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Meet the Rising Stars To Watch at the Under-17 World’s This Week March 29, 2026 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.
Asher’s Return Adds Momentum to Malibu’s High-Stakes Rebound March 16, 2026 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.
Moomba Delivers: Record Scores, Breakout Stars, and Riverbank Chaos March 10, 2026 Record trick scores, breakout performances from the Abelson siblings, and massive crowds on the riverbanks—Moomba delivered chaos, champions, and unforgettable moments.
Junior Moomba Previewed Water Skiing’s Next Wave of Stars March 7, 2026 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.
Gonzalez Breaks 13,000 Barrier with Pending World Record March 2, 2026 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.
Trick Point Shakeup: What the New IWWF Values Mean March 1, 2026 The IWWF has approved the first meaningful adjustment to trick point values this century, voting to increase scores for 13 high-difficulty tricks.
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.
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.
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.
2025’s Unofficial Professional Water Ski Rankings November 2, 2025 What if every major tournament counted? RTB's unofficial rankings reveal an arguably more complete picture of who really ruled pro skiing in 2025.
The Joel Poland Effect: When World Records Become Routine October 14, 2025 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.
Seven 41s: Travers Grand Prix Shatters the Ceiling October 1, 2025 History was made at the 2025 Travers Grand Prix, with record-breaking runs and season titles for Freddie Winter and Jaimee Bull.