Hunstanton hosted the World Water Ski Championships - 2005

On June 11th the fastest waterski racers in the world flew into Britain and gathered at Hunstanton, Norfolk to compete against one another in the World Water Ski Championships. This is the fastest form of waterskiing, demanding a high level of physical endurance from the skiers who are towed by powerboats, capable of speeds of 100mph in a high speed race around a circuit lasting up to one hour. The winner is the first past the chequered flag.

		Britain had only ever hosted this event once before in the 26 years since the first World Championships in 1979 - and we did well!   Britain’s Kim Lumley took the title World Water Ski Racing Champion from the twice winner Australian, Ann Procter in the Women's event. 23 year old Kim, a member of Hunstanton Ski Club, from Cambridgeshire, has been training for months both here and in Australia in preparation, and her efforts certainly paid off.   This is the first time since the 1980's that a British competitor has won the title.
Champions Karl Brooks and Kim Lumley

Britain’s Karl Brooks put also gave a fine performance and took the silver in the Formula 1 event. Karl Brooks' team included Robbie Wright (Driver) and Martin Brooks (Observer). It was a great honour for Hunstanton Ski Club also as it places them at the cutting edge of the sport.

Teams from America, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Netherlands, Italy, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain and Great Britain, took part in both the Formula 1 and 2 Categories.

Great Britain put on a tremendous event at Hunstanton with both rough and calm water conditions. New Zealand have shown an interest in hosting the 2007 World Championships.

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