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## Posts

- [Joel Poland Makes History at a Rocky Mountain ProAm Full of Drama](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/joel-poland-makes-history-at-a-rocky-mountain-proam-full-of-drama/) - Joel Poland finally completed his professional résumé, while records fell and young stars emerged in a chaotic weekend in Calgary.
- [Versatile Elite: The Skiers Who Have Won Professional Titles in All Three Events](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/articles/analysis/versatile-elite-the-skiers-who-have-won-professional-titles-in-all-three-events/) - We take a look at the 12 athletes who have conquered all three of water skiing's disciplines at the highest level.
- [Six Takeaways From the European Leg of the 2026 Professional Water Ski Season](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/six-takeaways-from-the-european-leg-of-the-2026-professional-water-ski-season/) - From record-breaking tricks to dramatic jump battles, Europe delivered five unforgettable weeks that changed the trajectory of the 2026 season.
- [World Records Headline Inaugural Nautique World Series Stop at Botaski](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/record-breaking-performances-headline-inaugural-nautique-world-series-stop-at-botaski/) - Two pending world records, dominant performances across all three events, and the launch of the Nautique World Series marked a historic weekend at Botaski.
- [Jake Abelson Sets Pending World Record to Capture Royal Nautique Pro](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/jake-abelson-sets-pending-world-record-to-capture-royal-nautique-pro/) - Jake Abelson's pending 13,040-point world record capped a remarkable Royal Nautique Pro, as men's tricks continues its unprecedented surge in performance.
- [Injury Sidelines Nate Smith at Royal Nautique Pro](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/injury-sidelines-nate-smith-at-royal-nautique-pro/) - Four-time world champion Nate Smith has revealed the back injury that forced his Royal Nautique Pro withdrawal, casting uncertainty over his return to competition.
- [Charlie Ross is Rewriting the Standards of Professional Slalom](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/charlie-ross-is-rewriting-the-standards-of-professional-slalom/) - Five wins, 11 completed 41s, and historic consistency—Charlie Ross' first half of 2026 is redefining what's possible in elite slalom skiing.
- [Watch: Jon Travers - Sunset Legacy | HO Sports](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-jon-travers-sunset-legacy-ho-sports/) - Professional water skier Jon Travers discusses the legacy of a family-run ski school.
- [The End of an Era at Robin Lake](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/the-end-of-an-era-at-robin-lake/) - For 33 years, the Junior Masters introduced water skiing’s future stars. Now the event is being replaced to make way for Nautique’s new vision for the sport.
- [Watch: Soul of Skiing, Episode 11 | HO Sports](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-soul-of-skiing-episode-11-ho-sports/) - Statistics never fully explained Bob LaPoint. Plenty of athletes win tournaments. Very few leave fingerprints on the soul of a sport.
- [“It’s Going to Go on Forever”: The 14-Month Grind Facing Skiers](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/articles/its-going-to-go-on-forever-the-14-month-grind-facing-skiers/) - A February World Championships has stretched water skiing into a 14-month season, forcing elite athletes to rethink training and recovery entirely.
- [Ross and Jaquess Take Titles at 2026 Swiss Pro Slalom](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/ross-and-jaquess-take-titles-at-2026-swiss-pro-slalom/) - A world-class field and razor-thin margins defined the 2026 Swiss Pro Slalom, where Ross and Jaquess emerged victorious after a day of high-pressure, shortline battles.
- [Watch: Moomba Masters TV Highlights](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-2026-moomba-masters-tv-highlights/) - Relive all the action from the 2026 Moomba Masters with this made-for-TV one hour highlights episode of finals day.
- [Watch: 2024 Moomba Masters TV Highlights](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-2024-moomba-masters-tv-highlights/) - Catch the made-for-TV highlights of the 2024 Nautique Moomba Masters Water Ski and Wakeboard Tournament.
- [Watch: Karen Truelove, 2026 Award of Distinction Honoree | MasterCraft](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-karen-truelove-2026-award-of-distinction-honoree-mastercraft/) - From victories on the world’s biggest stages to decades of giving back behind the scenes, her impact reaches far beyond the podium.
- [Watch: Freddy Krueger, 2026 Hall of Fame Inductee | MasterCraft](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-freddy-krueger-2026-hall-of-fame-inductee-mastercraft/) - A career built on talent, consistency, and lasting influence, Freddy helped shape water skiing through both performance and presence.
- [World Records in April? Water Skiing’s 2026 Season Is Already Out of Control](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/world-records-in-april-water-skiings-2026-season-is-already-out-of-control/) - Six pending world records, countless 12,000-point trick runs, and scores that already feel absurd—April in Florida has turned 2026 into must-watch water skiing.
- [Ukraine Stuns Team USA with Three-Skier Masterclass](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/ukraine-stuns-team-usa-with-three-skier-masterclass/) - Ukraine brought just three skiers to Córdoba. They left with a world title—delivering near-perfect performances to outduel a stacked U.S. team in a stunning upset.
- [Meet the Rising Stars To Watch at the Under-17 World's This Week](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/meet-the-rising-stars-to-watch-at-the-2026-u17-worlds-this-week/) - From dominant favorites to emerging dark horses, Córdoba is set to showcase the next generation of world-class talent—many of whom won’t stay junior for long.
- [Meet the Rising Stars To Watch at the 2024 Under-17 World's This Week](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/meet-the-rising-stars-2024-u17-world-championships/) - The Under-17 World Championships kick off this week in Calgary, Canada, here are nine skiers to keep an eye on.
- [Asher’s Return Adds Momentum to Malibu’s High-Stakes Rebound](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/ashers-return-adds-momentum-to-malibus-high-stakes-rebound/) - With a global towboat deal secured, Malibu doubles down on its water ski ambitions. Re-signing Will Asher sends a clear message: the manufacturer intends to compete again.
- [Calendar Controversy: Why Europe’s Longest Running Pro Event Was Forced Out](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/articles/calendar-controversy-why-europes-longest-running-pro-event-was-forced-out/) - The Italian Federation refused to sanction the long-running San Gervasio ProAm — clearing its traditional July weekend for a new federation-linked event.
- [Watch: Soul of Skiing, Episode 8 | HO Sports](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-soul-of-skiing-episode-8-ho-sports/) - They call it Nationals. But if you spent any time lakeside, you quickly realized it was less like a championship and more like the Super Bowl of spray.
- [Moomba Delivers: Record Scores, Breakout Stars, and Riverbank Chaos](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/moomba-delivers-record-scores-breakout-stars-and-riverbank-chaos/) - Record trick scores, breakout performances from the Abelson siblings, and massive crowds on the riverbanks—Moomba delivered chaos, champions, and unforgettable moments.
- [2026 Water Ski Season Calendar: Everything You Need to Know](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/2026-water-ski-season-calendar-everything-you-need-to-know/) - The 2026 pro water ski season goes global: three tours, five continents, overlapping calendars, and more elite events than ever—here’s how it all fits together.
- [Junior Moomba Previewed Water Skiing’s Next Wave of Stars](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/junior-moomba-previewed-water-skiings-next-wave-of-stars/) - Charlie Ross, Jake Abelson, Martin Labra, and more lit up the Yarra at Junior Moomba, previewing the talent poised to shape water skiing’s next era.
- [Trick Point Shakeup: What the New IWWF Values Mean](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/trick-point-shakeup-what-the-new-iwwf-values-mean/) - The IWWF has approved the first meaningful adjustment to trick point values this century, voting to increase scores for 13 high-difficulty tricks.
- [Gonzalez Breaks 13,000 Barrier with Pending World Record](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/gonzalez-breaks-13000-barrier-with-pending-world-record/) - Just days after turning 18, Matias Gonzalez fires 13,240 in Chile — a pending world record that tightens the race at the top of men’s tricks.
- [Whitney McClintock Rini Expecting Second Child, Set to Miss 2026 Season](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/media/whitney-mcclintock-rini-expecting-second-child-set-to-miss-2026-season/) - Whitney McClintock Rini is expecting baby No. 2 — a joyful milestone that will sideline the five-time world champion for the bulk of the 2026 season.
- [After a Lost Year, Martin Labra’s Long Road Leads Back to Moomba](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/articles/after-a-lost-year-martin-labras-long-road-leads-back-to-moomba/) - After a lost season to injury, Martin Labra returns to Moomba—healthier, wiser, and ready to test himself against the sport’s best.
- [Watch: Font Sticks Rare Trick Skiing 900](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-font-sticks-rare-trick-skiing-900/) - A wake-nine-back in training? Font’s rare 850-point trick hints at what Chile’s “trick camp” is already producing.
- [Watch: 2025 Move Of The Year | USA Water Ski](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-2025-move-of-the-year-usa-water-ski/) - Watch the nominees for the USA Waterski Move of the Year, created to help push the sport and recognize top performances.
- [Remembering Aubrey Sheena | IWWF](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/remembering-aubrey-sheena-iwwf/) - Inducted into the IWWF Hall of Fame, Sheena devoted more than 50 years to guiding, strengthening, and quietly shaping the future of water skiing.
- [Invitations Sent: 2026 Moomba Field Takes Shape](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/media/invitations-sent-2026-moomba-masters-field-takes-shape/) - The 65th Moomba Masters returns to Melbourne with a star-studded field, world champions, and rising talent ready to push the limits across slalom, tricks, and jump.
- [Waterski Predictor: Future or Fantasy?](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/articles/waterski-predictor-future-or-fantasy/) - Fan participation drives modern sports, but at what cost? Waterski Predictor tests water skiing’s appetite for fantasy-style engagement.
- [IWWF Reopens Door to Russian, Belarusian Juniors](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/media/iwwf-reopens-door-to-russian-belarusian-youth-athletes/) - After four years of shifting policy, Russian and Belarusian juniors will return to international competition, reopening doors once closed by geopolitics.
- [Jason Seels Named Florida Southern Head Waterski Coach, Succeeds Curtis Rabe](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/media/jason-seels-named-florida-southern-head-waterski-coach-succeeds-curtis-rabe/) - Jason Seels takes over at Florida Southern, bringing world-class pedigree as the Mocs begin a new chapter.
- [IWWF Celebrates 80th Anniversary](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/iwwf-celebrates-80th-anniversary/) - From expanding across continents to welcoming new disciplines—the IWWF has grown with the sport, supporting generations across the globe.
- [Rob Wing, Beloved Ambassador of Water Skiing, Passes Away at 68](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/media/rob-wing-beloved-ambassador-of-water-skiing-passes-away-at-68/) - Wing’s warmth, generosity, and lifelong dedication left an enduring mark on the sport worldwide.
- [Poland and Straltsova Named IWWF Athletes of the Year](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/poland-and-straltsova-named-iwwf-athletes-of-the-year/) - Poland and Straltsova capped dominant 2025 seasons with IWWF honors, finishing unbeaten, breaking records, and redefining elite water skiing.
- [Straltsova, Poland Named Skiers of the Year | IWWF](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/archived/straltsova-poland-named-2025-skiers-of-the-year-iwwf/) - The two overall world record holders were recognized following a standout 2025 season featuring world championship victories and Pro Tour jump titles.
- [Malibu Named Official Tow Boat of IWWF World Titled Events](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/malibu-named-official-tow-boat-of-iwwf-world-titled-events/) - Malibu Boats returns to the global stage, named official towboat of all IWWF World Titled Events in a landmark six-year partnership.
- [Joel Poland's WWS Fluid Cup Overall Record Officially Ratified by IWWF](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/joel-polands-fluid-cup-overall-record-officially-ratified-by-iwwf/) - This new mark follows Joel’s 2023 and 2024 record-breaking spree, cementing himself as one of the most dominant overall skiers in history.
- [Year in Review: We Countdown the Most Memorable Moments of 2025](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/articles/year-in-review-we-countdown-the-most-memorable-moments-of-2025/) - Water skiing in 2025 was a season of liftoff—records fell, comebacks soared, and new rivalries emerged as the sport recalibrated its ceiling.
- [Straltsova, Poland Named 2024 Skiers of the Year | IWWF](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/straltsova-poland-named-skiers-of-the-year-iwwf/) - Joel Poland and Hanna Straltsova were named the IWWF male & female water skiers of 2024.
- [IWWF Disabled World Championships Underway in Australia](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/archived/iwwf-disabled-world-championships-underway-in-australia/) - Water skiers from six countries are set to kick off competition this week at the 2025 IWWF World Disabled Waterski Championships.
- [Team USA Sweeps Overall Titles at Record-Setting Disabled Worlds](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/media/team-usa-sweeps-overall-titles-at-record-setting-disabled-worlds/) - The three days of competition delivered standout performances, tight battles, and an impressive nine pending world records.
- [SplashEye Fly Approved: Jump Measurement Takes to the Sky](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/splasheye-fly-approved-jump-measurement-takes-to-the-sky/) - Jump measurement has evolved from meter stations, to fixed-camera grid systems, to today—a drone hovering 210 feet above the landing zone.
- [Nautique Flips Decades of Tradition at Flagship Junior Events](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/articles/nautique-flips-decades-of-tradition-at-flagship-junior-events/) - Buried in the fine print of Nautique’s World Series launch was a tectonic shift—sunsetting the under-17 Jr. Masters and redrawing the map for the sport’s next generation.
- [Watch: 2025 Tournament VLOGS with Rob Hazelwood | HO Sports](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-2025-tournament-vlogs-with-rob-hazelwood-ho-sports/) - Follow along with Rob as he travels across Europe and Africa with the team in pursuit of tournament victories, epic sessions, and plenty of good times along the way.
- [Inside the Water Ski Multiverse: Nautique’s Power Play Begins](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/articles/inside-the-water-ski-multiverse-nautiques-power-play-begins/) - Nautique’s breakaway tour has redrawn the map of pro skiing overnight—pulling the sport into a fractured multiverse of competing tours.
- [Watch: Champions Crowned! Travers Cup | World Water Skiers](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-champions-crowned-travers-cup-world-water-skiers/) - The final stop of the 2025 World Water Skiers Overall Tour brought incredible skiing across the board — men and women going all-out for the win.
- [Nautique Announces the Launch of the Nautique Water Ski World Series](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/nautique-announces-the-launch-of-the-nautique-water-ski-world-series/) - Featuring one of the largest prize purses ever offered, the Nautique Water Ski World Series is a five stop, three-event water ski series.
- [Watch: Soul of Skiing, Episode 7 | HO Sports](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-soul-of-skiing-episode-7-ho-sports/) - Some people spend their lives trying to fit in. Glen Plake has spent his trying to stand out, and more importantly, to stand true.
- [Watch: The Most Electric Event in Water Skiing | It's Just Skiing](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-the-most-electric-event-in-water-skiing-its-just-skiing/) - This isn’t your typical waterski tournament — it’s Collegiate Nationals. The energy is wild, the crowd is loud, and every skier is out there for their team.
- [2025's Unofficial Professional Water Ski Rankings](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/2025s-unofficial-professional-water-ski-rankings/) - What if every major tournament counted? RTB's unofficial rankings reveal an arguably more complete picture of who really ruled pro skiing in 2025.
- [Ragin’ Cajuns Capture Sixth Straight National Title, Extend Historic Streak](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/media/ragin-cajuns-capture-sixth-straight-national-title-extend-historic-streak/) - UL Lafayette claimed its sixth consecutive NCWSA national title extending a dominant streak that now ranks as the second-longest in collegiate water ski history.
- [Watch: Records Shatter Again at Fluid | World Water Skiers](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-records-shatter-again-at-fluid-world-water-skiers/) - Every storyline, every stop, every moment has built up to this - who will claim the top spot on the podium at the 3rd Stop of the 2025 season?
- [Watch: The Rise of Waterskiing - Episode 3 | TWBC](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-the-rise-of-waterskiing-episode-3-twbc/) - Episode 3 explores how Europe and Africa are breathing new life into professional water skiing.
- [The Joel Poland Effect: When World Records Become Routine](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/the-joel-poland-effect-when-world-records-become-routine/) - Joel Poland’s reign has sparked a new kind of arms race. As rivals close the gap, he keeps raising the bar—driving a cycle of collective greatness in water skiing.
- [Straltsova Ends 13-Year Reign with New World Record](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/media/straltsova-ends-13-year-reign-with-new-overall-world-record/) - Hanna Straltsova’s world overall record has been officially ratified by the IWWF, eclipsing the sport’s longest-standing mark by less than a third of a point.
- [IWWF Trick Committee Moves Toward Major Scoring Overhaul](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/media/iwwf-trick-committee-moves-toward-major-scoring-overhaul/) - The IWWF is contemplating the first major scoring overhaul in more than 20 years—raising values for high difficulty flips and signaling a new era for trick skiing.
- [Seven 41s: Travers Grand Prix Shatters the Ceiling](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/seven-41s-travers-grand-prix-shatters-the-ceiling/) - History was made at the 2025 Travers Grand Prix, with record-breaking runs and season titles for Freddie Winter and Jaimee Bull.
- [Charlie Ross Makes History: Two 41-Offs, Two Tournaments, One Day](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/charlie-ross-makes-history-two-41-offs-two-tournaments-one-day/) - First shattering Will Asher’s 22-year-old collegiate record, then dueling Nate Smith to the wire at the MasterCraft Pro — Charlie Ross made history this past weekend.
- [The Home Stretch: What’s Left to Play for in the 2025 Water Ski Season](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/the-home-stretch-whats-left-to-play-for-in-the-2025-water-ski-season/) - With four marquee events left on the calendar, season titles on the Pro Tour and Overall Tour still hang in the balance.
- [IWWF Awards Towboat Contract to Malibu in Long-Rumored Industry Shakeup](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/iwwf-awards-towboat-contract-to-malibu-in-stunning-industry-upset/) - 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.
- [Tributes Flow for Jean-François Rapp, Mentor Behind the Duplan-Fribourg Dynasty](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/media/tributes-flow-for-jean-francois-rapp-mentor-behind-the-duplan-fribourg-dynasty/) - A French champion turned coach, Jean-François Rapp shaped generations of skiers—most recently guiding the Duplan-Fribourg brothers to the top of the world stage.
- [Watch: Champions Collide in Austria | World Water Skiers](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-champions-collide-in-austria-world-water-skiers/) - Welcome to the second stop of the 2025 World Water Skiers Overall Tour — the WWS Austria Cup.
- [The Highest-Scoring Worlds in History? Recetto Delivers Water Skiing’s Next Level](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/the-highest-scoring-worlds-in-history-recetto-delivers-water-skiings-next-level/) - For six days in northern Italy, water skiing seemed determined to burst out of its own history.
- [Crumbling Concrete, Pristine Waters: Pro Tour Lands in Georgia’s Forgotten Ski Mecca](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/media/crumbling-concrete-pristine-waters-pro-tour-lands-in-georgias-forgotten-ski-mecca/) - In Stalin’s backyard, water skiing rises again. The Pro Tour hits Poti, Georgia — a forgotten Soviet hub where overgrown ruins surround the picturesque Golden Lake.
