Sat, 16 Nov
UKWR Annual General Meeting
We are pleased to invite all UK Waterski Racing members to our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on November 16th, 2024.
Time & Location
16 Nov 2024, 10:00 – 15:00
Swindon, Pipers Way, Swindon SN3 1SH, UK
About the event
We are pleased to invite all UK Waterski Racing members to our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on November 16th, 2024. The AGM will be held at Delta Hotels by Marriott in Swindon.
Event Details:
- Date : November 16th, 2024
- Location : Delta Hotels by Marriott, Swindon
RSVP Information: RSVP will be opening soon. Please note that you need to be a UKWR member to attend, whether you hold a free volunteer membership or a full competitor's membership.
Agenda and Refreshments: The meeting agenda will be sent out to RSVP guests closer to the time. Refreshments will be available for purchase just outside the meeting room.
Join us to discuss important matters and make decisions that will shape the future of our sport. We look forward to your participation.
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Hanseatic festival of watersports 2024.
An action-packed weekend of speedboat and jet ski racing is set to return on the 1st & 2nd June 2024 to a historic Norfolk waterfront at King’s Lynn.
The Hanseatic Festival of Watersports will be held in King’s Lynn for its third year, as the high-octane watersport event takes to the Great Ouse. Spectators will be able to watch powerboat and jetski racing, waterski demonstrations, and stunt displays from the quayside.
As the fastest standing watersport in the world, UK Waterski Racing brings unparalleled excitement and thrills to the festival. Spectators can expect to witness our incredible athletes hitting the water and competing as part of the UK Waterski Racing Championships for the second round of the series. With speeds exceeding 80mph+, these athletes demonstrate unparalleled skill and determination as they navigate the river. The event will involve teams from the Aqua Adrenaline Tour and Offshore Circuit Racing Drivers Association. The Hanseatic Festival of Watersports has a rich history of attracting more than 30,000 visitors, establishing itself as one of the largest watersports events in Europe.
The event on June 1st and 2nd is free to attend with the races expected to start at around 10.30am. Road closures on Boal Street and South Quay and parking bay restrictions in and around King’s Staithe Square will be in place across the weekend while the event is under way.
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Sat, 01 Jun
King's Lynn
The Hanseatic Festival of Watersports
Get ready for the grandeur of the Hanseatic Festival of Watersports - the biggest watersports event in Europe!
Time & Location
01 Jun 2024, 07:00 – 02 Jun 2024, 20:00
King's Lynn, King's Lynn PE30, UK
About the event
Get ready for the grandeur of the Hanseatic Festival of Watersports—the largest watersports event in Europe! Brace yourself for an extraordinary showcase featuring Waterski Racing, Powerboat Racing, and Jetski Racing, all coming together to put on an unparalleled show.
With the majestic backdrop of Kings Lynn, Norfolk, UK, this event is set to captivate hearts and minds. As Europe's biggest watersports extravaganza, the festival promises a dazzling display of skill, speed, and aquatic prowess. Join the excitement as 60,000 spectators gather in person to witness the thrills unfold. From the adrenaline-fueled action on the water to the vibrant atmosphere on the shores, the Hanseatic Festival of Watersports is an experience like no other.
Mark your calendars for June 1-2, 2024, as Kings Lynn becomes the epicenter of aquatic excitement. Stay tuned for more details, as we prepare to unveil the spectacular lineup and activities that await. Don't miss your chance to be part of this unparalleled watersports spectacle! See you at the Hanseatic Festival of Watersports!
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Dynamic watersports festival coming to King's Lynn for weekend of high-speed racing
This exciting event is free to attend
- 05:00, 24 MAY 2023
The sounds of roaring speed boat engines and jet skis skimming the top of the water will be the sounds filling King's Lynn town centre this weekend with the return of the Hanseatic Festival of Watersports. The free event is taking place this week (May 27 and 28) and will see water ski races, jet ski and powerboat racing, with top speeds of 100mph.
Super speedy races and a number of exciting demonstrations will keep people fixated on the river for the whole weekend, along with live music and fireworks in the evening. There will also be daily flypasts helping to keep the fun going once the roar of the engines on the River Ouse had died down.
