It's the rally driving On The Water that attracted us to Mcpherson Park in Melton, as we check out the international challenge for the V8 Jet Boats.
With competitors from over the Tasman in attendance, the action hots up as the drivers and navigators of these powerful machines negotiate the tight and twisting course, that is not much more than a ditch.
Drag Boats - VDBC
We have a yak to Garry James Vice President of the Victorian Drag Boat Racing scene. We talk about safety, and of course the various classes within the sport of high adrenalin, high octane Drag Boat Racing.
On the Water went down to Elwood for the Formula Windsurfing World Championships. Allison Shreeve provided plenty of insight into her program and the international world of formula windsurfing. Allison not only holds a world record for speed windsurfing she also won the world championship, and On The Water was lucky enough to interview Australia's latest world title holder. (aus911.com.au)
Wake Boarding - Champion Travis Osbourne
We catch up with Travis Osbourne the Austalasian Wake Boarding champion and 3rd in the world championships. See Travis make his board fly!
We talked with another Australian world title holder in Rohan Veal. Rohan sails one of the most innvotive dinghy's the International Moth. We run through the boat and talk with Rohan prior to his nomination for international sailor of the year. We have a look at the technology associated with hydro foils.
We'll have a look at the thrills and spills associated with the Southern 80 water-ski race, in which boats will be navigating some 126 bends, at up to 17 km/h with two skiers hanging on to 200 ft long ropes, in the attempt to win this race. The Southern 80 is widely regarding as Australia's premier ski race event.
Kite Surfing
This extreme sport is not for the faint hearted. One of the latest adventure sports to hit our wateways in recent years. We talk to Daniel 'Balls' Walstab about the funky new moves and big air, as well as the new lingo associated with kitesurfing.
Part 2 - We'll have a look at the thrills and spills associated with the Southern 80 water-ski race, in which boats will be navigating some 126 bends, at up to 17 km/h with two skiers hanging on to 200 ft long ropes, in the attempt to win this race. The Southern 80 is widely regarding as Australia's premier ski race event.
The National Water Sports centre hosted us as On The Water took in the ins and out's of jet skis. With power to burn and fun to be had, we talked about the fun that can be had with Personal Water Craft. Amazingly agile and plenty of pace we discovered what jet ski racing is all about.
14' Skiffs
We have a chat to Stewart Vickery Vice President of the Australian 14'Skiff Association, to learn about the techniques, history and enjoyment in sailing one the fastest monohull dinghies going around.
