Britain’s official season of races for 2010 is published on the British Water Ski & Wakeboard site and the latest version at 11 March is shown below. Torquay national has been removed.

Force Boats write … Congratulations to HELLRAZOR, BLAZEN and BURNIN and to all of the FORCE Teams.

Most teams who competed at the 2010 Club Marine Southern 80 have been captured by RMI Images. Check out the RMI Images website for all the photos www.rmiimages.com

It was 20yrs ago on 26th February 2010 that Britain’s infamous Reg King passed away.

Brad Dutton has announced that Both New Zealand and Victoria (Australia) have named their teams for the upcoming Trans Tasman Challenge.

Below are a selection of sensation shots taken by Rob Storum at the 2010 NSW Titles in Australia.

Rob Storum was on the banks of the Murray capturing some of the 100mph+ action recently.

The 3rd Karl Brooks Memorial Golf Tournament in the USA takes place on Friday, April 16, 2010 at Temecula Creek Inn

The time has come again for boaties and skiers to get together at Club Forster on 10th July 2010. Click on the poster below to open and print the full PDF version.

The Netherlands’ water ski racing committee has plans to organise a training weekend from 2 to 5 April 2010. You can download the information sheet by clicking the image of it below.

Force Boats are over the moon with their race results in Oz and are proudly telling the world about it in their latest press release below.

A Service celebrating the life of Mr Timothy Driver will be held at Montsalvat, 7 Hillcrest Ave, Eltham on FRIDAY (Feb. 19, 2010) commencing at 1 p.m. Followed by interment at the Eltham Cemetery, Mt Pleasant Rd, Eltham arriving approximately 3 p.m. No flowers by request Donations in lieu to HeartKids would be greatly appreciated. Envelopes available at the Service.

Tim Driver tragically lost his life during the 2010 Club Marine Southern 80 Water Ski Race on the Murray River in Australia over the weekend. The 43 year old leaves Karina and their three children, Zara, Jessie and Faris; and our thoughts are with these people nearest to Tim who have no doubt been devastated by this unfortunate incident.

Official results are now available for the 2010 Club Marine Southern 80 at www.southern80.com.au

Media release sent out Sunday 14th February.
At 4.08pm Saturday 13th February, a boat competing in the 2010 Club Marine Southern 80 was involved in an accident in which 2 skiers fell.

One skier collided with the bank & sustained a broken collarbone and was airlifted to Bendigo. He has since been released.

The other skier Tim Driver, 43 from View Bank, Melbourne was attended to by bystanders & paramedics but died at the scene.

The water ski racing community is shocked and saddened by the tragedy and in the spirit of ski racing, the racing is continuing today.

The cause of the accident is under investigation by the NSW Police and the coroner.

On behalf of the President Alan McDonald & the directors of the Moama Water Sports Club our thoughts and prayers are with the Driver family and friends and fellow ski race friends of Tim.

Julie Golledge
on behalf of the
Moama Water Sports Club

The British Waterski Racing Committee are pleased to announce that Darren Kirkland has been formally appointed as GB Team Captain, effective as of now for the 2010 season onwards.

On 9th February 2010, the current and two-time Women’s World Water Ski Racing Champion Kim Lumley-Manchett and her observer-husband Robert met the British Prime Minister Gordon Brown at No. 10 Downing Street in London.

Vera van Den Bossche has published the 2010 E&A Racing Council member directory for 2010/2011 as (re-)elected at the Brussels Congress 30/01/2010.

• Reminder that if skiing on the Murray River – please observe No Ski Zones – if crews are reported to the MWSC for disobeying this rule, you will be disqualified from the event, along with the penalties from NSW Maritime.
• Schedule of events:
Friday 12th Feb
o 7am – 9am – Moama Sound Shell, Cobb Highway Moama (just over the bridge) – Cantech Breakfast with the Stars
o 12 noon – 5pm – Scrutineering & Briefing at the MWSC Office in Annesley st Echuca – reminder that there is no parking on the railway side of Annesley st. There is also a RIGHT turn ONLY out of the car park at the office. Here you can collect your ‘goodie bag’ at the completion of your scrutineering or presentation of your exemption from scrutineering.
o 8pm – 12 midnight – Quest Apartments Launch Night at the Corporate Area Victoria Park Boat Ramp

