The 2010 Australian Speed & Marathon Waterski Racing Championships will return to Lake Jindabyne from January 11 to 16. 
The event has four full days of action-packed speed and marathon waterski racing.  This extreme sport has something to offer all levels of competitors and spectators. 
It has all the elements of fitness, speed and adrenalin, hosting skiers from the tiny tadpoles in Under 10s through to the incorrigible Over 50s.  For the machinery-minded, competition ranges from 2.5 Litre boats right through to Australia’s superclass favourites in unlimited racing. 
Spectators will also have the chance to see two world champions in action, including the current men’s world champion, Wayne Mawer, and junior boys’ juggernaut, Jack Houston. The pair are in top form after spending the off-season in peak condition for the World Championships held in Belgium in July 2009.
Country ACT Ski Racing are the hosts of the Australian titles for 2010. It is with great pleasure that the committee acknowledges the support from the businesses in and around Jindabyne.
The support of local business shows that the return for their investment in ski racing as a whole in the area is a worthwhile one.  
Through the event, the economic benefit to the region will be in excess of $1million, if the 2006 event is anything to go by.  This information was collated by the University of Canberra in 2006.
Entries for the event close on 4 December, however late entries will be accepted until January 11.  Official numbers for the event will be around 350 for the week, with the most dedicated competitors coming from as far afield as Far North Queensland. The majority of crews will come from throughout Australia, though Jindabyne will also play host to some international teams from the USA and New Zealand, who love to race in the Aussie conditions. 
With more than 30 classes being raced over the four days, the week will hold some very exciting racing. There will be individuals striving for a national title or a personal best, and there will be families participating for the fun and excitement of being part of the Australian championships. 
This motorsport on water has been named the equivalent to the Bathurst 1000.
The event will be covered on SBS Speedweek and Foxsports - Inside Speed programs.  Two hours of maximum exposure of the area will make this a must see on the TV.  Speedweek coverage dates from the 2009/10 season are from 10 January to 20 June 2010.
More details about the event will be available soon.