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Britain’s Damon Eastwood Gets Wed

Mandy Rix of Hunstanton Water Ski Club writes …Damon Eastwood, former top skier for GB, recently married Joanna Mee.  The wedding took place at Belvoir Castle, Lincolnshire on Saturday 6th September 2008 at 2pm.

1990 European Water Ski Racing Championships – Jersey

Loius Newbury-Smith brings 1990 European Water Ski Racing Chamoionships which were held off the island of Jersey.

1982 & 1983 Sydney Bridge to Bridge Videos

Louis Newbury-Smith brings us the 1982 & 1983 Sydney Bridge to Bridge Water Ski Race video online.

Results of Final European Cup Race – Cardiff

Last weekend saw the final round of the 2008 European Water Ski Racing Cup held in Cardiff, GB. I’ve heard that it was a superb event enjoyed by dozens of teams from all over Europe. Congratulations to Dave Llewellyn and Howard Smith for organising the event. Courtesy of Martine Ciroux, results of the weekend’s racing and the overall championships are below.

2008 Hawkesbury 120 – A Blazen Success

Publicity Officer for SRNSW, Shane Earl reports on the Hawkesbury 120 and writes …some provisional results from the 2008 Evinrude Brp Hawkesbury 120 Ski Race:

1st Blazen 42:19.15  
Driver Jason Walmsley
Observer Bernie Simpson
Skier Christopher Stout
Skier Grant Turner

Photo below by Rob Storum of Team Blazen
Noel Griffin,Grant Turner,Jason Walmsley,Chris Stout,Bernard Simpson

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Blazen is an F21 Force Hull built in the Force Factory on the Hawkesbury River at lower Portland and the First Time a Force Boat has won a Major Hawkesbury River race.

2nd Stinga 42:45.32
Driver Greg Houston
Observer Kevin Boylan
Skier Daniel Campbell
Skier Grant Patterson

3rd Hellbent 44:34.26
Driver Mark Cranny
Observer Damien Matthews
Skier Peter Procter
Skier Paul Robertson

Womens record was broken by 3 minutes:

1st Se7en
Driver Peter Ross
Observer Alex Ross
Skier Anne Procter
Skier Kylee Jones

Some Incidents

Skier Zac Welch from Victoria suffered a Ruptured Spleen after a fall at Wisemans Ferry Skiing behind American boat Sudden force and driven by Howard Hoggins from USA. He is at Westmead Hospital.

Skier Robbie Weaver has suffered a spinal injury (unknown to the extent tests will be conducted today) during a fall behind Twisted in MOC class. Robbie fell in rough Water at speed near Pitt  Town Bottoms. Robbie was flown to Royal North Shore by Care flight Helicopter.

More SOON

Shane Earl
Publicity Officer SRNSW
Also see: www.skiracingnsw.com.au for more details and photos

Photos by Rob Storum – In Tha Zone Images

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1983 Worlds Video

Louis Newbury-Smith has provided us with more archive footage of some of the world’s best ski racing. This time it’s the 1983 World Championships in Australia. Of course it was Danny Bertels (Belgium) and Liz Hobbs MBE (Great Britain) who won the worlds that year. Something they both did in the 1981 Worlds too.

Stout & Turner win the Sackville Sprint

Rob Storum of In Tha Zone images sent in these photos of today’s winner of the Sackville Sprint (winner has pole position in tomorrow’s main race) at the Hawkesbury 120.

Old Timers’ Ski Race – Cardiff GB

Scott Munro & Anthony Scaccia are calling all ski racers that have not skied competitively for 10 years.

Help Clean The Hawkesbury

Ski Racing NSW is putting out the call to all in Australia, to help sweep the Hawkesbury River prior to the running of the 2008 Hawkesbury 120. Publicity Officer SRNSW, Shane Earl writes;

Results of European Cup – Eguzon France

The French Round of the 2008 European Cup took place on 24th of August and the results and press publishings are shown below.

Hawkesbury 120 – 2008

The 2008 Hawkesbury 120 event will take place on Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st August 2008 from Windsor to Wiseman’s & Return.

70 Years Skiing the Hawkesbury

On 30/31 August at Governor Phillip Park, Windsor, NSW a fascinating photographic exhibition is being staged. It takes a look at water skiing on the Hwakesbury as far back as far as 1938 – from Reggy Johnson to Jason Walmsley.