- [Will the Torch Be Passed? Water Skiing’s Generational Clash at Worlds](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/archived/will-the-torch-be-passed-water-skiings-generational-clash-at-worlds/) - From Regina Jaquess and Ryan Dodd to Jake Abelson and Charlie Ross, the 2025 Worlds is a tug-of-war between cementing legacies and shaping the sport’s future.
- [Andy Mapple’s Record Still Untouched as Youth Rule World Championships](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/media/andy-mapples-record-still-untouched-as-youth-rule-world-championships/) - Nearly a quarter century after his last title — also here in Recetto — the sport’s ultimate prizes still belong to the young.
- [The Unsolvable Puzzle of Joel Poland at the World Championships](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/articles/the-unsolvable-puzzle-of-joel-poland-at-the-world-championships/) - It’s hard to reconcile the two Joels — the unstoppable force who has redefined overall skiing, and the athlete undone by the same mistakes at the same tournament.
- [2025 World Championships Preview: Who Takes the Gold in Recetto?](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/2025-world-championships-preview-who-takes-the-gold-in-recetto/) - From rising stars to record-hunting legends, we preview every event and predict who brings home gold in 2025.
- [Jump Fest in Recetto: Worlds Opens With Wave of Personal Bests](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/jump-fest-in-recetto-worlds-opens-with-wave-of-personal-bests/) - 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](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/lauren-morgan-announces-retirement-from-professional-water-skiing/) - 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.
- [Quiz: Every Woman to Jump More Than 55 Meters (180 feet)](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/every-woman-to-jump-more-than-55-metres/) - five out of the 13 skiers held the world record at some point in their careers.
- [Axel Garcia: The King of the Half Jack](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/articles/axel-garcia-the-king-of-the-half-jack/) - From pioneering new frontflip variations to topping international podiums, this French teenager is pushing trick skiing’s limits while the scorebook struggles to keep pace.
- [Neilly Ross Joins Team Goode](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/media/neilly-ross-joins-team-goode/) - Ross brings world-class talent in both slalom and tricks — and nearly 350,000 social media followers — to the Utah-based brand’s growing roster.
- [44 and Still on Top: Degasperi’s Record-Breaking European Win](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/44-and-still-on-top-degasperis-record-breaking-european-win/) - 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.
- [Water Skiing Just Lost the World Games. Maybe We Deserved It.](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/water-skiing-just-lost-the-world-games-maybe-we-deserved-it/) - The organizers didn’t choose wakesurfing to spite us. They chose it because it fits their event better than we do.
- [Watch: Soul of Skiing, Episode 6 | HO Sports](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-soul-of-skiing-episode-6-ho-sports/) - In the heart of Minnesota’s lake country, the days stretch long and the water holds the kind of stillness that can quiet a restless mind.
- [IWWF President Strongly Hints at Towboat Shakeup: "We’re in the Process of Moving On"](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/media/iwwf-president-strongly-hints-at-towboat-shakeup-were-in-the-process-of-moving-on/) - While Pérez stopped short of naming the successor, his comments added fuel to long-circulating rumors that Malibu Boats is poised to take over.
- [Freddy Krueger to be Inducted into Hall of Fame | USA-WSWS Foundation](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/freddy-krueger-to-be-inducted-into-hall-of-fame-usa-wsws-foundation/) - Still actively competing, Krueger was eligible for induction after turning 50 on May 3.
- [Triumph, Turmoil, and Tears at the Under-21 World Championships in Calgary](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/triumph-turmoil-and-tears-at-the-under-21-world-championships-in-calgary/) - From record-breaking performances to emotional protests, the Under-21 Worlds delivered a week of drama, heartbreak, and brilliance.
- [Watch: Legends Rise in Saint-Donat | World Water Skiers](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-legends-rise-in-saint-donat-world-water-skiers/) - Watch as the world's top water skiers compete in the slalom, trick, and jump disciplines, kicking off the WWS Overall Tour with intense action and spectacular performances.
- [World Championships: We Countdown the 10 Closest Overall Battles in the History of the Tournament](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/articles/world-championships-we-countdown-the-10-closest-overall-battles-in-the-history-of-the-tournament/) - From heartbreak near misses to historic photo finishes, these overall battles represent some of the most iconic moments in water ski history.
- [How Much Is a Trick Worth?](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/articles/its-tricky-the-challenge-of-rationalizing-trick-point-values/) - As the World Championships near, a battle is brewing over trick skiing’s broken scoring table — and whether the sport can evolve before it gets left behind.
- [Meet the Rising Stars To Watch at the Under-21 World's This Week](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/meet-the-rising-stars-to-watch-at-the-under-21-worlds-this-week/) - 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.
- [Garcia Breaks Through with Emotional Podium as Bull Sweeps European Leg](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/garcia-breaks-through-with-emotional-podium-as-bull-sweeps-european-leg/) - 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.
- [Watch: MB 2.0 - The Return of Marcus Brown? | FlowPoint TV](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-mb-2-0-the-return-of-marcus-brown-flowpoint-tv/) - Marcus Brown doesn’t wear capes. He wears a personal floatation device and carries decades of wisdom in the lines around his eyes.
- [Italy’s Head-to-Head Showdown Ends in Fireworks | TWBC](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/italys-head-to-head-showdown-ends-in-fireworks-twbc/) - San Gervasio had some magic in the water in their 11th edition. PBs were being tossed around like it was nothing and the cut was as high as it’s ever been.
- [Lang Chased a Record. Ross Chased the Boys. The Rivalry Is Just Getting Started](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/lang-chased-a-record-ross-chased-the-boys-the-rivalry-is-just-getting-started/) - While Lang quietly etched another pending world record, Ross made a scene in Monaco. And that might be the bigger story.
- [It’s Official: Jake Abelson Sets Historic 13k Trick Ski World Record](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/its-official-jake-abelson-sets-historic-13k-trick-ski-world-record/) - 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.
- [2025 Water Ski Season Calendar: Everything You Need to Know](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/2025-water-ski-season-calendar-everything-you-need-to-know/) - With events spanning four continents and hundreds of thousands of dollars in prize money up for grabs, the 2025 season is set to be one of the most competitive yet.
- [Quiz: Every Women's Tricker to Score More than 10,000 points](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/quiz-every-womens-tricker-to-score-more-than-10000-points/) - Three of the seven women have scored in excess of 11,000 points.
- [Watch: Soul of Skiing, Episode 5 | HO Sports](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-soul-of-skiing-episode-5-ho-sports/) - In "Born to Buoy" we dive into the life and legacy of Rob Hazelwood, the latest force in a family lineage that reads like a hall of fame roster.
- [Fundraiser Established For 2025 Goode Nationals Webcast | USA Water Ski](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/fundraiser-established-for-2025-goode-nationals-webcast-usa-water-ski/) - This initiative enhances visibility for the sport, supports athlete recognition, and broadens access to one of the most prestigious events in U.S. water skiing.
- [New Ski Nautique to Make Competitive Debut at California ProAm](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/media/new-ski-nautique-to-make-competitive-debut-at-california-proam/) - The 2026 Ski Nautique will make its tournament debut at the California ProAm—one of the sport’s longest-running events.
- [Straltsova Sets Another Pending Overall Record—By the Slimmest of Margins](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/straltsova-sets-another-pending-overall-record-by-the-slimmest-of-margins/) - 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.
- [Watch: San Gervasio ProAm Highlights | Waterski Pro Tour](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-2025-san-gervasio-proam-highlights-waterski-pro-tour/) - Relive all the action from the head-to-head finals of the San Gervasio ProAm, Europe's longest running professional event.
- [Degasperi and Bull Triumph at San Gervasio Pro Am in One of the Tour’s Tightest Finals](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/degasperi-and-bull-triumph-at-san-gervasio-pro-am-in-one-of-the-tours-tightest-finals/) - Thomas Degasperi and Jaimee Bull claimed victory in Italy after a weekend of dramatic head-to-head slalom battles.
- [A House Divided: Nautique Splits from the Pro Tour](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/articles/a-house-divided-nautique-splits-from-the-pro-tour/) - Fractured tours, softening prize purses, splintered sponsorships—and a question as old as the slalom course itself: who, exactly, is steering water skiing’s future?
- [Why the LA Night Jam Left Us in the Dark — Literally and Digitally](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/articles/why-the-la-night-jam-left-us-in-the-dark-literally-and-digitally/) - I hate when pro tournaments aren’t streamed—but not everything is for fans like me. Sometimes it’s about reaching new fans.
- [Erika Lang’s 11,450-Point Run Officially Recognized as World Record by IWWF](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/erika-langs-11450-point-run-officially-recognized-as-world-record-by-iwwf/) - Erika Lang’s 11,450-point run is now the official world record, reclaiming the title from Canadian rival Neilly Ross.
- [What Does It Take to Beat Erika Lang? Ask Neilly Ross](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/what-does-it-take-to-beat-erika-lang-ask-neilly-ross/) - Neilly Ross tied her own world record to edge Erika Lang in the BOTASKI ProAm final — delivering one of the most dramatic trick showdowns of all time.
- [Neilly Ross Steals the Show at Portugal Pro, Hones in on World Record](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/neilly-ross-steals-the-show-at-portugal-pro-edges-closer-to-world-record/) - Ross delivered a standout performance at the Portugal Pro, winning tricks, tying her slalom PB, and nearly breaking the world record.
- [YouTube Series Captures the Highs and Lows of Pro Water Skiing](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/youtube-series-captures-the-highs-and-lows-of-pro-water-skiing/) - Carter Eaton’s It’s Just Skiing documents the raw, unfiltered reality of life on the pro tour — one blown opener, missed cut, and milestone at a time.
- [Watch: Royal Nautique Pro Highlights | Waterski Pro Tour](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-2025-royal-nautique-pro-highlights-waterski-pro-tour/) - Relive all the action from the Royal Nautique Pro finals, set against the stunning backdrop of downtown Rabat, Morocco.
- [Watch: Portugal Pro Highlights | Waterski Pro Tour](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-2025-portugal-pro-highlights-waterski-pro-tour/) - Catch all the excitement from the finals of the inaugural Portugal Pro, showcasing women’s slalom and tricks alongside men’s tricks.
- [Quiz: First Skier to Reach Each 1,000 Point Milestone in Tricks](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/quiz-first-skier-to-reach-each-1000-point-milestone-in-tricks/) - The list spans every milestone from 5,000 points to this month’s pending world records above 13,000, capturing over 50 years of progress in the sport.
- [The World’s Best Overall Skiers Head to Québec for 2025 Canada Cup Showdown | WWS](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/the-worlds-best-overall-skiers-head-to-quebec-for-2025-canada-cup-showdown-wws/) - The WWS Overall Tour lands in Québec this July, bringing world-class slalom, trick, and jump action to the shores of Saint-Donat.
- [Morocco Delivers Drama, History, and Incredible Skiing at Royal Nautique Pro](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/morocco-delivers-drama-history-and-incredible-skiing-at-royal-nautique-pro/) - A downtown tidal river, shifting winds, and fast currents made Rabat one of the most compelling stops of the 2025 season.
- [Jolly Ski Celebrates 20 Years of the International San Gervasio](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/media/jolly-ski-celebrates-20-years-of-the-international-san-gervasio/) - 62 athletes from 10 different countries competed in a weekend full of excitement and unforgettable performances.
- [IWWF Rejects 2026 Ski Nautique for Worlds, Citing Fairness and Timing](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/media/iwwf-rejects-2026-ski-nautique-for-worlds-citing-fairness-and-timing/) - “The new boat is completely different,” said one athlete's representative, backing the council’s unanimous call to preserve fairness.
- [Watch: Soul of Skiing, Episode 4 | HO Sports](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-soul-of-skiing-episode-4-ho-sports/) - In episode 4 – Wade’s World, we dive deep into the mind, story, and soul of one of the greatest to ever do it.
- [Trick Skiing’s 13,000-Point Barrier Just Got Smashed](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/articles/trick-skiings-13000-point-barrier-just-got-smashed/) - Jake Abelson just became the first to trick over 13,000 points—twice in one weekend. The 17-year-old American may have just redefined what’s possible.
- [Straltsova Edges Past Longest-Standing Record in Water Skiing](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/straltsova-edges-past-longest-standing-record-in-water-skiing/) - Hanna Straltsova may have just ended the longest reign in water skiing—beating a 13-year-old world overall record by a mere 0.3 points.
- [Monaco Debut Delivers Big Scores and Big Style | TWBC](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/monaco-debut-delivers-big-scores-and-big-style-twbc/) - With world-class performances, a mixed-gender trick format, and a touch of Formula 1 flair, the first stop on the European leg of the Tour delivered both drama and spectacle.
- [IWWF Urges Water Ski Community to Weigh In on Brisbane 2032 Olympic Vision](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/media/iwwf-urges-water-ski-community-to-weigh-in-on-brisbane-2032-olympic-vision/) - Rumors are circulating of quiet support within the IOC for the inclusion of water skiing at the 2032 Games.
- [Can Anyone Stop This U.S. Team at Worlds?](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/can-anyone-stop-this-u-s-team-at-worlds/) - Experienced, decorated, and packed with world records. The question isn’t whether Team USA can defend their title. It’s who, if anyone, can stop them.
- [Watch: Monaco Waterski Cup Highlights | Waterski Pro Tour](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-2025-monaco-waterski-cup-highlights-waterski-pro-tour/) - Catch all the excitement from the finals of the Monaco Waterski Cup.
- [Watch: Does MasterCraft Own the Masters? | Grab Matters](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-does-mastercraft-own-the-masters-grab-matters/) - Freddie Winter, Joel Poland, and Brooks Wilson join the Grab Matters Podcast to discuss the Masters, professional water skiing, and more.
- [New Tournament-Approved Handle Offers Fresh Take on Water Ski Safety](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/media/new-tournament-approved-handle-offers-fresh-take-on-water-ski-safety/) - The water ski handle hasn’t changed much in decades—but a new option from Spray Research is quietly challenging that status quo.
- [Gone Too Soon: Water Ski Community Mourns Stephanie Stange](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/media/gone-too-soon-water-ski-community-mourns-stephanie-stange-awsa-south-central/) - Stange, 55, was fatally struck by a pickup truck while bicycling outside Denison, Texas, on Thursday evening,
- [Watch: Introducing the All-New Ski Nautique](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-introducing-the-all-new-ski-nautique/) - The Ski Nautique has been reengineered to push the boundaries of what’s possible in three-event waterskiing.
- [“Drastically Better Wakes”: Pros Weigh In on the 2026 Ski Nautique](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/media/drastically-better-wakes-pros-weigh-in-on-the-2026-ski-nautique/) - “I think this will be a major improvement across the board in slalom,” said one independent reviewer after testing the new boat.
- [A New Ski Nautique Has Landed: End of an Era or Start of One?](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/a-new-ski-nautique-has-landed-end-of-an-era-or-start-of-one/) - It’s a bold new flagship for the brand, and one that likely signals the quiet retirement of the beloved 200.
- [Banned, Broken, But Never Beaten: Winter Headlines Blockbuster Masters](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/banned-broken-but-never-beaten-winter-headlines-blockbuster-masters/) - From milestone performances to long-awaited redemption, the 65th Masters was a showcase of resilience, risk, and razor-thin margins.
- [Erika Lang Reclaims Edge in World Record Duel with Neilly Ross](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/erika-lang-reclaims-edge-in-world-record-duel-with-neilly-ross/) - On Sunday, at the Florida Inboards Open, Lang laid down an 11,450-point run—her best ever, and a new pending world record.
- [A New Nautique? Speculation Swirls Ahead of the Masters](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/archived/a-new-nautique-speculation-swirls-ahead-of-the-masters/) - Nautique might be preparing to retire both the Ski Nautique and the 200 in favor of a single, consolidated tournament boat.
- [Masters Invites Finalized: So Why Are There Empty Spots?](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/masters-invites-finalized-so-why-are-there-empty-spots/) - In some disciplines, simply paying the entry fee and showing up was enough to earn a Masters spot.
- [Watch: Soul of Skiing, Episode 3 | HO Sports](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-soul-of-skiing-episode-3-ho-sports/) - Episode 3 takes you beyond the wins with Will Asher—arguably the most enduring and impactful figure in modern water skiing.
- [Quiz: Most Consecutive Women's U.S. Masters Titles](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/most-consecutive-womens-us-masters-titles/) - Two jumpers are tied for the longest streak with seven titles back-to-back.
- [The Relentless Reinvention of Will Asher](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/articles/the-relentless-reinvention-of-will-asher/) - In a sport where most of his contemporaries have long since moved on, he’s still here. Still evolving. Still building.
- [How Charlie Ross Became the Youngest Ever to Conquer 41-Off](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/articles/how-charlie-ross-became-the-youngest-ever-to-conquer-41-off/) - Slalom skiing's most exclusive club has a new name on its roster—and he’s just getting started.
- [Watch: Rocketman: The Flight of Scot Ellis | Connelly Skis](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-rocketman-the-flight-of-scot-ellis-connelly-skis/) - For over 30 years, Scot Ellis redefined water ski jumping — fearless, focused, and fast.
- [Jen Craven’s The Skiers Reimagines Pro Water Skiing — Fictional Fame, Real Fun](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/media/jen-cravens-the-skiers-brings-water-skiing-to-the-spotlight/) - In a new novel, the world of professional slalom skiing gets the kind of glossy, tabloid-ready treatment usually reserved for tennis aces or Formula 1 stars.
- [Quiz: Longest Held Women's World Records of All Time](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/longest-held-womens-world-records/) - The skier at the top of the list held the women's trick record for an incredible 17 years and 11 months.
- [Quiz: Longest Held Men's World Records of All Time](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/longest-held-mens-world-records/) - Five skiers have held the world record for longer than ten years.
- [Quiz: Every Medalist at the 2023 World Championships](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/quiz-every-medalist-at-the-2023-world-championships/) - The event is probably best remembered for the epic battle for the men's overall title, following the presumed favorites shock exit and then near miraculous comeback.
- [Quiz: Youngest Skiers to Win a Pro Tournament this Century](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/quiz-youngest-skiers-to-win-a-pro-tournament-this-century/) - While the list is dominated by female trickers, there is at least one winner from each discipline.
- [Quiz: Highest Winning Percentage in Women's Pro Tournaments Since 2010](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/highest-winning-percentage-in-pro-tournaments-women/) - The skier at the top of the list has not lost a tournament since 2013.
- [Quiz: Highest Winning Percentage in Men's Pro Tournaments Since 2010](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/highest-winning-percentage-in-pro-tournaments-men/) - Four skiers have winning percentages of 50% or better.
- [Quiz: Every Men's Tricker to Score More than 12,000 points](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/mens-trickers-to-score-more-than-12000/) - Half of the 14 men on this list have also tricked in excess of 12,500.
- [Quiz: Every Man to Run 10.25 Meters (41' off)](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/men-to-run-1025-metres/) - The skier at the top of this list has run the pass more often than every other skier combined.
