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New Zealand’s Peter Caughey showed at the opening round of the 2009 UIM World Jetsprint Championships just why he’s a five time world title holder, after taking a relatively comfortable victory over reigning Group A world champion Nathan Pretty in the final.[BOATS] Caughey in fine form

New Zealand’s Peter Caughey showed at the opening round of the 2009 UIM World Jetsprint Championships just why he’s a five time world title holder, after taking a relatively comfortable victory over reigning Group A world champion Nathan Pretty in the final.

Slade Stanley came into the 2009 UIM Superboat World Championships as the hot favourite to take out the tightly restricted International Group A category, the Wagga-based builder ranked as one of the best drivers in drivers in the world and fresh from claiming the coveted Australian title during September, he didn’t disappoint.[BOATS] Stanley dominates at Temora

Slade Stanley came into the 2009 UIM Superboat World Championships as the hot favourite to take out the tightly restricted International Group A category, the Wagga-based builder ranked as one of the best drivers in drivers in the world and fresh from claiming the coveted Australian title during September, he didn’t disappoint.

When West Australian V8 Superboat Group A regulars Chris Kent and Alan Carr purchased their brand-new New Zealand built Sprintec hull during the second half of the 2009 West Australian season, their plan was to come to the 2009 UIM World Championship events on the East Coast with a view to being competitive against the best teams on the planet.[BOATS] Spectacular Temora Superboat crash

When West Australian V8 Superboat Group A regulars Chris Kent and Alan Carr purchased their brand-new New Zealand built Sprintec hull during the second half of the 2009 West Australian season, their plan was to come to the 2009 UIM World Championship events on the East Coast with a view to being competitive against the best teams on the planet.

[BOATS] Caughey and Stanley strike gold

After an incredible day of competition for the opening round of the 2009 UIM WorldJetsprint Championships, the cream has risen to the top with reigning world champion Peter Caughey (NZ) taking first blood in Unlimited Superboats, in the end, comfortably clear of reigning Group A world champion Nathan Pretty, himself now a challenger in the elite division..

Despite intense heat of up to 40 degrees, changing humidity, varied wind conditions and some seriously rusty competitors failing to complete the course in the set direction, it’s situation normal at the top of the two championship classes with five time world champion Peter Caughey leading the Unlimited Superboat category and local star Slade Stanley holding station in International Group A.[BOATS] Champions set early pace

Despite intense heat of up to 40 degrees, changing humidity, varied wind conditions and some seriously rusty competitors failing to complete the course in the set direction, it’s situation normal at the top of the two championship classes with five time world champion Peter Caughey leading the Unlimited Superboat category and local star Slade Stanley holding station in International Group A.

[BOATS] Let the battle begin!!

It's finally here, the most anticipated event on the V8 Superboat calendar; the official (regardless of what the Yanks say) 2009 UIM sanctioned World Jetsprint Championships.

[BOATS] True Blue set to rock Temora

The opening round of the 2009 World Jetsprint Championships is now just days away. The very best drivers from all over the world will flock to the picturesque Lake Centenary Jetsprint facility for what promises to be the biggest World Championship event to date.

It had taken some doing, but Kryptonite Racing arrived at the final round of the Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships with two boats ready to go, Damian O’Leary having finally pieced together ‘Kryptonite’ in preparation for his maiden run for the season in his own boat alongside team-mate Daniel Walton (K2).[BOATS] K2 ends season in the ten

It had taken some doing, but Kryptonite Racing arrived at the final round of the Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships with two boats ready to go, Damian O’Leary having finally pieced together ‘Kryptonite’ in preparation for his maiden run for the season in his own boat alongside team-mate Daniel Walton (K2).

After a frustrating run in the penultimate round of the championship at Maryborough just two weeks prior and an equally frustrating visit to the same venue more than two months before that for the Queensland state round, Rohan Smith must have been welcoming a change of scenery…[BOATS] AUS#2 for BTS Racing

After a frustrating run in the penultimate round of the championship at Maryborough just two weeks prior and an equally frustrating visit to the same venue more than two months before that for the Queensland state round, Rohan Smith must have been welcoming a change of scenery…

Coming into the final round of the 2009 Continental Tyres supported Superboat series, Triple X Racing were looking for a solid finish to their championships assaults, with both reigning Group A champion Phonsy Mullan [Unlimited Superboats] and Group A team-leader Ted Sygidus looking for championship podiums.[BOATS] So close... Triple X

Coming into the final round of the 2009 Continental Tyres supported Superboat series, Triple X Racing were looking for a solid finish to their championships assaults, with both reigning Group A champion Phonsy Mullan [Unlimited Superboats] and Group A team-leader Ted Sygidus looking for championship podiums.

