Drivers
Name: Chris Teelow
Age: 44
Location: Wellington/Dubbo
Occupation: Pool builder
Boat: ‘Achilles’
Position in team: Driver
Other team members: Keith Buxton, Sarah Teelow
Previous worlds experience: Trailer driver, black boy for Tania in1988 & 2007 Worlds
How long have you been ski racing?: On and off since 1981
Ski racing highlights: Grafton Nationals women’s open, towing Sarah in the 2009 world selections, towing the kids in any race and towing ‘Boony’ (now prohibited-boat breaker)
Favourite racing venue: Port Macquarie, Iguana Joe’s Gosford
Where do you think Worlds 2011 should be held? Sunny Queensland or Abu Dhabi
Your hobby (not waterski related): Dirt bikes, Golf
Dream holiday destination: Monaco
If I had a theme song, it would be: ‘Start me up’ Rolling Stones
I’d love to have a beer with: Everyone
Best advice you’ve been given: ‘Harden up’, If it’s not on it’s not on!
Best movie you’ve seen in a while: ‘Forrest Gump’
Favourite TV show (current or classic): Banana splits
Best board-game ever: Naked twister
Three people (living or dead) that you’d like to invite to dinner: Greg Foran, Jim Lovell (Apollo 13), Aryton Senna
Name: Geoff Jochinke
Age: Old enough to know better
Location: Seymour Vic
Occupation: Part Time Bank Officer
Boat: Whitenoiz
Position in team: Driver – F 1 Womens
Other team members: Rod Hogben & Cara Jochinke
Previous Worlds experience: New Zealand 2007 - Driving Noizworks for Cara in Women’s F1
How long have you been ski racing: Approx 20 years
Ski racing highlights: Last World Titles in New Zealand, New Zealand Bridge to Bridge, President Trophy for VWSA very early in our Racing career & having the opportunity to drive boats such as Whitenoiz and Noizworks towing my 3 daughters, Elise, Siahn & Cara.
Favourite racing venue: Southern 80, Robinvale & Mildura
Where do you think the 2011 worlds should be: Australia
Your hobby (not water ski related): with ski racing when do you have time for another hobby??? Would be golf.
Favourite sporting team: Collingwood
Dream holiday destination: caravanning Australia at our leisure
When I grow up I want to be - Too late already there
If I had a theme song it would be – Would have to be “Whitenoiz”
"Go Team”
Name: Brent Wisemantel
Age: 34
Location: Sydney
Occupation: Owner driver
Boat: Tuff-E-Nuff Team 50
Position in team: Driver
Other team members: Fyfey (Andrew Fyfe), Cotto (Daniel Cotton) Trudi Stout, Ray Wisemantel and Ruddy Rudi (Stout).
Previous worlds experience: Spain 1999, silver in Junior Boys
How long have you been ski racing?: 17 years
Ski racing highlights: Many Aussie titles in Tuff E Nuff 50 and Stokin, and wins at the Port Macquarie state titles, and 2 first places in Spain in 99.
Favourite racing venue: Gosford (in the old days), Canberra, Newcastle.
Where do you think Worlds 2011 should be held? The Gold Coast or Sydney Harbour
Your hobby (not waterski related): Dirt bike riding
Favourite sporting team (any code): Team Vodafone V8s, Firebird team
When I grow up, I want to be rich so I can own a twin turbo F21 Force to race Superclass
Dream holiday destination: Greek islands
If I had a theme song, it would be: ‘We Can’t Be Beaten’ by Angry Anderson.
I’d love to have a beer with: Fyfey, Bub and Brando
Best advice you’ve been given: never give up
Best movie you’ve seen in a while: Days of Thunder
Favourite TV show (current or classic): Two and a Half Men
Best board-game ever: Scrabble
Three people (living or dead) that you’d like to invite to dinner: Charlie Sheen, Brooksy and Richard Branson.
Name: Steve Shipp
Age: Old Enough
Location: Bendigo Victoria
Occupation: Director
Boat: Whitenoiz
Position in team: Driver
Other team members: Robbie Henderson, Maddison Boyer
Previous worlds experience: Team member for Noizeworks observing for Maddison in New Zealand.Training for the Spain Worlds, with Brett Armstrong, Rick Love and Gavin Bricker, Training for Chelsea blight to USA.
