British Water Ski Racing programme 2015

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WELCOME

As the Chairman of British Water Ski Racing, it is my pleasure together with the entire Racing Committee to once again welcome you to the British National Water Ski Racing 2015 season.

The 2015 Ski Racing season starts in early April with the World Water Ski Racing Championships which take place in Wellington New Zealand.

This year our G B National series of races will consist of five venues, we begin with Hunstanton on the 3rd May, followed two weeks later by Allhallows club in Kent, from there we make a welcome return on June 7th to sunny Lyme Regis. We then travel to Weston Super Mare for the penultimate race on the 6th September, then for the last race we return on Saturday the 19th of September to Cardiff for the ever popular event in the Bay.

I am pleased that we can again look forward to a programme of Europe Cup races this year. Race 1 Austria is the host nation at Ybbes on the 24th of May, with the Viersel Diamond Race as Round 2 and Geel Round 3 both in Belgium. France hosts the final Round of races at Eguzon du Chantomme on the weekend of 1st & 2nd of August.

The venue for the 2015 Racing Ball will be the Thistle Parc Hotel Cardiff on November 21st, where we shall be celebrating not only another successful year in British National Ski Racing but hopefully some major achievements in European and World Water Ski Racing..

In conclusion I would like to wish everyone a very enjoyable, successful and safe year of Water Ski Racing in 2015.

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BRITISH WATER SKI & WAKEBOARD

Our vision to provide the best water ski experience for everyone to enjoy

British Water Ski & Wakeboard is the National Governing Body for water skiing in Great Britain and is recognised as such by Sport England and UK Sport and is in receipt of Exchequer Funding from them.

British Water Ski & Wakeboard is the only recognised voice speaking for water skiing in the UK. Joining us is the best way of supporting the sport now and for the future. We are a non-profit making organisation with all of our income invested in developing and protecting water skiing throughout Britain from the grassroots level through to our top athletes.

British Water Ski & Wakeboard is responsible for the development of the sport; co-ordination of national and international competition; selection of National teams; training and registration of coaches and officials; and increasing the opportunities for participation in water skiing for all residents of this country, including the disabled.

British Water Ski & Wakeboard also actively encourages newcomers to the sport, promotes good practice and safety and works to enhance and improve standards of coaching and driving. We also have highly active competition programmes in all divisions of the sport.

International Links British Water Ski & Wakeboard is affiliated to the International Water Ski & Wakeboard Federation (IWWF) through the Europe and Africa Region (E &A).

Britain is a major player in the world of water skiing having individual skiers and riders as World and E & A Champions, as well as teams featuring in the medals at World and E & A Championships. As part of the IWWF we also have a good number of our members sitting on World and E & A Committees and therefore able to put forward a British perspective into the rules of the sport.

The IWWF is responsible for organising World Championships in the Sports Divisions (see below). The E & A Region organises EA (European) Championships is the same divisions.

National Sporting Links British Water Ski & Wakeboard is a member of the Sport and Recreation Alliance which is the umbrella organisation for the national governing and representative bodies of sport and recreation in the UK and represents more than 300 members organisations. Its work takes in a wide range of activities, from campaigning on behalf of sport and recreation to providing its members with services like training and networking.

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2015 RACING CALENDAR 3 MAY GB National Round 1 Hunstanton, Norwich

28 JUNE Europe Cup Round 2 Viersel Diamond Race, Begium

3 MAY European International Open Beringen, Belgium

5 JULY Europe Cup Round 3 Geel, Belgium

17 MAY GB National Round 2 Allhallows, Kent

1 & 2 AUGUST Europe Cup Round 4 Eguzon, France

24 MAY Europe Cup Round 1 Ybbs Austria

22 & 23 AUGUST European Open Race Kings Lynn Docks

31 MAY European International Open Harderwijk, Holland

6 SEPTEMBER GB National Round 4 Weston Super Mare

7 JUNE GB National Round 3 Lyme Regis, Dorset

19 SEPTEMBER GB National Round 5 Cardiff, Wales

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The main race is divided into Formula 1, 2 and 3 and is open to any age or sex of skier.