NSW Titles Rnd 1 – Photos by Mike Kemp

Mike Kemp of Ultimate Image Capture secured a superb can of action at the NWS Titles last weekend at Wiseman’s Ferry, Australia. More at Ski Racing NSW

NSW Titles Rnd 1 – Photos by Rob Storum

Thanks to Rob Storum of In Tha Zone Images for this great bunch of action shots taken at Round 1 of the NSW State Titles at Wiseman’s Ferry, Australia on the weekend. More at Ski Racing NSW

1980 Sydney Bridge to Bridge Video

Louis Newbury-Smith has done it again and made the 1980 Sydney Bridge to Bridge available for the world to watch.

1990 European Championships Video

Louis Newbury-Smith has added even more superb video footage from years gone by with the latest being the 1990 European Water Ski racing Championships in Jersey.

See plenty of much younger faces and some great racing from the last century.

Click the image below to go direct to the video on facebook. If you don’t have a Facebook account, sign up now for free at www.facebook.com and don’t get left behind.

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1985 Worlds & 1980 Sydney Bridge on Facebook

Louis Newbury-Smith has published almost 40 mins of video footage of the 1985 Worlds on www.facebook.com . He has also published the 1980 Sydney Bridge and more old videos of ski racing. To see all the videos that Louis has posted, go here. Set up a free Facebook account in order to access the videos if you don’t already have one.

You’ll find me here

Ski Racing Videos on Facebook

KarlBrooks.com Launched

Martin and Karen Brooks have just launched a web site in memory of their son and our friend Karl Brooks at www.karlbrooks.com

Norm Griffin Update – 11 August

Update – 11 August by Louise

We’ve had another upset in the Griffin family with Mum (June Griffin) in the Sydney Adventist Hospital at Wahroonga after having major surgery last Tuesday.  She has definitely some bad days since the operation but seems to be improving by the day.  Visiting Hours at the hospital are anytime except between 1pm – 3pm.  For updates and more info you can contact either Lynette on 0407 452 097 or Louise on 0407 072 819.

Also a quick update on Dad – he is recovering well and is hoping to be back on the road driving again once he visits the specialist on Friday.  Mum being in hospital has probably set his recovery back a little but we are all busy trying to keep him on track and occupied.
Update – 8 July by Louise

Just a quick update on Dad……Yesterday he had a defribillator inserted and should be able to go home either tomorrow or Thursday. He is in good spirits and is looking forward to going home. He would like to thank everyone who has called, visited and sent their best wishes and Im sure he will be in contact if not in person but by phone over the next few weeks.

Our family would also like to thank everyone for their best wishes and support over the last couple of weeks as it was just as big a shock to us as it would have been to many of you.

Update – 1 July by Louise
I have just been to see dad this morning after he was in a bit of shock yesterday with the Dr telling him that he had had a massive heart attack and that he could drop dead at anytime. We all know how dad hates bad news so he went into a bit of shock and thought there was no hope.

After talking with the Dr this morning the next 4 – 8 weeks will be the most critical for him. He needs to do absolutely NOTHING!! over that period to give the heart time to heal. Abviously his heart will never be the same and the most he can expect is about 40%. Tomorrow they will run more test on his heart and from there they will know what sort of stress his heart can cope with.
He is expected home to remain in Westmead Hospital until at least the weekend with visitors more than welcome.

He is that he will be unable to make it to Foster on the weekend for the reunion and hopes you all have a great time.

Louise

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Shane Earl, Publicity Officer for Australia’s SRNSW has been contacted by the Family of Norm Griffin and asked to pass on the news that Norm suffered a heart attack last Friday and is recovering well in Westmead Hospital. Norm most recently has been the man on the mike at Region 5.

Sad passing of Southern 80 great

On 10 Aug 2008, Nicole Mitchell writes;

Hi Robbie,

Through your website I would like to thank everybody for their phone calls, emails, cards, flowers and well wishes on Dennis’s passing. All of your support and the overall response has been overwhelming, there is nothing like the Ski racing family,I am proud to be apart of this as Dennis was. Please accept this as my personal thanks,

Kind Regards
Nicole

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It is with great sadness to inform you of the passing of Dennis Rowbottom. His death was a result of an accident on Saturday 26th July.

Dennis Rowbottom and his boat Island Cooler have won the Southern 80 outright in 1989 and 1990. Dennis recently returned to the sport of water ski racing competing in this years races, driving ‘The Mistress’.