How long have you been ski racing?: First Race S80 in 1981, 28 years. On ski racing committees for 16 years.
Ski racing highlights: Racing with my Family, watch my kids compete. Boat of year for Victoria 2 years in row.
Favourite racing venue: Lake Cooper, Robinvale, Wagga Wagga,
Where do you think Worlds 2011 should be held? In Australia, some great venues available, but must put on as a united team.
Your hobby (not waterski related): What is left other than supermarkets!
Favourite sporting team (any code): Collingwood
When I grow up, I want to be ... To old to grow up, need to slow down to smell the roses.
Dream holiday destination: Australia, it’s a big country and want to see a lot more,
I’d love to have a beer with: The boys, a wine with the girls and a BBQ with all our ski racing family.
Best advice you’ve been given: ten little words, If It Is To Be It Is Up To Me, and slowly slowly catch the monkey!
Best movie you’ve seen in a while: Haven’t had the time, a lot of racing, committees and of course my business
Favourite TV show (current or classic): Underbelly, Footy Show, Flinstones,
GO TEAM!
Name: Greg Houston
Age: 52
Location: Wilberforce NSW
Occupation Plumber
Division: Junior Boys
Boat: “Stinga” F1
Other team members: Jack Houston, Kevin Boylan
Previous worlds experience:
1987 Towed Greg Forster (USA) Wisemans Ferry Australia.
2001 Qualified Ann Proctor #1 for Worlds in USA
2001 Won Womens World Championship.
2003 Qualified Ann Proctor # 1 for Worlds in USA – Could not attend.
2005 Qualified Ann Procter # 1 for Worlds in England – Could not attend.
2007 Qualified Ann Proctor # 1 for Worlds in New Zealand.
Won Womens World Championship.
2007 Qualified Jason Walmsley #1 for Worlds in New Zealand.
Won Mens World Championships.
2009 Qualified Jack Houston #1 Junior Boys for Worlds in Belgium.
How long have you been ski racing?: Started Ski Racing in 1981 - 28 years
Ski racing highlights: Winning 2001 World Championships towing the Great Ann Procter
Winning my 1st Bridge to Bridge in 2002. The greatest Ski race in the world.
Qualifying Jack Houston as the #1 Junior Boys skier for the 2009 Worlds.
Favourite racing venue: Hawkesbury River and Botany Bay for Worlds
Have you raced outside Australia before (if so, where/when)?:
USA – Las Vegas Nevada, Parker Arrizona, Catalina Island Long Beach.
New Zealand – Rotorua, Lake Taupo.
Where do you think Worlds 2011 should be held? SYDNEY AUSTRALIA
Name: Troy Kennedy
Age: 35
Location: Emu Plains
Occupation: Real estate agent, auctioneer
Boat: Bernico Racing, Gulf Western Racing
Position in team: Driver
Other team members: Luke Keys, Murray Hackett, Jason Bennett, Mark Weaver
Previous worlds experience: driver in Junior Girls 2003, F2 2005, F2 2007
How long have you been ski racing: 12 years
Ski racing highlights: last race in New Zealand 2007 to help Chris Stout win F2 Men's world championship, Under 10s Bridge to Bridge 2008
Favourite racing venues: Wiseman's Ferry and Toukley
Where do you think Worlds 2010 should be held: Australia - Wiseman's, Gosford, Newcastle
Your hobby: Golf
Favourite sporting team: Penrith Panthers
When I grow up, I want to be: wealthy, so I can play golf and race wherever, whenever
Dream holiday destination: French Riviera
If I had a theme song, it would be: Forever Young
I'd love to have a beer with: anyone who'd care to join me
Best advice you've been given: You only gt one chance at life
Best movie you've seen in a while: Caddy Shack
Favourite TV show: Two and a Half Men
Best board game ever: Monopoly
Three people you'd like to invite to dinner: Tiger Woods, Lance Armstrong and Ann Procter.