Heading into the final round of the 2009 Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships, the Conti-Racer team of Tremayne Jukes (TJ) and Chris Bollins were looking to make a serious impression on the championship leaders in their final event before the all important world championships starting at the Temora venue on November 21.[BOATS] Improvement for Conti at Caba

Heading into the final round of the 2009 Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships, the Conti-Racer team of Tremayne Jukes (TJ) and Chris Bollins were looking to make a serious impression on the championship leaders in their final event before the all important world championships starting at the Temora venue on November 21.

After a less than auspicious start to the 2009 season, Greg and Dorinda Mercier were champing at the bit to get to the final round of the national championships and were on pretty hot form with their two most recent rounds providing podiums.[BOATS] Shark takes QLD #1!!

After a less than auspicious start to the 2009 season, Greg and Dorinda Mercier were champing at the bit to get to the final round of the national championships and were on pretty hot form with their two most recent rounds providing podiums.

On the face of it, 2009 has not been a kind season to Greg Harriman and the 321Ignition team, but as frustrated as many of his peers have become about his performances this season, Greg believes it was one of his most enjoyable seasons to date…[BOATS] It’s all good for 321Ignition!

On the face of it, 2009 has not been a kind season to Greg Harriman and the 321Ignition team, but as frustrated as many of his peers have become about his performances this season, Greg believes it was one of his most enjoyable seasons to date…

After one of the most incredible races on recent record, the 2009 Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships has been decided for another year. Whilst both 350s and 400s provided little real question as to who would be crowned champion, the Unlimited Superboat class would go down to the wire between ex-pat New Zealander Daryl Hutton (Hooters), and dual round winner Mick Carroll (Excalibur).[BOATS] It's Hutton, Stanley and Garlick

After one of the most incredible races on recent record, the 2009 Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships has been decided for another year. Whilst both 350s and 400s provided little real question as to who would be crowned champion, the Unlimited Superboat class would go down to the wire between ex-pat New Zealander Daryl Hutton (Hooters), and dual round winner Mick Carroll (Excalibur).

The opening day of the all important final round of the 2009 Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships has come to a conclusion and as the sun gently sets in the west and the beer (light) begins to flow, teams have a chance to reflect on the days competition and plan for what is expected to bean inspirational final day of the national calendar.[BOATS] It's on (Cabarita)!!

The opening day of the all important final round of the 2009 Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships has come to a conclusion and as the sun gently sets in the west and the beer (light) begins to flow, teams have a chance to reflect on the days competition and plan for what is expected to bean inspirational final day of the national calendar.

[BOATS] Busy weekend at Maryborough for 321

After a lengthy break since the Maryborough round of the Queensland Championship in June, the collective V8 Superboat teams were looking forward to the penultimate round of the national championship with great anticipation..

[BOATS] Shark attack on Fraser coast

After a somewhat frustrating year to date, Greg and Dorinda Mercier finally put ‘the shark’ on the podium during the Queensland championship round in at Maryborough June, taking second place behind fellow Victorian Ted Sygidus. “It was nice to finally get a result after what has been a pretty low key season to date,” Greg ‘Crusty’ Mercier admitted on the eve of the Continental Tyres Superboat series round at the same venue.

2009 has been an interesting year for the Adelaide based Kryptonite Racing team of Damian O’Leary and Daniel Walton, the duo had planned at season start to be regulars inside the top ten in the super-competitive International Group A class during the 2009 Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Champiosnhips, however despite their best intentions, the season start saw them a little wet behind the ears…[BOATS] Top ten again for Walton

2009 has been an interesting year for the Adelaide based Kryptonite Racing team of Damian O’Leary and Daniel Walton, the duo had planned at season start to be regulars inside the top ten in the super-competitive International Group A class during the 2009 Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Champiosnhips, however despite their best intentions, the season start saw them a little wet behind the ears…

[BOATS] Gremlins for BTS Racing...

After a strong start to the season, BTS Racing’s Rohan Smith was enduring a frustrating run towards the championship final, and despite contesting the Maryborough state series round in June, he struggled to make an impression on the leaders at the penultimate round of the Continental Tyres Series after suffering a litany of electrical problems.