Funeral details have not been finalised, but will be placed on the Southern 80 web page when they are known.

Jules Leyson in Powerboat Crash

Wim Lamot has reported that IWSF world council member Julius Leysen crashed earlier today with his powerboat (Cat) at the Bernico Poker Run in Belgium.

Aussie Racing Season Heats Up

Australia’s season is heating up with a calendar packed full of great races. Check out the full calendar now at the Ski Racing Australia web site: www.skiracing.com.au

Randy Davis & Ross Wilson (Nordic Boats) Interviewed

Chris Davidson of Performance Boats magazine interviewed Randy Davis & Ross Wilson of Nordic Boats, Lake Havasu City, USA.

www.nordicboatsusa.com

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Randy Davis (Nordic Boats) Interviewed

Chris Davidson of Performance Boats magazine interviewed Randy Davis of Nordic Boats, Lake Havasu City, USA. As many people reading this will know, Randy is Todd Haig’s driver, with Dennis Hall in the observer’s seat.

www.nordicboatsusa.com

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Euro Cup, Geel Video, Results & Photos

Watch some video of the European canal race at Geel last weekend. Chris Stout won Men’s F1 race (Darren Kirkland was 1st European skier) and Kim Lumley won Women’s F1 at the 3rd round of the 2008 European Water Ski Racing Cup in Geel, Belgium on 3 August.

Weston National Results & Photos

Thanks to Sue Fleming, below are the results from the British National Water Ski Racing Championships that took place at the holiday seaside resort of Weston-Super-Mare on Sunday 27 July.

Funeral Arrangements for Dennis Rowbottom

The funeral for Dennis Rowbottom is to take place at the Paramount Theatre 392 High st Echuca, Victoria, Australia at 1pm on Wednesday 6th August 2008. Following this service there will be a graveside service at Echuca Cemetery (Warren st Echuca), with the wake taking place at the Echuca Aerodrome (Echuca – Kyabram road)

World Record of 100 skiers

Neville Fry of Cairns, Australia has provided some footage from his video of the Water Ski Record that the Cairns And District Power Boat & Ski Club set back in 1986.

Steve Rowe’s 110mph Bunny Hop

Steve Rowe was captured at approx 110mph in the Men’s Open race at the South Australian Titles in June. The photographer was Jason Dick.

Diamond Race Photos

See the incredible Diamond Race photos here:

by Wim Lamot

by Luc@s & Pepe

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The 1st Bernico Poker Run

On 9th & 10th August 2008, the 1st ‘Bernico Poker Run‘ will be run in Belgium. The idea for this exclusive event was conceived by two friends, Nico Bertels (Bernico International) and Ben Maes (Jet Logistics) – both boat and water sport fanatics.

Euro Champs – Final Results (inc. penalties) & Videos

Updated 23 July: Sue Fleming has provided the final results from the European Championships with penalties and warnings clearly shown.

Buy Euro Championships Merchandise Online

Steve Royce of Tribal Water Sports Europe worked closely with Australia’s Howie Hook to create a design for recent 2008 European Water Ski Racing Championships merchandise. If you would weren’t at the event, there are still some items left and you can order them online here.

Euro Championship Videos by Roger Lincoln

You can see all of Roger Lincoln’s European Water Ski Racing Championship videos here

He did a superb job of capturing the action throughout the week.

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Euro Championships Photos

Official photographer Carl Broadis has some fantastic shots of the European Water Ski Racing Championships for sale at www.auto-sport-images.co.uk

Robbie thanks a few people

After a busy week at the European Water Ski Racing Championships in Great Britain, I want to publicly thank a few people who helped me through my job of race commentary, MC at opening and closing ceremonies, each race-day’s presentation of trophies and reporting on the event.

BWS Exec Congratulates Ski Racing

It was great to see Executive Officer of British Water Ski, Patrick Donovan, supporting the recent European Championships at Ramsgate, not forgetting the fact that he worked hard with many others in the run up to this international event that attracted almost 100 skiers from all over Europe, Australia and the USA. Patrick has just published the following:

Karl Brooks Memorial

July 2008
At the closing ceremony of the 2008 European Water Ski Racing Championships, Karen and Martin Brooks collected an award on behalf of their son Karl Brooks, who was tragically lost in June 2007. EAME Racing Chairman Mike Waterman presented the award.