Crowds of around 20,000 are expected to line the town's historic quay after similar number enjoyed the event last year. And with the weather predicted to be dry this weekend, it's expected that many will come and enjoy this unique event.
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Jason Russell, one of the ‘ski race’ organisers, said: “The enjoyment you see on the children’s faces, the grown ups seeing the adrenaline on the water, the speed of the boats coming past just in front of you. It’s just a phenomenal event and it’s grown and grown since 2015 and it’s a massive event for King’s Lynn and West Norfolk to get it on its calendar.
“The skiers are very tough athletes, they’re skiing on that river at speeds of up to 100mph. There’s nowhere else you can go and get so close to high speeds like that. Offshore racing boats and jet ski racing takes place too, it’s an adrenaline-packed weekend. It’s just absolutely phenomenal - it’s the only way of describing it. Anyone who hasn’t seen it needs to come and have a look at it.”
The on-water activities, which includes under-8s on skis, are set to commence at 10.30am and finish at around 3.45pm on both days. A Spitfire and Hurricane flypast on Saturday and Sunday respectively, is planned for 1.14pm as part of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.
“We’ll have people here from America, Holland, Belgium and France - they come from all over,” added Mr Russell.
“At first it was a little local event and it’s grown massively each year beyond expectations. It’s ranked as one of the best watersport venues and events in the world. The quay will be absolutely packed. There’s food stalls, drinks, entertainment - it’s just a fantastic day out, both days.”
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Racing on the river this weekend
Published: Monday, 22nd May 2023
The roaring engines of speedboats and high-octane water ski racing, jet ski demonstrations and offshore power boats return to the River Great Ouse this weekend.
People can watch the action from the historic waterfront of King’s Lynn for the Hanseatic Festival of Watersports 2023.
The free event will see the return of Formula 1, 2 and 3 water-ski racing, along with jet skiers and OCRDA on the water, on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 May 2023.
The Hanseatic Races have evolved over the past seven years and are firmly established. Now in its eighth year it matches the famous Diamond Race which takes place in the Hanseatic town of Antwerp in Belgium.
The event is organised by the Hanseatic Festival of Watersports committee which comprises of Jason Russell, Tom and Michelle Lumley, Andrew Hornigold, Richard Stannard and Dan Roberts with support from the borough council. Tom Lumley said:
“Since its concept we have invested a lot of time and effort into this event and it has truly paid off. I would like to thank all the sponsors, especially the borough council and Peter Carter Haulage for their support. We also appreciate the Belgian teams coming over to the UK to support this event."
The Hanseatic Festival of Watersports is supported by Adrian Flux, Barrus, Bartram Manufacturing, Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk, Carter Haulage, Listers BMW, Minuteman Press, Rollins Electrical and Studio 20a. Tom Lumley said:
"If any individuals or companies are interested in being part of this event and would like to be a sponsor , we would welcome you with open arms."
There will also be fun family activities happening on the quayside across both days. The races start at 10:30am each day through until 3:30pm with live music straight after the prize giving on Saturday and a firework display at 10pm. There will be a spitfire flypast at 1:15pm on Saturday and a hurricane flypast on Sunday at 1:15pm. Full details of the schedule will be published at facebook.com/hanseaticskirace .
For more information about events in King’s Lynn visit west-norfolk.gov.uk/events
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10th anniversary tour 2024 offshore powerboat racing, jetski racing, waterski racing, jetski stunt displays and flyboarding displays provisional dates may 3rd - 5th - torquay - round 1 may 31st - june 2nd - kings lynn - round 2 july 5th - 7th west bay - round 3 july 26th - 28th - caernarfon - tbc - round 4 september 6th - 8th - plymouth - worlds - round 5 october 4th - 6th - cardiff - tbc - round 6 4th - 8th november - coniston - international records week 2023 venues and dates : april 29th - 1st may - west bay - round 1 may 26th - 29th - kings lynn - round 2 june 23rd - 25th - torquay - round 3 july 21st - 23rd - liverpool - round 4 august 18th - 20th - caernarfon - round 5 september 22nd - 24th - westbay - round 6 october 7th - 8th - brixham - round 7 october 29th - 4th - coniston - records week, jetski stunt displays, powerboat racing, jetski racing, flyboarding, aqua adrenaline , push the limits .
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