- [Chad Scott’s Story Resurfaces with #1 Bestseller](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/chad-scotts-story-resurfaces-with-1-bestseller/) - A new book is bringing national attention back to a name familiar to many in the waterskiing world: Chad Scott.
- [Bill Yeargin to Step Down as CEO of Correct Craft](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/media/bill-yeargin-to-step-down-as-ceo-of-correct-craft/) - Yeargin, who took the helm at Correct Craft in 2006 during a turbulent period, guided the company to unprecedented growth.
- [Masters 2025: Here's Everyone in the Final Field at Callaway Gardens](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/media/masters-2025-heres-everyone-in-the-final-field-at-callaway-gardens/) - Among the notable qualifiers are Freddy Krueger, who turned 50 earlier this month, and Freddie Winter, returning less than a year after suffering a broken femur.
- [This Mother’s Day, We Celebrate Water Skiing’s Unstoppable Moms](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/this-mothers-day-we-celebrate-water-skiings-unstoppable-moms/) - From toppling outdated assumptions to commanding podiums, they’ve proven that athletic prime and parenting aren’t mutually exclusive.
- [At Swiss Pro, Winter’s Comeback Steals the Spotlight](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/at-swiss-pro-winters-comeback-steals-the-spotlight/) - On Sunday afternoon Freddie Winter climbed back onto a professional podium for the first time since the crash that nearly ended his career.
- [Duplan-Fribourg Brothers Shine at First Masters Qualifier](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/duplan-fribourg-brothers-shine-at-first-masters-qualifier/) - Tristan Duplan-Fribourg has returned to competitive water skiing in style after a life-threatening crash last season.
- [Masters Revises Qualification Criteria—A Step Forward, for Some](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/masters-revises-qualification-criteria-a-step-forward-for-some/) - The shift gives deserving pros more breathing room—and a clearer path to one of the sport’s most prestigious stages.
- [The Year Slalom Became a Coin Toss: Inside Water Skiing’s Wild 2024](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/articles/the-year-slalom-became-a-coin-toss-inside-water-skiings-wild-2024/) - Nine different men claimed their first professional victories this season—an all-time record.
- [Injury Update: Martin Labra Sidelined After Jump Crash](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/injury-update-martin-labra-sidelined-after-jump-crash/) - Chilean rising star Martin Labra has been forced to withdraw from the Moomba Masters after suffering a knee injury in a nasty training crash.
- [Boat Deals Dry Up: Font, Pigozzi Out at Nautique](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/boat-deals-dry-up-font-pigozzi-out-at-nautique/) - Reigning world trick champion Patricio Font and Dominican slalom skier Robert Pigozzi appear to have parted ways with Nautique Boats
- [Stream It and They Will Come?](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/articles/stream-it-and-they-will-come/) - The 2025 Swiss Pro Slalom has been downgraded from the Waterski Pro Tour due to insufficient prize money, raising broader questions about the sport's future.
- [Decision Looms on IWWF Tow Boat Contract](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/decision-looms-on-iwwf-tow-boat-contract/) - This week, the IWWF Executive Board is expected to finalize its decision on the next official tow boat partner for the federation’s marquee events.
- [Poland Renews Push for Trick Scoring Overhaul](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/poland-renews-push-for-trick-scoring-overhaul/) - One of the sport’s most creative and technically gifted athletes, he has been increasingly vocal about the need for reform.
- [Swiss Pro Tricks to Open 2025 Waterski Pro Tour](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/swiss-pro-tricks-to-open-2025-waterski-pro-tour/) - For the third straight year, the Swiss Pro Tricks will kick off the season, and if recent history is any guide, this Central Florida showdown won’t be easing into anything.
- [From Backyard Records to Global Stages: The Evolution of Pro Trick Skiing](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/2025-swiss-pro-tricks-recap-waterski-pro-tour/) - The Swiss Pro Tricks not only saw the best ever scores in a pro event but a confirmation that real competition brings out the best in top athletes.
- [Watch: Swiss Pro Tricks Highlights | Waterski Pro Tour](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-2025-swiss-pro-tricks-highlights-waterski-pro-tour/) - Relive all the action from the finals of the Swiss Pro Tricks, stop one of the 2025 Waterski Pro Tour.
- [Watch: 2024 Swiss Pro Tricks Highlights | Waterski Pro Tour](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-2024-swiss-pro-tricks-highlights-waterski-pro-tour/) - Relive all the action from the finals of the Swiss Pro Tricks, the opening stop on the 2024 Waterski Pro Tour.
- [Watch: The Rise of Waterskiing - Episode 2 | TWBC](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-the-rise-of-waterskiing-episode-2-twbc/) - Follow the rapidly changing new era of professional waterskiing as it goes through rises, falls, and everything in between in this adrenaline fueled series.
- [Terry Winter Joins Team Syndicate, Concierge Experience Launched | HO Sports](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/media/terry-winter-joins-team-syndicate-concierge-experience-launched-ho-sports/) - Winter will offer an elite, concierge-style service to competition water skiers: Syndicate Direct Support.
- [Martin Kolman Appointed Head Coach of Warhawk Waterski Team | ULM](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/martin-kolman-appointed-head-coach-of-warhawk-waterski-team-ulm/) - A former University of Louisiana Monroe water ski great is back on the bayou.
- [Watch: Soul of Skiing, Episode 2 | HO Sports](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-soul-of-skiing-episode-2-ho-sports/) - Chasing the Surreal is a film that takes you inside the minds of two of the most legendary female water skiers to ever enter the course.
- [First-Ever Collegiate Alumni Nationals Set For 2026 | USA Water Ski](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/first-ever-collegiate-alumni-nationals-set-for-2026-usa-water-ski/) - It's time to bring alumni from across the nation together to compete, see old friends, or just go over a ramp for the first time in 20 years.
- [Watch: Jaimee Bull Athlete Spotlight | HO Sports](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-jaimee-bull-athlete-spotlight-ho-sports/) - Get to know reigning world champion, Jaimee Bull, a little bit better.
- [Moomba Magic: New Champions Rise on the Yarra](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/moomba-magic-new-champions-rise-on-the-yarra/) - The 2025 Moomba Masters was a festival of breakthroughs and unexpected turns, a reminder that on the Yarra, past records and rankings often mean little.
- [Biggest Ranking Movers: IWWF Year-End Top 25 Sees Young Stars and Comebacks](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/biggest-ranking-movers-iwwf-year-end-top-25-sees-young-stars-and-comebacks/) - Tracking the biggest risers on these lists offers a glimpse into emerging stars and in-form skiers to watch in the coming season.
- [What Happened to Robert Pigozzi? The Rise and Fall of a Slalom Prodigy](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/articles/what-happened-to-robert-pigozzi-the-rise-and-fall-of-a-slalom-prodigy/) - At his best, no one skied quite like the strapping Dominican, once the shining star of world slalom skiing.
- [Team Austria Wins & Aaliyah Makes History at University Worlds | IWWF](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/team-austria-wins-aaliyah-makes-history-at-university-worlds-iwwf/) - The competition saw athletes from around the globe deliver world-class performances in slalom, tricks, and jump disciplines.
- [Watch: Soul of Skiing, Episode 1 | HO Sports](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-soul-of-skiing-episode-1-ho-sports/) - This isn’t just about one weekend in October—it’s about 45 years of passion, progress, and the people who make it all possible.
- [Joel Poland Makes His Return to the Moomba Masters](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/joel-poland-makes-his-return-to-the-moomba-masters/) - It’s been five years since Poland last carved up the Yarra River, and his return makes an already electric event even more explosive.
- [Strong Field Confirmed for the 64th Moomba Masters](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/strong-field-confirmed-for-the-64th-moomba-masters/) - The 2025 roster boasts an impressive lineup, including five of the six individual event world record holders.
- [Watch: The Rise of Waterskiing - Episode 1 | TWBC](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-the-rise-of-waterskiing-episode-1-twbc/) - Follow the rapidly changing new era of professional waterskiing as it goes through rises, falls, and everything in between in this adrenaline fueled series.
- [Water Ski’s Next Generation Takes Center Stage at 2025 University Worlds](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/water-skis-next-generation-takes-center-stage-at-2025-university-worlds/) - A total of 79 athletes from 19 nations will take to the water, featuring a mix of junior world champions and burgeoning professionals eager to make their mark.
- [HO/Syndicate Pro Team Introduces World-Class Lineup for 2025](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/media/ho-syndicate-pro-team-introduces-world-class-lineup-for-2025/) - With a blend of seasoned champions and rising stars, the team is poised for another year of outstanding performance on the global stage.
- [Two Titans of Water Skiing Immortalized in IWWF Hall of Fame](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/two-titans-of-water-skiing-immortalized-in-iwwf-hall-of-fame/) - While Llewellyn endured and mastered the sport’s evolving dynamics, Duvall flourished in a spotlight she helped create.
- [Malibu Exits Pro Water Skiing: What Degasperi’s Move Means for the Industry](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/malibu-pulls-out-of-pro-water-skiing-what-degasperis-move-means-for-the-industry/) - Thomas Degasperi’s recent announcement that he’s joining Nautique Boats signals the end of an era.
- [Injury Update: Winter Returns to the Slalom Course After Broken Femur](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/injury-update-winter-returns-to-the-slalom-course-after-broken-femur/) - For the first time since his devastating leg injury, two-time world slalom champion Freddie Winter returned to the water.
- [Chilean Great Announces Retirement from Professional Jumping](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/chilean-great-announces-retirement-from-professional-jumping/) - After three decades of redefining the boundaries of South American water skiing, Rodrigo “Toti” Miranda is stepping away from the sport.
- [Ross' Second World Trick Record Officially Ratified | IWWF](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/ross-second-world-trick-record-officially-ratified-iwwf/) - Canada’s Neilly Ross has done it again, breaking her IWWF World Open Women Tricks Record with a score of 11,430 points.
- [Farewell to a Legend: J.D. Morgan’s Enduring Impact (1936–2025)](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/media/farewell-to-a-legend-j-d-morgans-enduring-impact-1936-2025/) - He was a mentor, a relentless advocate for the sport, and an enduring symbol of grit and passion.
- [Watch: WWS Fluid Cup - Men's Overall | World Water Skiers](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-2024-wws-fluid-cup-mens-overall-world-water-skiers/) - After an incredible season, it all comes down to this 27-minute action-packed recap at the Fluid Cup, the tour's climactic finale.
- [Watch: Freddy Krueger & Joel Poland | MasterCraft](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-freddy-krueger-joel-poland-mastercraft/) - What drives the world’s top skiers to greatness? Join Freddy Krueger and Joel Poland as they share their unique journeys in competitive water skiing.
- [“Wear the Vest or Wear the Blame”: Dano the Mano Calls Out Trick Skiing’s "Reckless" Culture](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/wear-the-vest-or-wear-the-blame-dano-the-mano-calls-out-trick-skiings-reckless-culture/) - “Drowning is real,” he warns. “Nobody thinks about it until it happens.”
- [End of an Era: Cypress Gardens’ Legendary Water Ski Show Set to Close](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/end-of-an-era-cypress-gardens-legendary-water-ski-show-set-to-close/) - Through much of the 20th century, Cypress Gardens was the epicenter of world water skiing.
- [Year in Review: We Countdown the Most Memorable Moments of 2024](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/articles/year-in-review-we-countdown-the-most-memorable-moments-of-2024/) - Water skiing in 2024 was a symphony of breakthroughs, rivalries, and legends.
- [Lang Strikes Back in Texas, Setting New Pending Record After Ross' Feat](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/lang-strikes-back-in-texas-setting-new-pending-record-after-ross-feat/) - Lang seems to have replicated Ross’ record-breaking run, learning and perfecting the sequence in the few days between the two events.
- [Carroll inducted to VU Sport Hall of Fame | Victoria University](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/media/carroll-inducted-to-vu-sport-hall-of-fame-victoria-university/) - Jacinta earned her degree in three years with outstanding academic results; whilst winning World Championship, US Masters and Moomba Masters titles.
- [Watch: Ross's World Trick Record is Approved | IWWF](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-rosss-world-trick-record-is-approved-11380-iwwf/) - Check out Neilly Ross’ World Open Women’s Tricks Record run of 11,380 points.
- [Quiz: Every Woman to Run 11.25m (38' off) in 2024](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/quiz-every-woman-to-run-11-25m-38-off-in-2024/) - A combined total of almost 300 11-meter passes were completed by female skiers throughout the season.
- [Quiz: Every Man to Run 10.75m (39.5' off) in 2024](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/quiz-every-man-to-run-10-75m-39-5-off-in-2024/) - The list has 51 skiers, all of whom ran 10.75 meters at 58 kph (36 mph) at least once in a world ranking tournament.
- [Quiz: Trick Skiers to Score More than 10,000 points in 2024](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/quiz-trick-skiers-to-score-more-than-10000-points-in-2024/) - Although the list is dominated by men, there are three women on the list, two of whom tricked over 11,000 points in 2024.
- [Quiz: Every Woman to Jump 50 Meters (164 feet) in 2024](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/quiz-every-woman-to-jump-50-meters-164-feet-in-2024/) - Only one female skier scored over 55 meters (180 feet) in 2024, achieving this feat over 14 times.
- [Quiz: Every Man to Jump 200 feet (60.9 meters) in 2024](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/quiz-every-man-to-jump-200-feet-60-9-meters-in-2024/) - 30 skiers jumped over 200 feet at least once in a world ranking tournament in 2024.
- [A Season Like No Other: Miami Pro's High-Stakes Finish to the 2024 Waterski Pro Tour](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/a-season-like-no-other-miami-pros-high-stakes-finish-to-the-2024-waterski-pro-tour/) - Ultimately, in the perfect scenario after 11 events, the season championship came down to the very last pass.
- [Watch: 2024 Waterski Pro Tour Recap | TWBC](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-2024-waterski-pro-tour-recap-twbc/) - 2024 will be a year to remember in professional waterskiing. 14 events over 6 countries with 8 different winners and 5 first timers.
- [2024's Unofficial Professional Water Ski Rankings](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/2024s-unofficial-professional-water-ski-rankings/) - We proudly present our unofficial rankings, offering an arguably more complete picture of the competitive landscape over the course of the full calendar year.
- [Quiz: Highest Winning Percentage in Pro Tournaments this Century](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/quiz-highest-winning-percentage-in-pro-tournaments-this-century/) - The list has 15 skiers, all of whom have a winning percentage of greater than 33% in professional tournaments this century.
- [Is Joel Poland the Greatest All-Around Skier Ever? A Look at His Unprecedented Streak](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/articles/analysis/is-joel-poland-the-greatest-all-around-skier-ever-a-look-at-his-unprecedented-streak/) - Over the past four decades, since systematic record-keeping began, has any skier ever been as close to the top scores in all three events as Poland?
- [Watch: Miami Pro Slalom Highlights | Waterski Pro Tour](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-2024-miami-pro-slalom-highlights-waterski-pro-tour/) - Catch all the action from the finals of the Miami Pro Slalom, the final event of the 2024 Waterski Pro Tour.
- [Brando Caruso Captures First Pro Win in Thrilling Miami Pro Slalom Finale](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/brando-caruso-captures-first-pro-win-in-thrilling-miami-pro-slalom-finale/) - Caruso, who became the 10th different winner in men’s slalom this year, emerged victorious against a field filled with world-class talent.
- [Watch: Freddie Winter Features in New Docuseries | MUUSH](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-freddie-winter-features-in-new-docuseries-muush/) - Winter recounts his rise to the world championships, how he almost died in a recent crash, and the positivity he's feeling around recovery.
- [Watch: King of Darkness Highlights | Waterski Pro Tour](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-2024-king-of-darkness-highlights-waterski-pro-tour/) - Relive all the excitement from the finals of the King of Darkness, featuring head-to-head slalom and professional jumping under the lights.
- [Neilly Ross Sets Pending World Record at Okeeheelee Tournament](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/neilly-ross-sets-pending-world-record-at-okeeheelee-tournament/) - Ross' performance surpasses the current record, held by Erika Lang, by 20 points, potentially ending Lang's eight-year sreak as the record-holder.
- [Is All Exposure Good Exposure? Ross Highlights Challenges for Female Athletes](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/articles/is-all-exposure-good-exposure-ross-highlights-challenges-for-female-athletes/) - Neilly Ross is arguably the most popular water skier in the world right now. However, fame always comes with its costs.
- [King of Darkness Take A Bow: Jump Finale Shows What Water Skiing Can Be](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/king-of-darkness-take-a-bow-jump-finale-shows-what-water-skiing-can-be/) - Professional water skiing at its core is a show, and King of Darkness exemplified this with perfect choreography.
- [Italy and Australia Announced as Hosts for the 2025 & 2027 World Championships | IWWF](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/italy-and-australia-announced-as-hosts-for-the-2025-2027-world-championships-iwwf/) - This will be the fifth time that Italy has hosted the World Championships, and Australia’s return to hosting after more than six decades.
- [Quiz: Every Man to Jump More Than 70 Meters (230 feet)](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/every-man-to-jump-more-than-70-metres/) - The skier at top of the list has achieved the feat more than every other jumper combined.
- [Hansen and Jacobsen's Junior World Records Ratified by IWWF](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/media/hansen-and-jacobsens-junior-world-records-ratified-by-iwwf/) - Kennedy Hansen from the United States and Maise Jacobsen from Denmark, have made history by setting new IWWF World Records in their respective age groups.
- [Cash Prize "Flip-Off" Set for University World Water Ski Championships](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/media/cash-prize-flip-off-set-for-university-world-water-ski-championships/) - Along with a cash prize, the winner will receive a joyride in a MiG fighter jet over the scenic Coromandel Range.
- [Joel Poland's Sixth Overall World Record Approved | BWSW](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/joel-polands-6th-world-record-approved-bwsw/) - Poland has now broken the Overall World Record more times than any other skier - male or female, eclipsing Natallia Berdnikava with five.
- [Jonathan Travers Speaks Out: Inside the Controversy that Ended a 14-Year Sponsorship](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/articles/jonathan-travers-speaks-out-inside-the-controversy-that-ended-a-14-year-sponsorship/) - Earlier this year, veteran athlete Jonathan Travers found himself at the center of a storm—both literal and metaphorical.
- [HO Sports Unveils New U.S. Production Facility: Syndicate Works](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/media/ho-sports-unveils-new-u-s-production-facility-syndicate-works/) - “We now have the ability to do much better R&D, take those ideas to the lake, ride the skis, and iterate,” says Dave Wingerter, Sr. Director of Product Development.
- [Watch: Botaski ProAm Behind the Scenes | HO Sports](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-2024-botaski-proam-behind-the-scenes-ho-sports/) - The Day finally had to come! Follow along Rob's journey to his First PRO WIN whilst Vlogging and his second of the year!