Euro Championships – 12 July Update

The final round of the European Water Ski Racing Championships are underway here at Ramsgate Great Britain. F3 and Seniors hit the waters at 8am this morning and here are the very unofficial results:

Euro Championships – Men’s Rnd 1 Videos

Roger Lincoln captured the following video footage of Round 1 of the Men’s F1 & F2 European Water Ski Racing Championships this week, along with interviews with Wayne Mawer and Chris Stout:

Euro Championships – 11 July Update

The 2nd round of the Juniors and Women’s F1 & F2 did their racing this morning and provided some spectacular excitement as Kim Lumley led the field overall but was then challenged and passed by Brady Hoggins.

America’s Hoggins then suffered mechanical problems and was forced to retire, allowing the Women’s F1 leader to regain the overall race lead and Spain’s Marc Avella to take the number one spot in the Juniors. Avella stepped up the pace and enjoyed a very worthy win in Juniors, as did Kim Lumley in F1 Women’s. Initial reports suggest that Christel Magdeleyns of Belgium won F2 Women’s.

All other positions will be provided in the official results at the end of the day.

Right now the wind is gusting up to 30 knots and is once again threatening the remainder of the day’s racing.

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Photo by Kelly Ireland

Carlo Cassa on Catalina

I caught up with former two time Catalina winner Carlo Cassa of Italy about the big event and here’s the video:

Euro Championships – 10 July Update

We have just witnessed a tremendous race from F1 & F2 men in the first round of the European Championships. Chris Stout led the field with Wayne Mawer close behind. In 3rd position we saw Dimitri Bertels and Darren Kirkland just behind him.

Thanks to Kelly Ireland for the photos
Thanks to Sue Fleming for the results

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Stout & Mawer battle it out

Mawer pulled ahead of Stout in the 2nd third of the race and went on to win the race overall. Stout’s boat lost power two laps before the end and forced them into retirement. Bertels was on hand to finish 2nd and Tommy Klarenbeek took 3rd. Darren Kirkland’s handles broke and although he got going again, he lost any chance of a finish in the frame.

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Wayne Mawer in-charge & in-flight

In F2, we saw Tom Tim Lisens of Belgium lead from start to finish whilst 2nd and 3rd positions changed regularly throughout the race. In the end we saw Lisens win with Steven Van Gaeveran 2nd andRichard Kirk 3rd.

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Cameron King in action

F3 was another exciting race with Britain’s James Hutchinson winning. Seniors was won by Patrick Dom who led from start to finish.

EuroKids A & B went ahead and I am awaiting results.

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Christan Ortileb winning EuroKids B – photo by Cameron King

Juniors and Women’s did not go ahead due to rough seas.

Racing continues in the morning.

Official Results Here

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The turn

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F2 skiers in battle

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Catalina 60 – who will it be?

The 60th Catalina Water Ski Race is just around the corner and some of the best teams in the world are preparing for the event that has drawn skiers from all over the world for decades.

Euro Championships – 8/9 July Update

With almost 100 teams patiently waiting to race, the first round of the European Championships kicked off on Tuesday morning with EuroKids A & B, then Juniors and Women’s F1 & F2.

Thomas Smith Interview – Euro Championships

Roger Lincoln caught up with Britain’s Thomas Smith before race day and publish the following interview of video:

Euro Championships – Opening Ceremony Video

Roger Lincoln captured the following footage (2 videos) of the European Championships opening ceremony on the weekend:

Euro Championships – 7 July Update

With Britain suffering extremely high winds across the country, a decision was made at 9.30am this morning to cancel today’s racing. Officials have arranged for an alternative venue to be used tomorrow (Herne Bay – 15 miles away) if the conditions remain unsuitable tomorrow.

Barry Frame Interview – Euro Championships

Barry Frame has been a driving force behind the organisation of the 2007 European Water Ski Racing Championships. I caught up with Barry on the 4th of July and the video of our chat is below:

Kim Lumley Interview – Euro Championships

Roger Lincoln interviewed Kim Lumley before the opening of the 2007 European Water Ski Racing Championships. The video is published here:

Darren Kirkland Interview – Euro Championships

Roger Lincoln interviewed Darren Kirkland before the opening of the 2007 European Water Ski Racing Championships. The video is published here:

Norman Fletcher Passes Away

It is with regret that I have to announce that Norman Fletcher passed away on Friday 4th July after suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease for some time. Norman supported water ski racing for many years with his boats and at the 1st Worlds in 1979 he supplied the two Red and Yellow Fletchers which towed Andy and Stephen Coe.

