hosted by Thanet District Council

European champions to be crowned in Ramsgate

 

Around 73 international water skiers will be heading to Ramsgate next month (July) to compete in the European Water Ski Racing Championships.

 

Held at the town’s Royal Harbour Marina, the event will take place from Saturday 5 July until Saturday 12 July, with four days of racing planned during the week.

 

The opening ceremony will take place on Saturday 5 July, with the competitors and their boats parading down the Royal Parade to the harbour at 4pm. This will be followed by four days of racing on Sunday 6 July, Tuesday 8 July, Thursday 10 July and Saturday 12 July. Racing will take place on each of the first three days between 11am and 4.30pm, with racing on the final day taking place from 10am to 3.45pm. The final day’s racing will finish with a firework display over the harbour at 10.30pm

 

The European Water Ski Racing Championships are designed to establish the best skiers in the EAME region, which includes Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Formula 1, 2 and 3 will be taking to the water, along with races for ladies, seniors, juniors and Eurokids from the age of 12 upwards. Competitors are expected to come from Britain, Belgium, Holland, Spain, Germany, France and Austria.

 

Cllr. Roger Latchford, Cabinet Member for Culture and Economy, said: “Following the huge success of Margate’s Big Event, this looks set to be another major draw for both visitors and residents. We’re delighted to be welcoming this new event to the town and seeing the new European champions being crowned here in Ramsgate. This is set to be a superb spectator event for people to enjoy over the course of a week.”

 

Tony Williams, the British Water Ski Chairman of Racing and GB Team Captain, said: “We are all greatly indebted to Thanet District Council for their financial and practical input towards hosting the European Championships. The Ramsgate venue is excellent, providing super viewing and accommodation facilities. The Harbourmaster and his team have worked tirelessly in conjunction with British Water Ski and have consulted us every step of the way in order to present a memorable event. I look forward to the first week of July with great anticipation.”

 

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