- [Watch: Oxfordshire ProAm Behind the Scenes | HO Sports](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-2024-oxfordshire-proam-behind-the-scenes-ho-sports/) - Bumpy conditions mixed with this being many of the teams first time skiing in the Night showed for some fun times and challenging sets!
- [Watch: 2023 World Championships Highlights | IWWF](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-2023-world-championships-highlights-iwwf/) - Highlights of the 2023 IWWF World Open Waterski Championships held at Sunset Lakes, in Lake County Florida USA.
- [Hurricane Milton Hits Central Florida, Wreaking Havoc in the Water Ski Capital of the World](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/hurricane-milton-hits-central-florida-wreaking-havoc-in-the-waterski-capital-of-the-world/) - Home to many of the world's top water skiers, the region's lakes were left flooded and overflowing, with significant damage to properties and infrastructure.
- [Ragin 'Cajuns Win Fifth Consecutive National Title | USA Water Ski](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/ragin-cajuns-win-fifth-consecutive-national-collegiate-water-ski-title-usa-water-ski/) - The University of Louisiana-Lafayette won the Division 1 national title at the Syndicate Waterskis 45th Collegiate Water Ski National Championships.
- [Nineteen-Year-Old Lucas Cornale Shines with First Pro Victory at Travers Grand Prix](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/nineteen-year-old-lucas-cornale-shines-with-first-pro-victory-at-travers-grand-prix/) - The Australian becomes the youngest male to win a professional slalom tournament this century.
- [Waterski Pro Tour Heats Up: Thrilling Finish Ahead After Travers Grand Prix](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/waterski-pro-tour-heats-up-thrilling-finish-ahead-after-travers-grand-prix/) - After a full four years and ten months of only four male victors in pro slalom, earlier this year the floodgates opened.
- [Watch: WWS Travers Cup - Men's Overall | World Water Skiers](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-wws-travers-cup-mens-overall-world-water-skiers/) - When waterskiing comes to Jack Travers Sunset Lakes, the chances of witnessing a World Record increase dramatically.
- [Watch: Travers Grand Prix Highlights | Waterski Pro Tour](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-2024-travers-grand-prix-highlights-waterski-pro-tour/) - Catch all the action from the finals of the Travers Grand Prix, featuring professional men's and women's slalom skiing.
- [Dane Mechler Clinchs First Career Victory at Mastercraft Pro](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/dane-mechler-clinchs-first-career-victory-at-mastercraft-pro/) - The man widely considered to be the best current skier never to win a tournament exorcized these demons spectacularly on his return from injury.
- [Watch: Mastercraft Pro Highlights | Waterski Pro Tour](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-2024-mastercraft-pro-highlights-waterski-pro-tour/) - Relive all the excitement from the finals of the Mastercraft Pro, featuring the world's best slalom skiers and jumpers.
- [Quiz: U17 Girls to Jump 44 Meters (144 feet) since 2010](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/u17-girls-to-jump-44-metres-since-2010/) - The distances were achieved at a maximum boat speed of 51 kph (31.7 mph) and off a five foot ramp.
- [Watch: WWS Canada Cup - Jump Finals | World Water Skiers](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-wws-canada-cup-jump-finals-world-water-skiers/) - The jump finals came right down to the wire, cluminating in an incredible jump off between two of our sport's greatest.
- [Watch: Monaco Slalom Cup Behind the Scenes | HO Sports](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-2024-monaco-slalom-cup-behind-the-scenes-ho-sports/) - Another incredible event for the team but every event is never without its challenges... sickness, soreness and travel fatigue are setting in.
- [K1000 Marrakech Pro Site Closed Due to Local Backlash](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/media/k1000-marrakech-pro-site-closed-due-to-local-backlash/) - The Jbilet Mountains Watersports Complex, a man-made waterski facility in Morocco, has been shut down amid growing local opposition.
- [Poland Sets Back-to-Back World Records at WWS Travers Cup](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/poland-sets-back-to-back-world-records-at-wws-travers-cup/) - Poland had as close to a flawless weekend as perhaps anyone in the sport has ever had, breaking the overall world record in both the preliminary and final rounds.
- [Scot Ellis to be Inducted into Hall of Fame | USA-WSWS Foundation](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/media/scot-ellis-to-be-inducted-into-hall-of-fame-usa-wsws-foundation/) - Legendary professional jumper Scot Ellis will be formally enshrined in the USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Hall of Fame in 2025.
- [Remembering Hall of Famer Mike Osborn (1940-2024)](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/media/remembering-hall-of-famer-mike-osborn-1940-2024/) - Osborn was recognized as one of the best men's jump competitors of his era, helping to advance the world record during the late 1950s.
- [World Championships: We Countdown the 10 Closest Team Battles in the History of the Tournament](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/articles/world-championships-we-countdown-the-10-closest-team-battles-in-the-history-of-the-tournament/) - Originally, these clashes were dominated by the United States, but in recent years, the field has become far more diverse.
- [Watch: Fungliss ProAm Behind the Scenes | HO Sports](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-2024-fungliss-proam-behind-the-scenes-ho-sports/) - More action packed tournament scenes with the crew splitting up as the Rob and the boys head to Donmartin, France.
- [Watch: Why Leave Your Dream Job in Waterskiing? | Grab Matters](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-why-leave-your-dream-job-in-waterskiing-grab-matters/) - Brooks Wilson opens up about his recent decision to leave Radar Skis and venture out on his own to start a business.
- [Watch: WWS Canada Cup - Men's Overall | World Water Skiers](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-wws-canada-cup-mens-overall-world-water-skiers/) - Relive all the excitement from the second stop of the 2024 WWS Overall Tour, from Saskatoon, Canada.
- [Watch: Are Pro Shops a Dying Breed? | Grab Matters](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-are-pro-shops-a-dying-breed-grab-matters/) - How do you navigate running a brick and mortar pro shop in today's time where Amazon seems to run everything eCommerce?
- [Fluid Fall Record Sees World-Class Performances and Multiple Record-Breaking Feats](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/fluid-fall-record-sees-world-class-performances-and-multiple-record-breaking-feats/) - Among the standout performances was Joel Poland, who potentially set his sixth world overall record and fourth in the past 12 months.
- [In Remembrance of Franz Kuhn (1935-2024) | IWWF](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/in-remembrance-of-franz-kuhn-iwwf/) - The IWWF is saddened to inform the waterski world about the passing of Franz Kuhn who was the European Confederation President for many years.
- [U.S. Team, Athletes Strike Gold At IWWF 35+ World Championships | USA Water Ski](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/u-s-team-athletes-strike-gold-at-iwwf-35-world-championships-usa-water-ski/) - The U.S. Team won the gold medal and 37 U.S. water ski athletes combined to earn 44 individual medals, including 19 gold medals.
- [In Remembrance of Dr. Günther Ludwig | IWWF](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/in-remembrance-of-dr-gunther-ludwig-1938-2024-iwwf/) - Dr. Ludwig, who served as Chief Judge of the 1997 World Championships and Chairman of the IWWF E&A Waterski Council, has passed away.
- [Kristy Appleton Survives Health Scare After Under-17 World's Win](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/media/kristy-appleton-survives-health-scare-after-under-17-worlds-win/) - The newly crowned under-17 girl’s overall champion had a harrowing experience after contracting a misdiagnosed case of meningitis on her journey back to Australia.
- [Watch: WWS Salmsee Cup | World Water Skiers](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-2024-wws-salmsee-cup-highlights-world-water-skiers/) - Catch all the action from the first stop of the 2024 WWS Overall Tour, from Linz, Austria.
- [Watch: The Dark Horse of Water Skiing | Ski or Die TV](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-the-dark-horse-of-water-skiing-ski-or-die-tv/) - Join professional water skier Elizabeth Montavon for an inside look at what it takes to excel in one of the world’s most competitive and demanding sports.
- [Watch: K1000 Marrakech Pro Behind the Scenes | HO Sports](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-2024-k1000-marrakech-pro-behind-the-scenes-ho-sports/) - Join Rob Hazelwood as he takes you behind the scenes of the Pro Tour and the happenings of Team Syndicate.
- [Watch: California Pro Am Highlights | Waterski Pro Tour](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-2024-california-pro-am-highlights-waterski-pro-tour/) - Catch all the action from the finals of the California Pro Am, featuring jump and head-to-head slalom from Shortline Lake.
- [Waterski Pro Tour Resumes: Here's Everything You Need to Know](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/2024-waterski-pro-tour-resumes-heres-everything-you-need-to-know/) - Jaimee Bull, William Asher, and Team Syndicate aim to hold on to their top spots, while the battle for the season championship in jump heats up.
- [Degasperi Secures 11th European Championship in Dramatic Fashion](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/thomas-degasperi-secures-11th-european-championship-in-dramatic-fashion/) - The highlight of the tournament was undoubtedly the men's slalom event, culminating in a dramatic finish between two Italian skiers.
- [Watch: 2024 Herb's Cup | Radar Skis](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-2024-herbs-cup-radar-skis/) - At the intersection of competitive fire and creative spirit lies Radar Skis annual slalom event held in honor of Herb O’Brien.
- [Family Affair: Second Generation Talent Dominates Under-17 World Championships](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/family-affair-second-generation-talent-dominates-under-17-world-championships/) - If the current crop of junior world champions is anything to go by, the future of the sport is very bright indeed.
- [Quiz: Most Consecutive European Men's Titles](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/most-consecutive-european-mens-titles/) - One of England's most dominant skiers sits atop this list with an eight-year streak in Overall.
- [82nd Goode Water Ski Nationals Concludes At Ski West Village | USA Water Ski](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/82nd-goode-water-ski-nationals-concludes-at-ski-west-village-usa-water-ski/) - Perfect weather and skiing conditions for the entire week led to record-breaking performances and dozens of personal bests by the competitors.
- [Remembering Jump Prodigy JD Wiswall (1971-2024)](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/media/remembering-jump-prodigy-jd-wiswall-1971-2024/) - Wiswall, a former junior world champion and professional jumper, has passed away at the age of 52 after a long battle with cancer.
- [Cancellations Highlight Ongoing Issues in Women's Professional Water Skiing](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/articles/cancellations-highlight-ongoing-issues-in-womens-professional-water-skiing/) - If the women’s field is consistently light, more tournament organizers might follow suit, jeopardizing the recent gains in gender equity.
- [Argentina to Host 2026 Under-17 World Championships | IWWF](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/argentina-to-host-2026-under-17-world-championships-iwwf/) - The Argentinian Waterski & Wakeboard Federation has been awarded the bid to host the next IWWF World Under 17 Waterski Championships in 2026.
- [Poland's World Overall Record Approved, Fifth Record in Three Years](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/polands-world-overall-record-approved-fifth-record-in-three-years/) - His latest mark – 1 @ 10.25m (41’ off), 11,680 points, and 70.3 meters (231 feet) – was just three overall points higher than his previous record.
- [2024 Under-17 World Championships Kick Off This Week | IWWF](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/archived/2024-under-17-world-championships-kick-off-today-iwwf/) - This prestigious event gathers over 100 of the world’s finest junior water skiers from 21 countries, all vying for the coveted World Titles in various disciplines.
- [Giannina and Dane Mechler Welcome Their First Child](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/media/giannina-and-dane-mechler-welcome-their-first-child/) - Giannina and her husband, Dane Mechler, two of the world’s best water skiers, celebrated the arrival of their baby boy, Luca Milo Mechler, born on July 31st.
- [The 10 Sports That Should Be Considered for Future Olympics | Sports Illustrated](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/the-10-sports-that-should-be-considered-for-future-olympics-sports-illustrated/) - Water skiing is a sensible last frontier for action sports' gradual incursion into the Olympics—familiar enough to be watchable, yet novel enough to be invigorating.
- [Abelson and Poland Set World Records at Ski Fluid Classic](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/abelson-and-poland-set-pending-world-records-at-ski-fluid-classic/) - The season opener on Lake Grew saw the establishment of two pending world records this past weekend.
- [Watch: Ryan Dodd | The Locker Room](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-ryan-dodd-the-locker-room/) - Join Aj Ramos as he sits down with Dodd to discuss what he’s learned and gained from the sport, and how he applies those lessons to his personal life.
- [Overall's Finest: We Preview the 2024 WWS Overall Tour](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/overalls-finest-we-preview-the-2024-wws-overall-tour/) - Here are six skiers to watch during the 2024 WWS Overall Tour, which pits the world's best water skiers against each other in the traditional overall format.
- [Oxfordshire ProAm Caps Off Intense Waterski Pro Tour Leg with Slalom Night Final](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/oxfordshire-proam-caps-off-intense-waterski-pro-tour-leg-with-slalom-night-final/) - During the last weeks we have enjoyed a hugely exciting, frenetic and unpredictable stint of Tour dates.
- [Watch: Oxfordshire ProAm Highlights | Waterski Pro Tour](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-2024-oxfordshire-proam-highlights-waterski-pro-tour/) - Professional slalom skiing ran under the lights for the first time in over a decade in Oxfordshire, catch all the highlights from the event.
- [World's Top Water Skiers in the United Kingdom | BWSW](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/archived/worlds-top-waterskiers-in-the-uk-bwsw/) - 19 of the world’s best water skiers, including 5 past world champions, are in the UK this week for the final stop in the European leg of The Waterski Pro Tour.
- [Vaughn Wins Oxfordshire ProAm; Claims First Career Victory | USA Water Ski](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/vaughn-wins-oxfordshire-proam-claims-first-career-victory-usa-water-ski/) - “It’s a special feeling,” an emotional Vaughn said afterward in an interview. “I have been chasing this for a long time."
- [Injury Update: Setbacks Continue for Talented Duplan-Fribourg Siblings](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/injury-update-setbacks-continue-for-talented-duplan-fribourg-siblings/) - A series of injury setbacks will deprive us of seeing the trio contend for water ski supremacy throughout the 2024 season.
- [Remembering Australian Water Skiing 'Doyen' Ian Faulkner (1942-2024)](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/media/remembering-australian-water-skiing-doyen-ian-faulkner-1942-2024/) - One of water skiing’s greatest historians, the Melburnian dedicated his life to the sport and helped shape both Australian and world water skiing.
- [Remembering Midwest Water Ski Legend Dean Chappell (1951-2024)](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/media/in-memoriam-illinois-skiing-legend-dean-chappell-1951-2024/) - A stalwart volunteer, coach, and cherished figure within the Illinois water skiing circles, Chappell's impact on the sport will be enduringly remembered.
- [Watch: San Gervasio ProAm Highlights | Waterski Pro Tour](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-2024-san-gervasio-proam-highlights-waterski-pro-tour/) - Relive all the action from the finals of the 10th edition of the San Gervasio ProAm, stop 7 on the 2024 Waterski Pro Tour.
- [San Gervasio Reaches Milestone 10th Edition in Style](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/san-gervasio-reaches-milestone-10th-edition-in-style-waterski-pro-tour/) - 10 years has brought its fair share of memorable moments at the San Gervasio ProAm, this year was no different.
- [Kaiafas Water Ski Resort Reopens, Aiming for a Return to the 2025 Tour](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/kaiafas-water-ski-resort-reopens-aiming-for-a-return-to-the-2025-tour/) - The Resort, host of the Kaiafas Battle ProAm, has reopened after a dispute over the site temporarily halted operations earlier this year.
- [San Gervasio to Feature “Girls Only” Cash Prize Junior Challenge](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/media/san-gervasio-to-feature-girls-only-cash-prize-junior-challenge/) - Four of the top six ranked under-17 women in the world will travel to the event to battle it out for cash prizes sponsored by Radar Skis.
- [Watch: Full Replay of the Monaco Slalom Cup Finals | Studio Wake Park](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/archived/watch-full-replay-of-the-2024-monaco-slalom-cup-finals-studio-wake-park/) - Catch all the action from the finals of the Monaco Slalom Cup, stop 5 on the 2024 Waterski Pro Tour.
- [Watch: Monaco Slalom Cup Highlights | Waterski Pro Tour](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-2024-monaco-slalom-cup-highlights-waterski-pro-tour/) - Catch all the trick and slalom action from the finals of the Monaco Slalom Cup, stop 5 on the 2024 Waterski Pro Tour.
- [America Has an Overall Problem and it’s Costing them World Championships](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/articles/america-has-an-overall-problem-and-its-costing-them-world-championships/) - A closer look at U.S. Team selection reveals consistent neglect of emerging overall talent.
- [Quiz: Every Winner of the San Gervasio ProAm](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/quiz-every-winner-of-the-san-gervasio-proam/) - The professional slalom tournament, now in its 10th edition, is the longest-running professional event in Europe.
- [Watch: How Winter Got Banned From the Masters | Grab Matters](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-how-winter-got-banned-from-the-masters-grab-matters/) - Freddie Winter is one of the best slalom water skiers in the world, and isn't afraid to stand up for what is right within the sport.
- [Asher and Lang Dominate During Water Skiing's Busiest Week](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/asher-and-lang-dominate-during-water-skiings-busiest-week/) - Four countries, 10 days, and $150,000 in prize money—the busiest week in water skiing took skiers through a whirlwind tour of Europe.
- [Injury Update: Winter Out for the Season with Broken Leg](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/injury-update-winter-out-for-the-season-with-broken-leg/) - Freddie Winter has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2024 season after sustaining a serious leg injury in the final of the Monaco Slalom Cup.
- [Jacinta Carroll: Becoming a Champion at 100 Days Postpartum | The Mum Athlete](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/jacinta-carroll-becoming-a-champion-at-100-days-postpartum-the-mum-athlete/) - At 100km/h and with 3G's being put through her body, Carroll competed in jump at just 100 days postpartum.
- [Watch: Fungliss ProAm Final Highlights | Rob Hazelwood](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-2024-fungliss-proam-final-highlights-rob-hazelwood/) - 41-year old Will Asher took his second consecutive victory of the season, and third overall, at the event in Donmartin, France.
- [Watch: K1000 Marrakech Pro Highlights | Waterski Pro Tour](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-2024-k1000-marrakech-pro-highlights-waterski-pro-tour/) - Relive all the action from the finals of the K1000 Marrakech Pro, the first ever Waterski Pro Tour stop in Africa.
- [Meet The Trick Skiers on the Verge of 13,000 Points](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/articles/meet-the-trick-skiers-on-the-verge-of-13000-points/) - Hear from the skiers at the forefront of one of the most competitive and fastest-evolving fields in the sport.
- [2025 IWWF World University Water Ski Championships To Be Held in New Zealand](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/2025-iwwf-world-university-waterski-championships-to-be-held-in-new-zealand/) - The event, featuring traditional three event skiing, will be held February 26 through March 2, 2025 at the Orakei Basin in Auckland.
- [Watch: The Tetons - Time in Between | FlowPoint TV](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-the-tetons-time-in-between-flowpoint-tv/) - Join Marcus Brown on an adventure to Teton National Park, and a journey back through time with good friends and a few glassy turns.
- [Poland, Straltsova Win Titles At LA Night Jam | USA Water Ski](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/poland-straltsova-win-titles-at-la-night-jam-usa-water-ski/) - Some of the world’s top men’s and women’s professional water ski jumpers competed in the tournament.
