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Waterski Photographer Jonathan Hayward

Capturing the Moment | Waterski Journal

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Capturing the Moment: Jonathan Hayward

Waterski Photographer Jonathan Hayward

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Jonathan Hayward

Waterski Journal

Professional wire photographer and water ski enthusiast Jonathan Hayward, who captured some of the most iconic images of the 2023 waterski season, shared his journey and passion for water skiing and photography with Waterski Journal:

“Waterskiing has been an integral part of my life since I was introduced to the sport around age 12, growing up on the far east coast of Canada in Newfoundland. Although there were limited resources available at the time, I eagerly consumed Water Ski magazine, and individuals like Tom King were instrumental in inspiring my career as a photographer.”

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Whitney McClintock Rini

The Dawn of a Golden Era? | Waterski Journal

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The Dawn of a Golden Era?

Whitney McClintock Rini

Image: Whitney McClintock Rini (photo: Radar Skis)

By Freddie Winter

Waterski Journal

Amongst the many reasons that sport is such a large part of our culture is the collective excitement we feel when witnessing something that was previously thought extremely unlikely or even unthinkable. In most areas of life progress is reached behind closed doors with few witnesses but sporting spectacle is there for all to experience as history is written in real time. The Malibu Open at the start of last October was one such occasion, as all four women’s slalom finalists ran into 10.25m, marking the first time this had happened. In the minds of many, there was suddenly a new era of competitiveness in women’s slalom.

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Neilly Ross Trick Skiing

The Future of Tricks | Waterski Journal

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Future of Tricks

Neilly Ross Trick Skiing

Image: Neilly Ross (ph. Vincent Stadlbaur)

By Freddie Winter

Waterski Journal

April 30, 2021

Tricks are for kids. Or at least that’s what one might think when examining the last decade of competitive trick skiing. Previously it was not unheard of for precocious teens to take on and beat their more seasoned rivals: in 2001 fairly well known slalom skier Regina Jaquess won a World Trick Championship shortly after turning 17. However, recently teenagers conquering the world on their trick skis is not just more prevalent but more or less the norm.

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Jaime Beauchesne Slalom Skiing

The Enigma: In Search of the Elusive Jaime Beauchesne | Waterski Journal

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The Enigma: In Search of the Elusive Jaime Beauchesne

Jaime Beauchesne Slalom Skiing

Image: Todd Ristorcelli

By Freddie Winter

Waterski Journal

February 3, 2021

The term ‘Legend’ is overused in the context of sport. The word is often used hyperbolically, along with ‘icon’ and the acronym ‘GOAT’, to describe someone who has reached a high level in their field. The overuse has diluted the real meaning to the point of cliché. Of course, there are instances when the shoe fits: those described are remembered amongst the sports gods and their achievements talked about amongst fans for years after their retirement. The next generation of athletes, aiming to emulate these legends, are measured with regards to the titans that preceded them.

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