Saturday 13th Feb
o Total Tools Epping Static display in Hare st Echuca 9am to 12 noon, Best Presented Boat award from Total Tools Epping. TTI – TOOL KIT 223 PCE AF/MET WALL CABINET VALUED AT: $1,295.00
o Social Classes on the water from 8.30am from Torrumbarry to Echuca
o During breaks in the racing – McDonalds Echuca entertainment, including the VWSA Ski Show & the Jet Sprint boats.
o Veterans, Senior Social, Juniors, Sub Juniors, 70mph, 60mph,Disabled – from Five Mile Reserve starting 12 noon.
o Tip Top Bakeries Bakers Blitz & the Presidents Invitational starting at 3.30pm from Five Mile Reserve .
o Approx: 4.30pm Presentations at Victoria Park Boat Ramp Compound.

Sunday 14th Feb
o 8.30am Expert Classes 14-20 leaving Torrumbarry Boat Ramp
o 12 noon Blitz Boats in order of finishing then Presidents Invitational and the rest of classes 1-13
o During breaks in the racing – McDonalds Echuca entertainment, including the VWSA Ski Show & the Jet Sprint boats.
o Approx. 5pm Presentations of the Sunday racing at the Victoria Park Boat Ramp Compound.
• For information about camping along the Murray River, check out the Parks Victoria website www.parks.vic.gov.au (actual page with Murray River info is www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/1park_display.cfm?park=241)
• For information about fire danger ratings and total fire bans, check out the CFA website at www.cfa.vic.gov.au
• For information about campfire regulations, check out the Department of Sustainability and Environment’s website at www.dse.vic.gov.au (actual page with campfire information is can be found here

• Check out the team profiles on our twitter page http://twitter.com/southern80

The Cairns Post reports: Reigning world formula one ski racing champion Wayne Mawer dominated the premier division during the first race of the Cairns Ski Racing Club Esplanade series yesterday.

Well in just over a week, we will be watching the biggest water ski race in the world take place on the Murray River – the 2010 Club Marin Southern 80.

Programs have been available in Echuca / Moama since Australia Day and they can be purchased from the Newsagents and the usual outlets.

A reminder for those on the river before the event: OBEY NO SKI and NO WASH ZONES. If your boat / crew is reported to the MWSC you face disqualification from this years event and penalties from NSW Waterways. Follow Maritime Law.

The Briefing sheets can now be found on the web page via the competitors page

A reminder regarding River Closure

The Murray River is closed for exclusive use on Saturday 13th February – 6am to 11.30am Torrumbarry Weir to Victoria Park . 11.30am to 6pm – Goldsborough rd to Victoria Park
Sunday 14th February – 6am to 6pm – Torrumbarry Weir to Victoria Park

Well it has been raining here today and the weather forecast for the coming week is low 30’s and shower or two developing (source: http://www.bom.gov.au/weather/vic/forecasts/echuca.shtml )

Make sure you are registered to follow twitter – over the past week, we have been placing profiles of some of the teams competing in the 2010 Club Marine Southern 80 and will continue to do this over the next week.

Looking forward to a great weekend of racing.

Rob Storum of In Tha Zone Images was at the NSW Grand Prix races at Kanahooka last weekend to snap up some of the action.

March is a busy time of year in New Zealand in terms of ski racing with 3 big events capping off what has been a great season. We invite ski racers of the world (especially those across the ditch in Australia) to come join us for 1, 2 or all 3 of the races we have coming up.

Ski Racing Cairns Series #1 race will be held Jan 31st 2010 @ the Cairns Esplanade.

The entry forms for the Mildura 100 are now available via the Mildura & District Ski Club web page www.milduraskiclub.org

Entries close on the Sunday of the Robinvale event – Sunday 7th March – No late entries accepted.

EAME Racing Council Athletes’ Rep Kim Lumley has posted this letter for the attention of all EAME Racers.

The SRV web page has been updated with new classifieds and information regarding the Robinvale Ski Race Classic and the SRV Presentation Night.

“ Important Notice”

2010 Robinvale / Euston Ski Race Entries CLOSE – Friday 29th January 2010

For an entry form and all event details please go to the downloads page.

“ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED by the above date.”

Entries will be seeded and processed prior to the Southern 80. Any boats wishing to withdraw from the Robinvale event can do so with FULL refund by the Wednesday following the S80. Anytime after this money will NOT be refunded.

