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.
Watch: Jon Travers – Sunset Legacy | HO Sports Professional water skier Jon Travers discusses the legacy of a family-run ski school.
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.
World Records 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.
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.
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.
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 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 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 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 Relive all the action from the 2026 Moomba Masters with this made-for-TV one hour highlights episode of finals day.
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.