Observers
Name: Mick Kelly
Age: 29
Location: Springfield
Occupation: Teacher
Boat: 222 No Mercy
Position in team: Observer
Other team members: Robbie Wright, Chris Stout
Previous worlds experience: Zero
How long have you been ski racing?: 15 years
Ski racing highlights: 3rd Outright Sydney Bridge, Unlimited Record, with Macca and Sapphire
Favourite racing venue: Moogerah Dam
Where do you think Worlds 2011 should be held? Gold Coast
Your hobby (not waterski related): My Dog, Oswald.
Favourite sporting team (any code): Queensland Origin Team
When I grow up, I want to be…. Don’t want to grow up.
Dream holiday destination: Somewhere quiet
If I had a theme song, it would be: It’s Your Round (Hoods)
I’d love to have a beer with: Tim Winton
Best advice you’ve been given: Aim low, be pleasantly surprised.
Best movie you’ve seen in a while: The Hangover
Favourite TV show (current or classic): Scrubs
Best board-game ever: Monoply
Three people (living or dead) that you’d like to invite to dinner: Dr Katrina Watson, Sir Edmund Hillary, Eddie Murphy
Name: Andrew Fyfe
Age: 35
Location: Bella Vista
Occupation: Sales
Boat: Tuff–E-Nuff
Position in team: Observer
Other team members: Brent Wisemantel, Daniel Cotton, Trudi Stout
Previous worlds experience: None
How long have you been ski racing?: 16 years
Ski racing highlights: Many State & Australian title wins
Favourite racing venue: Sydney Bridge to Bridge
Where do you think Worlds 2011 should be held? Cairns
Your hobby (not waterski related): Going to the gym and cycling
Favourite sporting team (any code): Australian Cricket Team
When I grow up, I want to be… I am already old.
Dream holiday destination: Sailing around Whitsundays
If I had a theme song, it would be: Working Class Man
I’d love to have a beer with: Wisey
Best advice you’ve been given: Try harder
Favourite TV show (current or classic): Two and Half Men
Best board-game ever: Monopoly
Three people (living or dead) that you’d like to invite to dinner: Richard Branson, Jennifer Hawkins, Robin Williams
Name: Keith Buxton
Age: 30
Location: Sydney
Occupation: Air-conditioning Installation
Boat: Belgium #1
Position in team: Observer
Other team members: Bethany Pledger, Werner Vanespan
Previous worlds experience: Skier men's team 2003 Los Angeles, Reserve skier men's team 2001 Las Vegas
How long have you been ski racing?: 22 years
Ski racing highlights: World Titles 2003 / skiing with Stephen Robertson and Ian Dipple
Favourite racing venue: Botany Bay
Where do you think Worlds 2011 should be held? Palm Beach, Sydney
Your hobby (not waterski related): Sex
Favourite sporting team (any code): Canterbury Bulldogs
When I grow up, I want to be… A millionaire, so I can ski race
Dream holiday destination: Deniliquin
If I had a theme song, it would be: I have a theme song, it’s ‘Eye of the Tiger.’
I’d love to have a beer with: Duncan
Best advice you’ve been given: When in doubt wave up
Favourite TV show (current or classic): Sea Patrol
Best board-game ever: Battleship
Three people (living or dead) that you’d like to invite to dinner: Ian Dipple, Bethany Pledger, Eddie Murphy
Name: Kevin Boylan
Age: 47
Location: Ebenezer NSW
Occupation: Truck Driver
Boat: Stinga
Position in team: Observer
Other team members: Greg and Jack Houston
Previous worlds experience: Drove 1997 Sydney, Observed 1999, 01, 03, 05, 07 & 09
How long have you been ski racing?: 34 years (non stop)
Ski racing highlights: Towing my kids in their first race and winning my first Worlds with Ann Procter.
Favourite racing venue: Hawkesbury River – especially Sackville to Windsor
Where do you think Worlds 2011 should be held? Botany Bay, Gosford – 2 each
Your hobby (not waterski related): Fishing and just bummin’ up & down the river
Favourite sporting team (any code): Broncos & Team Ferrari
When I grow up, I want to be rich so I can look forward and not get a sore back
Dream holiday destination: Catalina 2010
If I had a theme song, it would be: ‘If I Could Dream’ by Elvis
I’d love to have a beer with: Pauline Hanson
Best advice you’ve been given: Give as good as you get
Best movie you’ve seen in a while: Days of Thunder
Favourite TV show (current or classic): F Troop, South Park & Happy Days
Best board-game ever: Monopoly
Three people (living or dead) that you’d like to invite to dinner: My Mum, Cam Wymer and anyone that can sit there and talk about the good old days of ski racing.