2010 Presentation Night

Will be held again at
Power House, Lakeside Drive, Albert Park Lake
on Saturday the 10th of July

Organise your full table of 10 or 12, send payment and booking form to Jo Martin.
Pay SRV – by VISA & email jo.martin@live.com or fax to 9438 1374,
Or send cheque to Jo Martin made out to SRV, 13 Lotus Court, Diamond Creek, 3089.

Call Jo on 0407 044 996 with any queries. Tickets will be posted out.
Tickets on Sale till 20th of June!
Ticket Prices – Adult $ 75.00
Teen (13 -Under 18) $ 50.00
Child $ 30.00

The 2010 Club Marine Southern 80 starts on Friday 12th February , 7am to 9am, with the Cantech Breakfast with the Stars. Here you can mingle with; current and former world champions, skier’s of the future and view the awesome boats.
330 boats have entered the event with the majority of them from Victoria, with NSW following close behind.
Over 1200 competitors are competing in the event as either a driver, observer or skier. They are travelling from all around the world and Australia to participate in this great event. We have 7 current and former world champions competing. Including the current World Junior Champions; Yolien Bormans (Belgium) and Jack Houston (Australia).
The 60 mph class is still proving to be very popular with 45 entries in the expert race and 41 entries in the social class.
The oldest driver is Doug Kennedy the driver of Sharp As, whilst the oldest male and female skiers are husband and wife team of Nessie & Roger Hicks from Queensland – they are skiing together in the Veterans class.
Carter Robertson is skiing in Tadpoles and is the youngest skier.
The sport of water ski racing is essentially a family sport and the teams of Argo and Money Muncher epitomise this with their whole team from the one family.
In Open Women Social – it will be interesting to be in the boat of Tantrum. The husband’s are in the boat – Dale Linaker and Christian Apps, whilst the wives are out the back skiing Jenny Linaker and Justine Apps.
The race action starts on the water on Saturday morning at 8.30am with the social classes on the water. These teams are competing on the whole course from Torrumbarry Weir to Victoria Park Boat Ramp.
The best place to capture all the action is at the Victoria Park Boat Ramp, where the boats finish. There is the McDonalds Entertainment on the water including the VWSA Ski Show and the some Jet sprint boats; during breaks in the racing. There are also trade displays and activities for the children such as jump castle, face painting etc. The area is fully catered with a range of foods and drinks available. Admission is free for children under 13, a day pass is $20 and a weekend pass is $30.
The ‘big boys’ the Superclass boats will be on the water at around 3pm on Saturday as they compete in the Tip Top Bakeries Bakers Blitz. There are 15 boats in Superclass; Blazen, Hellrazor, Stinga, Burnin, The Mistress, Fastcash, Merc Force, Argo, Superman, Top Gun, Omen Racing, Gassa, The B, The Gun,The Syndicate.

These boats are the top boats and crews in Australia. Due to the Black Saturday bushfires last year, the event was cancelled before these boats could race for the outright winner & the winner of Super class. So they are keen to take the outright trophy this year. Five of the Super class boats come from Victoria, six of them from New South Wales and Four from Queensland. For these teams and others – the race is a drivers race and the most challenging aspect of the event according to Mark Cranny, a four time winner of the event is the ”123 bends in the river”.
Blazen won the Tip Top Bakeries Bakers Blitz last year, so they will lead the field onto the water. This season has seen a number of boats take out the outright placing in the classic ski race events. Superman won the Hawkesbury 120, Stinga won the Grafton Bridge to Bridge & the Sydney Bridge to Bridge, whilst Blazen won the Berri 110.
The Hellrazor and Stinga teams are the only ones which have won the event outright before. Can Hellrazor make it a record 5 outright wins, or will another team step up to the podium.
Catch all the action on the water at the Victoria Park boat Ramp, Echuca on Saturday 13th Feb and Sunday 14th February. Race programs are now available in the Echuca /Moama newsagents for $10
For further information regarding the event you can visit www.southern80.com.au or contact the Moama Water Sports Club on 03 54806754

The 3rd Sydney Offshore is to be run on the same course as last time. Brooklyn – Sydney Heads – Brooklyn on 6 Feb. It is to be held on the last warm up and conditioning weekend before the Southern 80, so the training alone will be invaluable.

Rob Storum of In Tha Zone Images returned from the Australian Nationals with a hard-drive full of of sensational shots of the Aussie greats in action.

The 2009 event saw many records broken; including the number of entries, but the 2010 Club Marine Southern 80 is tipping to eclipse this, with 614 entries received and accepted.

