Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch is encouraging the community to get excited about the IWWF World Water Ski Racing Championships to be held on Brisbane Water in November.
She said the Australian Water Ski Championships, which were held on the Gosford waterfront on August 12-13, were a great “test event” for the world championships and an amazing spectacle.
During the competition, Australian water skiers battled to secure their place in the world championships, to be hosted on the Central Coast from November 9-19 in what is anticipated to deliver a real boost to the local economy.
Tesch said the Australian Championships showcased everything the Coast has to offer.
“For those who watched the races from the various vantage points – Gosford waterfront, Drifters Wharf, Gosford Sailing Club, along Point Frederick and the marine rescue site at Point Clare, it was a sensational spectacle,” she said.
“The Australian championships were phenomenal.
“The Gosford waterfront was glistening and on the world stage all weekend, with water skiers bringing their craft, their support team and their families.
“We’ve heard about accommodation being booked up and a tremendous festival atmosphere over the two days that people of all ages were able to experience.
“We look forward to welcoming people from interstate and all around the world to the world championships event this November and showcasing the very finest of our region– our natural environment, our cafes, restaurant and of course our warm hospitality.
“This will be a great injection to the local economy over this 10-day event, showcasing the Coast and our beautiful waterways to the world.
“There is still plenty of time to plan a fantastic weekend adventure around this event.
“I encourage every Coastie to get down and show support for world-class sport right here on the Coast.”
During the IWWF World Championships events, competitors race four times over 10 days in classes for Open Men and Women, Formula 2 Men and Women and Junior Boys and Girls, with the World Champion obtaining the most points from three out of the four races in each class.
Races are timed over a 5km course with multiple laps run by competitors.
Water ski racing teams consist of a driver, observer and skier with boats reaching speeds of 120mph.
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Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch