Catalina ski race this weekend!!

[Joe mama]

Is there another thread? Couldn’t find anything.

 

[DarkHorseRacing]

There were older threads that mentioned it.

But yes it’s this Saturday.

We won’t be in it, couldn’t find a skier willing to use my dad as their observer. So we left the boat in Havasu.

We will still go down there. I want to pick up some 75th Anniversary swag since we won’t be getting the free shirts for participating.

 

[Joe mama]

There were older threads that mentioned it.

But yes it’s this Saturday.

We won’t be in it, couldn’t find a skier willing to use my dad as their observer. So we left the boat in Havasu.

We will still go down there. I want to pick up some 75th Anniversary swag since we won’t be getting the free shirts for participating.

Rivergames running this year?

 

[DarkHorseRacing]

Rivergames running this year?

Dunno.

@rivergames

 

[Ragged Edge]

Yes, Rivergames race entry is already in. Same crew as last year.

 

[Ragged Edge]

Current as of this morning.

111 Women's Open Rachael Stapleton, Jody Campbell, Darren Stapleton, Chris Maddalone, Fountain 35
687 Women's Open Ellen Burns, Ryan Sharman, Steven Robertson, Paul Sharman, Apache 36
711 Women's Open Emily Cannings, Mike Hedges, Jimmy Spyrs, Nordic 21

11 Men's Open Lachlen Nix, Mike Avila, Alex Handley, Kevin Wynne, Fountain 43
109 Men's Open Cooper Robertson, Gary Teague, Brad Robertson, Hallett 40
172 Men's Open Aiden Cuff ,Glenn Hatch, Jesse Daniel Burns, Bill Steiner, Fountain 42
191 Men's Open Todd Haig, Randy Daivs, Dennis Hall, Steve Davis, Nordic 43
767 Men's Open Carter Robertson, Sean Clancy, Andy Anderson, Craig Cleaver, GAC 38

38 Junior Boys Luke Hooker, Brian Wilson, Jason Hooker, Cyclone 21

76 Intermediate Men Ryder Tovatt, Ryan Tovatt, Jason Davison, Steve Irwin, Scarab 38
138 Intermediate Men Samuel McKenzie, Carl Brunst, James BJ Hipskind, Scot St. George, Hallett 40
217 Intermediate Men Rory Kirkland, Jeff Maginn, Darren Kirkland, Scarab 26
740 Intermediate Men Ty Cheshier, Chad Bolton, Darrel Weatherford, Shannon Sellers, Fountain 42
797 Intermediate Men Baily Cropper, Darin Welter, Danny Cropper, Dax Pascua, Fountain 38

9 Senior Women Cheryl Ruston, John Stewart, Ted Hofmann, Randy Lewis, Fountain 38
23 Senior Women Amy Threlfall, Tim Wuerfel, Gary Heinbuch, Gavin Wuerfel, Fountain 38

132 Senior Men Matt Bastien, Matt Brayton, Donald Van Wilson, Steve Ward, Formula 32
377 Senior Men Cameron King, Bryin Yedor, Mike King, Nordic 21

29 Masters John Clements, John Notaro, Patrick Slark, Schiada 32
702 Masters Billy Mason, Kenny Spring, Tiffany Mason, Scarab 24

15 Novice Cole Harper, Travis Tait, Pat Frasca, Steve Harper, Fountain 35
877 Novice Chris Rice, Greg Rice, AJ Rice, Sean Rice, Shockwave 34

2 Formula II Outboard Wayne Mawer, Mike Avial Jr., Shelby Guardalabene, Nordic 21
27 Formula II Outboard Parker Tovatt, John Kompaniez, Steve Volz, Velocity 21
56 Formula II Outboard Levi Frederick, Leonard Frederick, Duane Grubbs, Revolution 21
222 Formula II Outboard Craig Gordon, Craig Gregory, Shane Lee, Lab Sport 21

7 Open Day Cruiser Brian Samaniego, Todd Kelm, Larry Gebhart, Wellscraft 21
99 Open Day Cruiser Rayson Normandin, Dan Normandin, Trevor Cooper, Scarab 26
328 Open Day Cruiser Andrew Deyager, Brett Leonard, Brian Deyager, Scarab 26
619 Open Day Cruiser Todd Lackner, Todd Barrile, Sailor Barrile, Jake Barrile, Cobra 27

