British water skiing bosses make final preparations for Burnham races

Published: June 28, 2007
British water skiing bosses make final preparations for Burnham event

British water ski racing bosses visited Burnham-On-Sea on Wednesday (June 27th) as preparations continue for the return of the UK's water skiing championships to the resort in August.

Burnham-On-Sea Sailing Club Commodore Terry Moule met British team captain Tony Williams, British team manager Derek Blackmore, and race organiser Tim Mayers, pictured, on the town's seafront.

Burnham-On-Sea.com reported earlier this year that the UK's top water skiers will be competing in several races on Sunday August 5th during Burnham's week-long regatta weekend after an absence of more than ten years.

Two hours of racing will take place with large crowds of spectators expected to watch the action.

Tony Williams, British Team Captain, told Burnham-On-Sea.com on Wednesday: "We're looking forward to returning to Burnham. Everything is coming together really well."

"We've run through the programme of racing today and seen the seafront and bay and it all looks good."

The first race of the day will last around 50 minutes and will be a round of the National Championships. It will include races in three classes. A second, 35-minute race will follow for novices, ladies and seniors.

"There will be around two hours of racing either side of the high tide at 12 noon. It should be a really fun event to watch with plenty of thrills and spills," said Burnham Sailing Club Commodore Terry Moule.