Wayne Mawer Interview – Euro Championships

Roger Lincoln interviewed Wayne Mawer on Friday, just as he arrived to take part in the European Water Ski Racing Championships. The video is published here:

European Championships – 6 July Bulletin

The 2008 European Water Ski Racing Championships were officially opened yesterday as teams from all over Europe, including guests from Australia and the USA paraded through the town of Ramsgate. Local dignatories, senior members of British Water Ski and Lord Colin Moynihan (Chairman of the British Olympic Committee) welcomed participating teams and Team Captains introduced their official teams onto the stage.

Greg Dutton & Emma Duckworth Honoured

Recently, Greg Dutton and Emma Duckworth were made life members of the New Zealand Water Ski Racing Association (NZWSRA). Many from around the world will remember ‘Fido’ and ‘Emms’ from New Zealand in 2007 as together they pulled off one of the greatest World Water Ski Racing Championships ever.

European Championships – starts this weekend

The 2008 European Water Ski Racing Championships are about to take place in the same format as in previous years, which is virtually identical to the World Championships. Most people arrive in Ramsgate GB on 4 July in readiness for the opening ceremony on Saturday and the first of four rounds of racing over the course of a week kicking off on Sunday.

Diamond Race- Interviews & Racing Videos & Results

After almost 3000 plays of the Racing video in less than 24 hrs, I’ve also now published a 10 minute ‘interviews & presentations’ video from the Diamond Race where 2005 World Champions Todd Haig and Kim Lumley secured well deserved wins. It was an incredible race with a record number of competitors taking part (around 90). My sincere thanks to Vera and Stefan for their help. Many thanks to Wim Lamot for the photos below.

2008 Diamond Race

Results & Videos here

We’ve just arrived in Belgium for a weekend of racing and festivities at Viersel. Of course it’s the Diamond Race where almost 90 teams will arrive today and tomorrow from all over the world. This is also Round 2 of the 2008 European Cup. You can watch a 10 minute video of the racing online at skirace.net on Monday or Tuesday. In the meantime, you can see another online video of a previous Diamond Race at the Diamond Race Web Site

Vienna Video & Results

On Monday I returned from the first round of the 2008 European Cup in Vienna where Austria hosted a superb event and over 60 teams teams from Europe, USA and Australia enjoyed a tremendous day’s racing on the River Danube in glorious 31’c sunshine.

Peter Procter Wins San Francisco Bay Race

Courtesy of Chelbe Kinslow, the results of the new San Francisco Bay water ski race held on 14th June from Pittsburg to the Brothers Island Bridge and back are:

1st place: Peter Procter

2nd place: Chris Stout

3rd place: Carl Goldsmith

4th place: Jason Walmsley

5th place: Marc Avella

6th place: Roy Frey

7th place : AJ Herrera

8th place : Janine Seaton

9th place: Craig Elder

Karl Brooks Jnr. Ski Clinic – USA

Justin Frank writes …the first Karl Brooks Jr. Ski Clinic was a great success! We had junior skiers of all ability levels participating over the weekend, some who have only competed in one race and others who have been racing for most of their lives. The common goal that the participants shared was that everyone learned something new.

Welsh Speaking Ski Racer Needed for TV

I am looking for a current or retired “Welsh speaking” ski racer in Wales who can participate in an S4C extreme sports TV show.

Diamond Race Bakery

Due to popular demand, a warm bakery will be available on-site for those using the camping area from 08:00am on Sunday 29 June at the Diamond Race.

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2009 World Championships – Bulletin #1

Courtesy of Vera Van den Bossche, below is bulletin #1 for the 16th World Water Ski Racing Championships which will be held in Belgium from 18-26 July 2009. This includes the provisional programme of events.

Fred Williams Racing Reunion

Bruce ‘The Roadrunner’ Robberds wants to let all NSW Australia Racers know that Fred Williams is organising a reunion of former and current boat and ski racers at Forster.

Fred Williams

Written in 1982 – When one talks of the history of water ski racing in Australia the name Fred Williams is constantly mentioned. Fred’s involvement for some 31 years has contributed to him being one of the best known personalities in the world of water skiing.

