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Charlie Ross Takes Title at 2026 Swiss Pro Slalom

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.

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World Records in April? Water Skiing’s 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.

Calendar Controversy: Why Europe’s 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.

Quiz: Every Woman to Jump 50 Meters (164 feet) in 2024

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Quiz: Every woman to jump 50 meters (164 feet) in 2024

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By RTB

January 1, 2025

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In this quiz, you need to name all the female skiers who jumped more than 50 meters in 2024.

The list has 9 skiers, all of whom jumped over 50 meters (164 feet) at least once in a world ranking tournament in 2024. Only one female skier scored over 55 meters (180 feet) in 2024, achieving this feat over 14 times. We have mentioned the number of scores over 50 meters, as well as the country and top score in the mentioned time period.

Data updated as of October 31, 2024

Moomba Masters

Water skiing’s longest running professional event returns to Downtown Melbourne, Australia from March 6-10, 2025.

Events: Slalom, Trick, Jump, & Wakeboard

Format: Prelim, Final

65TH NAUTIQUE MOOMBA MASTERS International Invitational presented by GM MARINE 2026

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Alexia Abelson at the 2026 Moomba Masters

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Junior Moomba Previewed Water Skiing’s 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.

MasterCraft Pro

The Pro Tour returns to Central Florida for another edition of the MasterCraft Pro, showcasing live slalom and jump action on TWBC.

Events: Slalom & Jump

Tour: Waterski Pro Tour

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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.

Events: Slalom & Jump

Freddie Winter sealed his Waterski Pro Tour title with a victory at the Travers Grand Prix

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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.

Charlie Ross slaloms at the 2025 World Championships

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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.

Events: Men’s & Women’s Jump

Tour: Waterski Pro Tour

Schedule (7:00pm CDT):

Women’s Finals (5 skiers)
Men’s Finals (6 skiers)