Powerboat-World readers would have noticed that Australia’s #1 Formula 1 ski racer, Wayne Mawer, was crowned champion of the world in controversial circumstances at the recent 16th World Water Ski Racing titles in Belgium.
Being some distance from the European nation we were not fully aware of these circumstances, but thanks to Cindy Nutley, media officer with the Australian team, we can now offer the full explanation.
Canal racing in Belgium is as far removed from what Australian ski racers are used to as it can get.
Wayne Mawer had been involved in a neck and neck battle with American Todd Haig throughout the championships and from the outset it became apparent that one of these men would take the title.
It was the final race, held at Viersel, that the controversy occurred…Â Details