The support race is divided into the following categories:

Formula 1 • All hulls must be a minimum of 18 feet in length • Boats can be single or twin outboards or single or twin inboard engines • Maximum engine power of 9.420 cc Formula 2 • All hulls must be a minimum of 18 feet in length • All boats must have single outboards only • Maximum engine power of 300hp Formula 3 • All hulls must be a minimum of 18 feet in length • All boats must have single engines only • Maximum engine power of 150 hp / 111.85 Kw

Ladies Open to ladies of all ages Juniors Up to and including the year of the 17th birthday Senior Man 35 years of age and over Open Class Any BWS member

BRIT KIDS RACE The Brit kids race is divided into the following categories and skiing times: Brit Kids A Up to 11 years old on 1st January of the year of competition, and race for 15 minutes plus a lap.

Brit Kids B 12, 13, 14 years old on 1st January of the year of competition, and race for 25 minutes plus a lap.

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• The crew consists of a boat driver and one observer only.

• The minimum age for a driver is 18 years of age.

• The minimum age for a observer is 16 years of age.

• Either one or two skis maybe used, although skis must be in serviceable condition and must be florescent flame orange.

• The minimum length of a tow line is 21 metres, including handles. Maximum length of 75 metres including handles.

• Either single or double handles may be used.

• Life jackets or built in buoyancy wet suit must be worn by the skier. All skiers must wear a top which is florescent in colour ensuring they are visible in the water.

• Drivers and observers shall wear a life jacket in a easily visible colour. Life jackets must be equipped with collars and leg straps • Skiers must wear crash helmets meeting the British Water Ski regulations.

• Non skiing crew members must also wear bright red or orange helmets.

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RACING RULES Marathon Races Before the start of each race every team shall attend a briefing, this enables them to understand the circuit. All courses run in an anti-clockwise direction.

Race distances: Main Race 50 minutes plus 1 lap Support Race 35 minutes plus 1 lap Brit Kids A 15 minutes plus 1 lap Brit Kids B 25 minutes plus 1 lap

Race control flags Yellow - Caution The judges and safety boats will raise the yellow flag when the skier has fallen, when a skier is in the water or in any other case of interference after the National flag has started the race.

Red - Stop the race All judge boats will carry a Red flag to stop the race on the instructions of the Chief judge. At the completion of the race the red flag will indicate ‘return to the pit area’.

Black - Disqualification The black flag is used to notify a competitor that he/she has been disqualified and must retire from the race.

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Races are to be conducted over a 5 km course where possible.

For a simultaneous mass start, a 3 minute signal shall be given by raising the National flag together with a green flag on a starting boat or dock in sight of the skiers and boat crew.

The 30 second signal is given by lowering the green flag. Skiers may then enter the water from their boats which may then take up the slack in the ski line. The start will be signalled by the lowering of the National flag and skiers must not be in a skiing position until the start is signalled.

When shown it will be pointed at the offender and they must withdraw from the race immediately.

Blue The blue flag is used to signal to all competitors that the leader of the race has begun his last lap.

Chequered - Finish The chequered flag indicates the end of the race.

Orange For use by observers when their skier is in the water.

Blue/white To be used by observers when medical attention is required.

FORMULA 1 TEAM RUMPY PUMPY

Boat number: 47 Club: Hunstanton Ski Club Skier : Ben Manchett, Newmarket Driver : Martin Wiles, Peterborough Observer : Sean McCann, Cambridge This will be the third year Ben, Martin and Sean will race together, and after the Worlds in Tenerife in 2013 and winning the National Championships, European Championships and European cup last year they have had two fantastic years. However that was at Junior level and now they move up to Formula 1. When asked for their thoughts on the coming season the answer was ‘we cannot wait’.