Following on from the success of the glossy programme which was produced for the 2009 British Water Ski racing season, a similar publication is being produced for 2010.

For those of you in the UK thinking about starting 2010’s training what about giving this a go: www.toughguy.co.uk

NSW State Titles 2009/2010 at NSW Ski Gardens, Wiseman’s Ferry, NSW on 27th and 28th February 2010.

SRNSW Presents GRAND PRIX SERIES Race 2 on Sunday 24th January 2010 at Kanahooka Reserve.

The EAME Water Ski Council has named Kim Lumley the overall EAME Women’s Athlete of the Year (2009). This is a tremendous achievement for Kim (current World Champion) and for international water ski racing.

Steven Morley has been appointed a dealer for Bonehead helmets – Australia. This superb helmet is used by racers around the world and you can learn more at www.boneheadcomposites.com and order yours from:

Steven Morley
Phone: +61 407116511
Email: steven@morleyford.autogrid.com.au

Brad Dutton shares this video link of the 2009 Bridge to Bridge waterski race. Or you can find it by browsing the Boat Racing category at www.Speedbox.tv

In perfect weather conditions and reasonable ocean conditions, with a star studded field the Sydney Offshore 2 has been won by 2007 World Champion Jason Walmsley closley followed 2 time World Champion Stephen Robertson with Peter Proctor rounding out the top 3.

Karen Brooks has announced;

“It is with great pleasure that the 2009 Karl Brooks Memorial Trophy for the under 21yr  overall skier goes to Jack Lynch from Hunstanton Ski Club.”

Congratulations Jack!

Remember lots more about Karl here

America’s top ski racing photographer Daren Van Ryte has now published his book; “Hang On”.

The SRV web page has been updated with the following information:

• Roster for the VictorianTitles this weekend
• Amended results from point scores 1,2 & 3
• Classifieds have been updated

When World Champion driver Fred Bastin sold his boat “Red Shark” to Georg Förstel, he wasn’t expecting such a chilling deal.

Rob Storum of In Tha Zone Images followed Ski Racing NSW down to Kanahooka for Grand Prix day which included F1, F2 and Juniors in hot and gale force conditions.

The 2009 Dr Wrap Winner is Greg Bassam!

At the 2009 Worlds in Belgium, crossing over the bow of a fellow competitor’s boat Greg tripped and fell on to a highly polished deck and failed to gain a hold and consequently fell fully clothed into the canal.

In 1996, Dr Wrap entered the water ski racing world as the leading agony uncle for ski racers. He had a regular page in Britain’s Water Ski Racer magazine and dealt with the problems of everyone from novice to world champion. Who will be presented with this prestieous award tomorrow night in Oxfrd at the British Water Ski Racing Dinner & Dance? – there are many nominees!

Derek Blackmore writes about other contenders:

Who failed Scrutineering at Lyme first National Race having lent it to someone at a previous regional?
Derek Blackmore

Boat not starting at Allhallows Selection Race
Rod Hawkins

Leading race & Ran out of Fuel at WSM on last lap
Paul Llewellyn

At Belgium Worlds who Gave db ear bashing for bringing a fridge that was blowing electrics only to discover it was his own tow a van electrics faulty
Tim Mayers

Greg Bassam & Team Taylor at Stone Ran out of fuel with Jack about to win his first f2 race reason given sold boat and didn’t want to leave to much fuel in it

Almost sinking at Torquay No Bung in
Guy Manchet

Who left the trail of devastation from Crook’s Peak  with the Welsh Constabulary following the trail of trailer parts and then handing over to the Avon Constabulary when they crossed the border and following the trail to Rooks Bridge could it have been
James Bartlett

Purchased a New Trailer and damaged it twice Belgium and France
Rob Strick

Who forgot to fix bow tank filler and nearly sank boat
Rob Strick

Who Filled the Optimax with Diesel and blew up the engine
Paul Llewellyn

History of Dr Wrap
In late 1996, Dr Wrap had a trophy made which has been awarded every year since at the British National Annual Dinner and Dance. The recipient is generally the person who makes the biggest fool of themselves on the ski racing circuit.

A list of recipients is below.