- [Quiz: Every Women's Tricker to Score More than 9,000 points](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/womens-trickers-to-score-more-than-9000/) - Six women have scored in excess of 10,000 points.
- [Waterski Pro Tour Expands to Africa with K1000 Marrakech Pro](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/waterski-pro-tour-expands-to-africa-with-k1000-marrakech-pro/) - The picturesque city in Northern Africa will host the world’s best skiers from June 19-20, kicking off a run of four pro events in less than two weeks.
- [Help Ukrainian Water Skier Danylo Filchenko Stay Competitive in 2024](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/media/help-ukrainian-water-skier-danylo-filchenko-stay-competitive-in-2024/) - Due to the ongoing war in his country, Filchenko needs support to stay competitive throughout the 2024 season.
- [Watch: LA Night Jam Highlights | Waterski Pro Tour](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-2024-la-night-jam-highlights-waterski-pro-tour/) - Catch all the highlights from the finals of the Louisiana Night Jam, the first jump event on the 2024 Waterski Pro Tour.
- [World Water Skiers Announces 2024 World Overall Tour Stops](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/world-water-skiers-announces-2024-world-overall-tour-stops/) - The 2024 tour will feature four exhilarating competitions, showcasing the best talent in three event Water Skiing.
- [Clementine Lucine Raises Alarm Over Safety at Junior Masters Jump Event](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/clementine-lucine-raises-alarm-over-safety-at-junior-masters-jump-event/) - “Every year, incidents occur that seem to disturb no one, leaving me perplexed and, frankly, terrified," shared the 18-time Masters competitor.
- [Teen Sensation Jake Abelson Pushes Water Ski Trick Record to New Heights](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/teen-sensation-jake-abelson-pushes-water-ski-trick-record-to-new-heights/) - Abelson’s world trick record of 12,970 has now been officially approved by the IWWF, bringing the sport to the precipice of 13,000 points.
- [Asher, Bull Win Swiss Pro Slalom Titles | USA Water Ski](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/asher-bull-win-swiss-pro-slalom-titles-usa-water-ski/) - Great Britain’s Will Asher and Canada’s Jaimee Bull won the men’s and women’s slalom titles, respectively, on Sunday at the 10th Swiss Pro Slalom.
- [Watch: Abelson's World Trick Record is Approved | IWWF](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-abelsons-world-trick-record-is-approved-12970-iwwf/) - He has done it again, this time even better!! 16-year-old Jake Abelson has set a new world record of 12,970 points.
- [Watch: Abelson's World Trick Record is Approved (12,720) | IWWF](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-abelsons-world-trick-record-is-approved-12720/) - 16-year-old Jake Abelson from the USA has set a new World Trick Record with a score of 12,720 points.
- [2024 Water Ski Season Calendar: Everything You Need to Know](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/2024-water-ski-season-calendar-everything-you-need-to-know/) - Expect a very busy season spanning four continents, with hundreds of thousands in prize money up for grabs.
- [Kyle Tate Arrested After Allegedly Pulling a Gun on Three Young Fishermen](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/media/kyle-tate-arrested-after-allegedly-pulling-a-gun-on-young-fishermen/) - Tate, the former over-45 world slalom champion, was arrested on suspicion of criminal mischief and grand theft.
- [The Greatest Shows in Skiing | Waterski Magazine](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/the-greatest-shows-in-skiing-waterski-magazine/) - On the lake and off, a new way of hosting water ski events is changing the way a pro ski event comes to life.
- [The Ultimate Program | Waterski Magazine](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/the-ultimate-program-waterski-magazine/) - Amazing skiing worthy of full scholarships and championship rings – the ULM Warhawks represent collegiate water skiing at its finest.
- [Steeped in Tradition or Stuck in the Past? | Waterski Magazine](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/steeped-in-tradition-or-stuck-in-the-past/) - "Tricks is considered the gold standard of traditional three-event skiing, and many are afraid to lose that history moving forward."
- [The Sport of Kings | Waterski Magazine](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/the-sport-of-kings/) - How to afford the high cost of skiing without a royal bank account.
- [Dear Water Skiing | Waterski Magazine](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/dear-water-skiing/) - Water skiing is not dying. The box that we've tried to put it in, however, is collapsing.
- [Erika Lang Keeps Setting World Records, One Trick at a Time | Team USA](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/erika-lang-keeps-setting-world-records-one-trick-at-a-time-team-usa/) - Put Erika Lang behind a powerful motorboat, and she can do things no other woman ever has.
- [Water Skiing on Veteran’s Park Lagoon in Milwaukee | Medium](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/water-skiing-on-veterans-park-lagoon-in-milwaukee-medium/) - For one weekend each year from 2010 to 2016 the quiet lagoon in the middle of Veteran’s Park would transform into a premier urban waterski venue.
- [Lauren Morgan: Scholar, Feminist, and World Games Gold Medalist | CBS 42](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/lauren-morgan-scholar-feminist-and-world-games-gold-medalist/) - Lauren Morgan is a leader in her sport in more ways than one.
- [The Dawn of a Golden Era? | Waterski Journal](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/the-dawn-of-a-golden-era/) - In the minds of many, there was suddenly a new era of competitiveness in women's slalom
- [Long Live Waterskiing, the Sport of Purists | SKI Magazine](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/long-live-waterskiing-the-sport-of-purists/) - Nothing compares to skiing powder. But skiing over glass comes in a close second.
- [The Future of Tricks | Waterski Journal](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/future-of-tricks/) - Tricks are for kids. Or at least that's what one might think when examining the last decade of competitive trick skiing.
- [The Enigma: In Search of the Elusive Jaime Beauchesne | Waterski Journal](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/the-enigma-in-search-of-the-elusive-jaime-beauchesne/) - Freddie Winter puts the spotlight on a man who played by no one else's rules but his own.
- [Sex Misconduct Report Shows Limits of SafeSport's Reach | Washington Post](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/sex-misconduct-report-on-water-ski-champ-shows-limits-of-safesport-reach/) - This group is supposed to handle Olympic sex abuse complaints. A report shows its limits.
- [Waterskiing, Wakeboarding, and the IWWF | BallOfSpray](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/waterskiing-wakeboarding-and-the-iwwf/) - The IWWF is the international governing body for all things waterski, but what do they actually do?
- [Why Don't More Women Water Ski? | Waterski Magazine](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/why-dont-more-women-waterski/) - Here's a challenge for you: Go to a water-ski tournament and count how many women you see.
- [The Way Forward | Marcus Brown](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/the-way-forward-marcus-brown/) - I'm worried about the future of Water Skiing. The sport can grow again....but the mentality and paradigm need to change.
- [Living the Dream, Chapter 2: The End of a Sport? | Marcus Brown](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/living-the-dream-chapter-2-the-end-of-a-sport-marcus-brown/) - These guys are the future: We only get to guide them for a short time.
- [Living the Dream, Chapter 1: The Big Dawgbacle | Marcus Brown](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/living-the-dream-chapter-1-the-big-dawgbacle-marcus-brown/) - I had good reason for what I posted...and it wasn't some self-centered, greedy reason seated in a sense of entitlement and laziness.
- [Poland Earns Overall Men's Title at IWWF World Waterski Championships | Inside The Games](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/poland-earns-overall-mens-title-at-iwwf-world-waterski-championships/) - Joel Poland became the first Briton since Mike Hazelwood in 1977 to win the overall men's title.
- [100 Years of Water Skiing | BoatUS Magazine](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/100-years-of-water-skiing/) - This summer marks the centennial anniversary of the birth of modern watersports.
- [In New Hampshire, Water Skiers Keep their Sport Skimming Along | Boston Globe](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/in-new-hampshire-water-skiers-keep-their-sport-skimming-along/) - People of a certain age fondly remember the glory days of water skiing, when it was mainstream.
- [Hosts US Impress at Home IWWF World Waterski Championships | Inside The Games](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/hosts-us-impress-at-home-iwwf-world-waterski-championships-inside-the-games/) - The first medals were handed out in the tricks disciplines, with the host nation claiming a one-two in the women’s event.
- [One Sport Not Enough for Sweden's Multi-Talented Westlund | Olympics](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/one-sport-not-enough-for-swedens-multi-talented-westlund-olympics/) - “The plan is to do both for as long as possible. When it’s winter my favorite is Alpine skiing and when it’s summer, it’s water skiing."
- [This Offseason Could Present Jamiee Bull's Biggest Challenge Yet | BayToday](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/this-offseason-could-present-jamiee-bulls-biggest-challenge-yet-baytoday/) - Bull may require surgery after tearing a ligament that holds her tibia and fibula together last Spring.
- [Jaquess Rises Up Down Under For First Moomba Slalom Title | USA Water Ski](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/jaquess-rises-up-down-under-for-first-moomba-slalom-title-usa-wsws/) - Regina Jaquess has now won every major slalom tournament in the world during her legendary career.
- [Jury Awards Family $200 Million, Malibu Boats Found Liable | NBC](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/jury-awards-family-200-million-malibu-boats-found-liable-nbc/) - They found Malibu Boats liable for failing to warn of a hazard posed by its 2000 Malibu Response LX.
- [Chile Sports Minister Turns Water Skier in Support of Preparations for Santiago 2023 | Inside The Games](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/chile-sports-minister-turns-water-skier-in-support-of-preparations-for-santiago-2023-inside-the-games/) - Pizarro trained alongside the country's water skiing team as they prepare for this year's Pan American Games in Santiago.
- [University of Louisiana-Lafayette Champion Water-Skier Dies 'Suddenly' at 18 | NBC](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/university-of-louisiana-lafayette-champion-water-skier-dies-suddenly-at-18-nbc/) - Michael “Micky” Geller was a talented water-skier who was ranked 6th in the world as a junior water skier in the U21 jump.
- [‘Absolutely Ridiculous’ - More People Come Forward About MasterCraft Layoffs | WVLT](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/absolutely-ridiculous-more-people-come-forward-about-mastercraft-layoffs/) - Former employees said dozens of employees have been permanently terminated.
- [USA Reclaims Team Overall Gold Medal in Lake County, Florida | IWWF](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/usa-reclaims-team-overall-gold-medal-in-lake-county-florida-iwwf/) - The final day of competition of the 2023 IWWF World Waterski Championships brought lots of excitement to waterski fans.
- [Joel Poland Sets Pending Overall World Record | BWSW](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/joel-poland-sets-pending-overall-world-record-bwsw/) - The new record came in the final competition of the four-stop WWS Overall World Tour - the Florida Cup.
- [McClintock Living Her Dream on and off the Water Ahead of Pan Am Games | Cambridge Today](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/mcclintock-living-her-dream-on-and-off-the-water-ahead-of-pan-am-games-cambridge-today/) - The water ski star is packing up her three-year-old son and heading to Santiago, Chile for another shot at gold.
- [Ragin’ Cajuns Water Ski Team Wins Fourth National Title in a Row | KLFY Lafayette](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/ragin-cajuns-water-ski-team-wins-fourth-national-title-in-a-row-klfy-lafayette/) - The win capped an undefeated season for the team, an unbeaten streak that stretches back to 2019.
- [No Regrets: Montavon Learns to Live with an Autoimmune Disease | FC Gargoyle](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/no-regrets-montavon-learns-to-live-with-an-autoimmune-disease-fc-gargoyle/) - Montavon was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s disease.
- [Bigger, Better, & Beyond: 2023 WWS Overall Tour Launch | WWS](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/bigger-better-beyond-2023-wws-overall-tour-launch/) - The WWS Tour features four stops across four countries - France, Austria, Canada, and the USA.
- [Lacanau Cup 2023 Delivers Unforgettable Waterskiing Action | World Water Skiers](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/lacanau-cup-2023-delivers-unforgettable-waterskiing-action-world-water-skiers/) - National records were shattered, leaving spectators amazed and exhilarated.
- [Where It All Started | World Water Skiers](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/where-it-all-started-world-water-skiers/) - For the fourth time, Britta Grebe-Llewellyn brings international top athletes to her home country for a world-class waterskiing event, as part of the WWS Overall Tour.
- [The World’s Elite Athletes Descend on Calgary | World Water Skiers](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/the-worlds-elite-athletes-descend-on-calgary-world-water-skiers/) - Following the immense success of last year’s WWS World Overall Tour, Calgary emerged as the ultimate highlight with the largest crowd turnout.
- [Petition to Save Water Skiing on Barwon River | Bay 93.9](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/petition-to-save-water-skiing-on-barwon-river-bay-93-9/) - Geelong Waterski Club is fighting proposed new rules including reducing the hours its members are allowed on the water.
- [Smoke Screen: Betrayal on the Bayou | The Binge](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/media/smoke-screen-betrayal-on-the-bayou/) - A new season of hit podcast Smoke Screen explores the shocking events that landed infamous DEA Agent Chad Scott behind bars.
- [WWS Florida Cup Tour Final at Ski Fluid | World Water Skiers](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/wws-florida-cup-tour-final-at-ski-fluid-world-water-skiers/) - The excitement is building as water skiing enthusiasts from around the world gear up for the grand finale of the WWS Overall Tour.
- [U.S. Team Wins Gold At 2023 IWWF Disabled Water Ski World Championships | USA Waterski](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/u-s-team-wins-gold-at-2023-iwwf-disabled-water-ski-world-championships/) - Within each event, athletes were grouped into the three categories of seated, standing, and vision impaired.
- [Best Waterskiers In The World Return To Lake County, Florida | IWWF](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/best-waterskiers-in-the-world-return-to-lake-county-florida-iwwf/) - The World Waterski Championships kicks off next week in Lake County, Florida from 10th to 15th October 2023.
- [2023 Collegiate Award Winners Announced | NCWSA](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/2023-ncwsa-award-winners-announced-ncwsa/) - These organization-wide awards honor those that have put their best efforts towards supporting the sport.
- [Capturing the Moment | Waterski Journal](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/capturing-the-moment-waterski-journal/) - Professional wire photographer Jonathan Hayward shares his journey and passion for water skiing and photography.
- [Ron Marks Celebrates Six Decades in the Industry | Marine Business News](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/ron-marks-a-business-journey-spanning-six-decades-marine-business-news/) - From his early days on the Hawkesbury River and onto national and international stages, Ron’s impact on water skiing remains indelible.
- [Five Inductees Named to International Hall of Fame Class of 2024 | IWWF](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/five-inductees-named-to-international-hall-of-fame-class-of-2024-iwwf/) - The award honors and celebrates the remarkable contributions of each recipient to their respective discipline.
- [Lang, Poland Named Skiers of the Year | IWWF](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/lang-poland-named-skiers-of-the-year-iwwf/) - Joel Poland and Erika Lang were named the IWWF male & female waterskiers of the year for their achievements in 2023.
- [Peace, Love and Waterskiing | The Central Virginian](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/peace-love-and-waterskiing-the-central-virginian/) - Now the ninth ranked men’s slalom water skier in the world, Corey Vaughn was once just a kid who grew up spending all of his summers in Lake Gaston.
- [Kevin Michael Hired As Executive Director Of USA Water Ski & Wake Sports](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/kevin-michael-hired-as-executive-director-of-usa-water-ski-wake-sports/) - Michael, 48, comes to USA-WSWS with more than 30 years of experience in the towed water sports industry.
- [Fundraiser Established For 2024 Goode Nationals Webcast | USA Water Ski](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/fundraiser-established-for-2024-goode-nationals-webcast-usa-water-ski/) - While USA-WSWS and AWSA are helping to fund the event, additional money is needed for the webcast to be produced by TWBC.
- [‘Absolute Tragedy’: Competitor Dies During Southern 80 Water Ski Race | The Guardian](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/absolute-tragedy-competitor-dies-during-southern-80-water-ski-race-the-guardian/) - It was the sixth fatal accident at the Australian waterski race, held annually on the Murray River, since 2006.
- [Regina Jaquess Targets First Moomba Masters Slalom Title](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/regina-jaquess-targets-first-moomba-masters-slalom-title/) - Typically reserving international travel for titled events, Jaquess has not competed at the Moomba Masters since 2012.
- [Freddie Winter Wins Moomba Masters | BWSW](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/freddie-winter-wins-2024-moomba-masters-bwsw/) - It marks the start of a busy year on the water in which he’s hoping to build on the form that took him to his most successful ever season last year.
- [Get On The Water To Offer Free Learn To Ski Clinics | USA Waterski](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/get-on-the-water-presented-by-radar-skis-to-offer-free-learn-to-ski-clinics-usa-waterski/) - The program, presented by Radar Skis, was designed to provide a fun, non-intimidating environment in which participants can learn to water ski for free.
- [Marcus Brown Joins HO Sports/Syndicate as Marketing Manager](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/media/marcus-brown-joins-ho-sports-syndicate-as-marketing-manager/) - Over the years Brown has worn many hats for HO/Syndicate, his newest role will see him lead the way for the brand as the marketing manager.
- [Night Show and Fireworks set for Australian Nationals | Shepparton News](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/night-show-and-fireworks-set-for-australian-nationals-shepparton-news/) - More than 200 competitors will descend on Mulwala this weekend for the National Championships, which will include the spectacular Night Ski Show on Saturday.
- [Alex Lauretano Receives Award of Distinction | USA Waterski](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/alex-lauretano-receives-award-of-distinction-usa-waterski/) - Lauretano, a founding member of Girls That Fly, set the US national jump record of 188 feet in 2016 that still stands today.
- [Nautique Boats Welcomes Regina Jaquess to Team Nautique](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/nautique-boats-welcomes-regina-jaquess-to-team-nautique/) - Regina Jaquess, the current women’s slalom world record holder, is the newest member of the Nautique team.
- [Lang Wins Swiss Pro Tricks; Abelson Sets Pending National Record | USA Water Ski](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/lang-wins-swiss-pro-tricks-title-abelson-sets-pending-national-record-usa-water-ski/) - The world’s top trick skiers competed in the tournament, which served as the opening stop of the 2024 Waterski Pro Tour.
- [Aaliyah Cracks Asian Tricks Record in Florida | Bernama](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/aaliyah-cracks-asian-tricks-record-in-florida-bernama/) - The 20-year-old scored 8,450 points to better the previous Asian Open women's tricks record of 8,080 points, placing fourth among 10 of the world's top skiers.
- [Dates Announced for 2024 Syndicate Ski With Wade Tour | HO Sports](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/dates-announced-for-2024-syndicate-ski-with-wade-tour-ho-sports/) - “I started coaching clinics in 1994 and haven’t stopped! It’s how I can continue to share my passion for the sport….” says Wade Cox.
- [British Water Skiers in Historic 1-2-3 at Swiss Pro Slalom | BWSW](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/british-water-skiers-in-historic-1-2-3-at-swiss-pro-slalom-bwsw/) - In a historic first, British skiers swept all three men's podium spots at the Swiss Pro Slalom held in Florida on Sunday 5th May.