This Weekend – Vienna – European Cup Rnd 1

This weekend (22 June) over 60 international teams from Europe, USA and Australia; such as Wayne Mawer, Dimitri Bertels, Darren Kirkland, Dave Sewell, Chris Stout, Ben Gulley, Sabine Ortileb, Kim Lumley and Vicky Leysons, will race in the first round of the 2008 European Cup in one of the world’s most beautiful cities – Vienna, Austria.

Bob Wing – up to 1982

The ‘Wing’ name is synonymous with water skiing all over the world and I couldn’t even begin to try and name the family’s accomplishments. However in 1982, Bob Wing wrote a great book called ‘Waterskiing in Australia’. Some time ago, Bob kindly gave me permission to reproduce articles from his book here on skirace.net. You can see a list of all that I’ve reproduced here.

Bob has done a lot more in the decades that have followed his book, but below is a 1982 article about Bob and his accomplishments at that stage, along with his own introduction to his book.

Thank you Bob.

Robbie Llewellyn

Water Skiing in Australia – 1934

In 1934, during the month of either July or August, Edward Arthur (Ted) Parker of 18 Schofield Avenue, Earlwood, became the first person in Australia to water ski. The epic event occurred in Hen and Chicken Bay, Sydney Harbour, behind a three pointed boat powered by a 22 horsepower Johnson outboard motor.

Terry Bennett – up to 1982 plus 2007 podcast interview

Commencing Trial Skiing in 1966, he teamed up with Peter Ward behind Wally Hackett’s “Thunderbolt” which was a leading ski team for many years. Terry’s greatest achievement was to set a World Endurance Record in 1970 when he skied 538.1 miles in12 hours, 15 minutes and thirty seconds.

GB Racing Reporters Wanted

Julia Olinski and Alison Smith are already submitting information to British Water Ski’s “Waterski & Wakeboard Magazine”.

They are now looking for more people to provide them with news, views, information and photos from the British water ski racing events.

Jake Frame’s Airborne Shots

Britain’s Jake Frame was captured in action twice by Keith Slater.

Brett Dominguez’s Bunny Hop

Brett Dominguez was skiing behind Thundernuts on the weekend at the South Australian State Titles, Murray Bridge. Photogapher ‘Jase’ was posied to capture Brett’s bunny hop and the photo below shows the take off point and air time. Click the photo to enlarge it.

Brixham, GB – Results

Courtesy of Sue Fleming, the results from the third round of the British Championships which took place on Sunday at Brixham are available here.

Sam Clapson’s Bunny Hop

Britain’s Sam Clapson was captured in action at the 2008 Allhallows National by Keith Slater.

Will Newland’s Bunny Hop

Britain’s Will Newland was caught in act by sports photographer Keith Slater.

European Season Hots up

Todd Haig, Wayne Mawer, Dimitri Bertels, Kim Lumley, Darren Kirkland, Chris Stout, Brady Hoggins and Ben Gulley are just some of the well known names from the world stage that are competing in Europe this year.

Lord Colin Moynihan at Europeans

Chairman of the British Olympic Committee, Lord Colin Moynihan, plans to attend the opening ceremony of the 2008 European Water Ski Racing Championships at Ramsgate, Great Britain this year where over 60 international skiers are expected to compete. You can read more about the former Olympic Rowing athlete and former British Minister for Sport here.

Adam Murfet’s Bunny Hop

Britain’s Adam Murfet performs for the camera at Hunstanton’s first club race of the season on 13th April. Click photo to enlarge.

Kylee Jones Gets Air Alongside Ann Procter

Australia’s Kylee Jones is caught hopping off the water as she skied behind Se7en with World Champion Ann Procter at a Wisemans Ferry 2-Up event. Mike Kemp of Ultimate Image Capture captured the action. Click the photo to enlarge.

Bobbette Macmillan Airborne

Bobbette Macmillan was caught in the act at Round 5 of Region 5 by Rob Storum of In Tha Zone Images. Thanks to those who put a name to the photo. Click photo to enlarge.

Jack Houston Gets Some Air

Australia’s Jack Houston gets some air at Round 5 of Region 5 and Rob Storum of In Tha Zone Images captures the moment. Click photo to enlarge.

Ramsgate Webcam & Weather

BBC Weather in Ramsgate

The image below is of a live web cam at the port of Ramsgate. Click here or the image to enlarge.

