PRESS RELEASE
19th
October 2004
2005 World Water Ski Racing
Championships
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www.britishwaterski.org.uk
British Water Ski (BWS) is delighted to announce that Great Britain’s
bid to host the 14th bi-annual championships has been approved by
the International Water Ski Federation (IWSF).
In June 2005 the very best speed skiers with their boats and crews will
arrive at Hunstanton in North-West Norfolk to compete over a series of four
marathon races to establish top men and women in both formula 1 (up to 9.42
litres/575ci) and formula 2 (outboard Engine) categories. Junior (up to and
including 16 years as at the 31st December 2004) boys and girls will also be competing for the
titles of World Champion.
Teams will be competing from America, Australia, Austria, Belgium,
Canada, Denmark, France, Italy, The Netherlands, New Zealand, South Africa,
Spain and, of course, Great Britain, who currently hold the team Bronze from
Long Beach 2003, behind USA and Australia.
Current World Men’s Champion, American Martie Wells, is expected to
defend his title, as is Australian Ann Proctor, the Lady’s champion. Top British contenders and medal hopes, Karl
Brooks (4th Senior Men in 2003) and Kim Lumley (5th Lady
in 2003) will be hoping home-water advantage will enhance their very realistic
chances.
Speeds in excess of 100mph are likely with competitors racing over
varying conditions on the offshore circuits of South Beach, Hunstanton.
Sponsorship opportunities exist for companies, organisations and individuals,
with packages including corporate hospitality, advertising and branding. This is a fantastic and unique opportunity
to be associated with one of the fastest and most exciting of all water sports.
Great Britain last hosted these Championships in 1979, the inaugural
year. The Organisers are already
working hard to ensure that the 14th Championships from 11th
to 19th June will be the best yet.
For further information please contact:
Mike WaltersChairman of Organisers email: mikew@walters.co.uk Tel: 0(044) 7834 752000 |
Paul SearlePR Representative email: paul.searle@searles.co.uk Tel: 0(044) 7774 731883 |
Gavin KellyBritish Water Ski email: gavin@bwsf.co.uk Tel: 0(044) 1932 575360 |
Visit the dedicated website at: www.worlds.skirace.net