IWWF Awards Towboat Contract to Malibu in Long-Rumored Industry Shakeup 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.
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.
Crumbling Concrete, Pristine Waters: Pro Tour Lands in Georgia’s 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.
Andy Mapple’s 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 Highest-Scoring Worlds in History? Recetto Delivers Water Skiing’s Next Level For six days in northern Italy, water skiing seemed determined to burst out of its own history.
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.
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.
Will the Torch Be Passed? Water Skiing’s 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.