Fun Fast Family Sport; Lake Havasu Water Ski Races

[W.O.TMarine]

Hello
During the 3rd weekend of February, 16-17 there are going to be water ski races held at Lake Havasu on Windsor beach so if you would like to come check out the races or give it a shot, please contact me and i can set you up with a boat and any needed gear. Or just bring out your boat and play skis and run what you brung. There will also be races on the 2nd weekend of March at Parker in AZ there hosted at the beach down by the blue water casino.
For more info please contact me here or go to nwsra.net
New classes have been opened for the 08 season so come check it out

[W.O.TMarine]

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any takers

[RitcheyRch]

Will pass the info on to one of my buddies that used to do the Long Beach to Catalina race.

[W.O.TMarine]

thanks. thats a great race.
and you should bring that stoker out they have outboard classes it would be a great boat to run.
thanks

[bordsmnj]

this does sound tempting. hafta get my boat to run first.

[W.O.TMarine]

for all the regs to run boat in the races go to the fallowing link
http://www.nwsra.net/06rulebook.pdf
thanks
the only major requerment is that you have fire ext, kill switch w/ lanired, paddle, flar gun, fmh radio, and life lines and helmets.
some of the gear can be loanded out to fiest time racers.

[RitcheyRch]

Mine not fast enough to race. Would be better suited for my buddies. His 20.1 runs close to 100 with a 3.0L V6
thanks. thats a great race.
and you should bring that stoker out they have outboard classes it would be a great boat to run.
thanks

[Halvecta]

Mine not fast enough to race. Would be better suited for my buddies. His 20.1 runs close to 100 with a 3.0L V6
Ritchey & all,
That is the most common misconception. This is why NWSRA is trying to make many changes to the rules and classes. Very few skiers can actually "outski" the boat, and if they can, yes they are running behind the big boys at 100+. You would be hard pressed to find a skier to get behind your friends boat and let him pull him at that speed without a long period of proving himself as a driver. But, some of the most entertaining races are often the races with skiers who are giving it their all to stay at around 60-70 mph. Stock boat class says that the boat, by itself, cannot attain a speed in excess of 70mph. There is also talk of a new class that limits the boats to never exceed 60mph, which really requires great teamwork to not break (tested by gps) 60. The average speed for many of the marathon divisions is no where near what you think. To run at even 50-60mph for 30 minutes will take a great effort by any skier.
Yea, there are a few "open" type boats with mega power and unreal top speed (and they are awesome to watch run). But what ski racing needs is "entry" level owners, like you, to give it a try and get the new people involved.
It is a great family sport that everyone can get involved at some point: driver, observer, skier or race help. Does it really matter if you went 50 or 80 as long as you are having a great time and getting a taste of "racing"? If you have never been in an actual race with your boat, it is a rush at any speed. I know, my boat barely breaks 65mph right now and the feeling is like being a kid again.

[Riverkid]

for all the regs to run boat in the races go to the fallowing link
http://www.nwsra.net/06rulebook.pdf
thanks
the only major requerment is that you have fire ext, kill switch w/ lanired, paddle, flar gun, fmh radio, and life lines and helmets.
some of the gear can be loanded out to fiest time racers.
Does the Boat Driver still need a DOT physical and the Observer First Aid/CPR certified? May like to point that out as well...

[RitcheyRch]

Good points. Sent the info to my buddy with the Stoker. He used to do the Long Beach to Catalina race many years ago.
Ritchey & all,
That is the most common misconception. This is why NWSRA is trying to make many changes to the rules and classes. Very few skiers can actually "outski" the boat, and if they can, yes they are running behind the big boys at 100+. You would be hard pressed to find a skier to get behind your friends boat and let him pull him at that speed without a long period of proving himself as a driver. But, some of the most entertaining races are often the races with skiers who are giving it their all to stay at around 60-70 mph. Stock boat class says that the boat, by itself, cannot attain a speed in excess of 70mph. There is also talk of a new class that limits the boats to never exceed 60mph, which really requires great teamwork to not break (tested by gps) 60. The average speed for many of the marathon divisions is no where near what you think. To run at even 50-60mph for 30 minutes will take a great effort by any skier.
Yea, there are a few "open" type boats with mega power and unreal top speed (and they are awesome to watch run). But what ski racing needs is "entry" level owners, like you, to give it a try and get the new people involved.
It is a great family sport that everyone can get involved at some point: driver, observer, skier or race help. Does it really matter if you went 50 or 80 as long as you are having a great time and getting a taste of "racing"? If you have never been in an actual race with your boat, it is a rush at any speed. I know, my boat barely breaks 65mph right now and the feeling is like being a kid again.