British Water Ski Racing Programme 2016

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Racing Programme

As the Chairman of British Water Ski Racing, it is my pleasure together with GB Team Captain Karen Brooks and the entire Racing Committee to once again welcome you to the British National Water Ski Racing 2016 season.

I am pleased we can again look forward to a programme of Europe Cup races this year, albeit a limited programme of venues with Round 1 at the Viersel Diamond Race, Round 2 in Geel, both in Belgium, with the final at Eguzon France on the 31st of July.

This year the British Waterski Racing National series will comprise seven races beginning at Allhallows on the 8th May, for Round 2 we make a welcome return to the Stone Boat Club in Essex followed by a new venue in West Bay Dorset for Round 3. The City of Cardiff hosts Round 4 in September followed by Hunstanton for Race 5, a week later we move to Weymouth and finally to Weston Super Mare for the final round.

The venue for the 2016 Racing Ball is a welcome return to the newly renamed Waterfront Hotel on the Seafront at Brighton on November 26th, where we shall be celebrating not only another successful year in British National Water Ski Racing but hopefully some major achievements in the European Championships.

Welcome

NATIONAL WATER SKI RACING CHAMPIONSHIPS

I conclude by wishing everyone a very enjoyable, successful and safe year of Water Ski Racing in 2016.

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BWSW

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.

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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 nonprofit 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.

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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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8 MAY Allhallows GB NATIONAL ROUND 1 22 MAY Stone GB NATIONAL ROUND 2 26 JUNE Viersel Diamond Race, Belgium EUROPE CUP ROUND 1 3 JULY Geel, Belgium EUROPE CUP ROUND 2 9/10 JULY Kings Lynn HANSEATIC RIVER RACE

Racing Schedule

2016 RACING CALENDAR

17 JULY West Bay GB NATIONAL ROUND 3 31 JULY Eguzon, France EUROPE CUP ROUND 3 3 SEPTEMBER Cardiff Bay GB NATIONAL ROUND 4 11 SEPTEMBER Hunstanton GB NATIONAL ROUND 5 18 SEPTEMBER Weymouth GB NATIONAL ROUND 6 24 SEPTEMBER Weston Super Mare GB NATIONAL ROUND 7

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About Water Ski racing

FORMULAS & CLASSES

MAIN RACE

SUPPORT RACE

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

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

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

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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

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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

The support race is divided into the following categories:

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. As from the start of 2016 season, will race for 15 minutes.

Brit Kids B 12, 13, 14 years old on 1st January of the year of competition. As from the start of 2016 season, will race for 15 minutes plus a lap.

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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 anticlockwise direction.

Race distances:

Main Race 50 minutes plus 1 lap Support Race 35 minutes plus 1 lap Brit Kids A 15 minutes Brit Kids B 15 minutes plus 1 lap 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.

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. 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.

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formula 1

TEAM H20

Boat number: 200 Area: Lyme Regis Power Boat Club

Skier: Jack Lynch | Driver: Brad Cannings | Observer: Simon Smith

This will be the second year Jack, Bradley and Simon have competed in Formula 1 as a team and they are the current Formula 1 Champions.

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Jack has been skiing for 15 years and learnt to ski with his family in Hunstanton. Bradley has been driving for over 20 years and learnt to ski at his local club in Exmouth when he was only 4 years old. Simon has been driving for 10 years and started skiing and boating from quite a young age before progressing to ski racing.

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TEAM RUMPY PUMPY

Boat number: 47 Area: Hunstanton Ski Club

Skier: Ben Manchett | Driver: Martin Wiles | Observer: Sean McCann

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The team has been racing together for 3 years. They were 3rd in the British National Championships in 2015 in their first season in Formula 1.

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The team goal for 2016 is to build on what was a challenging first year in Formula 1. They has great success in their last 2 years in Juniors and are working their way up to the same level in Formula 1.

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TEAM PLUS ONE

Boat number: 34 Area: Weston Super Mare Watersports Club Skier: Darren Kirkland | Driver: Neil Harvey | Observer: Wayne Harvey The team has been racing together for 3 years and gained podium finishes at the European Cup races in 2015.

