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IWWF Awards Towboat Contract to Malibu in Long-Rumored Industry Shakeup September 16, 2025 Once thought to be scaling back its involvement in tournament skiing, Malibu Boats is now poised to tow the world’s biggest events—ending Nautique’s decade-long reign.
The Highest-Scoring Worlds in History? Recetto Delivers Water Skiing’s Next Level September 2, 2025 For six days in northern Italy, water skiing seemed determined to burst out of its own history.
Jump Fest in Recetto: Worlds Opens With Wave of Personal Bests August 27, 2025 Brandon Schipper’s 220-foot leap headlined a wave of PBs in Recetto, setting the stage for one of the most explosive jump events in Worlds history.
Lauren Morgan Announces Retirement from Professional Water Skiing August 20, 2025 One of only a handful of women ever to fly over 180 feet, Poochie brought an edge and daring to the jump event that made her a fan favorite.
2025 World Championships Preview: Who Takes the Gold in Recetto? August 19, 2025 From rising stars to record-hunting legends, we preview every event and predict who brings home gold in 2025.
Water Skiing Just Lost the World Games. Maybe We Deserved It. August 14, 2025 The organizers didn’t choose wakesurfing to spite us. They chose it because it fits their event better than we do.
44 and Still on Top: Degasperi’s Record-Breaking European Win August 12, 2025 Thomas Degasperi is still rewriting the record books. The Italian slalom legend claimed his 12th European title — and sixth in a row — cementing his place among the sport’s all-time greats.
Triumph, Turmoil, and Tears at the Under-21 World Championships in Calgary August 4, 2025 From record-breaking performances to emotional protests, the Under-21 Worlds delivered a week of drama, heartbreak, and brilliance.
Meet the Rising Stars To Watch at the Under-21 World’s This Week July 27, 2025 With scores climbing higher than ever across all three events, this year’s championship promises more than just titles. It’s a glimpse into what comes next.
It’s Official: Jake Abelson Sets Historic 13k Trick Ski World Record July 23, 2025 The IWWF has officially ratified Jake Abelson’s 13,020-point run from June 14, making the 17-year-old the first skier ever to break 13,000 in tricks.
Garcia Breaks Through with Emotional Podium as Bull Sweeps European Leg July 9, 2025 After months of near misses, Ali Garcia found her form in Italy — matching her personal best three times in one weekend and proving she belongs among the sport’s elite.
Straltsova Sets Another Pending Overall Record—By the Slimmest of Margins July 7, 2025 Hanna Straltsova posts a second pending world overall record in a month, edging Natallia Berdnikava’s 2012 mark by just three points at Bullneck Lake.