623 Sportsman Nick Schorr, Jeff Thralls, Kyle Schorr, Connelly 21

179 Over & Back Kaden Vestermark, Carter Vestermark, Kyle Vestermark, Joe Flores, Fountain 38
213 Over & Back Andrew Games, Trevor Gard, Kelly Kraiss, Rich Hughes, Fountain 42
555 Over & Back Nick Harris, John Harris, Cory Ferguson, Mike Foster, Scarab 31
627 Over & Back Tanner Haig, Darcy Manchett, Martie Wells, Robert Manchett, Nordic 28

 

[steamin rice]

Current as of this morning.

111 Women's Open Rachael Stapleton, Jody Campbell, Darren Stapleton, Chris Maddalone, Fountain 35
687 Women's Open Ellen Burns, Ryan Sharman, Steven Robertson, Paul Sharman, Apache 36
711 Women's Open Emily Cannings, Mike Hedges, Jimmy Spyrs, Nordic 21

11 Men's Open Lachlen Nix, Mike Avila, Alex Handley, Kevin Wynne, Fountain 43
109 Men's Open Cooper Robertson, Gary Teague, Brad Robertson, Hallett 40
172 Men's Open Aiden Cuff ,Glenn Hatch, Jesse Daniel Burns, Bill Steiner, Fountain 42
191 Men's Open Todd Haig, Randy Daivs, Dennis Hall, Steve Davis, Nordic 43
767 Men's Open Carter Robertson, Sean Clancy, Andy Anderson, Craig Cleaver, GAC 38

38 Junior Boys Luke Hooker, Brian Wilson, Jason Hooker, Cyclone 21

76 Intermediate Men Ryder Tovatt, Ryan Tovatt, Jason Davison, Steve Irwin, Scarab 38
138 Intermediate Men Samuel McKenzie, Carl Brunst, James BJ Hipskind, Scot St. George, Hallett 40
217 Intermediate Men Rory Kirkland, Jeff Maginn, Darren Kirkland, Scarab 26
740 Intermediate Men Ty Cheshier, Chad Bolton, Darrel Weatherford, Shannon Sellers, Fountain 42
797 Intermediate Men Baily Cropper, Darin Welter, Danny Cropper, Dax Pascua, Fountain 38

9 Senior Women Cheryl Ruston, John Stewart, Ted Hofmann, Randy Lewis, Fountain 38
23 Senior Women Amy Threlfall, Tim Wuerfel, Gary Heinbuch, Gavin Wuerfel, Fountain 38

132 Senior Men Matt Bastien, Matt Brayton, Donald Van Wilson, Steve Ward, Formula 32
377 Senior Men Cameron King, Bryin Yedor, Mike King, Nordic 21

29 Masters John Clements, John Notaro, Patrick Slark, Schiada 32
702 Masters Billy Mason, Kenny Spring, Tiffany Mason, Scarab 24

15 Novice Cole Harper, Travis Tait, Pat Frasca, Steve Harper, Fountain 35
877 Novice Chris Rice, Greg Rice, AJ Rice, Sean Rice, Shockwave 34

2 Formula II Outboard Wayne Mawer, Mike Avial Jr., Shelby Guardalabene, Nordic 21
27 Formula II Outboard Parker Tovatt, John Kompaniez, Steve Volz, Velocity 21
56 Formula II Outboard Levi Frederick, Leonard Frederick, Duane Grubbs, Revolution 21
222 Formula II Outboard Craig Gordon, Craig Gregory, Shane Lee, Lab Sport 21

7 Open Day Cruiser Brian Samaniego, Todd Kelm, Larry Gebhart, Wellscraft 21
99 Open Day Cruiser Rayson Normandin, Dan Normandin, Trevor Cooper, Scarab 26
328 Open Day Cruiser Andrew Deyager, Brett Leonard, Brian Deyager, Scarab 26
619 Open Day Cruiser Todd Lackner, Todd Barrile, Sailor Barrile, Jake Barrile, Cobra 27

623 Sportsman Nick Schorr, Jeff Thralls, Kyle Schorr, Connelly 21

179 Over & Back Kaden Vestermark, Carter Vestermark, Kyle Vestermark, Joe Flores, Fountain 38
213 Over & Back Andrew Games, Trevor Gard, Kelly Kraiss, Rich Hughes, Fountain 42
555 Over & Back Nick Harris, John Harris, Cory Ferguson, Mike Foster, Scarab 31
627 Over & Back Tanner Haig, Darcy Manchett, Martie Wells, Robert Manchett, Nordic 28

Thanks for posting the entry list - Boat 877 here, looking forward to being in the race for the first time since 2013.