After almost two months off, Triple X Racing were pumped and ready for the penultimate round of the Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships at Maryborough [Queensland] on the Fraser Coast, especially considering the venue had provided Group A team leader Ted Sygidus with his maiden outright victory.[BOATS] Coming down to the wire..

After almost two months off, Triple X Racing were pumped and ready for the penultimate round of the Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships at Maryborough [Queensland] on the Fraser Coast, especially considering the venue had provided Group A team leader Ted Sygidus with his maiden outright victory.

When Conti-Racer last hit the water for the state series round at Maryborough in June, boat builder and lead driver Tremayne Jukes admitted it was the best boat he’d driven. Sadly for the Victorian-based Stingray Boats manufacturer a mechanical issue sidelined the team early before they had the chance to realise its full potential.[BOATS] Testing times for Conti

When Conti-Racer last hit the water for the state series round at Maryborough in June, boat builder and lead driver Tremayne Jukes admitted it was the best boat he’d driven. Sadly for the Victorian-based Stingray Boats manufacturer a mechanical issue sidelined the team early before they had the chance to realise its full potential.

Under blue skies and with valuable championship points and the possibility of crowning two national champions on the cards at Maryborough, the action at the Susan River Homestead for the penultimate round of the championship was hot and fast, and in some cases, too hot..![BOATS] Tough weekend at Maryborough

Under blue skies and with valuable championship points and the possibility of crowning two national champions on the cards at Maryborough, the action at the Susan River Homestead for the penultimate round of the championship was hot and fast, and in some cases, too hot..!

[BOATS] They're back!!

After a lengthy mid-season break, the Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships fires back up this weekend at the Susan River Homestead facility outside Maryborough for the much anticipated penultimate round of the season. Whilst teams and drivers are champing at the bit to get back on the water, Superboat fans are eager to see what is being billed as the best Unlimited Superboat field ever assembled on the planet..

[BOATS] Shark on podium in QLD

After a less than perfect start to their 2009 campaign, Az U Do Racing’s Greg and Dorinda Mercier finally returned to the podium at Maryborough during the second round of the Continental Tyres Queensland Championships after taking second place in the Group A final behind fellow Victorian Ted Sygidus.

With just two weeks between the opening two rounds of the Queensland Superboat Championships and a persistent driveshaft failure to rectify, the Triple X team had their work cut out for them if they were going to be ready for the Maryborough round..[BOATS] Victory for Triple X at Maryborough

With just two weeks between the opening two rounds of the Queensland Superboat Championships and a persistent driveshaft failure to rectify, the Triple X team had their work cut out for them if they were going to be ready for the Maryborough round..

After a lengthy break since the previous round at Griffith over the Easter weekend, Az U DO Racing’s Greg and Dorinda Mercier were raring to go for the fourth round of the Continental Tyres championship and full of hope for a strong return to form.[BOATS] Az U Do suffers misfortune at Caba

After a lengthy break since the previous round at Griffith over the Easter weekend, Az U DO Racing’s Greg and Dorinda Mercier were raring to go for the fourth round of the Continental Tyres championship and full of hope for a strong return to form.

After a relatively ‘low-key’ start to their 2009 campaigns, Phonsy Mullan, Ted Sygidus and younger brother Darek were looking forward to bigger and better things as the Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships moved into part two of the season, although the Cabarita round would provide a number of additional surprises, not the least being the layout..[BOATS] World titles haunt Triple X

After a relatively ‘low-key’ start to their 2009 campaigns, Phonsy Mullan, Ted Sygidus and younger brother Darek were looking forward to bigger and better things as the Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships moved into part two of the season, although the Cabarita round would provide a number of additional surprises, not the least being the layout..

It had been almost two months between rounds of the Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships, and whilst two months is a long break for anyone, it was an especially tough time for Conti-Racer’s Chris Bollins who was waiting nervously like an expectant father heading into his ‘local’ round..[BOATS] Strong 400 debut for Conti-Racer

It had been almost two months between rounds of the Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships, and whilst two months is a long break for anyone, it was an especially tough time for Conti-Racer’s Chris Bollins who was waiting nervously like an expectant father heading into his ‘local’ round..