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Darren was also presented a Lifetime Achievement Award by the E&A Racing Council for his unparalleled successes, longevity and commitment to this sport over the years. The goal for the team in 2016 is to show age doesn’t matter!

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formula 2

TEAM STAND & DELIVER

Boat number: 121 Area: Lyme Regis Power Boat Club

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Skier: James Bartlett | Driver: David Ellis | Observer: Colin Harris

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This is the third year this team will have competed together and they are hoping to emulate the successes of last season. The current Europe Cup Champions had a fantastic 2015, despite being a few technical hitches towards the end of the season! They also took third place in the British Championships.

Each team member has a wealth of water ski racing experience and are all looking forward to the series ahead, including the European calendar. The team will also be making a bid to represent Great Britain at the World Championships in Seattle next year.

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TEAM ON A BUDGET/NO LIMITS

Boat number: 49/924 Area: Hunstanton Ski Club

Skier: Harvey Robinson | Driver: Greg Bassam | Observer: James Robinson This will be the second year the team has raced together in Formula 2, although they have a wealth of racing experience between them.

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The team’s greatest achievement was taking part in the Catalina race in the USA and becoming unlimited winners and record holders in 2015.

The team goal for 2016 is to qualify for the GB squad for the World Championships in 2017 in Seattle USA.

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TEAM JAKE THE SNAKE

Boat number: 18 Area: Allhallows Ski Club

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Skier: Jake Frame | Driver: Simon Faulkner | Observer: Darren Elliott

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This will be the third year the team have competed in the British National Series as a team, although each team member has been racing for many years. The team’s biggest achievement to date was to take 3rd place individual in the 2011 World Championships in Australia, 2nd in the British National Championships in 2014, 2nd in the European Championships in 2014 and 3rd in the European Cup in 2014.

The team goals for this year are to create a further bond together, improve on last year’s results and hope to get selected for the 2017 World Championships in Seattle, USA.

TEAM BROOKSY

Boat number: 370 Area: Stone Watersports Club

Skier: Scott Brooks | Driver: Martin Brooks | Observer: Mark Holland The boat is driven by Martin who is Scott’s dad. Observer Mark is also a long time member of Stone Ski Club. One of Scott’s greatest achievements is holding the speed record for the Over and Back time at the Catalina Water Ski Race in USA. BRITISH WATER SKI 2016 |

In 2016 Scott is aiming to hold onto his record at the Catalina Water Ski Race and will be skiing with Australian skier Tom Perry.

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TEAM WICKED

Boat number: 999 Area: Stone Watersports Club

Skier: Barry Gibson | Driver: Rob Morley | Observer: Martyn Robinson

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This will be the second year the team has raced together and they hope to continue their success at the 2015 Kings Lynn race where they achieved two 3rd place podium finishes.

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The team goal for 2016 is to improve as a team and finish every race.

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.

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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

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

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

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BWSW

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 non-profit 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 on www.bwsw.org.uk

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PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE

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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.

As a BWSW member you will receive our ‘British Waterski & 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.

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TEAM FOUR PLAY

Boat number: 80 Area: Weston Super Mare Ski Club

Skier: Lewis Worboys | Driver: Karl Teyhan | Observer: Cye Hayes

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The team have been racing together for 2 years and last year was the first year they competed in the British National Championships.

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The team goals for 2016 are to win a race in Formula 3 and to win the King Lynn race.

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TEAM WRAPPED UP

Boat number: 313 Area: Hunstanton Ski Club

Skier: Dan List | Driver: Martin Bennett | Observer: Alan Fielding 2015 was the team’s first year together, with Alan joining the team mid season. Dan regularly trains behind the 150 F3 Cyclone at Hunstanton.

Alan has given the team a massive lift, giving consistency and experience.

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Dan List came 2nd in the UK National F3 series, 2nd in the F3 Hunstanton Ski Club Hansiatic Race and 4th in the men’s F3 Diamond race. The goal for 2016 is to have another great year, stay safe and do their very best.

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Seniors

TEAM LYME BAY RACING

Boat number: 201 Area: Lyme Regis Power Boat Club

Skier: Richard Kirk | Driver: Damian Hopkins | Observer: Tim Mayers

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The team has many years of racing experience between them and they have worked together as a team over the years.