Kelly Nulens’ Airborne Shot

Belgium’s Kelly Nulens was caught getting some air. I’m waiting for the name of the photographer who was there to capture the moment. Click the photo to enlarge it.

Helmet Cam Water Ski Race – Pittsburg CA

Jeff Barrus and the NADS water ski racing team bring us up close and personal in one of their recent races at Pittsburg on video.

Sam Frey’s Bunny Hop

America’s Sam Frey pulled off this superb bunny hop. I’m waiting for the name of the photographer who did an excellent job of capturing the moment.

Roy Frey’s Bunny Hop

America’s Roy Frey pulled off this superb bunny hop. I’m waiting for the name of the photographer who did an excellent job of capturing the moment.

Katelin Wendt’s Bunny Hop

America’s Katelin Wendt pulled off this superb bunny hop. I’m waiting for the name of the photographer who did an excellent job of capturing the moment.

Mallory Nordblad’s Bunny Hop

America’s Mallory Nordblad pulled off this superb bunny hop. Cameron King was behind the camera and captured the moment at Lake Elsinore, California.

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See other bunny hops and airborne shots here

Lyme Regis, GB – Results & Photos

Keith Slater’s Lyme Regis shots are now available on his web site.

2009 Worlds Web Site Launched

Wim Lamot has announced the launch of the 2009 World Water Ski Racing Championships web site at: http://worlds.waterskiracing.be

Wayne Mawer’s Bunny Hops

Katelin Wendt captured this great shot of former Racing & Wakeboard World Champion Wayne Mawer as he made a guest appearance at the 2007 Diamond Race. Click the photo to enlarge it. Read more on Mawer here.

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Howie Hook has just sent me a superb shot of 1997 World Water Ski Racing Champion Wayne Mawer doing a bunny hop on his race ski.

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Click image for full version and ‘the take-off point’

Howie writes; I found this old photo from the early 90’s in Cairns. We were out on a fun run to Fitzroy Island (more)and Wayne was pulling off a series of monster jumps as we rounded Cape Grafton! ( this was not even one of the bigger ones!!) – Take note of the splash that marks the launch point!! (only seen in the full version of the photo)

But I thought it would qualify as a contender for the best “Bunny Hop” shots. – I used this shot as reference for the Tee Shirt for Wayne’s World Title Campaign in 1997.

Howie
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Read about Wayne Mawer

See other Bunny Hops here

Scott Brooks’ Bunny Hop

Scott and Kurt Brooks were out training at Stone Water Ski Club last weekend and Kurt had the camera handy as Scott pulle off this great bunny hop.

Click the photo to enlarge it.

Boylan & Cropper Bunny Hop Together

Kevin Boylan and Danny Cropper teamed up together behind Top Gun at Gosford in 1990. Check out the superb shot below with Kevin on the left of photo and Danny on the right as they pulled off these bunny hops together. Click the photo to enlarge it.

Troy Hall’s Bunny Hop

Aussie Troy Hall gets some air and Australia’s Rob Storum of In Tha Zone Images captures the moment.

Jack Whitton’s Bunny Hop

Aussie Jack Whitton get’s some air and Australia’s Rob Storum of In Tha Zone Images captures the moment.

AWSEF Hall of Fame Induct Marsha Fitzgerald & Kris LaPoint

The American Water Ski Educational Foundation formally inducted Kris LaPoint and Marsha Fitzgerald (more) into the AWSEF Water Ski Hall of Fame on April 19 at the Omni Orlando Resort in ChampionsGate, Florida, USA.

World Champ Walmsley Sets Record

Ski Racing NSW reports that World Champion Jason Walmsley became the fastest skier to have ever traveled up the Hawkesbury River on the weekend at the 2008 SRNSW Bridge 1 Up Ski Race in a breath-taking record time of 36.11.15. Mark Cranny and Damien Matthews did the honours with Hellbent.

British National, Allhallows GB – Results & Photos

The first round of the British Championships took place on Sunday at Allhallows. Official results are below and Keith Slater was there on the water capturing the action.

Hunstanton Ski Club – New Web Site

Hunstanton Ski Club has a heap of history behind it and a bright future ahead with its up and coming talent. Committee member Ashley Redhead has today launched the new-look web site for Hunstanton Ski Club at www.hunstantonskiclub.co.uk

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