True Blue Racing ventured to Cabarita Beach on the northern NSW coast full of confidence but without a number of key members of the team. Nathan Pretty was a late withdrawal, whilst crew-chief mechanic Colin Parish and assistant Peter Lack were also absent from the event. It was also a weekend to remember for the True Blue team, with the youngest member of the Dixon clan [Shaun] taking over the second seat in True Blue Too alongside sister Brooke.[BOATS] Brooke does it again for True Blue

True Blue Racing ventured to Cabarita Beach on the northern NSW coast full of confidence but without a number of key members of the team. Nathan Pretty was a late withdrawal, whilst crew-chief mechanic Colin Parish and assistant Peter Lack were also absent from the event. It was also a weekend to remember for the True Blue team, with the youngest member of the Dixon clan [Shaun] taking over the second seat in True Blue Too alongside sister Brooke.

Immediately after the third round of the Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships, 321 Ignition’s Greg Harriman began work on what he hoped would transform his Group A Superboat into a regular top ten contender.[BOATS] Big step forward for 321Ignition

Immediately after the third round of the Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships, 321 Ignition’s Greg Harriman began work on what he hoped would transform his Group A Superboat into a regular top ten contender.

After a relatively ‘normal’ opening day during the opening two qualifiers for the fourth round of the Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships, day two’s all important finals day was anything but with a number of drivers forced to change teams to keep their championship hopes alive..[BOATS] Musical chairs at Cabarita

After a relatively ‘normal’ opening day during the opening two qualifiers for the fourth round of the Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships, day two’s all important finals day was anything but with a number of drivers forced to change teams to keep their championship hopes alive..

Reigning Unlimited Superboat champion Phil Dixon set a stunning pace during day one of the fourth round of the Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships, the ‘True Blue’ pilot the only driver to post a sub-40 second lap time on a track where many expected the Group A boats to be faster.[BOATS] Dixon on top at Cabarita

Reigning Unlimited Superboat champion Phil Dixon set a stunning pace during day one of the fourth round of the Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships, the ‘True Blue’ pilot the only driver to post a sub-40 second lap time on a track where many expected the Group A boats to be faster.

The second round of the Queensland Championships set down for Maryborough (near Hervey Bay) on June 20th and 21st, will see the introduction of a brand new boat for the popular True Blue Too team of Brooke Dixon and Nathan Pretty.[BOATS] New Sprintec for True Blue Racing

The second round of the Queensland Championships set down for Maryborough (near Hervey Bay) on June 20th and 21st, will see the introduction of a brand new boat for the popular True Blue Too team of Brooke Dixon and Nathan Pretty.

After a less than perfect start to 2009, Az U Do Racing’s Greg Mercier has cried.. ‘ENOUGH..”[BOATS] Shark attack on Superboats..

After a less than perfect start to 2009, Az U Do Racing’s Greg Mercier has cried.. ‘ENOUGH..”

The Triple X Superboat team arrived at Griffith over Easter at the mid-point of the 2009 Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships hopeful of a step forward in performance after a relatively low key start to the season..[BOATS] Triple X; getting closer..

The Triple X Superboat team arrived at Griffith over Easter at the mid-point of the 2009 Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships hopeful of a step forward in performance after a relatively low key start to the season..

After a frustrating start to the 2009 Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships, 321 Ignition’s Greg Harriman was hopeful of a change of fortune at Griffith over Easter, some investigative work post-Temora uncovering a number of small problems Greg hoped would transform the boat.[BOATS] Frustration for 321 at Griffith

After a frustrating start to the 2009 Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships, 321 Ignition’s Greg Harriman was hopeful of a change of fortune at Griffith over Easter, some investigative work post-Temora uncovering a number of small problems Greg hoped would transform the boat.

So far the 2009 Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships has provided some outstanding action; in round one at Melton not one Superboat finished the final round, at Temora a completely rejuvenated venue saw some of the top drivers fall out of contention heading into the final, whilst at Griffith, the competition was hotter than ever, with mere hundredths of a second separating title contenders – it was another one for the history books..[BOATS] Carroll, Stanley, Garlick storm Griffith

So far the 2009 Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships has provided some outstanding action; in round one at Melton not one Superboat finished the final round, at Temora a completely rejuvenated venue saw some of the top drivers fall out of contention heading into the final, whilst at Griffith, the competition was hotter than ever, with mere hundredths of a second separating title contenders – it was another one for the history books..