- [Abelson Sets Pending World Tricks Record At Masters Qualifier | USA Water Ski](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/abelson-sets-pending-world-tricks-record-at-masters-qualifier-usa-water-ski/) - Abelson scored 12,970 points, eclipsing the current world record held by Patricio Font, to earn a spot in the 2024 Nautique Masters.
- [Abelson Wins Tricks, Jump & Overall Titles at  Junior Masters | USA Water Ski](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/abelson-wins-tricks-jump-overall-titles-at-2024-junior-masters-usa-water-ski/) - Abelson set a new course record for Robin Lake, winning Junior Men’s tricks for the third consecutive year.
- [2023 Swiss Pro Tricks Recap | Waterski Pro Tour](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/2023-swiss-pro-tricks-recap-waterski-pro-tour/) - The 2023 Waterski Pro Tour launched in style on Sunday 23rd April with the best in the world competing at the first tricks-only competition to be organised under the WPT banner.
- [May Madness Recap | Waterski Pro Tour](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/2023-may-madness-recap-waterski-pro-tour/) - The 2023 King of Darkness and Swiss Pro Slalom were hosted on the same weekend in Central Florida.
- [The Case for Jumping | Waterski Pro Tour](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/the-case-for-jumping/) - Many waterskiers have been able to seize the opportunity to know what it is like to fly, even if for just a moment.
- [2023 LA Night Jam Recap | Waterski Pro Tour](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/2023-la-night-jam-recap-waterski-pro-tour/) - The men's field was so strong that two skiers jumped over 200ft (61m) and were sent home early.
- [2023 Monaco Slalom Cup Recap | Waterski Pro Tour](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/2023-monaco-slalom-cup-recap-waterski-pro-tour/) - The Waterski Pro Tour started its European leg last week with the Monaco Slalom Cup.
- [2023 Kaiafas Battle Pro Am Preview | Waterski Pro Tour](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/2023-kaiafas-battle-pro-am-preview-waterski-pro-tour/) - The Kaiafas Battle Pro Am will feature twenty-nine of the world's greatest slalom skiers as they push into the halfway point of the season.
- [2023 Calgary Cup Recap | Waterski Pro Tour](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/2023-calgary-cup-recap-waterski-pro-tour/) - The slalom event, held alongside a World Water Skiers overall tournament, brought few surprises at the top of the podium.
- [2023 MasterCraft Pro Recap | Waterski Pro Tour](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/2023-mastercraft-pro-recap-waterski-pro-tour/) - The MasterCraft Pro, in its fourth year, has been a destination for huge jumps since it’s inception.
- [2023 California Pro Am Recap | Waterski Pro Tour](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/2023-california-pro-am-recap-waterski-pro-tour/) - For the first time in living memory three skiers went over 230ft (70.1m) in one round.
- [2023 Malibu Open Recap | Waterski Pro Tour](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/2023-malibu-open-recap-waterski-pro-tour/) - It is extremely rare to see the best ever competitive performance in a sport. It is infinitely rarer to see two go down in consecutive days and at the same venue.
- [2023 Travers Grand Prix Recap | Waterski Pro Tour](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/2023-travers-grand-prix-recap-waterski-pro-tour/) - And so the curtain falls on another season of the Waterski Pro Tour. It has been a ride from start to finish though, perhaps, the best was saved for last.
- [Lake 38 Pro-Am Recap | Waterski Pro Tour](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/2024-lake-38-pro-am-recap-waterski-pro-tour/) - The scores across the three rounds were evidence of the breadth of talent currently on display in professional skiing.
- [Swiss Pro Tricks Recap | Waterski Pro Tour](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/2024-swiss-pro-tricks-recap-waterski-pro-tour/) - The female ‘old guard’ underlined, capitalized and circled their dominance while a new generation took flight in the men’s.
- [Swiss Pro Slalom Recap | Waterski Pro Tour](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/repost/2024-swiss-pro-slalom-recap-waterski-pro-tour/) - A stacked field, including veterans and a host of new kids on the block, kept us entertained through three rounds of slalom, all packed into one day.
- [Injury Update: Ankle Woes Pause Rising Star Cole McCormick's Season](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/injury-update-ankle-woes-pause-rising-star-cole-mccormicks-season/) - McCormick finds himself on the sidelines this spring due to a bone bruise in his right ankle joint.
- [Watch: Lake 38 Pro-Am Highlights | Waterski Pro Tour](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-2024-lake-38-pro-am-highlights-waterski-pro-tour/) - Relive all the action from the finals of the Lake 38 Pro-Am, the third stop on the 2024 Waterski Pro Tour.
- [Hazelwood Rises to the Top in the Most Competitive Slalom Field in Over a Decade](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/hazelwood-rises-to-the-top-in-the-most-competitive-slalom-field-in-over-a-decade/) - Over the first four professional slalom events, we have seen four different winners on the men’s side.
- [Watch: World’s First Freestyle Triple Jump | USA Water Ski](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-worlds-first-freestyle-triple-jump-usa-water-ski/) - USA Water Ski Show Team members Pete Hegarty, Liam Klotzbach and Caleb Ross featured at Sunset Lakes in Groveland, Florida.
- [McCormick Wins First Professional Title: By the Numbers](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/mccormick-wins-first-professional-title-by-the-numbers/) - With his victory this weekend at the U.S. Masters, Cole McCormick clinched his first-ever professional title.
- [The 10 Greatest Men's Trick Skiers of All Time, Ranked](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/articles/rankings/the-10-greatest-trick-skiers-of-all-time-ranked/) - In the world of trick skiing, certain athletes have left an unforgettable mark on the sport's history.
- [Changing of the Guard: Young Stars Shine at the 2024 Masters](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/changing-of-the-guard-young-stars-shine-at-the-2024-masters/) - Unlike past years, defending champions stumbled as a new generation rose to the top of the ranks.
- [Font Sets New Pending World Trick Record](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/font-sets-new-pending-world-trick-record/) - Font achieved a score of 12,690 points, beating his previous record of 12,590 points set in October 2022.
- [Winter Banned from the Masters for Unsportsmanlike Conduct](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/winter-banned-from-the-masters-for-unsportsmanlike-conduct/) - The Masters water ski tournament has been embroiled in controversy after Winter was banned from competing this year.
- [Is 13k on the Horizon? Font Sets Yet Another Pending World Trick Record](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/articles/13k-on-the-horizon-as-font-sets-yet-another-pending-world-record/) - Font achieved an astounding score of 12,770, potentially his third world record in less than twelve months.
- [Injury Update: Dorien Llewellyn Makes Return to Practice, Looks Sharp on His Slalom Ski](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/injury-update-dorien-llewellyn-makes-return-to-practice-looks-sharp-on-his-slalom-ski/) - Llewellyn tackled the slalom course at close to 100 percent in training just four weeks before the World Championships.
- [Jaquess Sets World Slalom Record at Malibu Open](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/jaquess-sets-pending-world-slalom-record-at-malibu-open/) - Regina Jaquess solidified her status as one of the greatest women's slalomers of all time by setting a new pending world slalom record of 5 at 10.25 meters (41' off).
- [Records Tumble at the 2023 Malibu Open: Poland Sets Another Overall Record](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/records-tumble-at-the-2023-malibu-open-poland-sets-another-pending-overall-record/) - There have not been multiple world records broken in a professional tournament since the 2002 Malibu Open held at Bell Acqua.
- [Injury Update: Valentina Gonzalez's Season Cut Short Due to Ankle Injury](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/injury-update-valentina-gonzalezs-season-cut-short-due-to-ankle-injury/) - Gonzalez underwent surgery yesterday after traveling back to Chile to initiate her journey to recovery.
- [Joel Poland: Rising Star Secures Sponsorship with MasterCraft](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/joel-poland-rising-star-secures-sponsorpship-with-mastercraft/) - Given his incredible talent and growing influence, it seemed like a logical partnership was missing until now.
- [World Record Holder Jacinta Carroll Welcomes Her First Child](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/media/world-record-holder-jacinta-carroll-welcomes-her-first-child/) - Amelia Ray Weeks was born on December 2nd, the pregnancy kept Jacinta from defending her title at this year's World Championships.
- [IWWF Relocates 2024 Over 35 World Championships from Greece to Spain](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/iwwf-relocates-2024-world-over-35-waterski-championships-from-greece-to-spain/) - The decision comes as a result of the host Federation's inability to prepare its venue for the anticipated large participation numbers.
- [Injury Update: Duplan-Fribourg Recovering from Shoulder Surgery](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/injury-update-duplan-fribourg-recovering-from-shoulder-surgery/) - The reigning world overall champion expressed optimism about his recovery and his anticipation to return for the upcoming 2024 season.
- [IWWF Approves Four New Flips, But Their Tournament Presence Looks Unlikely](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/articles/iwwf-approves-four-new-flips-but-their-tournament-presence-looks-unlikely/) - Joel Poland, the architect behind two of these flips, revealed his reservations about the process for assigning point values to new tricks.
- [Injury Update: Valentina Gonzalez Returns to Water, On Track for 2024 Comeback](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/injury-update-valentina-gonzalez-returns-to-water-on-track-for-2024-comeback/) - Gonzalez shared her heightened enthusiasm, stating that she was "more hungry than ever to get back to doing what I like most."
- [Thomas Degasperi Defies Age, No Plans of Hanging up His Ski](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/thomas-degasperi-defies-age-no-plans-of-hanging-up-his-ski/) - Despite the inevitable challenges of aging, the Italian athlete remains competitive, successful, and, most importantly, driven.
- [Corey Vaughn: "My Plan is to Retire After Two More Seasons"](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/corey-vaughn-my-plan-is-to-retire-after-two-more-seasons/) - Despite experiencing what he considers his best season yet in 2023, Vaughn remains committed to his three-year plan.
- [Injury Update: Louis Duplan-Fribourg Returns to Water, Sets Sights on US Masters Comeback](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/injury-update-louis-duplan-fribourg-returns-to-water-eyes-us-masters-comeback/) - Targeting recovery in time for the US Masters in late May, the 23-year-old Frenchman is determined to build on his successful 2023 season.
- [Easter Spectacle: Crowds Flock to the Latin American Water Ski Championships](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/easter-spectacle-crowds-flock-to-the-latin-american-water-ski-championships/) - Events like this year's championships prove that water skiing can be exciting and engaging for a wide audience at any level.
- [“Baby Mechler Coming This August”: Bonnemann Mechler Announces Pregnancy](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/media/baby-mechler-coming-this-august-bonnemann-mechler-announces-pregnancy/) - The couple shared their pregnancy news on Instagram Sunday, posing together while holding a child's lifejacket.
- [Jaquess Signs With Nautique, Ending Two Decades with Malibu Boats](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/jaquess-signs-with-nautique-ending-two-decades-with-malibu-boats/) - This marks a significant departure for Regina Jaquess, whose affiliation with Malibu Boats dates back to 2010.
- [Swiss Pro Tricks to Launch the 2024 Waterski Pro Tour](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/swiss-pro-tricks-to-launch-the-2024-waterski-pro-tour/) - With an all-star lineup, including every world trick champion from the past decade, the stage is set for another exhilarating competition.
- [Watch: Labra Unveils New Toe Trick During Swiss Pro Tricks](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-labra-unveils-new-toe-trick-during-swiss-pro-tricks/) - Viewers were "flabbergasted" as Labra began his run with a toe-wake-five-back (TW5B) landing in the reverse wrap.
- [Injury Update: Jack Critchley Sidelined with Broken Collarbone](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/injury-update-jack-critchley-sidelined-with-broken-collarbone/) - Following the incident, the British athlete underwent surgery, requiring 11 screws to repair the damage.
- [Why It's Time to Rethink the Masters' Florida-Centric Qualification Criteria](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/articles/why-its-time-to-rethink-the-masters-florida-centric-qualification-criteria/) - Allocating most invitations through amateur events in Central Florida in the month leading up to the Masters seems arbitrary and potentially exclusive.
- [Chris Parrish Describes His “Mixed Emotions” on the Masters Qualification Process](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/chris-parrish-describes-his-mixed-emotions-on-the-masters-qualification-process/) - He still harbors ambitions to compete among the best at professional and elite events; however, one event we will not see Parrish at is the US Masters.
- [Strong Field Confirmed for the 63rd Moomba Masters as Carroll Eyes Comeback](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/strong-field-confirmed-for-the-63rd-moomba-masters-as-carroll-eyes-comeback/) - The 2024 roster boasts a remarkable lineup, including all six individual event world record holders.
- [Meet Australia’s Young Hopefuls for the 2024 Moomba Masters](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/meet-australias-young-hopefuls-for-the-2024-moomba-masters/) - The lower seeds at the Moomba Masters are dominated by local talent – here are five skiers who could trouble the pros.
- [Jacinta Carroll: Undefeated, Unmatched, and Unforgettable](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/articles/jacinta-carroll-undefeated-unmatched-and-unforgettable/) - For a generation of water ski fans, Carroll epitomizes women’s jump. Storylines like her quest for 200 feet have captivated us.
- [Jacinta Carroll Retires from Professional Water Skiing After 10th Consecutive Moomba Masters Victory](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/jacinta-carroll-retires-from-professional-water-skiing-after-10th-consecutive-moomba-masters-victory/) - Jacinta Carroll retires from professional water skiing after 10th consecutive Moomba Masters victory Image: @jacintacarroll Jacinta Carroll, the Australian powerhouse in women's water skiing, has announced her retirement from professional competition following her incredible 10th consecutive Moomba Masters jump title. Remarkably, she achieved this feat just 100 days after giving birth, solidifying her legacy as
- [Scorching Success: Moomba Delivers Yet Another Unforgettable Event](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/scorching-success-moomba-delivers-yet-another-unforgettable-event/) - The 2024 season kicked off in spectacular fashion, with drama, intrigue, first-time champions, and record-breaking performances on the Yarra River.
- [Freddy Krueger: 30 Stats For His 30th Season of Professional Jumping](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/articles/freddy-krueger-30-stats-for-his-30th-season-of-professional-jumping/) - From professional victory milestones to world records and more, it's a parade of unbelievable stats for the greatest jumper of all time.
- [A Year After Being Snubbed, Winter is Back at the Masters](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/a-year-after-being-snubbed-winter-is-back-at-the-masters/) - After being excluded from the Masters in 2023 for alleged unsportsmanlike conduct, Freddie Winter is back, declaring, "My aim is to win."
- [Masters 2024: Here's Everyone in the Final Field at Callaway Gardens](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/media/masters-2024-heres-everyone-in-the-final-field-at-callaway-gardens/) - Official invitations were finalized this weekend at the second Masters Qualifying event held at Sunset Lakes in Groveland, Florida.
- [Quiz: Men's Slalom Winners at the U.S. Masters this Century](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/mens-slalom-winners-at-the-u-s-masters-this-century/) - While the quiz might seem easy, there’s a catch – you have to guess them in chronological order.
- [Slalom Invites Finalized: Are the Best Skiers Truly Represented at the Masters?](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/slalom-invites-finalized-are-the-best-skiers-truly-represented-at-the-masters/) - Four men who placed in the top seven on the Waterski Pro Tour last year were not invited to the Masters.
- [Poland Makes History, First Man to Qualify in Three Events for the Masters in 24 Years](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/poland-makes-history-first-man-to-ski-three-events-at-the-masters-in-24-years/) - Achieving any one of the qualifying scores would be impressive, but attaining all in the same weekend is unprecedented.
- [Injury Update: Greenwood-Wharton Makes Tournament Comeback](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/injury-update-greenwood-wharton-makes-tournament-comeback/) - Brittany's journey back to the water has been long and hard, after a jump crash at the 2022 California Pro Am left her with severe injuries.
- [Quiz: Most Consecutive Men's U.S. Masters Titles](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/most-consecutive-mens-us-masters-titles/) - We have mentioned the event and years of their consecutive titles.
- [Natallia Berdnikava Breaks the World Overall Record](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/on-this-day/may-19-natallia-berdnikava-breaks-the-world-overall-record/) - On May 19, 2012, Natallia Berdnikava set her final world overall record with 3@11.25m, 9,740 points, and 58 meters.
- [Watch: How Retro Jump Skis Influenced Snow Ski Design | POWDER Magazine](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/how-stinger-jump-skis-influenced-snow-ski-design-powder-magazine/) - In pursuit of the perfect powder ski, McConkey mounted an old pair of Stingers and began riding them in deep snow.
- [Watch: US National Water Ski Championships to be held in Arvin | Bakersfield Now](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-2024-goode-water-ski-national-championships-to-be-held-in-arvin-bakersfield-now/) - More than 500 of the nation's top water ski athletes will head to the Ski West Village, for the GOODE National Championships in August.
- [Watch: Meet Rob Shirley | MasterCraft](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/meet-rob-shirley-mastercraft/) - In 1968, Rob Shirley embarked on a mission driven by a singular vision—to build the best ski boat in the industry.
- [Watch: Highlights from the 2023 World Championships | Icarus Sports](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-highlights-from-the-2023-world-championships-icarus-sports/) - The Outdoor Sports Show showcases highlights from the 2023 IWWF World Waterski Championships.
- [Watch: Paradise Lost | FlowPoint TV](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/paradise-lost-flowpoint-tv/) - The days of Water Skiing on ESPN have faded... like the fluorescent colors of the 80's...
- [Watch: InFlight - The WaterSki Fly Movie | InFlight](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/inflight-the-waterski-fly-movie/) - InFlight shines a spotlight on the journeys of the jumpers united by the same goal - taking waterski jumping to the next level
- [Watch: Collegiate Waterskiing | FlowPoint TV](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/collegiate-waterskiing-flowpoint-tv/) - This is what you feel when you mix waterskiing and college.
- [Watch: Collegiate Water Skiing - United By Water | FlowPoint TV](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/collegiate-water-skiing-united-by-water-flowpoint-tv/) - We think Collegiate Water Skiing might just be the brightest and best part of the sport.
- [Watch: 2022 Syndicate Collegiate Water Ski National's | HO Sports](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/2022-syndicate-water-skis-collegiate-national-championships-the-water-ski-event-of-the-year/) - Re-live the 2022 Syndicate Water Skis Collegiate National Championships in San Marcos, TX!
- [Watch: Love What You Do | FlowPoint TV](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/love-what-you-do-a-decade-of-flowpoint-tv/) - Its been a wild ride...come join us on a journey through the past 10 years of FlowPoint TV
- [Watch: Danylo Filchenko - Between Water Skiing and War | DW](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/danylo-filchenko-between-water-skiing-and-war/) - When the war began and his hometown of Dnipro was bombed, his life radically changed.
- [Watch: The Unknown Sport of Waterskiing - Documentary | TWBC](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/the-unknown-sport-of-waterskiing/) - A dive into the passion, determination, and adrenaline of competitive waterskiing.