1996 Chris Cole
1997 Rob Manchett
1998 Darren ‘Hass’ Cook
1999 Jason Russell
2000 Jayne Durrant
2001 Kelly Turner
2002 Kirk Team Shattered
2003 Pete Kirk
2004 Glen Manchett
2005 Tim Mayers & Derek Blackmore
2006 Damon Eastwood
2007 ???
2008 ???
2009 Greg Bassam
2010 Harvey Robinson (update received)
2011 ???
2012 Tom Smith (update received)

Roger Lincoln will be doing another run of the worlds DVD for Christmas.

The 48th Bridge to Bridge was run on the weekend in atrocious conditions and was won by Stinga in a time of 44.34.

The SRV web page has been updated with:
• the 2010 Robinvale entry form, ready for you to download
• Classified have been updated
• Victorian Titles – don’t forget entries close this Wednesday 25th November – No Late Entries
• Victorian Titles – Business Kerang will be sponsoring a show n shine on Friday 4th December in Township of Kerang from 3.00pm to 5.00pm. Prize money on offer with a first prize of $700. Anyone who is interested in attending needs to contact Michael Brooks on 0418 356 802 or email michael@dimensionhomes.com.au by no later than Tuesday 1st December. This will help verify numbers for the organizers in Kerang. It will be great to see boats get involved with this event and help support Kerang township for putting it together to promote our sport.

Well the Barrie Beehas Ski Race is over for another year. All results are available via the Southern 80 web page www.southern80.com.au

Some thoughts on the event:

• Blazen from Qld won the event in a record time of 23:16, the team of driver Noel Griffin, Observer Bernard Simpson and skiers Chris Stout & Grant Turner were the skiers
• 9 records were broken
• In the 6 litre class the top 4 boats broke the class record
• Records were broken in the Unlimited class , Blazen 23:16.0; 8 Litre Sportspage 24.40.18;6 Litre Mojo 25.44.22, Shady Ace 26.56.22, Toey As 27.08.02, Sythetic 27.12.26; SMOC Expert Stalker Evinrude 28.57.4, Evinrude Racing 28.59.08; Under 16 Boys & Girls Revenge 27.12.93
• There were no reported injuries
• Hellrazor, winner for the past 3 years, had engine trouble in the first leg of the race and withdrew.
• Local Boat – The Mistress was first to the turnaround point, but with drew at Torrumbarry due to engine troubles
• Fastest Local competitor was Greg Watts (Shepparton) observe ring in the boat Fastcash.
• There were about 1000 people at Deep Creek Marina to see the boats leave and return home again.
• 132 boats fronted the starter
• There were hundreds of people on the banks between Deep Creek Marina and Torrumbarry Weir.

Don’t forget that the entry forms for the 2010 Club Marine Southern 80 can be downloaded now from the Southern 80 web page.

Entry forms for the 2010 Club Marine Southern 80 are now available on the Southern 80 web page Entry’s close on the 31st December, so please do not leave it till the last minute to get your SRA membership organized and get your entry in.

Don’t forget the Barrie Beehag Ski Race on this weekend – updates will be posted on the S80 twitter page regularly. Full results available on the Southern 80 web page on Saturday night.

The 2010 Australian Speed & Marathon Championships take place between January 11th and 16th on beautiful Lake Jindabyne.

The Barrie Beehag ski race is conducted by the Moama Water Sports Club, in conjunction with Murray Rivers Edge and Deep Creek Marina Hotel; as a memorial to past President, Director & Life Member, Barrie Beehag.

The start / finish of the Barrie Beehag Ski Race is at Deep Creek Marina; which will see the first boat starting at 10am. Briefing for the competitors is at 7.30am and the Deep Creek Marina site will have on-site catering, plenty of activities for the kids such as jumping castle, face painting and lucky dips. Once all the boat have started their journey to Torrumbarry Weir, there will be an on-water display of wakeboarding, air-chairs and barefoot skiing. Entry to the Deep Creek Marina is $2 per person or $5 per family

The first boat away is Hellrazor, the past winner for the previous three years. The team of Mark Cranny, Damian Matthews, Paul Robertson & Peter Proctor will lead the Unlimited Inboard and Outboard class which a record of 27 entries. Local Echuca boat The Mistress is next away. Fastcash, who led the event at the halfway mark last year is third away. Blazen & Burnin – both from Queensland make the top 5.

During racing, results will be updated on the Southern 80 twitter – http://twitter.com/southern80 Full results and pictures will be available on the Southern 80 web site after racing has finished (www.southern80.com.au )
The 2010 Club Marine Southern 80 is to take place on 12th, 13th & 14th February 2010. Entry forms for this event will be available online at www.southern80.com.au from Friday 13th November. These entries close on Thursday 31st December 2009.

