Pakuszewski
Born in Mons on 21st June 1968
Passed Away in Geel on 9th June 2009
Funeral 13th June 2009
Funeral:
Zaterdag 13 juni 2009 om 10.00 h
Kerk: “Notre Dame de Messires”
Rue de Bertaimont
7000 Mons (Bergen)
Last respects:
Richard groeten kan op :
Donderdag 11 en vrijdag 12 juni
Telkens van 14.00 tot 18.00 h
Adres: Funerarium Borgno
Rue des Arquebusiers 2
7000 Mons Bergen
Paula Newland in Action
Keith Slater captured Paula Newland in action as she prepares for the World Championships in Belgium. The 43 year old mother of two finished 5th in the 1999 Women’s event in Spain and teams up again with driver Dave Llewellyn, and husband Nigel on the canals.
Olen BeNeLux Cup 2009 Photos
Luc Vermeiren captured some sensational shots at the recent Olen BeNeLux Cup 2009. You can see them all at www.powerboatracing.be
Keep up with the Worlds through Twitter
If you’re unable to be at the 2009 World Water Ski Racing Championships in Belgium (19-26 July) you can keep track of events via Twitter.
Representing France at the 2009 Worlds
The team that will represent France at the 2009 World Water Ski Racing Championships is:
Belgian World Team Members Announced
Belgian Team Captain, Kim De Witte – Van den Bossche has announced the names of all members of the Belgian team for the 2009 World Water Ski Racing Championships.
Clare Kirk Injured in Fall
Britain’s F2 Women’s representitive for thye 2009 Worlds, Clare Kirk has been injured in a fall. It is uncertain at this stage as to whether Clare will be able to take part in the Worlds with her team Greg Bassam and Roy Taylor.
Stinga F1 and F21
Force Boats have just pushed their latest Force F21 out of the factory. “STINGA F2” includes its trademark funky colour design with a combination of White, Applied Red, Light Orange, Central Blue and Royal Blue. Removable Rear Lounge for training and racing, triple ballast system, Rex Marine custom installation, Detwiler Jacking plate, Outrigger Steering, Drivers Seat Slide and Observers Seat Swivel, Bimmini, Clarion CD Stereo, Force Custom Transom Plate and Carbon Wind Deflector. Powered by a Mercury 300xs Optimax Outboard engine.
2009 Qld State Titles – Grafton 6&7 June
This weekend, Grafton will host the 2009 Queensland Water Ski Racing Titles on the Clarence River. A nice early start on Saturday morning with a 7am briefing.
NQOSSA Fitzroy Ironman – 8 June from Cairns
The 2009 Fitzroy Ironman takes place on 8 June from Cairns, QLD, Australia. Grant from Cairns has published version 2 of the 2008 Ironman.
Cardiff National Photos by Keith Slater
Keith Slater captured two days of racing on camera at the recent round of the British national water ski racing championships in Cardiff. Below is a small selection and you can see all of Keith’s shots via the links at the bottom of this page.
Richard Pakuszewski in Skiing Accident
A serious accident occured in Belgium on the weekend when Richard Pakuszewski fell and is now is a poor condition. Whilst I have received a number of details, I shall only report below what Jules Leyson has sent me.
Will Newland Pops up for Air
Keith Slater was on hand at the British National race in Allhallows to capture Will Newland getting some air before securing 2nd place in F3.
skirace.net get 32,800 hits in May 2009
skirace.net has grown in popularity in every consecutive month this year and has now set itself a new record in May by getting 32,800 hits.
Cardiff British National Results
The 4th round of the British water ski racing championships took place on 30/31 May at Cardiff. Thanks to Sue Fleming, the results are here.
Luke Keys Pulls a Bunny
Luke Keys was captured in action whilst pulling this bunny off the Hawksbury this weekend.
Under 10s Await Wisemans Ferry Race
A few up and coming young Aussie skiers were caught on camera at Wisemans Ferry this weekend as they awaited the start of the Under 10’s 2 -up race.
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Buby Bertels Gets Airtime
Two shots below of Buby Bertels in action and getting some air on a Belgian canal.
Allhallows Shots by Neil Pallender
Neil Pallender has posted a pile of great shots that he took at last weekend’s British nationals in Alhallows. Click any image below to go to his Flickr library.
Cyclone Boat Co GB
The Cyclone Boat Co. GB now has more Cyclones that ever on the expanding British watr ski racing circuit.
David McMillan @ Region V
Brooke Gray capture this shot of David McMillan at the Region V races in Australia on the weekend.
Another 2009 Worlds Promo Video
Here’s another video compilation to help promote the forthcoming 2009 World Water Ski Racing Championships in Belgium.
British Team Announced for Worlds (video)
Yesterday after the 3rd round of the British Nationals at Allhallows, British Team Captain, Wayne Harvey, announced the National Team for the 2009 World Water Ski Racing Championships.
Allhallows British National
The 3rd Round of the British Water Ski Racing Championships took place at Allhallows on the weekend.
Riverdavesplace.com
America has a great ski racing forum at Riverdavesplace.com
A Puddingstone USA Success
Andy Anderson reports: On Saturday, May 9th NWSRA Region II hosted its “Puddingstone Fun Day” sponsored by Goldsmith Construction. The event was designed to encourage entry level participation and incorporated some fun races similar to what are typically run by the Lake Arrowhead Water Ski Club.