- [Watch: Highlights from the 81st Goode Water Ski Nationals | America's Boating Channel](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-highlights-from-the-81st-goode-water-ski-national-championships-americas-boating-channel/) - A look back on the storied history of the U.S. Water Ski National Championships
- [Watch: 2023 Syndicate Collegiate Water Ski National's | HO Sports](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-2023-syndicate-collegiate-water-ski-nationals-ho-sports/) - Re-live the 2023 Syndicate Water Skis Collegiate National Championships in Zachary, LA!
- [Remembering Lifelong Volunteer Bill Wenner (1931-2024)](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/media/remembering-lifelong-volunteer-bill-wenner-1931-2024/) - Carl "Bill" Wenner, Jr., a beloved figure in the water skiing community, has passed away at the age of 92.
- [Watch: Swiss Pro Slalom Highlights | Waterski Pro Tour](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-2024-swiss-pro-slalom-highlights-waterski-pro-tour/) - Relive all the action from the finals of the Swiss Pro Slalom, the second stop on the 2024 Waterski Pro Tour.
- [The Coors Light International Water Ski Tour is Launched](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/on-this-day/may-6-the-inaugural-season-of-the-coors-light-water-ski-tour-is-launched/) - On May 6, 1984, the inaugural season of the Coors Light Water Ski Tour began with it's first stop in West Palm Beach, Florida.
- [The Rise of the Trick Event, Water Skiing's Best Kept Secret](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/articles/the-rise-of-water-skiings-best-kept-secret/) - With its fast-paced nature and compatibility with the streaming era, could trick skiing be on the brink of a surge in popularity?
- [Watch: Ski Like the Pros - Swing High on the Boat | FlowPoint](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-ski-like-the-pros-swing-high-on-the-boat-flowpoint/) - Marcus Brown explains four rules for swinging high on the boat, following the example of some of the best skiers in the world.
- [Watch: The Most Talented Water Skier of This Generation | Grab Matters](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-the-most-talented-water-skier-of-this-generation-grab-matters/) - Meet quite possibly the most talented water skier of this generation, Joel Poland, in this in-depth interview.
- [Watch: Ski Like the Pros - 2023 Malibu Open | FlowPoint](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-ski-like-the-pros-2023-malibu-open-flowpoint-tv/) - Marcus Brown breaks down and analyzes Rob Hazelwood's slalom technique in this new coaching series.
- [The TXi is Alive and Well Down Under; Malibu to Support Australian Nationals Through 2030](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/the-txi-is-alive-and-well-down-under-malibu-to-support-australian-nationals-through-2030/) - The move to sign a long-term deal to continue to support Australian water skiing is a positive sign, signaling that the TXi is here to stay.
- [Injury Update: Lauren Morgan Undergoes Follow-Up Knee Surgery](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/archived/injury-update-lauren-morgan-undergoes-follow-up-knee-surgery/) - Unfortunately, it appears Morgan, who previously required ACL surgery in 2022, will remain on the sidelines a little while longer.
- [The 10 Greatest Men's Overall Skiers of All Time, Ranked](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/articles/rankings/the-10-greatest-mens-overall-skiers-of-all-time-ranked/) - We explore the remarkable careers of those who have conquered three distinct disciplines - slalom, trick, and jump
- [The 10 Greatest Women's Trick Skiers of All Time, Ranked](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/articles/rankings/the-10-greatest-womens-trick-skiers-of-all-time-ranked/) - We proudly present our picks for the 10 best female trick skiers in the history of competitive water skiing
- [Fundraiser Established For 2024 Oxfordshire ProAm](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/media/fundraiser-established-for-2024-oxfordshire-proam/) - While some sponsors are in place, the event needs additional support to allow young people to compete on an affordable basis alongside the world's best.
- [The 10 Greatest Left-Foot-Forward Slalom Skiers of All Time, Ranked](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/articles/rankings/the-10-greatest-left-foot-forward-slalom-skiers-of-all-time-ranked/) - From late starters who defied the odds to consistent big-match players, we present our picks.
- [The 10 Greatest Right-Foot-Forward Slalom Skiers of All Time, Ranked](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/articles/rankings/the-10-greatest-right-foot-forward-slalom-skiers-of-all-time-ranked/) - This list features the most dominant athletes in the sport, making it a challenging task to determine the rankings.
- [The 10 Greatest Women's Slalom Skiers of All Time, Ranked](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/articles/rankings/the-10-greatest-womens-slalom-skiers-of-all-time-ranked/) - We count down the remarkable women who defied limits and left indelible marks on the sport.
- [The 10 Greatest Men's Jumpers of All Time, Ranked](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/articles/rankings/the-10-greatest-jump-skiers-of-all-time-ranked/) - From record-breaking jumps to dominant displays on the professional circuit, we count down the ten greatest men's jump skiers in history.
- [The 10 Greatest Women's Jumpers of All Time, Ranked](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/articles/rankings/the-10-greatest-womens-jump-skiers-of-all-time-ranked/) - From historic victories to ground breaking records, we proudly present our picks for the 10 best women’s jumpers.
- [The 10 Greatest Women's Overall Skiers of All Time, Ranked](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/articles/rankings/the-10-greatest-womens-overall-skiers-of-all-time-ranked/) - Finally, we wrap up the series with the overall event, honoring the women who have demonstrated unmatched athleticism across all three disciplines.
- [SafeSport, USA Water Ski, and the Decline of Tournament Participation](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/articles/analysis/safesport-usa-water-ski-and-the-decline-of-tournament-participation/) - We evaluate the impact of this mandate on tournament participation within the water skiing community.
- [Show Me The Money! Exploring the Resurgence in Professional Water Skiing](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/articles/analysis/show-me-the-money-exploring-the-resurgence-in-professional-water-skiing/) - Now is the best time in the last decade to be a professional water skier, and probably ever for fans of the sport.
- [Year in Review: RTB's Top Five Stats of 2023](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/articles/analysis/year-in-review-rtbs-top-five-stats-of-2023/) - Here's a glimpse into the remarkable achievements that defined the 2023 water ski season.
- [Malibu Discontinuing Ski Boats? Here’s What We Know So Far](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/archived/malibu-discontinuing-ski-boats-heres-what-we-know-so-far/) - Dennis Kelley was reportedly let go by the organization, but Malibu has confirmed they will continue production of the TXi.
- [Five Burning Questions for the 2024 Water Ski Season](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/articles/five-burning-questions-for-the-2024-water-ski-season/) - From records under threat to a potential changing of the guard, here are some of the key storylines to watch.
- [Quiz: Most Men's Waterski Pro Tour Wins](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/most-mens-waterski-pro-tour-wins/) - The Waterski Pro Tour began in 2021 and is at the beginning of it's 4th season now in 2024.
- [Quiz: Most Women's Waterski Pro Tour Wins](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/most-womens-waterski-pro-tour-wins/) - The woman at the top has won titles in multiple disciplines for almost 25% of all possible wins.
- [Quiz: Women with the Most Pro Podiums without Winning an Event Since 2010](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/quiz-women-with-the-most-professional-podiums-without-winning-an-event-since-2010/) - We have given you the skier's country, event, and podium finishes in the mentioned time period.
- [Quiz: Men with the Most Pro Podiums without Winning an Event Since 2010](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/quiz-men-with-the-most-professional-podiums-without-winning-an-event-since-2010/) - The list is a mix of now retired skiers, whose last victories came before 2010, and current professionals, who are still battling for their first professional title.
- [Watch: Full Replay of the 2024 Moomba Masters Finals](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/video/watch-2024-moomba-masters/) - Catch all the action from the finals of the 2024 Nautique Moomba Masters Water Ski and Wakeboard Tournament.
- [Adam Sedlmajer Breaks the World Overall Record](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/on-this-day/april-20-adam-sedlmajer-breaks-the-world-overall-record/) - On April 20, 2017, Adam Sedlmajer broke Jaret Llewellyn's world overall record, which had stood for 14 and a half years.
- [Jaret Llewellyn sets the World Ski Fly Record at 299 feet](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/on-this-day/may-14-jaret-llewellyn-set-the-world-ski-fly-record-at-299-feet/) - On May 14, 2000, Jaret Llewellyn jumped 91.1 meters (299 feet) to break the world Ski Fly record.
- [Brenda Nichols Becomes the First Woman to Jump 50 Meters](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/on-this-day/april-27-brenda-nichols-becomes-the-first-woman-to-jump-50-meters/) - On April 27, 1997, Brenda Nichols became the first female water skier to jump over 50 meters (164 feet).
- [Curtis Sheers Wins Inaugural World Ski Fly Championships](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/on-this-day/april-11-curtis-sheers-wins-inaugural-world-ski-fly-championships/) - On April 11, 1999, Curtis Sheers won the Correct Craft Ski Fly Worlds after setting a world record in the preliminary round the previous day.
- [Glenn Thurlow Breaks 200 Feet for the First Time](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/on-this-day/march-14-glenn-thurlow-breaks-200-feet-for-the-first-time/) - On March 14, 1983, Glenn Thurlow became the first water skier to jump over 200 feet, jumping 61.5 meters (202') at the Moomba Masters.
- [Twin Lakes CornFest: The Midwest's Ultimate Towed Water Sports Extravaganza](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/articles/twin-lakes-cornfest-the-midwests-ultimate-towed-water-sports-extravaganza/) - What is this corn-based social media phenomenon? And why are renowned athletes jumping on the bandwagon?
- [Quiz: Women with Multiple Moomba Masters Titles this Century](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/multiple-women-moomba-titles/) - The list is topped by two of the most dominant athletes to ever take to the Yarra, with 10 wins apiece.
- [Malibu Confirms They Will Continue Production of the TXi in Wake of Rumors](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/malibu-confirms-they-will-continue-production-of-the-response-txi-in-wake-of-rumors/) - While the company has assured continued production of their ski boats, the promo program appears to be in jeopardy.
- [Kevin Michael: A Revolutionary in Board Shorts](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/articles/kevin-michael-a-revolutionary-in-board-shorts/) - Can this man, recently appointed Executive Director of USA-WSWS, effectively lead one of the sport's most influential organizations?
- [IWWF Reverses Ban: Russian and Belarusian Athletes Cleared for International Competitions](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/iwwf-reverses-ban-russian-and-belarusian-athletes-cleared-for-international-competitions/) - While this decision marks a significant departure, the IWWF's ban proved largely ineffective.
- [Quiz: U17 Boys to Jump 55 Meters (180 feet) since 2010](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/u17-boys-to-jump-55-metres-since-2010/) - The distances were achieved at a maximum boat speed of 51 kph (31.7 mph) and off a five and half foot ramp.
- [Waterski Pro Tour: A New Dawn for Professional Waterskiing](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/articles/waterski-pro-tour-review/) - The Waterski Pro Tour attempts to unify a hodgepodge of global events into one overarching narrative.
- [WWS Overall Tour: A Platform for the Forgotten Event](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/articles/wws-overall-tour-review/) - The WWS Overall Tour is a contrasting and, in many ways, superior product to the Waterski Pro Tour.
- [California Dreamin’ – Why Does America’s West Coast Produce So Few Elite Skiers?](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/articles/california-dreamin-why-does-americas-west-coast-produce-so-few-elite-skiers/) - When it comes to water skiing, California seems to have all the ingredients for producing elite skiers.
- [Thrills, Spills, and Triumphs: Highlights from the 2023 World Championships](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/articles/thrills-spills-and-triumphs-highlights-from-the-2023-world-championships/) - The competition kept spectators on the edge of their seats from start to finish, with each day bringing its own unique set of challenges and triumphs.
- [Year in Review: We Countdown the Most Memorable Moments of 2023](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/articles/year-in-review-we-countdown-the-most-memorable-moments-of-2023/) - The moments that defined the 2023 water ski season – and the stories behind them.
- [Quiz: Female Skiers with Multiple Junior World Titles](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/most-female-junior-world-titles/) - Many of these names will be familiar as current professional skiers.
- [Quiz: Every Man Over 40-Years-Old to Jump 200 Feet (60.9m)](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/every-man-over-40-to-jump-200/) - You have three minutes to guess as many names in this exclusive club of 14 skiers as you can, good luck!
- [IWWF to Host First World Wakesurf Championships: A Shift in Priorities?](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/iwwf-to-host-first-world-wakesurf-championships-a-shift-in-priorities/) - This decision to prioritize wakesurfing raises questions about the federation's vision for the future.
- [Lang Breaks World Trick Record as Masters Invitations are Finalized](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/lang-breaks-world-trick-record-as-masters-invitations-are-finalized/) - This marks the sixth time the Arizona native has broken the world trick record since her initial record in 2013 at 17 years old.
- [Quiz: Every Man to Trick 10,000 Points in the 20th Century](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/10000-point-club/) - Two legends of the sport achieved the feat within two months of each other, then traded the world record for almost 20 years.
- [New T-Shaped Handle To Be Trialed in Tournaments, Aims to Prevent Handle Injuries](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/new-t-shaped-handle-to-be-trialed-in-tournaments-aims-to-prevent-handle-injuries/) - The "Peckham Handle" has been given the green light by the IWWF for a 24-month trial period in tournaments.
- [Water Skiing Excluded from the 2025 World Games, Wakesurfing to Debut Instead](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/water-skiing-excluded-from-the-2025-world-games-wakesurfing-to-debut-instead/) - Water skiing has featured in every edition of the World Games since its inception in 1981.
- [Records Beware! We Preview the 2023 IWWF World Championships](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/records-beware-we-preview-the-2023-iwwf-world-championships/) - The world's top waterskiing athletes are gearing up for an epic battle at the picturesque Sunset Lakes in Lake County, Florida.
- [Quiz: Every Men's Overall World Champion in the Last 40 Years](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/quiz-every-mens-overall-world-champion-in-the-last-40-years/) - While the quiz might seem easy, there’s a catch – you have to guess them in chronological order.
- [Quiz: Most Men's World Titles of All Time](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/most-mens-titles-all-time/) - The list contains 20 skiers, all of whom have won at least three open world titles.
- [Quiz: Most Women's World Titles of All Time](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/most-womens-titles-all-time/) - We have mentioned the years of their first and last gold medals, along with their country, and number of titles.
- [Quiz: Every Medalist at the 2021 World Championships](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/quiz-every-medalist-at-the-2021-world-championships/) - The event is probably best remembered for the epic battle over the men's overall title, culminating in a new world record.
- [Quiz: Male Skiers with Multiple Junior World Titles](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/most-male-junior-world-titles/) - The list contains 17 skiers, all of whom have won at least two junior world titles since the first event in 1986.
- [Quiz: Men's Overall World Champions Since 1995](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/mens-overall-world-champions-since-1995/) - You have three minutes.
- [Quiz: Every Junior Worlds Men's Slalom Champion](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/every-junior-worlds-mens-slalom-champion/) - Men's slalom is one of only two events, along with men's overall, that has never been won by the same skier twice.
- [Quiz: Every Junior Worlds Women's Trick Champion](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/every-junior-worlds-womens-trick-champion/) - Three skiers have won back-to-back titles in the event.
- [Quiz: Every Junior Worlds Men's Overall Champion](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/every-junior-worlds-mens-overall-champion/) - This event has been won by a total of nine countries, with no skier ever winning back-to-back.
- [Quiz: Every Junior Worlds Women's Jump Champion](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/every-junior-worlds-womens-jump-champion/) - This event has been dominated by commonwealth countries, winning over half of the titles to date.
- [Quiz: Every Junior Worlds Women's Slalom Champion](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/every-junior-worlds-womens-slalom-champion/) - Only four countries have ever won this event.
- [Quiz: Every Junior Worlds Men's Trick Champion](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/every-junior-worlds-mens-trick-champion/) - Men's tricks is really the only junior event that has not been dominated by the USA, with only two Americans on this list.
- [Quiz: Every Junior Worlds Women's Overall Champion](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/every-junior-worlds-womens-overall-champion/) - American skiers have won thirteen out of seventeen titles in this event.
- [Quiz: Every Junior Worlds Men's Jump Champion](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/every-junior-worlds-mens-jump-champion/) - The glamour event of the Junior World's, men's jump has produced many future open champions.
- [Quiz: Every Medalist at the 2011 World Championships](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/2011-world-medalists/) - The event will always be remembered for Belarus' shock victory in the teams event.
- [Quiz: Every Medalist at the 2013 World Championships](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/2013-world-medalists/) - The hometown hero took out his first world overall title at this event.
- [Quiz: Every Medalist at the 2015 World Championships](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/2015-world-medalists/) - A legend of our sport picked up his final world's medal, and a career ending injury at this event.
- [Quiz: Every Medalist at the 2017 World Championships](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/2017-world-medalists/) - The event was a well intentioned, but ultimately unsuccessful attempt to bring the world championships to a broader audience.
- [Quiz: Every Medalist at the 2019 World Championships](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/2019-world-medalists/) - Skiers battled difficult conditions at another World Championships designed to draw a crowd.
- [Quiz: Most Women's World's Medals Without Winning a Gold](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/most-womens-world-medals-without-winning-a-gold/) - The "always the bridesmaid, never the bride' list of world waterskiing.
- [Quiz: Most Men's World's Medals Without Winning a Gold](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/most-mens-world-medals-without-winning-a-gold/) - The list contains sixteen skiers, all of whom have won at least three medals at an open World Championships while never quite picking up a gold.
- [Quiz: Male Skiers with Multiple Under 21 World Titles](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/most-male-u21-world-titles/) - The list contains nine skiers, all of whom have won at least two under 21 world titles since the first event in 2003.
- [Quiz: Female Skiers with Multiple Under 21 World Titles](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/most-female-u21-world-titles/) - Most of the names will be recognizable as current professional skiers.
- [Quiz: Every Man Under 20 to Run 10.75 Meters (39.5 off)](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/every-man-under-20-to-run-1075-metres/) - You have six minutes to guess as many as you can.
- [Quiz: Every Man to Run 10.75m, Jump 200', and Trick 10,000 Points](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/quiz-every-man-to-run-10-75m-jump-200-and-trick-10000-points/) - Containing some of the best overall skier of the last several decades, the skiers on this list have won a combined 13 world overall titles.
- [2023's Unofficial Professional Water Ski Rankings](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/2023s-unofficial-professional-water-ski-rankings/) - Despite the overwhelming inclusion of professional events in the Waterski Pro Tour, we explore how the leaderboard might have appeared had all events been encompassed.
- [Jacinta Carroll Speaks Out on Nautique Sponsorship Controversy](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/jacinta-carroll-speaks-out-on-nautique-sponsorship-controversy/) - Nautique opted not to renew her contract after she became the first woman to jump 200 feet.
- [Sedlmajer Receives 15-Month Ban Following Positive Doping Test](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/adam-sedlmajer-receives-15-month-ban-following-positive-doping-test/) - The two-time world overall champion received the ban for taking a common blood pressure medication.
- [Colombian Water Skier Mateo Botero Dies in Motorcycle Accident](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/colombian-water-skier-mateo-botero-dies-in-motorcycle-accident/) - A standout three-event skier, Botero excelled in the jump event, recently securing bronze at the 2022 Latin American Championships.
