The two-up water ski races are held between Torrumbarry and Echuca each year with international representation from New Zealand, Great Britain and the USA.

Mildura and District Ski Club president John Baumgurtel said a very skilled group of Sunraysia racers would represent the district with strong chances of victory.

“I think they’ve got over 600 entries so it’s going to be enormous,” he said.

“There are a heap of competitors coming up from Mildura – 11 boats and about 60 competing. We’ve got some very good chances.

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