Writer | Jack Burden
A collection of article’s by RTB’s editor-in-chief.
Waterski Predictor: Future or Fantasy? February 6, 2026 Fan participation drives modern sports, but at what cost? Waterski Predictor tests water skiing’s appetite for fantasy-style engagement.
Invitations Sent: 2026 Moomba Field Takes Shape February 2, 2026 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.
2026 Water Ski Season Calendar: Everything You Need to Know January 31, 2026 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.
IWWF Reopens Door to Russian, Belarusian Juniors January 30, 2026 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 January 28, 2026 Jason Seels takes over at Florida Southern, bringing world-class pedigree as the Mocs begin a new chapter.
Rob Wing, Beloved Ambassador of Water Skiing, Passes Away at 68 January 25, 2026 Wing’s warmth, generosity, and lifelong dedication left an enduring mark on the sport worldwide.
Poland and Straltsova Named IWWF Athletes of the Year January 11, 2026 Poland and Straltsova capped dominant 2025 seasons with IWWF honors, finishing unbeaten, breaking records, and redefining elite water skiing.
Year in Review: We Countdown the Most Memorable Moments of 2025 December 31, 2025 Water skiing in 2025 was a season of liftoff—records fell, comebacks soared, and new rivalries emerged as the sport recalibrated its ceiling.
Team USA Sweeps Overall Titles at Record-Setting Disabled Worlds December 12, 2025 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 December 7, 2025 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 November 30, 2025 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.
Inside the Water Ski Multiverse: Nautique’s Power Play Begins November 16, 2025 Nautique’s breakaway tour has redrawn the map of pro skiing overnight—pulling the sport into a fractured multiverse of competing tours.