Coming into the midpoint of the 2009 Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships, 350 Class contender Chris Bollins was full of hope for a successful Easter, and whilst quick from the outset, even he didn’t expect to end the weekend on the second step of the podium.[BOATS] Second for Conti at Griffith

Coming into the midpoint of the 2009 Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships, 350 Class contender Chris Bollins was full of hope for a successful Easter, and whilst quick from the outset, even he didn’t expect to end the weekend on the second step of the podium.

Coming off a solid performance at the second round of the Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships at Temora a fortnight before Easter, Rohan Smith was full of enthusiasm and hope that the third round of the series in Griffith might provide him even more forward momentum..[BOATS] Another podium for BTS Racing

Coming off a solid performance at the second round of the Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships at Temora a fortnight before Easter, Rohan Smith was full of enthusiasm and hope that the third round of the series in Griffith might provide him even more forward momentum..

After an outstanding victory for Brooke Dixon at Temora just two weeks prior, the True Blue Racing team were full of anticipation heading into Griffith at Easter for the mid-point of the 2009 Continental Tyres Australian Championship season.[BOATS] True Blue back on form at Griffith

After an outstanding victory for Brooke Dixon at Temora just two weeks prior, the True Blue Racing team were full of anticipation heading into Griffith at Easter for the mid-point of the 2009 Continental Tyres Australian Championship season.

Season 2009 has not been a kind mistress to Australia’s #2 ranked Group A team, ‘the shark’ struggling to get any serious points on the board heading towards the Easter Griffith round and the mid-point of the season.[BOATS] Shark on song at Griffith

Season 2009 has not been a kind mistress to Australia’s #2 ranked Group A team, ‘the shark’ struggling to get any serious points on the board heading towards the Easter Griffith round and the mid-point of the season.

After a podium result at the opening round of the Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships at Melton earlier in the month, the Kamakazi team of Andrew Page and Dean Finch were hopeful of a strong result at Temora for the second round of the series, although with a tighter more technical layout, it was always going to be a tough ask..[BOATS] Kamakazi misses target at Temora

After a podium result at the opening round of the Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships at Melton earlier in the month, the Kamakazi team of Andrew Page and Dean Finch were hopeful of a strong result at Temora for the second round of the series, although with a tighter more technical layout, it was always going to be a tough ask..

After a strong run at home during Melton’s opening round of the 2009 Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships, the Triple X team of brothers Ted and Darek Sygidus (400 Class) and team-boss Phonsy Mullan (Unlimited Superboat) were full of anticipation for Temora’s second round.[BOATS] Tough run at Temora for Triple X

After a strong run at home during Melton’s opening round of the 2009 Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships, the Triple X team of brothers Ted and Darek Sygidus (400 Class) and team-boss Phonsy Mullan (Unlimited Superboat) were full of anticipation for Temora’s second round.

Heading into the Temora round of the 2009 Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships, team-boss Greg Harriman was full of anticipation for an improvement in form..[BOATS] More improvements for 321Ignition

Heading into the Temora round of the 2009 Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships, team-boss Greg Harriman was full of anticipation for an improvement in form..

“I don’t know what’s happening this weekend, I just can’t seem to get into a rhythm – this is the worst I’ve driven in years,” a confused Rohan Smith admitted during the opening day of qualifying for the second round of the 2009 Continental Tyres Australian Championships at Temora last weekend.[BOATS] Third for BTS Racing at Temora

“I don’t know what’s happening this weekend, I just can’t seem to get into a rhythm – this is the worst I’ve driven in years,” a confused Rohan Smith admitted during the opening day of qualifying for the second round of the 2009 Continental Tyres Australian Championships at Temora last weekend.

After a disappointing run at the opening round of the Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships, Az U Do Racing’s Greg ‘Crusty’ Mercier had a bit of homework to do between rounds, repairing and preparing the boat for Temora.[BOATS] Shark fast at Temora

After a disappointing run at the opening round of the Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships, Az U Do Racing’s Greg ‘Crusty’ Mercier had a bit of homework to do between rounds, repairing and preparing the boat for Temora.

“You don’t learn anything if you don’t at least give it a go,” Chris Bollins shrugged at the end of his run in the top ten during the second round of the 2009 Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships at Temora in NSW.[BOATS] Oh so close for Conti-Racer

“You don’t learn anything if you don’t at least give it a go,” Chris Bollins shrugged at the end of his run in the top ten during the second round of the 2009 Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships at Temora in NSW.

