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Ski Racing Queensland is the state body responsible for hosting water ski racing events in Queensland, Australia.

SRQ conduct timed events on rivers and lakes throughout the region all year round

26/09/2026

Congratulations to Hollow Point. Winner of the Coolmunda Ski Fest invitational. TR Racing 2nd. Watersport Marine 3rd

25/09/2026

Coolmunda Ski Fest announcement

Lake Coolmunda Caravan Park and the lake front caravan park have advised any late check in after 4.45pm please contact the park on 07 4652 4171 prior to arrival to arrange access.

Thank you in advance.

23/09/2026

🚤 COMPETITOR UPDATE - COOLMUNDA SKI FEST 2026 🚤

Joining the field this weekend are:

🔥 Rattle n Hum
A proven performer with plenty of history in ski racing. Rattle n Hum always looks the part on the water and is guaranteed to add some excitement to the weekend's racing.

⚡ Team 74 Racing
Sporting a striking grey livery and powered by a Mercury 300, Team 74 Racing will be another exciting boat to watch as they tackle the Coolmunda course for the very first Coolmunda Ski Fest.

It is fantastic to see boats travelling from across the country to support the return of ski racing to Queensland.

Who else is excited to see these teams hit the water? 🌊🚤

📍 Coolmunda Dam
📅 This Weekend
🍔 Saturday Night BBQ
🏁 Racing All Weekend

22/09/2026

🚤 The field keeps looking better and better!

Joining us at this weekend's Coolmunda Ski Fest will be Watersports Marine Racing and The Lab.

From proven race winners to grassroots competitors, the variety of boats travelling to Coolmunda is exactly what makes ski racing special.

With the course looking fantastic, a BBQ Saturday night, and competitors making the trip from across Queensland and beyond, it's shaping up to be a great weekend.

Whether you're racing, crewing, skiing, camping or just coming out for a look, we'd love to see you there.

See you at Lake Coolmunda this weekend! 🚤🔥

21/09/2026

The countdown to the Coolmunda Classic is on, and it's time to start introducing some of the boats that will be hitting the water this weekend!

First up, we have two serious contenders:

🔥 TR Racing
Featuring one of the most striking liveries in Australian ski racing, TR Racing is always a crowd favourite, this machine looks fast standing still and even faster when it's charging across the lake.

🔥 Hollow Point
An iconic name in Queensland ski racing. Hollow Point brings a wealth of racing experience and proven performance to the field. If you've followed ski racing over the years, you'll know this boat is always one to watch.

With these two already locked in, the stage is set for an exciting weekend of racing at Lake Coolmunda.

17/09/2026

🏁 COOLMUNDA CLASSIC UPDATE 🏁

The countdown is on!

We recently visited the dam and we're excited to report that the course is looking absolutely fantastic. Conditions are shaping up extremely well and with entries already looking strong, it's set to be a great weekend of racing.

If you've been thinking about coming along, there's still time. Entries are still being accepted, so don't miss your chance to be part of the action.

There'll also be a BBQ on Saturday night, giving everyone the opportunity to relax, catch up with old mates and enjoy everything that makes ski racing such a great community.

All entry forms, supplementary regulations and event information are available on our website.

We're looking forward to seeing racers, crews, families and supporters at Coolmunda for what promises to be a fantastic weekend.

🏁 Enter now 🍔 Saturday Night BBQ 🌊 Great water conditions 🤝 Great company

See you at the dam!

05/09/2026

Ski Racing Queensland are going racing in 3 weeks.

How good to see entries rolling in, if your keen to get involved then check out Www.skiracingqueensland.com.au for entries and requirements.

We are adding classes as requests flow in so we have added a 16-19 Age Group and a Historic Boat class for boats coming out of sheds for the occasion.

Qld the place to Race in September.

30/08/2026

NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN

After a long break, Ski Racing Queensland is returning to the lake.

We're excited to announce that the 1st event incorporating Ski Racing, Lane Challenges, Marathon and Showtime Ski Events will be held at Lake Coolmunda on 26-27 September 2026.

Located in South West Queensland, Lake Coolmunda is within easy reach of many of Australia's ski racing heartlands:
- 250km from Brisbane
- 275km from the Gold Coast
- 220km from Grafton
- 750km from Sydney
- 1440km from Melbourne

With camping and caravan facilities right on the water's edge, it's the perfect venue to reconnect with old friends, introduce new people to the sport and begin the next chapter in Queensland.

For many of us, ski racing and lane racing has always been about much more than competition. It's about friendships, families, teamwork and the memories created along the way.

That's exactly what we're aiming to build at Coolmunda.

Whether you're a former ski racer, lane racer, wakeboarder, barefooter, disc rider, slalom skier or someone who's been sitting on the sidelines for a few years, or a family looking to become involved for the very first time, we'd love to see you there.

Our Goal Is Simple
- Get people back on the water
- Reconnect the ski community
- Build the sport from the grassroots up
- Create opportunities for the next generation of skiers, drivers, observers and officials.

The response so far has been incredibly positive and we're excited about what lies ahead.

