Britain’s Kim Lumley won the Women’s category in the world famous Catalina Water Ski Race at Long Beach California on Saturday for the 7th time. Incredibly, she also finished 3rd overall amongst the Men, with former World Champion Todd Haig (USA) winning overall for the 9th time.
The 27 year old Cambridgeshire athlete shattered the all-time Women’s record by 5 minutes in this 61st running of the Catalina Water Ski Race which sees skiers and 45 foot Miami Vice style powerboats race from the Queen Mary at Long Beach to Catalina Island and back in the annual 64 mile international event. Reaching speeds of almost 100mph in the shark infested ocean, Kim fought off competition from other top women from around the world including all but two men.
Kim became the World Water Ski Racing Champion in June 2005 and she aims to …Â Details
Video Skateboard – Maloof Money Cup 2009 Finals
The Maloof Money Cup ended yesterday. The event began on July 10th, lasting 10 days. A ton of huge skaters were there, but Chris Cole took first for street, checkout the vid above for some early footage of the event.
27-year old Cole definitely didn’t disappoint, showcasing why he is considered one of the best skaters in the world right now. He took away $100,000 for the win.
Video Wakeboard – Nate Perry Lately – So Nate was recently named the next up and comer by alliancewakeboard magazine. Well Nate is not known for his boat riding but mainly his rail skills. Nate lately has been riding a little boat every once in a while. So check out the action and get out to the projects and take a boat set!
Video Skateboard – Chris Cole Highlights from Maloof Money Cup – Chris Cole takes home the $100,000 from the 2009 Maloof Money Cup