It is rumoured that Queensland, Australia will get to host the 2011 World Championships. As that has never happened before it will be a great change to see the event in the sunshine state.

As most people would already know, in January this year, I was involved in a tragic accident on the M7 motorway, which claimed the life of mine & everybodies great friend, Dave Morris.

Sunday 29th November – (Sunday after Bridge to Bridge) @ Kanahooka Reserve – 1st of 3 races to be held

Neville Fry is looking for any footage of the great “Gotta Be Crazy”.

Neville Fry has published the new version of the 2009 Green Island Water Ski Race.

Last weekend in Sydney off the coast, Australia had its 1st ever Sydney Offshore training water ski race, it was basically a training race with single outboards allowed only as well as small race skis or training skis only.

The US Open was a great success with over a 50% increase in participants from 2008.  

Ski Racing Victoria State Titles Entry forms are now available to download on the Ski Racing Victoria Website. www.waterskiracing.com

The State titles will be held on the weekend of the 5th and 6th December at Lake Charm, Victoria
Please note the following;
1. No Late Entries Accepted.
2. Entries close Wednesday 25th November.
3. Note change of Fax Number for entries. Please fax entries to (03) 5480 0670 or send to SRV, P.O. Box 1005, Echuca, Vic 3564.
4. Briefing will be held at 8.15am Saturday Morning and again at 8.15am on Sunday for competitors who were not briefed on the Saturday.
5. Racing will continue through till 6pm Saturday as per the program. Please note no races are designated Saturday or Sunday.
6. Important Condition of Entry – All people entered will be added to the roster and expected to help out when required. Please check the website for the roster on Wednesday prior to the event to find out when you are rostered on. If you cannot volunteer during the allocated time you will be expected to find a replacement or you will not race. By entering you accept this condition of entry.
7. Any enquiries in regards to entries please contact Di Touhey on (03) 5480 0670

There has been updates made to the SRV web page:
• Classifieds have been updated
• Ski Racing Australia Scrutineers have advised that they have observed a lack of professionalism in the standard and condition of competitor’s equipment. In response to this on going scrutineering will be stepped up and the following equipment will be checked Ski’s, Helmets and Wetsuits. It is the competitors and their crews responsibilities to ensure the gear being worn is correct or a penalty may occur or at worst being unable to race. (Dated from 20.10.09 no exceptions) Please check your SRA Rule book.
• To All Victorian Competitors Racing in Engine Classes Please read the below ruling. Ski Racing Australian (SRA Rule Book) Season 2009 -2010 Rule 9.2. Measuring and Sealing of Engines ALL ENGINE CLASSES MUST BE SEALED BY SRA APPROVED ENGINE SEALERS BEFORE COMPETING Names of SRA approved sealers are available from the SRA office. Exception to this rule applies to MOC, Unlimited Inboard/Outboard, 60mph and 70mph. Without exception as per SRA Rules, all classes listed must be sealed prior to competing. Please do not attend racing and expect to race if you do not conform.
• New SRV Director – Dean Trickey has advised us that due to work commitments he would not be able to fulfil his duties as a board member. Additionally he has advised us that he has appointed Tony Wilson as his alternate director as per Clause 20.1 of the SRV constitution. I know the decision would of been difficult for Dean knowing his strong passion and commitment for our sport. We thank Dean for his invaluable contribution and we look forward to him hopefully re-joining us on the board in the future.
• Write up from Point Score 2 now available from the media pages

Luc Vermeiren shares some shots of the Limburg Cup 2009 – Hasselt in Belgium.

Neville Fry of Cairns has provided this video footage of the 2009 Green Island Ski Race.

The promo for the Recent Grafton Bridge to Bridge race in Australia.

Short film about Britain’s Team 10 – The Lions – Skier: Toby Duggan.

Bernico Boats won 3 out of 6 world titles at the 2009 World Water Ski Racing Championships in Belgium in July.

Force Boats congratulate their teams at the recent Grafton Bridge to Bridge.

Australia’s Leanne (Brown) Pickering and Adrian Pickering have been blessed with a baby boy.

Linda Searle died suddenly whilst on holiday with her husband Richard recently. The Searle family was the main sponsor of the 2005 World Water Ski Racing Championships at Hunstanton, UK.