Name: Steven ‘Bub’ Robertson
Age: 22
Location: Five Dock, NSW
Occupation: Logistics Manager
Boat: 72
Position in team: Observer
Other team members: Bart Smets and Lauryn Eagle
Previous worlds experience: Watched them all since 1991
How long have you been ski racing?: A while…
Ski racing highlights: Skiing with Paul Robertson. More highlights to come
Favourite racing venue: Sydney Harbour
Where do you think Worlds 2011 should be held? Sydney Harbour or Abu Dhabi
Your hobby (not waterski related): Ice Hockey
Favourite sporting team (any code): Detroit Red Wings (NHL)
When I grow up, I want to be…. Whatever will be, will be.
Dream holiday destination: Las Vegas
If I had a theme song, it would be: One Summer - Daryl Braithwaite
I’d love to have a beer with: Mike Tyson & Team 50
Best advice you’ve been given: Have a go.
Best movie you’ve seen in a while: Remember the Titans
Favourite TV show: Nitro Circus
Best board-game ever: Connect 4
Three people (living or dead) that you’d like to invite to dinner: Karl Brooks, Kyle Mead and George Bush
Name: Murray Hackett
Age: 48
Occupation: Smash repairs
Boat: Rumours and Bernico
Position: Observer
Other team members: Lex Jones, Kylee Jones, Luke Keys and Troy Kennedy
Previous worlds experience: Men's skier, Spain 1985
How long have you been ski racing: off and on for 40 years
Ski racing highlights: seeing both my kids have state title wins this year
Favourite racing venue: Gold Coast
Where do you think Worlds 2011 should be held: Sackville NSW
Your hobby: Golf
Favourite sporting team: St George Illawarra
When I grow up, I want to be: young, so I can start again
Dream holiday destination: anywhere hot
If I had a theme song it would be: Always Look on the Bright Side of Life
I'd love to have a beer with: Jimmy Barnes
Best advice you've been given: Be positive
Best movie you've seen in a while: Shawshank Redemption
Favourite TV show: Seinfeld
Three people you'd like to invite to dinner: Jennifer Hawkins, Suzie Wilkes and David PIckels.
Name: Ray Knights
Age: 53
Location: Parkes
Occupation: Builder
Position in team: Observer
Other team members: Melissa Tidswell (F2 Women's reserve)
How long have you been ski racing: eight years
Ski racing highlights: Australian title in Under 19 Boys marathon with son Kris, winning Observer of the Year for Country & ACT in 2008 and 2009, Under 19 Girls Bridge 1 Up with Melissa, owning ASM.
Favourite racing venue: Wyangala Dam and Echuca
Where do you think Worlds 2011 should be held: Australia
Your hobby: Family, Masonic Lodge
Favourite sporting team: Rabbitohs
When I grow up, I want to be: my son Kris, so I can get it as easy as he does at home!
Dream holiday destination: Whitsundays
If I had a theme song, it would be: any Neil Diamond hits
I'd love to have a beer with: Ron Coote
Best advice you've been given: nothing beats common sense
Best movie you've seen in a while: Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Favourite TV show: MASH, Roadrunner cartoons
Best board game ever: Monopoly
Three people you'd like to invite to dinner: Ron Coote, Shane Gould, Sigrid Thornton
Name: Shaun Williams
Age: 28
Location: Torrumbarry
Occupation: Metal fab
Boat: Showbiz
Position: Observer
Other team members: David Tidswell, Susan Cartwright
How long have you been ski racing: 10 years
Ski racing highlights: 5 Aussie titles, outright social records with Illusion
Favourite racing venue: Murray River
Where do you think Worlds 2011 should be held: Queensland or United Arab Emirates
Favourite sporting team: Carlton
When I grow up, I want to be: rich, so I can race non-stop
Dream holiday destination: Anywhere hot - 35C +
Best movie you've seen in a while: Remember the Titans, On Any Given Sunday, Waterboy
Favourite TV show: Two and a Half Men
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