Ramsgate praised by water ski organisers

Ramsgate has been praised for having facilities that are “second to none” by the organisers of the European Water Ski Racing Championships.

Racing finished on Saturday (12 July), after three days of competition, which was affected by the weather, with the first day’s racing cancelled on Sunday 6 July. Around 90 skiers took to the waters and in total, around 400 team members from Britain, Belgium, Holland, Spain, Germany, France and Austria were in Ramsgate for the week long event.

Racing included Formula 1, 2 and 3 classes, ladies, seniors, juniors and Eurokids from the age of 12 upwards. Britain’s Kim Lumley won the women’s F1 race, with the GB team also taking second place in both Eurokids races, women’s F2, seniors and men’s F3. Great Britain finished second in the European Nations Trophy, with Belgium first and Austria taking third place.

Tony Williams, the British Water Ski Chairman of Racing and GB Team Captain, said: “The facilities at Ramsgate have been second to none. It’s been a superb location, with shops and restaurants near to the harbour and I have really enjoyed the time we’ve spent here and I’m sure that the competitors have as well. Everyone’s worked so hard preparing for this event and have made us all very welcome at Ramsgate. The races have all been injury free, which is the main thing and, despite the frustrating start to the week, we did manage to get some great racing in later in the week. I’ve been very pleased with GB team and their performances throughout the week.”

Alan Goggin is the representative of the President of the EAME region (Europe, Africa and Middle East), the governing body of the sport. He said: “Ramsgate has got a great deal going for it and it’s got some superb facilities, with lovely cafés and restaurants. As a visitor, I’ve really enjoyed my time in the town.”

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