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Richard will be skiing his second year in Seniors and the team goal is just to enjoy the racing.

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TEAM WICKED

Boat number: 999 Area: Hunstanton Ski Club

Skier: Shawn Green | Driver: Rob Morley | Observer: Martyn Robinson This will be the first year the team has raced together in the British National Championships, although all members have a wealth of racing experience.

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The team goal for 2016 is to enjoy the races and try to achieve a podium position.

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Ladies

TEAM RUMPY PUMPY

Boat number: 47 Area: Hunstanton Ski Club

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Skier: Marisa Alongi | Driver: Martin Wiles | Observer: Sean McCann

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This will be the second season the team has raced together.

2015 was a outstanding first season for team Rumpy Pumpy in Ladies, they achieved 1st place and with 1st place overall in the Support Race.

The team also achieved 1st place in index of performance, 2nd in F1 Ladies in the European Cup and a 3rd place in the Diamond Race in Belgium.

The team goal for 2016 is to try and win the treble in the British Championships and do better in the European races.

Ladies

TEAM IRRESISTIBLE

Boat number: 63 Area: Stone Watersports Club

Skier: Samantha Clark | Driver: Gary Clark | Observer: Steve Young This will be the second full season racing as a team but driver and observer both have well over 30 years experience.

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Sam is moving from Juniors into the highly competitive Ladies category this year. The team hope to ease their way into the class and to be competitive by the end of the season. Sam will also be racing in Ladies F1 in this years Europe Cup events.

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Ladies

TEAM SPEEDBIRD

Boat number: 89 Area: Weston Super Mare Ski Club

Skier: Hannah Bird | Driver: Ashley Murray | Observer: Steve Bird

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The team has been racing together for 2 years and last year achieved 1st place in the British National Championships in the Junior Girl category, along with being Europe Cup Champion in the Junior category.

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The team goals for 2016 are to gain a podium place in GB Ladies, Europe Cup Junior podium place, European Championships podium place and to gain a place in Team GB for World 2017 Championships.

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TEAM STAND & DELIVER

Boat number: 121 Area: Lyme Regis Power Boat Club

Skier: Pamela Evans | Driver: David Ellis | Observer: Colin Harris

Every race is a physical challenge to undertake but a sense of achievement is always felt when finishing. Possibly the biggest achievement of 2015 for the team was competing in the Diamond race - the first time for Pamela - a gruelling and challenging course.

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This team is entering into their third race season together. The knowledge and experience brought to the team from driver David and observer Colin, who himself has been a celebrated ski racer, has been paramount to Pamela’s progress - who started in the sport quite late in life. But she brings to them good humour and a lot of expletives!

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Ladies

TEAM TAZ-A-MANIA

Boat number: 50 Area: Scottish Water Ski Club

Skier: Ivanna Alongi | Driver: Alfredo Alongi | Observer: David Finlyson

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This is the first year the team will race together. Ivanna had some great successes in 2015 with a 1st and 2nd place at the Kings Lynn race and also a 4th position at the Europeans in France in 2015.

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The team goal this year is to make the podium in Ladies F2. They have been training really hard on the water this winter, and Ivanna has been training hard in the gym. They are looking forward to racing with their new observer Davy and Ivanna’s driver, her dad Alfredo. The team is also looking forward to their first season with the new Bernico.

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TEAM TRIPLE EIGHT

Boat number: 888 Area: Stone Watersports Club

Skier: Nadia Mersey | Driver: Barrie Clapson | Observer: Simon Smith

The team goal for 2016 is to train hard and give it their best; they plan to aim high.

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The Triple Eight team has been racing together for 8 years and their recent achievements have been bronze medalist in the Ladies category of the British National Championships in 2015, 5th overall in the European Championships in Juniors and Islington’s Sports Woman of the Year in 2014, as well as gold British National Champion in Juniors in 2014.

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Juniors

TEAM BUZZING

Boat number: 52 Area: Stone Watersports Club

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Skier: Daisy Slade | Driver: Perry Williams | Observer: Alex Benny

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This will be the first year the team will race together although they have plenty of racing experience behind them all.