Heading into the second round of the Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships, True Blue Racing were not just faced with the job of combating some seriously competitive opposition, they were also chartered with the job of promoting and running the Temora event in their role as the venues new owners.[BOATS] Brooke Dixon wins for True Blue

Heading into the second round of the Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships, True Blue Racing were not just faced with the job of combating some seriously competitive opposition, they were also chartered with the job of promoting and running the Temora event in their role as the venues new owners.

If Melton’s opening round of the Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships was a 9.5 on the excitement scale, Temora was well and truly off the clock! There were thrills, there were spills and for the second round in a row, a completely unexpected result, the bookies would have been forced into retirement placing odds on this one..[BOATS] Temora goes one better..

If Melton’s opening round of the Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships was a 9.5 on the excitement scale, Temora was well and truly off the clock! There were thrills, there were spills and for the second round in a row, a completely unexpected result, the bookies would have been forced into retirement placing odds on this one..

The opening day of the second round of the Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships provided a continuation of the kind of action and excitement that was provided at Melton just three weeks ago.[BOATS] Great opening day at Temora

The opening day of the second round of the Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships provided a continuation of the kind of action and excitement that was provided at Melton just three weeks ago.

The Triple X Racing team were full of hope for a strong result at their home venue during the opening round of the 2009 Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships at Melton, and they weren’t disappointed, all three drivers finished inside the top ten, with Group A lead driver Ted Sygidus claiming second outright.[BOATS] Second for Triple X at Melton

The Triple X Racing team were full of hope for a strong result at their home venue during the opening round of the 2009 Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships at Melton, and they weren’t disappointed, all three drivers finished inside the top ten, with Group A lead driver Ted Sygidus claiming second outright.

“Don’t you get it dirty,” Chris Bollins warned Brooke Lucas as he set off for his first practice run in Conti-Racer, the reigning 350 Class champion joining the team for the season opener after failing to get his new boat prepared in time.[BOATS] Strong debut for Conti-Racer

“Don’t you get it dirty,” Chris Bollins warned Brooke Lucas as he set off for his first practice run in Conti-Racer, the reigning 350 Class champion joining the team for the season opener after failing to get his new boat prepared in time.

Despite holding the mantel of AUS#1 and World#1, the True Blue Racing team had their work cut out for them at the opening round of the 2009 Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships at Melton during a spectacular weekend of competition.[BOATS] Tough run for True Blue at Melton

Despite holding the mantel of AUS#1 and World#1, the True Blue Racing team had their work cut out for them at the opening round of the 2009 Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships at Melton during a spectacular weekend of competition.

“I reckon we can crack the top three this weekend” a confident Rohan Smith nodded prior to the top ten runoff at Melton during the opening round of the 2009 Continental Tyres Australian Championships.[BOATS] Fourth for BTS Racing at Melton

“I reckon we can crack the top three this weekend” a confident Rohan Smith nodded prior to the top ten runoff at Melton during the opening round of the 2009 Continental Tyres Australian Championships.

Greg Mercier suffered a frustrating start to his 2009 Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships campaign at Melton on the weekend, but that hasn't stopped the affable Victorian from preparing for the second round in three weeks time with gusto..![BOATS] Frustrating start for Az U Do

Greg Mercier suffered a frustrating start to his 2009 Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships campaign at Melton on the weekend, but that hasn't stopped the affable Victorian from preparing for the second round in three weeks time with gusto..!

After a frustrating run at the world championships in New Zealand, 321Ignition’s Greg Harriman was more than eager to get the 2009 season underway, and despite countless hours of preparation on the administration and sponsorship side of the sport, he pronounced himself ‘more than ready’ by the time he hit the first practice session.[BOATS] Progress for 321Ignition at Melton

After a frustrating run at the world championships in New Zealand, 321Ignition’s Greg Harriman was more than eager to get the 2009 season underway, and despite countless hours of preparation on the administration and sponsorship side of the sport, he pronounced himself ‘more than ready’ by the time he hit the first practice session.

To say that Melton’s Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championship season opener was incredible is a serious understatement, it was the kind of event that we’ll be talking about for decades..[BOATS] Astonishing racing at Melton..

To say that Melton’s Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championship season opener was incredible is a serious understatement, it was the kind of event that we’ll be talking about for decades..