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FORMULA 1 TEAM H2O

Boat number: 200 Club: Lyme Regis Power Boat Club Skier: Jack Lynch, Scotland Driver: Brad Cannings, Exeter Observer: Simon Smith, Essex Jack has been skiing for 14 years and learnt to ski with his family in Hunstanton. Bradley has been driving for over 19 years and learnt to ski at his local club in Exmouth when he was only 4 years old. This will be the second year that Jack and Bradley have competed in formula 1 as a team and they are pleased to welcome Simon into the observers seat.

Simon has been driving for 10 years and started skiing and boating from quite a young age and then progressed to ski racing.

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FORMULA 1 TEAM PLUS ONE

Boat number: 34 Club: Weston S Mare Watersports Club Skier: Darren Kirkland, London Driver: Neil Harvey, Illminster Observer: Wayne Harvey, Cardiff Darren Kirkland has been skiing for over 30 years and has been competing at International level for his entire adult life. Darren says his best racing experience was winning the Diamond Race in Belgium.

This will be the second year that the Plus One Racing team will compete together following their success as British Champions in 2014. When asked what they enjoy about the sport they all quoted ‘the fun!’

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FORMULA 1 TEAM CYCLONE RACING

Boat number: 8 Club: Stone Ski Club Skier: Kurt Brooks, Essex Driver: Martin McLaughlin, Kent Observer: Roger Crook, Canterbury Kurt Brooks from Essex has been skiing since a very early age. His love of the sport has taken Kurt all around the World competing at World level.

The boat has been custom built to achieve the best results in F1 racing.

The team had great success in 2014 - 3rd overall in the British Championships & 3rd overall in the Europeans.

The team’s goal for 2015 is to win as many races as possible.

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FORMULA 2 TEAM STAND AND DELIVER

Boat number: 121 Club: Lyme Regis Power Boat Club Skier: James Bartlett, Somerset Driver: David Ellis, Cardiff Observer: Colin Harris, Cardiff After competing for the first time as a team during 2014 in the GB National series and European races, these guys are looking forward to putting their wealth of waterski racing experience into practise for the season ahead.

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FORMULA 2 TEAM TRUE COLOURS RACING

Boat number: 5 Club: Hunstanston Ski Club Skier: Will Newland, Surrey Driver: Nigel Newland, Surrey Observer: Barry Clapson, Essex Will has been skiing for 16 years and learnt to ski on rest days at the 1999 World Championships in Spain where his Mum, Paula was competing. Nigel has been driving for 7 years and grew up at Varne Boat Club. Barry has been driving and observing in power boats for over 30 years.

Previous achievements include 2 time British F2 Men’s Champion, and 5th Men’s F2 at 2013 World Championships in Tenerife

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BRITISH WATER SKI & WAKEBOARD A sport which has it all – a great family sport that comes in a variety of flavours.

Water skiing is both a recreational activity and a competitive sport. The majority of British Water Ski & Wakeboard’s members ski or ride for fun and to keep fit.

They may participate by skiing on two skis, one ski, riding a wakeboard or a kneeboard, barefoot, or other means of keeping afloat! The majority ski at clubs or cable centres and ski schools affiliated to British Water Ski & Wakeboard, but there are also many who ski on the sea or estuaries or rivers with no formal club structure. Our policy is to promote water skiing as much as possible through clubs who can then control the activity and make sure it is carried out safely and with respect for other water users.

BAREFOOT Use the boom, ski shoes and a good coach/driver and you’ll be ‘footing’ at around 25mph in no time. Starting on your back, sitting up and gently placing your soles on the water are the ingredients, which make up the art of learning to barefoot.

BOAT WAKEBOARD In competition Wakeboarding, you get the chance to show off, not only to your friends, but also to the officials and admiring onlookers. Riders perform a subjectively judged freeriding routine. Contestants may perform any manoeuvres they choose in any order they wish. The boat will travel in a straight path on the lake in each direction.

CABLE WAKEBOARD - THE NEW LIFESTYLE SPORT FOR THE 2020 OLYMPICS Wakeboarding emerged from waterskiing and surfing in California and changed the World of classic Waterskiing as fast as Snowboarding did with snow skiing back in the 90’s.