- [Guinness World Record for Oldest Water Skier Overlooks a Legend in the Sport](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/guinness-world-record-for-oldest-water-skier-overlooks-a-legend-in-the-sport/) - Lucille Borgen not only water-skied into her mid-90s but also competed at the U.S. National Championships at the remarkable age of 94.
- [Biggest Ranking Movers in 2023: Davis, Labra Jump Into Year-End Top 25](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/news/biggest-ranking-movers-in-2023-davis-labra-jump-into-year-end-top-25/) - Highlighting the most substantial movers on this list gives us insights into rising stars and in form skiers to watch in the upcoming season.
- [Camille Duvall Reflects on Water Skiing's Golden Age](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/media/camille-duvall-reflects-on-water-skiings-golden-age/) - "We had the luxury, privilege, and honor to be on national television every Monday night during the summer."
- [Quiz: Every Man to Run 10.75m (39.5' off) in the 20th Century](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/quiz-every-man-to-run-10-75m-in-the-20th-century/) - Two legends of the sport achieved the feat for the first time on the same weekend during the 'Thrilla at Hydrilla' in Palm Beach, Florida.
- [Quiz: Every Man to Jump 200 feet (60.9 meters) in 2023](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/quiz-every-man-to-jump-200-feet-in-2023/) - 34 skiers jumped over 200 feet at least once in a world ranking tournament in 2023.
- [Quiz: Every Woman to Jump 50 Meters (164 feet) in 2023](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/quiz-every-woman-to-jump-50-meters-in-2023/) - Only two female skiers scored over 55 meters (180 feet) in 2023, and one of them achieved this feat over 25 times.
- [Quiz: Male Skiers with the Best Slalom Score by Country](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/male-skiers-with-the-best-slalom-score-by-country/) - Twenty-four countries have had skiers run into 10.25 meters (41 off).
- [Quiz: Female Skiers with the Best Slalom Score by Country](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/female-skiers-with-the-best-slalom-score-by-country/) - The list has 21 skiers from 18 countries, all of whom have run 11.25 meters (38' off) at least once.
- [Quiz: Male Skiers with the Highest Jump Score by Country](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/skiers-with-the-highest-jump-score-by-country/) - Scores range from the current world record all the way down to 61.0m jump from a Belgian skier, better known as a tricker, in 2002.
- [Quiz: Female Skiers with the Highest Jump Score by Country](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/female-skiers-with-the-highest-jump-score-by-country/) - Four of the scores on this list were world records when first achieved.
- [Quiz: Male Skiers with the Highest Trick Score by Country](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/skiers-with-the-highest-trick-score-by-country/) - Remarkably, over a third of these national records were set in 2023.
- [Quiz: Female Skiers with the Highest Trick Score by Country](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/quiz-female-skiers-with-the-highest-trick-score-by-country/) - The list has 13 skiers, all of whom have tricked over 8,000 points at least once in a world ranking tournament.
- [Quiz: Every Woman to Run 11.25m (38' off) in 2023](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/quiz-every-woman-to-run-11-25m-38-off-in-2023/) - A combined total of over 400 11-meter passes were completed by female skiers throughout the season.
- [Quiz: Every Man to Run 10.75m (39.5' off) in 2023](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/quiz-every-man-to-run-10-75-in-2023/) - The list has 50 skiers, all of whom ran 10.75 meters at 58 kph (36 mph) at least once in a world ranking tournament.
- [Quiz: Trick Skiers to Score More than 10,000 points in 2023](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/quiz-trick-skiers-to-score-more-than-10000-points-in-2023/) - Although the list is dominated by men, there are five women on the list, three of whom tricked over 11,000 points in 2023.
- [Quiz: Women's Trick Winners at the U.S. Masters this Century](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/womens-trick-winners-at-the-u-s-masters-this-century/) - The list has just twelve skiers, all of whom have won the title at least once.
- [Quiz: Every Man to Jump 200 feet in the 20th Century](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/200-foot-club/) - Only five men, three Australians, a Brit, and an American, managed the feat in the 1980's.
- [Quiz: Longest Currently Held World Records](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/longest-currently-held-world-records/) - The list is topped by a ski fly record that has been unbroken for over twenty years.
- [Quiz: Every Woman to Run 10.75 Meters (39.5 off)](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/women-to-run-1075-metres/) - The skier at the top of the list has run the pass an incredible 361 times.
- [Quiz: Sites with the Most 10.25s (41 offs) Run since 2010](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/quiz-sites-with-the-most-10-25s-41-offs-run-since-2010/) - The list is dominated by the USA, where over 80% of 41s have been run.
- [Quiz: Sites with the Most 70 meter (230') Jumps since 2010](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/sites-with-the-most-230-foot-jumps-since-2010/) - This list represents the greatest jump sites in the world.
- [Quiz: Men with Multiple Moomba Masters Titles this Century](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/multiple-men-moomba-titles/) - Surprisingly, no Australians make this list.
- [Quiz: Men's Trickers to Score More than 10,000 points in 2020](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/mens-trickers-to-score-more-than-10000-points-in-2020/) - Two skiers scored over 12,000 in 2020.
- [Quiz: Every Man to Jump 200 feet (60.9 meters) in 2020](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/mens-trickers-to-score-more-than-10000-points-in-2020-2/) - Three skiers scored over 70 metres (230 feet) in 2020.
- [Quiz: Women's Slalomers to Run 11.25m (38' off) in 2020](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/womens-slalomers-to-run-11-25m-in-2020/) - Three skiers achieved scores into 10.25 metres (41 off).
- [Quiz: Most Pan Am Games Titles of All Time](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/quiz-most-pan-am-games-titles-of-all-time/) - Only eight skiers have managed to win more than one gold medal in the event that is held every four years.
- [Quiz: Every Collegiate Division II National Teams Champion](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/quiz-every-collegiate-division-ii-national-teams-champion/) - No team has won this event more than three times, and only two teams have won both Division I and Division II titles
- [Introducing Skier Stats by Waterski Pro Tour](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/media/introducing-skier-stats-by-waterski-pro-tour/) - This valuable resource offers a deep dive into the world of professional skiers, providing a treasure trove of statistics.
- [Quiz: Every Collegiate National Teams Champion](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/quiz-every-collegiate-national-teams-champion/) - Two schools have dominated this event, winning close to 90% of titles since the first nationals in 1979.
- [Quiz: Sites with the Most 10.75s (39.5 offs) Run since 2010](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/sites-with-the-most-10-75s-run-since-2010/) - The list is dominated by the USA, where 60% of 10.75s have been run.
- [Quiz: Men's Slalomers to Run 10.75m (39.5 off) in 2020](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/mens-slalomers-to-run-10-75m-in-2020/) - Three skiers achieved scores into 9.75 metres (43 off).
- [Quiz: Most Consecutive European Women's Titles](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/most-consecutive-european-womens-titles/) - An Austrian jumper with a seven year winning streak in the 1990s sits on top of this list.
- [Quiz: Every Jumper to Beat Jacinta Carroll in a Pro Tournament](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/every-jumper-to-beat-jacinta-carroll/) - Before her current eight-year unbeaten streak, Jacinta had four years climbing up the ranks.
- [Quiz: Sites with the Most 200 foot (61m) Jumps since 2010](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/sites-with-the-most-200-foot-jumps-since-2010/) - Ski schools and sites that host professional tournaments dominate the list.
- [Quiz: Men's Trick Winners at the U.S. Masters this Century](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/mens-trick-winners-at-the-u-s-masters-this-century-2/) - The list has just eight skiers, all of whom have won the title at least once, with one skier winning five years in a row.
- [Quiz: Women with the Most U.S. National Titles](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/most-us-national-womens-titles/) - The list is dominated by strong overall skiers with remarkable longevity.
- [Quiz: Men with the Most U.S. National Titles](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/most-us-national-mens-titles/) - From the first event in 1939 to today, only fourteen men have won 20 or more titles.
- [Quiz: Skiers with the Most U.S. National Open Men's Titles](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/most-us-national-open-mens-titles/) - The list contains some of the U.S.' greatest ever skiers.
- [Quiz: Sites with the Most Ranking List Scores since 2010](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/quizzes/sites-with-the-most-ranking-list-scores-since-2010/) - Although this list ranks quantity over quality, it still represents the best sites in the world.

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## Events

- [MasterCraft Pro](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/event/2025-mastercraft-pro/) - The Pro Tour returns to Central Florida for another edition of the MasterCraft Pro, showcasing live slalom and jump action on TWBC.
- [World Championships](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/event/2025-world-championships/) - The world’s best skiers descend on Recetto, Italy, for the IWWF World Water Ski Championships—battling for the sport’s most prestigious title.
- [Under-21 World Championships](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/event/2025-under-21-world-championships/) - The best junior skiers in the world head to Predator Bay for the IWWF U21 World Water Ski Championships, showcasing the rising stars in our sport.
- [Poti ProAm](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/event/2025-poti-proam/) - The Pro Tour heads to the eastern shores of the Black Sea for this first ever introductory-level stop in Georgia, showcasing live slalom and jump action on TWBC.
- [BOTASKI ProAm](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/event/2025-botaski-proam/) - The seventh edition of the BOTASKI ProAm returns in 2025 with professional slalom and trick events, but once again opts out of Pro Tour status.
- [Asian Water Ski & Wakesports Championships](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/event/2025-asian-water-ski-wakesports-championships/) - The 2025 IWWF Asian Waterski and Wakesports Championships will take place at Rabbit Lake in Minburi, Bangkok, Thailand from June 26 to June 29, 2025.
- [European Water Ski Championships](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/event/2025-european-open-championships/) - The 77th IWWF European Championships, the longest-running international water ski tournament, is scheduled to take place in Austria from August 7th to 10th.
- [WWS Travers Cup](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/event/2025-wws-travers-cup/) - The professional season for 2025 concludes with the WWS Overall Tour finals, held at the iconic Travers Ski School in Groveland, Florida.
- [WWS Fluid Cup](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/event/2025-wws-fluid-cup/) - The WWS Overall Tour returns to Ski Fluid in Central Florida, where the race for the season championship will enter the home stretch.
- [WWS Canada Cup](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/event/2025-wws-canada-cup/) - The WWS Overall Tour heads to Saint-Donat, Quebec for its first-ever tour stop, featuring the world's best three-event competitors.
- [WWS Austria Cup](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/event/2025-wws-austria-cup/) - For the sixth consecutive year, the WWS Overall Tour returns to Austria, showcasing the world's best three-event water skiers.
- [Oceania Water Ski Championships](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/event/2025-oceania-water-ski-championships/) - The IWWF Oceania Water Ski Championships takes place in Waikato, New Zealand from March 27th to 30th.
- [Campeonato Latinoamaricano de Esquí Náutico](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/event/xli-campeonato-latinoamaricano-de-esqui-nautico/) - The XLI Campeonato Latinoamaricano de Esquí Náutico takes place in Ypacarai-Pirayú, Paraguay from April 15th to 19th.
- [University World Water Ski Championships](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/event/2025-university-world-water-ski-championships/) - The 2025 IWWF University Worlds will be held at the Orakei Basin in Auckland, New Zealand from 26th February to 2nd March 2025.
- [Royal Nautique Pro](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/event/2025-royal-nautique-pro/) - For the second consecutive year, the Pro Tour travels to the African Continent for the Royal Nautique Pro in Morrocco, broadcast live on TWBC.
- [Portugal Pro](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/event/2025-portugal-pro/) - For the first time, the Waterski Pro Tour touches down in Portugal, showcasing women’s slalom and tricks alongside men’s tricks.
- [Moomba Masters](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/event/2025-moomba-masters/) - Water skiing's longest running professional event returns to Downtown Melbourne, Australia from March 6-10.
- [Swiss Pro Tricks](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/event/2025-swiss-pro-tricks/) - The unique trick-only event returns for its third season in 2025, showcasing the best trick skiers in the world live on TWBC.
- [Swiss Pro Slalom](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/event/2025-swiss-pro-slalom/) - The northern hemisphere slalom season kicks off at the idyllic Swiss Waterski Resort, broadcast live on TWBC.
- [Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/event/2025-masters-water-ski-wakeboard-tournament/) - The U.S. Masters returns to picturesque Robin Lake for its 65th edition, showcasing all three events and wakeboarding from May 23-25.
- [Lake 38 ProAm](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/event/2025-lake-38-proam/) - Professional slalom skiing returns to Quincy, FL for the 7th edition of the S-Lines Lake 38 ProAm, presented by Visit Gadsden County.
- [Louisiana Night Jam](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/event/2025-louisiana-night-jam/) - Expect excitement aplenty as the world's best jumpers battle it out under lights at Bennett's Water Ski School in Louisiana.
- [Monaco Waterski Cup](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/event/2025-monaco-waterski-cup/) - The European circuit kicks off with slalom and trick action from glamorous Monaco.
- [Fungliss ProAm](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/event/2025-fungliss-proam/) - Professional slalom skiing returns to Donmartin, France for this standalone event.
- [San Gervasio ProAm](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/event/2025-san-gervasio-proam/) - The European leg of the tour continues with the 11th edition of the San Gervasio ProAm, the longest running professional event on the continent.
- [California ProAm](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/event/2025-california-proam/) - Beautiful Shortline Lake hosts the 23rd annual CA ProAm from July 18–20, featuring slalom and jump—but in a surprise move, it’s no longer part of the Waterski Pro Tour.
- [U.S. National Championships](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/event/2025-u-s-national-championships/) - The 83rd Goode Water Ski National Championships will be held August 5-9 at Ski West Village in Bakersfield, California.
- [Travers Grand Prix](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/event/2025-travers-grand-prix/) - The Grand Prix at Sunset Lakes presents a unique blend of competition, featuring pros in slalom skiing, go-karting, and skeet shooting—a multifaceted skier favorite.
- [2024 MasterCraft Pro](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/event/2024-mastercraft-pro/) - The Pro Tour returns to Central Florida for another edition of the MasterCraft Pro, showcasing live slalom and jump action on TWBC.
- [2024 Swiss Pro Tricks](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/event/2024-swiss-pro-tricks/) - The unique trick-only event returns for its second season in 2024, showcasing the best trick skiers in the world live on TWBC.
- [2024 Swiss Pro Slalom](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/event/2024-swiss-pro-slalom/) - The battle for the 2024 Waterski Pro Tour season championship in slalom kicks off at the idyllic Swiss Waterski Resort, broadcast live on TWBC.
- [2024 Moomba Masters](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/event/2024-moomba-masters/) - Water skiing's longest running professional event returns to Downtown Melbourne, Australia from March 7-11.
- [2024 Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/event/2024-masters-waterski/) - The U.S. Masters returns to picturesque Robin Lake for its 64th edition, showcasing all three events and wakeboarding from May 24-26.
- [2024 Louisiana Night Jam](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/event/2024-louisiana-night-jam/) - Expect excitement aplenty as the world's best jumpers battle it out under lights at Bennett's Water Ski School in Louisiana.
- [2024 Lake 38 ProAm](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/event/2024-lake-38-proam/) - Professional slalom skiing returns to Tallahassee for the 6th edition of the Lake 38 ProAm, presented by S-Lines.
- [2024 K1000 Marrakech Pro](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/event/2024-k1000-marrakech-pro/) - For the first time ever, the Pro Tour travels to the African Continent for the inaugural K1000 Marrakech Pro, broadcast live on TWBC.
- [2024 Fungliss ProAm](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/event/fungliss-proam/) - Professional slalom skiing returns to Donmartin, France for this standalone event.
- [2024 Monaco Slalom Cup](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/event/2024-monaco-slalom-cup/) - The busiest week in water skiing continues with slalom and trick action from glamorous Monaco.
- [2024 BOTASKI ProAm](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/event/2024-botaski-proam/) - The fourth professional tournament in 10 days, slalom and trick skiing returns to Spain for the BOTASKI ProAm, which has declined Pro Tour status again in 2024.
- [2024 San Gervasio ProAm](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/event/2024-san-gervasio-proam/) - The European leg of the tour continues with the 10th edition of the San Gervasio ProAm, the longest running professional event on the continent.
- [2024 Oxfordshire ProAm](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/event/2024-oxfordshire-proam/) - The European leg of the Tour concludes with a first time event as Oxford, England hosts the world's top slalom skiers for the first time.
- [2024 WWS Salmsee Cup](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/event/2024-wws-salmsee-cup/) - For the fifth consecutive year, the WWS Overall Tour returns to Austria, showcasing the world's best three-event water skiers.
- [2024 Under-17 World Championships](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/event/2024-under-17-world-championships/) - The best junior skiers in the world head to Predator Bay for the IWWF U17 World Water Ski Championships, showcasing the rising stars in our sport.
- [2024 European Open Championships](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/event/2024-european-open-championships/) - The 76th IWWF European Championships, the longest-running international water ski tournament, is scheduled to take place in the South of France from August 9th to 11th.
- [2024 U.S. National Championships](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/event/2024-awsa-national-championships/) - The 82nd Goode Water Ski National Championships will be held August 13-17 at Ski West Village in Bakersfield, California.
- [2024 California ProAm](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/event/2024-california-proam/) - Beautiful Shortline Lake in Northern California plays host to the longest-running event on the Waterski Pro Tour, featuring slalom and jump action from August 23-25.
- [2024 WWS Canada Cup](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/event/2024-wws-saskatchewan-cup/) - The WWS Overall Tour heads to Saskatoon for its first-ever tour stop, featuring both professional overall and jump competitions.
- [2024 Over-35 World Championships](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/event/2024-over-35-world-championships/) - The Over-35 IWWF World Water Ski Championships takes place in Seseña, Spain from September 4-8.
- [2024 WWS Travers Cup](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/event/wws-travers-cup/) - The WWS Overall Tour heads to Sunset Lakes for its first-ever tour stop, widely regarded as one of the best water ski sites in the world.
- [2024 Travers Grand Prix](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/event/2024-travers-grand-prix/) - The Grand Prix at Sunset Lakes presents a unique blend of competition, featuring pros in slalom skiing, go-karting, and skeet shooting—a multifaceted skier favorite.
- [2024 Pan American Championships](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/event/2024-pan-american-championships/) - This October 7-13, Bogotá, Columbia will be the stage for the 2024 IWWF Pan American Water Ski Championships.
- [2024 WWS Fluid Cup](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/event/2024-wws-florida-cup/) - The final stop of the 2024 WWS Overall Tour will return to Ski Fluid, where the tour champions will be crowned.
- [2024 MasterCraft King of Darkness](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/event/2024-mastercraft-king-of-darkness/) - We conclude the jumping event on the Pro Tour with the fan-favorite King of Darkness night jumping competition, where the champions of the 2024 season will be crowned.
- [2024 Miami Pro](https://www.baselinewaterski.com/event/2024-miami-pro/) - The 2024 Pro Tour concludes with the return of the Miami Pro. With significant prize money and Tour points up for grabs, could we witness a photo finish for the season championship?

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