 

[RiverDave]

Team rdp is actually the instant replay sponsor for the live feed this year and we sponsored the commercials.

 

[JBZ]

Here is a pod cast with Mike Avila and Chuck Stearns.
Chuck will be ridding with Mike for the race
There are some other great interviews that Joe has with Boating Icons.

Powerboat Talk Podcasts — Powerboat Talk

www.powerboattalk.com

 

[HBCraig]

A kid i coached a few years back races that but I don't see his name. Mason Goldsmith.
He's a stud

 

[rivergames]

Went out to Practice this morning.

Kelly brought his boat down yesterday from Havasu.

Water was REALLLY nice today. If it is 1/2 that good, we'll be alright!

Gear All Ready!

Havasu last weekend

Pic from Last Year

 

[rivergames]

Here is a pod cast with Mike Avila and Chuck Stearns.
Chuck will be ridding with Mike for the race
There are some other great interviews that Joe has with Boating Icons.

Powerboat Talk Podcasts — Powerboat Talk

www.powerboattalk.com

I did one of the Power Boat Talk Podcasts a year or two ago. Joe is really easy to chat with.

When I get a chance, I want to listen to the one with Mike and Chuck!

 

[rivergames]

Current as of this morning.

111 Women's Open Rachael Stapleton, Jody Campbell, Darren Stapleton, Chris Maddalone, Fountain 35
687 Women's Open Ellen Burns, Ryan Sharman, Steven Robertson, Paul Sharman, Apache 36
711 Women's Open Emily Cannings, Mike Hedges, Jimmy Spyrs, Nordic 21

11 Men's Open Lachlen Nix, Mike Avila, Alex Handley, Kevin Wynne, Fountain 43
109 Men's Open Cooper Robertson, Gary Teague, Brad Robertson, Hallett 40
172 Men's Open Aiden Cuff ,Glenn Hatch, Jesse Daniel Burns, Bill Steiner, Fountain 42
191 Men's Open Todd Haig, Randy Daivs, Dennis Hall, Steve Davis, Nordic 43
767 Men's Open Carter Robertson, Sean Clancy, Andy Anderson, Craig Cleaver, GAC 38

38 Junior Boys Luke Hooker, Brian Wilson, Jason Hooker, Cyclone 21

76 Intermediate Men Ryder Tovatt, Ryan Tovatt, Jason Davison, Steve Irwin, Scarab 38
138 Intermediate Men Samuel McKenzie, Carl Brunst, James BJ Hipskind, Scot St. George, Hallett 40
217 Intermediate Men Rory Kirkland, Jeff Maginn, Darren Kirkland, Scarab 26
740 Intermediate Men Ty Cheshier, Chad Bolton, Darrel Weatherford, Shannon Sellers, Fountain 42
797 Intermediate Men Baily Cropper, Darin Welter, Danny Cropper, Dax Pascua, Fountain 38

9 Senior Women Cheryl Ruston, John Stewart, Ted Hofmann, Randy Lewis, Fountain 38
23 Senior Women Amy Threlfall, Tim Wuerfel, Gary Heinbuch, Gavin Wuerfel, Fountain 38

132 Senior Men Matt Bastien, Matt Brayton, Donald Van Wilson, Steve Ward, Formula 32
377 Senior Men Cameron King, Bryin Yedor, Mike King, Nordic 21

29 Masters John Clements, John Notaro, Patrick Slark, Schiada 32
702 Masters Billy Mason, Kenny Spring, Tiffany Mason, Scarab 24

15 Novice Cole Harper, Travis Tait, Pat Frasca, Steve Harper, Fountain 35
877 Novice Chris Rice, Greg Rice, AJ Rice, Sean Rice, Shockwave 34