DISABLED SKIING Are you or is someone you know, visually impaired, in a wheelchair, an amputee or perhaps a person with a learning disability? Do you like the idea of water sports but feel that your disability is preventing you from participating?

KNEEBOARD A fun recreational activity for the whole family to enjoy. There is however a more competitive edge to the sport where participants progress to a very high skill level and compete global stage in tricks and slalom events.

WATER SKI RACING At speeds of up to 200km per hour these high performance boats and high performance skiers stretch skiing to the extreme.

TOURNAMENT - CLASSIC WATER SKIING; SLALOM, TRICKS AND JUMP Tournament water ski is the original form of water skiing, from which all other forms have been derived.

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MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS BRITISH WATERSKI & WAKEBOARD is the only recognised voice speaking for Water Skiing and Wakeboarding in the UK. Joining us is the best way of supporting the sport now and for the future. We are a nonprofit organisation with all our income re-invested into the continued development of Water Skiing and Wakeboarding throughout Britain, from grassroots level through to our top athletes.

Our vision is to provide great experiences for anyone to enjoy. Our mission is to expand participation, improve performance and beat the world. Joining the federation will help us to support and promote these thrilling water sports in the UK. Every year hundreds of youngsters try the sport for the first time, and want to continue taking part, and with your assistance this will continue. By joining you will help the sport increase in popularity, strengthen our voice when representing the sport to various UK bodies, and ensure that a high standard of facilities is maintained across the UK. QUALIFICATIONS Access to our range of qualifications… e.g. Coach, Ski Boat Driver Award, International Certificate of Competence, Cable Operator, System 2.0 licences and Competition licences. BWSW qualified Coaches and Officials also receive extra insurance. Please email info@bwsf.co.uk for more information. For further information on the qualifications we offer please visit our Coaching and Qualifications page at www.bws. org.uk PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE As a member you are automatically covered by our personal accident scheme which provides limited benefits which can be topped up if required - cover whilst skiing anywhere in the world or travelling to and from any club, regional, national or international calendared water ski activity organised by British Water Ski & Wakeboard. Registered, qualified volunteer Instructors, Coaches or Officials are covered by 3rd party liability when acting on behalf of an affiliated club or at British Water Ski & Wakeboard events. Note - additional benefits are available and can be “topped up” on payment of a small additional premium.

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FORMULA 1 MAGAZINE As a BWSW member you will receive our ‘British Water Ski & Wakeboard’ magazine sent to your home four times a year. It contains all the latest news and views plus interesting articles on all aspects of the sport. As a BWSW member you also have access to our online magazine, which includes extra articles and images for you.

SUPPORT AND ADVICE Where can I ski in the UK? How do I take my boat abroad? From everyday questions to specialised technical advice - you will also have access to expert assistance on all aspects of the various disciplines.

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FORMULA 2 TEAM NO LIMITS/ON A BUDGET

Boat number: 924/49 Club: Hunstanton Ski Club Skier: Harvey Robinson, Cambridgeshire Driver: Greg Bassam, Peterborough Observer: James Robinson, Cambridgeshire Greg Bassam is the owner of GB Watersports at Peterborough. The team has never raced together before, but James has raced with both Greg and Harvey at different times. They hope that the knowledge of Greg, James and the skill of skier Harvey will prove to be a winning combination, but most of all they want to enjoy the season.

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FORMULA 2 TEAM WICKED

Boat number: 999 Club: Stone Ski Club Skier : Barry Gibson, Kent Driver : Rob Morley, London Observer : Martyn Robinson, Rayleigh Although they have many years of experience between them (Barry has been skiing for 8 years and racing for 7 of those, Rob has been driving boats from the age of 8 and has been racing for 3 years and Martyn has been observing for 13 years) this will be the first year that the team race together and they hope to finish every race and improve as the season progresses.

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FORMULA 2 TEAM SCREAMIN’ DEMON

Boat number: 6 Club: Stone Water Sports Club Skier: Daryl Tyndall, Essex Driver: Peter Tyndall, Essex Observer: Simon Smith, Essex This will be the 3rd year that the team have raced together and they love the fact that ski racing is very much a family sport and very sociable. They have made many friends all over the world in the last 8 years.

