Return to Baseline Water Ski’s Next Generation Takes Center Stage at 2025 University Worlds A total of 79 athletes from 19 nations will take to the water, featuring a mix of junior world champions and burgeoning professionals eager to make their mark. Strong Field Confirmed for the 64th Moomba Masters The 2025 roster boasts an impressive lineup, including five of the six individual event world record holders. 2025 Water Ski Season Calendar: Everything You Need to Know With events spanning four continents and hundreds of thousands of dollars in prize money up for grabs, the 2025 season is set to be one of the most competitive yet. HO/Syndicate Pro Team Introduces World-Class Lineup for 2025 With a blend of seasoned champions and rising stars, the team is poised for another year of outstanding performance on the global stage. Two Titans of Water Skiing Immortalized in IWWF Hall of Fame While Llewellyn endured and mastered the sport’s evolving dynamics, Duvall flourished in a spotlight she helped create. Injury Update: Winter Returns to the Slalom Course After Broken Femur For the first time since his devastating leg injury, two-time world slalom champion Freddie Winter returned to the water.Play > Quiz: Trick Skiers to Score More than 10,000 points in 2024 Although the list is dominated by men, there are three women on the list, two of whom tricked over 11,000 points in 2024. Quiz: Every Woman to Jump 50 Meters (164 feet) in 2024 Only one female skier scored over 55 meters (180 feet) in 2024, achieving this feat over 14 times. Quiz: Every Man to Run 10.75m (39.5′ off) in 2024 The list has 51 skiers, all of whom ran 10.75 meters at 58 kph (36 mph) at least once in a world ranking tournament.Featured > Year in Review: We Countdown the Most Memorable Moments of 2024 Water skiing in 2024 was a symphony of breakthroughs, rivalries, and legends. The Year Slalom Became a Coin Toss: Inside Water Skiing’s Wild 2024 Nine different men claimed their first professional victories this season—an all-time record. Jonathan Travers Speaks Out: Inside the Controversy that Ended a 14-Year Sponsorship Earlier this year, veteran athlete Jonathan Travers found himself at the center of a storm—both literal and metaphorical.Latest Videos > Watch: WWS Fluid Cup – Men’s Overall | World Water Skiers After an incredible season, it all comes down to this 27-minute action-packed recap at the Fluid Cup, the tour's climactic finale. Watch: Freddy Krueger & Joel Poland | MasterCraft What drives the world’s top skiers to greatness? Join Freddy Krueger and Joel Poland as they share their unique journeys in competitive water skiing. Watch: Ross’s World Trick Record is Approved | IWWF Check out Neilly Ross’ World Open Women’s Tricks Record run of 11,380 points.In Case You Missed It > Chilean Great Announces Retirement from Professional Jumping After three decades of redefining the boundaries of South American water skiing, Rodrigo “Toti” Miranda is stepping away from the sport. “Wear the Vest or Wear the Blame”: Dano the Mano Calls Out Trick Skiing’s “Reckless” Culture “Drowning is real,” he warns. “Nobody thinks about it until it happens.” Malibu Exits Pro Water Skiing: What Degasperi’s Move Means for the Industry Thomas Degasperi’s recent announcement that he’s joining Nautique Boats signals the end of an era.All Posts