Daisy’s favourite achievement was competing in the International race in Tenerife in 2014 and achieving 2nd place. The experience is one she will never ever forget.

As this is Buzzing’s first season as a team, Daisy hopes to personally just become a better, more confident skier. They hope to bond throughout the year as a team and experience the joys of racing all together!

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TEAM NO LIMITS

Boat number: 924 Area: Hunstanton Waterski Club

Skier: Sarah Bennett | Driver: Greg Bassam | Observer: Dan List

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A new established team to 2016; Dan List and Sarah Bennett have been in the boat together skiing competitively throughout the whole of last year. Sarah’s dad drove for her last year behind team Wrapped Up with a Formula 3 boat, and in the later part of the competitive season Greg Bassam with a Formula 2 boat and he willingly began to take control of the wheel!

They all have individual experience on the racing circuit. Achievements so far are 1st in UK Nationals participating in Brit Kids B and 2nd in the European Series in the Brit Kids B category in 2015. The team goal for 2016 is to stay safe, happy and create more enjoyable memories!

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Juniors

TEAM WRAPPED UP

Boat number: 313 Area: Hunstanton Ski Club

Skier: Lewis Senior | Driver: Martin Bennett | Observer: Alan Fielding

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This will be the first year of racing for this team. Lewis has previously been a jet ski member of Hunstanton Ski Club, becoming interested in ski racing at the end of the 2015 season.

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The team will be doing intensive training up until the first race in May. The team goal for 2016 is to enjoy the race year and to gain confidence on the race water. They are committed to pre session training to ensure fitness.

Brit Kids B

TEAM SPEEDBIRD

Boat number: 89 Area: Weston Super Mare

Skier: Lauren Bird | Driver: Ashley Murray | Observer: Steve Bird

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The team has been racing together for 2 years, with achievements being 2014 Brit Kids A Champion, 2015 Brit Kids B second place, current Eurokids A European Champion, 2015 Eurokids A Europe Cup third place.

The team goal for 2016 is to win Brit Kids B category in GB series, take a podium place for European Cup series in Eurokids B, take a podium place for European Championships in Eurokids B and to qualify for GB place for Junior girls in the 2017 World Championships. The team would like to thank the General Lascelle Grant Committee, 1610 Gym, Somer Joinery, Boat Buddy, Station Autobodies and PKL Catering.

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Brit Kids B

TEAM RORY KIRKLAND

Boat number: 33 Area: Seasalter Ski Club

Skier: Rory Kirkland | Driver: Darren Kirkland | Observer: Barry Gibson

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This will be the second year the team has raced together.

Rory won the Brit Kids A British National Championships in 2015 and the team goal for 2016 is for Rory to race in a European race and to step up the Junior category.

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Brit Kids A

TEAM LYME BAY RACING

Boat number: 201 Area: Lyme Regis Power Boat Club

Skier: Joe Veater | Driver: Tim Mayers | Observer: James Robinson Racing together for their second season, the team had a successful first year by finishing the season as silver medal winners in the Brit Kids A category of the British National Championships.

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The team goals for 2016 are to improve; complete every race and hopefully win the Brit Kids A category of the British Championships.

They will also be skiing at the Diamond race in Belgium this year and looking forward to the challenges this will bring to the team.

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Brit Kids A

TEAM BEDLAM

Boat number: 51 Area: Seasalter Ski Club

Skier: Cody Kirkland | Driver: Daniel Dowling | Observer: Darren Kirkland

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This is the second year the team will race together and they hope to improve on their achievements in 2015 of gaining a bronze medal in the British National Championships in Brit Kids A.

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The team goals for 2016 are to improve in the British National Championships and to enter a European race too.

Brit Kids A

TEAM TRIPLE EIGHT

Boat number: 888 Area: Stone Watersports Club

Skier: Max Stedeford | Driver: Barrie Clapson | Observer: Simon Smith Having raced together as a team for three years, their biggest achievement to date was gaining 3rd place at the European race in 2015.

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The team goal for 2016 is to enjoy the races, practice lots and gain a podium place in the overall British Championships.

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