The goals for the Screamin Demon team in 2015 are to do their best in F2 and improve on last year.

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FORMULA 3 TEAM #SPEEDBIRD ONE

Boat number: 9 Club: Weston S Mare Watersports Club Skier: Dan Ellis, Cardiff Driver: Ashley Murray, Bristol Observer: Steve Bird, Burnham on Sea This is the first year the team will compete together although between them they have many years of racing experience competing both nationally and in the European championships. The team look forward to the challenges and hope to achieve some podium positions in Formula 3.

The team would like to thank their sponsor DJE Developments LTD.

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FORMULA 3 TEAM WRAPPED UP

Boat number: 313 Club: Hunstanton Ski Club Skier: Dan List, Norwich Driver: Martin Bennett, Norwich Observer: TBC This is the first year the team have raced together although Dan has been skiing at National and European level for many years. Martin is new to the sport at this level and they are looking forward to a fun season.

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SENIORS TEAM TAYLOR RACING

Boat number: 925 Club: Lyme Regis Power Boat Club Skier: Richard Kirk, Newmarket Driver: Tim Mayers, Lyme Regis Observer: Roy Taylor, Birmingham This will be the first year that the team have competed in the seniors category as they have spent many years competing in formula 1 and formula 2. The team have been racing for many years and they have achieved British Championship wins in Formula’s 1 and 2 as well as a number of European titles too.

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LADIES TEAM STAND AND DELIVER

Boat number: 121 Club: Lyme Regis Power Boat Club Skier: Pamela Evans, Somerset Driver: David Ellis, Cardiff Observer: Colin Harris, Cardiff This is Pamela’s third year of racing and she is hoping to continue to improve on the end of last year - and get past that 50mph mark! It’s the second season the team has competed together and David and Colin are enjoying bringing this skier along, with their wealth of experience in the sport.

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LADIES TEAM RUMPY PUMPY

Boat number: 47 Club: Scotland Waterski Club Skier: Marisa Alongi, Scotland Driver: Martin Wiles, Peterborough Observer: Sean McCann, Cambridge This will be the first year that the team have raced together although they have all competed at both National, European and World Championship level previously. Marisa has spent the winter months in the USA training with the Nordic Racing Team to prepare her for the World Championships in New Zealand. The team are looking forward to racing in the ladies category this year.

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JUNIORS TEAM TRIPLE EIGHT

Boat number: 888 Club: Stone Watersports Club Skier: Nadia Mercey, London Driver: Barry Clapson, Essex Observer: Simon Smith, Essex The Triple Eight racing team has competed together throughout Nadia’s ski racing career. They have competed in British and European races and between the driver and observer they have many years of experience across all 3 roles, skiing, driving and observing. The team are looking forward to the challenges 2015 will bring and they hope to achieve some podium finishes in the junior category.

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JUNIORS TEAM BROOKSY

Boat number: 370 Club: Stone Watersports Club Skier: Lee Holland, Newmarket Driver: Martin Brooks, Essex Observer: Mark Holland, Newmarket The Brooksy team have raced together for 5 years in both the British and European championships.

Together they have achieved podium paces in the British Championships every year as well as winning the Brit Kids British championships in 2012 and the Diamond Race in Belgium in 2010,2011 and 2013 as a Brit Kid. The team goals for 2015 are plenty of training and some podium wins too.

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JUNIORS TEAM IRRESISTABLE RACING

Boat number: 63 Club: Stone Watersports Club Skier: Samantha Clark, Uckfield, East Sussex Driver: Gary Clark, Uckfield, East Sussex Observer: Steve Young The Irresistible team have competed together since Samantha was 8 years old although they have seen a change in observers over the years, Samantha skiing and her dad driving have remained a constant.

The team goals for 2015 are to enjoy Sam’s last year in the junior class before she moves up to ladies next year. Steve has joined the team this year and they are looking forward to gelling together and having fun.