The World Champion couple, Kim Lumley and Robert Manchett got married in Hawaii on Thursday 8th Oct.

Luc Vermeiren shares this selection of shots taken at the recent Viersel Club Championships in Belgium.

Neville Fry provided these couple of shots taken from video footage captured at the 2009 Green Island Race in Cairns Australia.

The 2009 Spanish Water Ski Racing Championships took place on 20 Sept at Tenerife on the Canary Islands, Spain.

The USA had the Puddingstone Fun Day on Saturday, Sept 26th which was another entry level event with beginner classes for those looking to get their feet wet in our great sport. Andy Anderson said; “it was a success.  Several brand new ski racers got their feet wet for the first time.  There is some video and pictures up in the ski racing secton of www.riverdavesplace.com“

The SRV web page has been updated with the results from point score 1. Please note that there have been changes in the contact details for the SRV secretary. Classifieds have also been updated. Visit SRV web page for more details

Rob Storum of In Tha Zone Images captured the Robertsons at the recent NSW Championships at Wisemans Ferry. Many will know that Paul Robertson was World Champion in 1991 when he put on a stunning performance at Darwin, Australia. Then Stephen Robertson pulled off the same class act in 1999 (Spain) and 2001 (Vegas). Let’s not forget Barry and John Robertson who crewed for the boys at their World Championship wins. The family have strings of other accomplishments under their belts from all over the world.

Courtesy of Sue Fleming, the results from the Stone national are now available.

Results Stone 2009

The National Maritime Museum of Newcastle is holding it’s annual fund raising day on Newcastle. Ski Racing is the major and is an important source of revenue for our sport. Racing will be on the usual short outside the brewery.

Courtesy of Sue Fleming, the results from the Torquay national are now available. The delay was a result of jury deliberation.

Download Torquay Results

You can find a selection of shots from the weekend’s racing at Torquay by Tim Tapping here

Dylan de Weert sent in a report of Belgium’s F1 Grobbendonk race last week when World Champion driver and boat builder Nico Bertels dusted the cobwebs off his ski and took to the water behind a boat.

Belgium’s Wim Lamot and his wife Sandra welcomed another addition to their family on 3rd September when their son Simon was born weighing in at 3.53 KG and 50cm tall.

Chris Grabyn of Multiverse has shared his shots of the action on the Hawkesbury the other week at the 2009 Hawkesbury 120. You can find dozens of his shots at www.multi-verse.net

The USA has the US Open which has been moved to the Parker Strip on the Colorado River in Parker, AZ instead of San Diego for this year.

Rob Storum of In Tha Zone Images was in the thick of the action at the 2009 Hawkesbury 120 and captured these sensational shots:

The annual Hawkesbury 120 takes place on 29 and 30 August in NSW Australia. Once again the magnificent Hawkesbury River will host the longest 2up River race, which will be the first race in the SRA Super Series for the 2009-2010 season.

The Grafton Bridge to Bridge website has now been launched at www.graftonb2b.org.au and a feature of the new site is the option to enter online.

Britain’s Will Newland hits 18 today (25 Aug) and we wish him a happy birthday and every success for the future.

Kim de Witte van den Bossche gave birth to a baby boy named Ben at 10:03am on 22nd August 2009. He weighed in at 3,870 kg and 52,5 cm.

Earlier this month, Riccardo Cassin; the father of the great Italian ski racer Tono Cassin, passed away at the age of 100.

Sign up now for the annual Karl Brooks Memorial Golf Tournament being held at Stockbrook Country Club Essex www.stockbrook.com on 18 Sept 2009.

A new season is under way in Australia and round 1 of the NSW Championships took place on the weekend. Rob Storum of In Tha Zone Images was on hand to capture the Aussie action on the river.

Reg Williams’ funeral arrangement are as follows:

19th August 2009 at Barham Crematorium at 4.00pm.

Barham is just by the Folkstone exit on the A2 between Canterbury & Dover.

Aussie Chris Stout and American Cameron King clean up the Men’s F1 &2 at Eguzon in France.

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.

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.

Daren Van Ryte was at Long Beach on the weekend capturing the action under glorious Catalina sunshine.

The following schedule of events is an extract from Worlds Bulletin 3.

Thanks to Ken Vaughan, below are the full and final results of the 2009 Catalina Water Ski Race.

Guy594 captured a lot of shots at the Geel race in Belgium yesterday.

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.