2 Formula II Outboard Wayne Mawer, Mike Avial Jr., Shelby Guardalabene, Nordic 21
27 Formula II Outboard Parker Tovatt, John Kompaniez, Steve Volz, Velocity 21
56 Formula II Outboard Levi Frederick, Leonard Frederick, Duane Grubbs, Revolution 21
222 Formula II Outboard Craig Gordon, Craig Gregory, Shane Lee, Lab Sport 21

7 Open Day Cruiser Brian Samaniego, Todd Kelm, Larry Gebhart, Wellscraft 21
99 Open Day Cruiser Rayson Normandin, Dan Normandin, Trevor Cooper, Scarab 26
328 Open Day Cruiser Andrew Deyager, Brett Leonard, Brian Deyager, Scarab 26
619 Open Day Cruiser Todd Lackner, Todd Barrile, Sailor Barrile, Jake Barrile, Cobra 27

623 Sportsman Nick Schorr, Jeff Thralls, Kyle Schorr, Connelly 21

179 Over & Back Kaden Vestermark, Carter Vestermark, Kyle Vestermark, Joe Flores, Fountain 38
213 Over & Back Andrew Games, Trevor Gard, Kelly Kraiss, Rich Hughes, Fountain 42
555 Over & Back Nick Harris, John Harris, Cory Ferguson, Mike Foster, Scarab 31
627 Over & Back Tanner Haig, Darcy Manchett, Martie Wells, Robert Manchett, Nordic 28

I heard there will be around 60 boats? I really hope that happens this year!

 

[JBZ]

I did one of the Power Boat Talk Podcasts a year or two ago. Joe is really easy to chat with.

When I get a chance, I want to listen to the one with Mike and Chuck!

I saw that, yours will be my next one to listen to

 

[BigB999]

Haven't gone in years to watch the race. I think the last time we went we got to watch from the queen mary and have a few drinks. Where is the best spot to watch from these days?

 

[DarkHorseRacing]

Haven't gone in years to watch the race. I think the last time we went we got to watch from the queen mary and have a few drinks. Where is the best spot to watch from these days?

Home watching the live stream.

But if you can get on the Queen you have a shot at watching some of the start and all of the finish off the fantail.

 

[rivergames]

Haven't gone in years to watch the race. I think the last time we went we got to watch from the queen mary and have a few drinks. Where is the best spot to watch from these days?

Most Spectators watch from the Queen Mary. You can see all the boats start at once from the beach and 45+ minutes later, you see the 1st boat/skier come across the checkered flag that is right in front of the Queen Mary. Then everyone goes and parties at the Maya Hotel.

 

[RiverDave]

Home watching the live stream.

But if you can get on the Queen you have a shot at watching some of the start and all of the finish off the fantail.

I was told the cruise ships block the view now..

They have a jumbo tron this year several drones and like eight cameras.. it will be on the beach near the start and you should be able to watch the whole race!

 

[DarkHorseRacing]

I was told the cruise ships block the view now..

They have a jumbo tron this year several drones and like eight cameras.. it will be on the beach near the start and you should be able to watch the whole race!

Sometimes the cruise ship is there and sometimes it’s not.

 

[Sharp Shooter]

I was told the cruise ships block the view now..

They have a jumbo tron this year several drones and like eight cameras.. it will be on the beach near the start and you should be able to watch the whole race!

I’m working one of those cameras. Looking forward to it.

 

[CanyonLakeDave]

Great times and memories. Good luck to everyone

 

[LakeMead Boater]

We’ll be out there floating/watching in a 40’ Hallett

 

[coolchange]

Is this a team shirt, available?
QM open this year?

 

[skifaster]

Is this a team shirt, available?
QM open this year?

Apparently the Queen Mary is open this year. Haven't heard or confirmed if they are charging to watch the race though.

 

[montaj629]

Taking the kids to watch. $10 per person entry onto Queen Mary between 6:30am-9am.

 

[Mrs. Riley1]

Is it better to watch from land or the QM?

 

[DarkHorseRacing]

QM if you have no other option.

 

[Mrs. Riley1]

QM if you have no other option.

We just happen to be in California this weekend so we thought we’d go down there. Our 12yo son thinks he wants to ski race so we were going to see if we could talk to some people and get some info for the future.