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JUNIORS TEAM #SPEEDBIRD ONE

Boat number: 9 Club: Weston S Mare Watersports Club Skier: Hannah Bird, Burnham on Sea Driver: Ashley Murray, Bristol Observer: Steve Bird, Burnham on Sea #Speedbird One is a new team this year although each of them have competed previously. The crew have the experience and Hannah has the enthusiasm and they hope that their first year in juniors will be full of achievements.

Hannah became the British Champion and European Cup Champion in the Brit Kids category last year.

The team goals for 2015 are to win the junior girls category and the European Cup title in juniors too. The team would like to thank their sponsors : AK Marines, Optimum Time, Grunt Boat Cleaner, Boat Buddy, Mi Pac, Station Autobodies and Worle Auto Hydrodip-Designs but also to the Lascelles Memorial Grant for their support.

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JUNIORS TEAM TAZ-A-MANIA RACING

Boat number: 510 Club: Scotland Waterski Club Skier: Ivanna Alongi, Scotland Driver: Alfredo Alongi, Scotland Observer: Derek Elliot, Kent This will be the first year that the team have competed at national level and they are all very much looking forward to it. Ivanna has spent the winter training to prepare herself for the challenges ahead as Taz-A-Mania’s junior skier. Alfredo and Derek have been involved in waterski racing for many years and they bring their experience and skill to the team.

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BRIT KIDS TEAM LYME BAY RACING

Boat number: 201 Club: Lyme Regis Power Boat Club Skier: Joe Veater, Bath Driver: Tim Mayers, Lyme Regis Observer: James Robinson, Cambridgeshire This is the second year that the team have raced together and they are looking forward to Joe progressing to racing on a mono ski this year.

Both the driver and observer have been waterski racing for many years and they are pleased to be able to support the youngest skier in the British Championships. The team goals for this year are to ski a little faster and to achieve some podium finishes, but most of all to enjoy and improve at each race.

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BRIT KIDS TEAM STAND AND DELIVER

Boat number: 121 Club: Weston S Mare Watersports Club Skier: Lauren Bird, Burnham on Sea Driver: Dave Ellis, Cardiff Observer: Steve Bird, Burnham on Sea Lauren has been racing for 2 years and this will be the first year that she will ski with Stand and Deliver. The driver and observer have many years of racing experience and they are looking forward to the challenges that the 2015 season may bring. Lauren won the Brit Kids A British titles in 2013 and 2014 and she also achieved a podium place in the Diamond race in Belgium last year. The team goals for this year are to win the British Brit Kids A championships again and to also win the European Cup. The team would like to thank their sponsors AK Marine Services, Station Autobodies and Worle Auto Hydrodip-Designs along with the Lascelles Memorial Grant Committee.

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BRIT KIDS TEAM WRAPPED UP

Boat number: 313 Club: Hunstanton Ski Club Skier: Sarah Bennett, Norwich Driver: Martin Bennett, Norwich Observer: Dan List, Norwich This is the first year that Sarah will compete on the national circuit. The team have raced in regional races in Hunstanton. The observer has been skiing both nationally and also across Europe for many years so he will be sharing his experience and skills with the team.

The team goals are to enjoy every race.

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BRIT KIDS TEAM TRIPLE EIGHT

Boat number: 888 Club: Stone Watersports Club Skier: Max Stedeford, Essex Driver: Barry Clapson, Essex Observer: Simon Smith, Essex This will be the second year that Max and the Triple Eight team have competed in the Brit Kids category.

Both Simon and Barry have been involved in waterski racing for many years and they continue to encourage and coach their youngest team member.

The team goals for 2015 are to finish every race and enjoy every moment.

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BRIT KIDS TEAM KIRKLAND

Boat number: 75 Club: Whitstable Watersports Club Skier: Rory Kirkland, London Driver: TBC Observer: Darren Kirkland, London This is the first year Rory has skied in the National championships. He took part in the Plymouth race last year and enjoyed every minute of it so he is keen to give it a go. Rory enjoys wakeboarding and slalom skiing in his spare time and would like to follow in his dad’s footsteps on the racing circuit.

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