PREMIUM News All the action from the Southern 80 in pictures By McPherson Media Group May 19, 2022 Podium: Winners of the Sportsman Expert Elm Street (centre), second place Primeveil (left) and third place Merc Force F1 after the race on Sunday. Photo: Steve Huntley Local legends: Skiers from the Mistress Jamie Oliver (left) and Brad Osmotherly (right) are presented the Fastest Local Boat trophy by Leon Sharp from Leon Sharp Plumbing. Photo: Steve Huntley Dough rises: Winners of the Southern 80 unlimited inboard expert Doindough (centre), Tempered (left) and Masterforce (right). Photo: Steve Huntley. Photo by Steve Huntley Thumbs up: The crew of Showbiz after finishing their race in the Southern 80 on Sunday. Photo: Steve Huntley Full throttle: Masterforce shoots across the water during the Southern 80. Photo: Steve Huntley Across the line: Spectators watch on at Victoria Park as one of the boats reaches the finish line and blasts under the new bridge during the Southern 80. Photo: Bransen Gibson Photo by Bransen Gibson Super-boat: Superman’s all-conquering black boat from its successful 2022 ski season did run over the Southern 80 weekend, but only in the Veteran’s class after experiencing engine troubles post-run. Photo: Josh Huntly. Traffic jam: Boats wait to be towed up the Victoria Park boat ramp after their runs from Five Mile Reserve on Saturday. Photo: Josh Huntly. By McPherson Media Group
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