 

[RiverDave]

Is it better to watch from land or the QM?

With the big screen I’d watch wherever that is

 

[River Dirt 2]

The number 1 best place to watch the race is at the end of a 200’ rope!

The number 2 best place is in a boat with a skier at the end of a 200’ rope!

The number 3 best place is at the finish line in a boat

After that onshore with the announcers and big screen

 

[RiverDave]

We will be there in spirit!!

 

[RiverDave]

Glenn hatch (owner)
Bill steiner (nav)
Aiden cuff (skiier)
Jesse Burns (observer)
42 Fountain
2600 HP!


RD

 

[Bobby V]

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Glenn hatch (owner)
Bill steiner (nav)
Aiden cuff (skiier)
Jesse Burns (observer)
42 Fountain
2600 HP!


RD

Is Glenn Hatch related to Phil Hatch?

 

[coolchange]

Is this a team shirt, available?
QM open this year?

We just happen to be in California this weekend so we thought we’d go down there. Our 12yo son thinks he wants to ski race so we were going to see if we could talk to some people and get some info for the future.

Your view from the queen Mary may or not be obstructed from cruise ships. You can still see them come in. You just have to wait till they round the boats. If not boats, you can watch them come through the breakwater. Afterwards go down to tha Mayan Where the finish line is. Or as said, watch from the Mayan on the big screen.

 

[DarkHorseRacing]

Friday check in and all the sign up and boat inspection.

Jumbo tv right in front of the restaurant (El Fuego). That might be the hot ticket.

Boat pics from the ramp to come, I’ll be over there is a bit.

Cell service sucks down here.

 

[sirbob]

The number 1 best place to watch the race is at the end of a 200’ rope!
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The number 3 best place is at the finish line in a boat

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After that onshore with the announcers and big screen

I don’t suppose thats DF in the red shirt in the nav position?

 

[timstoy]

Does the race start at nine o clock still? Might take a drive to the other side of town!

 

[Sharp Shooter]

Does the race start at nine o clock still? Might take a drive to the other side of town!

Race starts at 9:00 provided there’s no weather delays.

 

[River Dirt 2]

 

[DarkHorseRacing]

So they are up to 64 teams today from the 37 they had on Tuesday. So far 16 Australians skiing, apparently the most they’ve had in awhile because ski racing is shut down in down under from the recent deaths they’ve had.

 

[Riverbottom]

Race starts at 9:00 provided there’s no weather delays.

Can't say what Long Beach was like this morning, but visibility in Newport wasn't good at 9:00 A.M. Hope tomorrow is clear.

 

[DarkHorseRacing]

Boats in the launch ramp parking today.

Race starts tomorrow at 9am unless the weather delays it. It’s mostly overcast down here and pretty breezy.

People went out to practice this week. Said Tuesday was super nice, some were getting in under an hour. Then others went out on Thursday and said it was rougher and we’re over an hour. We will see tomorrow!

 

[OHHH YAAA]

That blue and white 40' Hallett #109 was one of the ones stolen from GT Marine years ago. Glad to see it all fixed up!

 

[timstoy]

It’s been over cast all day in east Long Beach. Sun started shining about four pm.

 

[RiverDave]

Anyone get the link to the live feed yet?

 

[River Dirt 2]

 

[skiracr]

The new Nordic...

 

[DarkHorseRacing]

The new Nordic...
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I heard that thing is so top secret Randy won’t discuss what they did to make it better than the prior boat. We will see how it works for Todd tomorrow and if it’s enough to beat Avila and his skier. I heard Todd couldn’t catch him at the worlds. And we’ll see if Avila maintains his driving style from last year.

His old boat is here too ( as in the picture) but don’t know what class or skier.

 

[skiracr]

I heard that thing is so top secret Randy won’t discuss what they did to make it better than the prior boat. We will see how it works for Todd tomorrow and if it’s enough to beat Avila and his skier. I heard Todd couldn’t catch him at the worlds. And we’ll see if Avila maintains his driving style from last year.

His old boat is here too ( as in the picture) but don’t know what class or skier.

Tim liesons (sp)? From Belgium I believe.
Men's open

 

[SoCalZero]

Anyone get the link to the live feed yet?

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