Adelaide’s Tony Giustozzi (Excalibur) set the early pace today in Superboats with a stunning 45.118 suggesting that he was back to his early 2008 season form. “Actually it was a pretty ordinary lap, I muffed the start after getting weeds in the grille on my first start effort – it messes with your mental preparation, so I could have done a lot better.”[BOATS] Giustozzi and Stanley set early pace

Adelaide’s Tony Giustozzi (Excalibur) set the early pace today in Superboats with a stunning 45.118 suggesting that he was back to his early 2008 season form. “Actually it was a pretty ordinary lap, I muffed the start after getting weeds in the grille on my first start effort – it messes with your mental preparation, so I could have done a lot better.”

Much to the pleasure (and surprise) of the Australian Jetsprinting community, the recent UIM World Championships held in New Zealand is being broadcast on FOXTEL. Please review the schedule below for the next airing..[BOATS] 2008 UIM World Champs on FOXTEL

Much to the pleasure (and surprise) of the Australian Jetsprinting community, the recent UIM World Championships held in New Zealand is being broadcast on FOXTEL. Please review the schedule below for the next airing..

With much anticipation, the opening round of the 2009 Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships kicks off this weekend at Melton after an off-season break of just over three months. For a number of competitors the break has been much shorter, and their preparation time shorter still with many boats returning from their assault on the world championships in New Zealand, arriving back in Australia just a few weeks ago.[BOATS] And so it begins..

With much anticipation, the opening round of the 2009 Continental Tyres Australian Superboat Championships kicks off this weekend at Melton after an off-season break of just over three months. For a number of competitors the break has been much shorter, and their preparation time shorter still with many boats returning from their assault on the world championships in New Zealand, arriving back in Australia just a few weeks ago.

After claiming the runner-up position in the 2008 Australian Championships, Greg ‘Crusty’ Mercier and wife Dorinda were full of anticipation for the forthcoming world championships.. “I think we’ve peaked at the right time of year,” the laconic Victorian smirked.. “I can’t wait to get there..!”[BOATS] Az-U-Do claim world #2 in NZ

After claiming the runner-up position in the 2008 Australian Championships, Greg ‘Crusty’ Mercier and wife Dorinda were full of anticipation for the forthcoming world championships.. “I think we’ve peaked at the right time of year,” the laconic Victorian smirked.. “I can’t wait to get there..!”

Phil and Louise Dixon’s True Blue Racing team ended the 2008 jetsprint season in the best way possible, with former International Group A World Series champion Nathan Pretty taking out the 2008 UIM World Championships in New Zealand in early January.[BOATS] True Blue are World Champions!

Phil and Louise Dixon’s True Blue Racing team ended the 2008 jetsprint season in the best way possible, with former International Group A World Series champion Nathan Pretty taking out the 2008 UIM World Championships in New Zealand in early January.

Nathan Pretty claimed the official title of UIM World Jetsprint Champion today after defeating the best Chemz International Group A drivers in the world for the second week in succession.[BOAT] Nathan Pretty - 2008 UIM World Champ

Nathan Pretty claimed the official title of UIM World Jetsprint Champion today after defeating the best Chemz International Group A drivers in the world for the second week in succession.

The final round of the 2008 UIM World Jetsprint Championships will take place at Featherston (NZ) this weekend, with Nathan Pretty looking to take out the Group A class win after defeating the kiwis in the opening round last weekend..[BOAT] World Championships conclude Sunday!

The final round of the 2008 UIM World Jetsprint Championships will take place at Featherston (NZ) this weekend, with Nathan Pretty looking to take out the Group A class win after defeating the kiwis in the opening round last weekend..

After being pipped narrowly by Victorian nemesis Brooke Dixon during the NZ championship round a week earlier in Wanganui, Greg and Dorinda Mercier were fired up for the two-round world titles and convinced they’d peaked at the right end of the season.[BOAT] Az-U-Do makes world titles podium

After being pipped narrowly by Victorian nemesis Brooke Dixon during the NZ championship round a week earlier in Wanganui, Greg and Dorinda Mercier were fired up for the two-round world titles and convinced they’d peaked at the right end of the season.

PRETTY WINS!! (January 11, 2009) Nathan Pretty has taken out the 2008 UIM World Jetsprint Championships in New Zealand - more details as they come to hand..[BOAT] Pretty leads world title chase..

PRETTY WINS!! (January 11, 2009) Nathan Pretty has taken out the 2008 UIM World Jetsprint Championships in New Zealand - more details as they come to hand..

