On Saturday, March 31st, Pirate Cove will be the host site of the 1st Water Ski Race on the River near Needles.
There will be two races. First race is from Pirate Cove to Needles and Back (About 20 miles total). The main event is from Pirate Cove to the Avi Resort and back (About 40 miles total).
Each Race will have the unique time trial format of 1 boat every 30 seconds so each boat will get sheet glass and the river to themselves. All boats will start at Pirate Cove, head down river for the first leg and stop.
Once all boats complete the first leg, all boats will head back to Pirate Cove one at at a time. Multiple classes so all levels/boat types can participate. Legendary US Ski Racer, former World Champion and 10 time Catalina Water Ski Race Winner Todd Haig is leading the efforts to make this race happen.
Ski Racing in the US needs a shot in the arm and a unique event like this is a great way to rejuvenate some interest in a great sport.
Hopefully this race will bring some folks out of the "woodworks" to participate in a race that is unique and not easy to make happen. Its success is dependant on participation and the focus is on people enjoying a fun event.
After party on Saturday night at Pirate Cove should be a great time with great people. Support the sport and support the Cove.
As with any first time event, challenges and obstacles are expected. These are being worked through and finalized with a few short weeks ahead. The hope is for a FUN day that will lead to a bigger and better and hopefully annual event.
Below is a list of classes for each race...
Sprint Race...
Grass Roots
Novice
Jr. Boys
Jr. Girls
51 & Over
Double Up
Flat Bottom
Up and Back (One skier skis each way)
Unlimited (any type boat, any age skier)
Main Event...
Open Men
Open Women
Unlimited
70 mph class
Jet Boat
Stock Boat
Outboard
Flat Bottom
Double Up
Up and Back
There will be two races. First race is from Pirate Cove to Needles and Back (About 20 miles total). The main event is from Pirate Cove to the Avi Resort and back (About 40 miles total).
Each Race will have the unique time trial format of 1 boat every 30 seconds so each boat will get sheet glass and the river to themselves. All boats will start at Pirate Cove, head down river for the first leg and stop.
Once all boats complete the first leg, all boats will head back to Pirate Cove one at at a time. Multiple classes so all levels/boat types can participate. Legendary US Ski Racer, former World Champion and 10 time Catalina Water Ski Race Winner Todd Haig is leading the efforts to make this race happen.
Ski Racing in the US needs a shot in the arm and a unique event like this is a great way to rejuvenate some interest in a great sport.
Hopefully this race will bring some folks out of the "woodworks" to participate in a race that is unique and not easy to make happen. Its success is dependant on participation and the focus is on people enjoying a fun event.
After party on Saturday night at Pirate Cove should be a great time with great people. Support the sport and support the Cove.
As with any first time event, challenges and obstacles are expected. These are being worked through and finalized with a few short weeks ahead. The hope is for a FUN day that will lead to a bigger and better and hopefully annual event.
Below is a list of classes for each race...
Sprint Race...
Grass Roots
Novice
Jr. Boys
Jr. Girls
51 & Over
Double Up
Flat Bottom
Up and Back (One skier skis each way)
Unlimited (any type boat, any age skier)
Main Event...
Open Men
Open Women
Unlimited
70 mph class
Jet Boat
Stock Boat
Outboard
Flat Bottom
Double Up
Up and Back