🏁 EVENT CLASSES Across 2 Days
- Social 55mph
- Social 70mph
- Junior Under 14
- 16-18 Boys & Girls
- 55mph
- 65mph
- 70mph
- 70mph 2-Up
- Invitational Events

LANE CHALLENGES, MARATHON, SHOWTIME, are coming back with Finless, Doubles, Singles, Planks & Freeboard, Barefoot, disks and wakeboards for all our skiers from Seniors to Juniors, Junior/Senior partner and Skier Revenge events.

EVENT DISTANCES will be a maximum distance of 15km.
The 70mph 2-Up and Invitational events will be approximately 30km each.

Lane Challenges will be 500metre courses

The format has been designed to provide plenty of on water action while keeping the focus on participation, enjoyment and getting as many people involved as possible.

HOW ARE SRQ DOING IT?

Insurance
- SRQ has obtained its own $20 million Public Liability Insurance policy, required for authorities permitting.

- No Personal Accident Insurance available

- This is not a SRA sanctioned event.

Membership & Entry Fees
- $300 per team for the 2026 season (up to 5 season meetings).Teams can consist of multiple competitors, provided each team member competes with that team at least once during the weekend.
- No entry fees for Lake Coolmunda.

SRQ reserves the right to introduce entry fees at future events.

Rules
- SRQ Rulebook and event guidelines apply.
- Rulebook and Policies for Racing, Technical and Equipment where applicable to be advised.

Specific Requirements

Wetsuits
- Fluorescent colours required
- Non-fluorescent wetsuits must have a fluorescent vest worn over them
- Float test applies

Helmets
- Subject to SRQ approval

Medical
- Competitor self-check medical declaration

First Aid / CPR
- Refresher course required

Boat Scrutineering
- Step 1: Self-checking
- Step 2: SRQ Scrutineer review

Equipment Scrutineering
Includes:
- Skis
- Ropes
- Handles
- Helmets
- Wetsuits
Two-step process:
- Step 1: Self-checking
- Step 2: SRQ Scrutineer review

Everything about this event has been designed with one key objective in mind:
- Making it as easy and affordable as possible for people to return.
The future of our sport depends on participation, and we want to see as many people as possible involved.
So dust off the skis, uncover the race boats, give your old ski and lane racing mates a call and start making plans.
The countdown to Coolmunda Ski Fest has officially begun.

For nominations and further details visit:

http://www.skiracingqueensland.com.au/latest_news.html

COOLMUNDA Ski Fest
Lake Coolmunda, Queensland
26-27 September 2026

Get back on the water. Bring the family. Be part of the next chapter of Ski Racing Queensland.
Exciting times ahead.

24/08/2026

🏆 QSRA Southern Region Outright Champions
1997 Season Champions – Double Trouble

Some championship wins mark the end of an era.

Others signal the beginning of something special.

After Grant Dipple became the last member of the Dipple family to ski on an outright championship-winning team in 1996, the following season saw another family begin its own remarkable chapter in Queensland ski racing history.

🏆 1997 Southern Region Outright Champions

🚤 Double Trouble
👨‍✈️ Driver: Don Gulley
👀 Observer: Gerry Gulley
🎿 Skiers: Robbie Penny & Chad Hicks

For the Gulley family, this was the first of many major victories that would follow.

Don and Gerry Gulley had built a team that combined speed, reliability and consistency, and in 1997 everything came together. Their reward was the Southern Region Outright Championship, one of the most sought-after titles in Queensland ski racing.

The crew behind Double Trouble was packed with talent.

At just the right time, they had secured the services of 1997 World Junior Champion Robbie Penny, one of the sport's rising stars. Alongside him was Chad Hicks, claiming the first of what would eventually become two outright championship victories skiing with Double Trouble.

The result was a team capable of competing with the very best.

What makes this championship particularly significant is that it marked the beginning of a period where the Gulley name would become synonymous with success in Australian ski racing.

Over the years that followed, the Gulley family would go on to win many of Australia's premier ski racing events, building a reputation as one of the sport's most successful and respected families. Their contribution to ski racing would continue well beyond Queensland, with Ben Gulley eventually claiming multiple World Championships, further cementing the family's place in the sport's history.

Looking back, it's easy to see 1997 as more than just another championship season.

It was the start of a legacy.

Like all great championship teams, Double Trouble was built on teamwork. Drivers, observers and skiers all had a role to play, and throughout the season Don Gulley, Gerry Gulley, Robbie Penny and Chad Hicks proved to be the benchmark crew.

Almost thirty years later, Double Trouble remains one of the standout championship teams of the late 1990s and the beginning of a remarkable journey for one of ski racing's most successful families.

As we continue counting down to the Coolmunda Ski Fest stories like Double Trouble remind us that today's competitors could become tomorrow's legends.

Every great team starts somewhere.

Now it's time to create the next chapter.

Whether you're a former competitor, a supporter, a family member, or someone looking to experience ski racing for the very first time, we'd love to see you at Lake Coolmunda.

🚤 Get back on the water.

📅 Coolmunda Ski Fest
📍 Lake Coolmunda, Queensland
🗓️ 26-27 September 2026

For nominations, membership information and event details visit:

🌐 Ski Racing Queensland

Do you remember Double Trouble, Don and Gerry Gulley, Robbie Penny or Chad Hicks? We'd love to hear your memories and see any photos from the 1997 season.

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