Arriving in New Zealand on Boxing Day, a large part of the Australian contingent competing in the two-round 2008 UIM World Championships elected to make a ‘dry’ run in the opening round of the 2009 New Zealand championships at Wanganui.[BOAT] Brooke Dixon top Aussie at Wanganui

Arriving in New Zealand on Boxing Day, a large part of the Australian contingent competing in the two-round 2008 UIM World Championships elected to make a ‘dry’ run in the opening round of the 2009 New Zealand championships at Wanganui.

After a frustrating run at ‘home’ in Melton last time out, Greg ‘Crusty’ Mercier was hoping for better things at the final round of the Australian Superboat championships in Albury..[BOAT] Australia #2 plate for Az-U-Do

After a frustrating run at ‘home’ in Melton last time out, Greg ‘Crusty’ Mercier was hoping for better things at the final round of the Australian Superboat championships in Albury..

Coming into the final round of the 2008 Australian Superboat Championships, former national champion Phil Dixon was nervous, but quietly confident.[BOAT] True Blue now AUS#1 and AUS#2!!

Coming into the final round of the 2008 Australian Superboat Championships, former national champion Phil Dixon was nervous, but quietly confident.

Despite a minor oil leak AND missing the final three cut, the Az-U-Do Group A Superboat of Greg and Dorinda Mercier still managed to take second overall in the points during the penultimate round of the Australian Championships at Melton, and move themselves comfortably into third position in the championship points race ahead of the final round at Albury in two weeks.[BOAT] Second at Melton for Az-U-Do

Despite a minor oil leak AND missing the final three cut, the Az-U-Do Group A Superboat of Greg and Dorinda Mercier still managed to take second overall in the points during the penultimate round of the Australian Championships at Melton, and move themselves comfortably into third position in the championship points race ahead of the final round at Albury in two weeks.

Reigning Group A Australian and world champion Nathan Pretty made his return to jetsprinting at Melton at the wheel of Greg Harriman’s 321…IGNITION Group A boat for the penultimate round of the 2008 Australian championships.[BOAT] Tough return for Pretty at Melton

Reigning Group A Australian and world champion Nathan Pretty made his return to jetsprinting at Melton at the wheel of Greg Harriman’s 321…IGNITION Group A boat for the penultimate round of the 2008 Australian championships.

To say that the penultimate round of the 2008 Australian Jetsprint season was one of the best on record would have been no understatement. Against one of the strongest fields in V8 Jetsprint history, and in front of an impressive Melton crowd, the True Blue Racing team found strong form late in the day to return both Phil Dixon (Superboat) and Brooke Dixon (Group A) to the outright podium.[BOAT] Podiums for True Blue at Melton..

To say that the penultimate round of the 2008 Australian Jetsprint season was one of the best on record would have been no understatement. Against one of the strongest fields in V8 Jetsprint history, and in front of an impressive Melton crowd, the True Blue Racing team found strong form late in the day to return both Phil Dixon (Superboat) and Brooke Dixon (Group A) to the outright podium.

The penultimate round of the 2008 Australian Jetsprint Championships has been run and won, with some expected and some unexpected results..[BOAT] Dixon, Stanley and Garlick at Melton

The penultimate round of the 2008 Australian Jetsprint Championships has been run and won, with some expected and some unexpected results..

At Maryborough two weeks ago, Australian Formula Jet Sprint Association President Greg Harriman campaigned an all-black boat. Formerly Black Betty, Harriman was preparing to introduce his ‘new look’ at the penultimate round of the Queensland Superboat Championships, but didn’t have all his ducks in a row prior to kick-off at Maryborough..[BOAT] 321…IGNITION launches at Cabarita..

At Maryborough two weeks ago, Australian Formula Jet Sprint Association President Greg Harriman campaigned an all-black boat. Formerly Black Betty, Harriman was preparing to introduce his ‘new look’ at the penultimate round of the Queensland Superboat Championships, but didn’t have all his ducks in a row prior to kick-off at Maryborough..

[BOAT] It’s a family affair at Cabarita

The final round of the Queensland V8 Superboat Championships at Cabarita provided a result very reflective of the nature of one of Australia’s most spectacular sports; family, with mother and daughter and father and son combinations dominating all three classes.

[BOAT] True Blue take dual QLD titles!

It was celebrations all round for True Blue Racing at Cabarita last weekend, after both the Superboat and Group A teams claimed Queensland championship trophies, but this time it wasn’t the boys; two mother and daughter combinations bringing home the silverware.



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