Southern 80 Ski Race – 2009
The famous Southern 80 ski race was held on the mighty Murray River at Echuca / Moama for yet another year. The Southern 80 Ski Race has been going now for over 40 years. The race 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 400 entries from all over Australia with international representation from New Zealand, Great Britain and the USA.
Due to the devastating bushfires currently in Victoria however, the last main race of the event had to be cancelled because all emergency personnel were called away to assist with the bushfire efforts.
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