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Southern 80 “Ski Race” 2019
February 8, 2019 @ 8:00 am - February 10, 2019 @ 5:00 pm
Southern 80 “Ski Race” 2019 50th Anniversay
The Water Ski Race is back again & takes place on the Murray River between Torrumbarry and Echuca on the second Sunday in February each year.
The event is a two up water ski race, which covers the river from Torrumbarry to Echuca.
There are over 120 bends in this part of the river.
The race attracts over 500 entries from all over Australia with international representation from New Zealand, Great Britain and the USA.
Victoria Park Finish Line.
Friday 8th February
BREAKFAST WITH THE STARS
Venue: Kerribee Sound Shell, Moama
Time: 7am to 9am
INAUGURAL HALL OF FAME
Venue: Victoria Park Finish Line,
Time: 6.30pm to 10.30pm
Cost: $10.00, children under 15 FREE
Entertainment provided by Nullabour, with the formal part of the evening starting at 7.30pm.
Food, drinks and a bar will be available.
Saturday 9th February
STATIC DISPLAY
Venue: Hare Street Echuca between Anstruther & Darling Street
Time: 9 am to 1 pm
RACING
Vic Park Finish Line
Time: Gates open at 8am Racing starts at 9am – Tap & Go available at the gate
Cost: One day pass $25.00; Weekend pass $35.00; Children under 15 FREE
5 Mile boat ramp to Vic Park starting with unlimited Inboard Social through to U/10 Tadpoles. 2pm first boat away in the Bakers Blitz and the Presidents Dash this will determine their starting position for Sunday racing; it is then followed by Veterans and Senior Social. Presentation will take place approximately 5.30pm.
FEATURES:
The finish line features a big screen with live vision from the start line; Southern 80 merchandise; Free jumping castle face painting, air brush tattoo’s and water slide. An array of food and beverages, music by Three’s a Crowd from the end of racing until presentation.
Courtesy bus from car parking to gate and return all day.
NO BYO ALCOHOL ALLOWED NO DOGS
EFTPOS available at finish line. Tap & Go available at the bar.
Sunday 10th February
RACING
Vic Park Finish Line
Time: Gates open at 8 am. Racing starts at 8.30 am Tap & Go available at the gate.
The afternoon session of racing starts at 12.30pm (Superclass and other expert classes)
Cost: One-day pass $25.00; Weekend pass $35.00; Children under 15 FREE
FEATURES:
The finish line features a big screen with live vision from the start line; Southern 80 merchandise; Free jumping castle face painting, air brush tattoo’s and water slide. An array of food and beverages, music by Three’s a Crowd from the end of racing until presentation.
Courtesy bus from car parking to gate and return all day.
More INFO & Ticketing details in LINK provided below!
