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Jaimee Bull is the defending champion from 2022.

2023 Kaiafas Battle Pro Am Preview | Waterski Pro Tour

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Kaiafas Battle Pro Am Preview

Jaimee Bull is the defending champion from 2022.

Jaimee Bull is the defending champion from 2022.

Waterski Pro Tour

The Waterski Pro Tour carries on this weekend in Kaiafas, Greece. The Kaiafas Battle Pro Am on July 8th and 9th will feature twenty-nine of the world’s greatest slalom skiers as they push into the halfway point of the season.

On the women’s side, nine skiers are signed up to compete. Our top competitors will be Jaimee Bull and Allie Nicholson. Bull is coming off of a win at the Malibu Open where she set a season best score of 1.50@41off (10.25m). This season, she has been skiing very well scoring into 39off (10.75m) at every tour stop. Nicholson will be looking for her first tournament win of the year. So far, her best performance also came from the Malibu Open where she placed 3rd with a score of 4@39off (10.75m).

Full article at Waterski Pro Tour.

MasterCraft mass layoffs

‘Absolutely Ridiculous’ – More People Come Forward About MasterCraft Layoffs | WVLT

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‘Absolutely Ridiculous’ | More People Come Forward About MasterCraft Layoffs

MasterCraft mass layoffs

MasterCraft mass layoffs. (image: WVLT)

By Ellie Byrd

WVLT

July 3, 2023

VONORE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Several employees told WVLT News they were laid off by MasterCraft Boat Company in Monroe County on Wednesday.

Former MasterCraft employees told WVLT News that they were pulled into groups by the human resources department, terminated and asked to leave immediately. Many of them said they were completely blindsided and are confused as to why they were let go.

Full article at WVLT.

Duplan-Fribourg sets a new French national record

Lacanau Cup 2023 Delivers Unforgettable Waterskiing Action | World Water Skiers

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Lacanau Cup 2023 Delivers Unforgettable Waterskiing Action

Lacanau Cup presented By Malibu Boats

Lacanau Cup presented By Malibu Boats (image: Johnny Hayward)

World Water Skiers

Lacanau, France – July 3, 2023 – The first World Water Skiers Tour event, the Lacanau Cup, concluded over the weekend, from June 30 to July 2, with thrilling performances that left spectators in awe. With record-breaking feats, intense competition, and extraordinary displays of skill, the Lacanau Cup proved to be an unforgettable experience for both athletes and fans alike.

In the Women’s Slalom Event, anticipation ran high as top contenders Jaimee Bull (CAN) and Whitney McClintock (CAN) had been trading wins in recent events. Both athletes showcased their remarkable talent, culminating in an equally impressive top score of 1@10.25m in the prelims. The stage was set for a nail-biting final, and the crowd eagerly awaited the outcome.

Full details at World Water Skiers.

Freddie Winter at the 2023 Monaco Slalom Cup.

2023 Monaco Slalom Cup Recap | Waterski Pro Tour

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Monaco Slalom Cup Recap

Freddie Winter at the 2023 Monaco Slalom Cup.

Freddie Winter at the 2023 Monaco Slalom Cup.

Waterski Pro Tour

The Waterski Pro Tour started its European leg last week with the Monaco Slalom Cup. Freddie Winter confirmed his European homecoming with his first win of the season at the Monaco Slalom Cup with a winning score of 4.50@41off (10.25m) in a runoff! Whitney McClintock-Rini beat all of her competition with a score of 2@41off (10.25m)!

The Monaco Slalom Cup started with twenty-two men and fourteen women from all over the world competing in the preliminary rounds. The men’s field was incredibly competitive with a cutoff score of 3@41off (10.25m) and many skiers having both of their preliminary scores taken into account when deciding the top 8 skiers of the day. To qualify for the women’s final, skiers had to beat a score of at least 4@38off (11.25m) with a solid first round score.

Full article at Waterski Pro Tour.

LA Night Jam women's podium

2023 LA Night Jam Recap | Waterski Pro Tour

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2023 LA Night Jam Recap

LA Night Jam women's podium

LA Night Jam women’s podium.

Waterski Pro Tour

This past weekend Jay Bennett and his Tri-Lakes ski crew hosted the premier waterski jumping event of the year in Zachary, Louisiana. Throughout the weekend, there were slalomers, freestyle jumpers, and of course our Waterski Pro Tour tournament the LA Night Jam presented by Tides Medical.

After three rounds of distance jumping, the winners of the tour stop were Jack Critchley who leaped 222ft (67.8m) in the men’s finals and Hanna Straltsova who jumped 175ft (53.4m) in the women’s finals.

Full article at Waterski Pro Tour.

Freddy Krueger and Ryan Dodd water ski jumping

The Case for Jumping | Waterski Pro Tour

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The Case for Jumping

Freddy Krueger and Ryan Dodd water ski jumping

Freddy Krueger and Ryan Dodd water ski jumping at Ski Fluid.

By Joey Gilroy

Waterski Pro Tour

June 8, 2023

What does it feel like to fly? Billions of people on Earth will never know the feeling of rocketing into the air, and being disconnected from everything, even if it’s just for a moment. However, many waterskiers have been able to seize the opportunity to know what it is like to fly, even if for just a moment. Is it scary? Yes. Is it dangerous at times? Yes. Is it difficult to get into? Yes. So why do it? Because waterski jumping is the greatest feeling in the world. Whether you are going 25ft over the ramp and into the water, or uncorking a 300ft leap through the air, jump is truly the best thing that can be done on waterskis.

Full article at Waterski Pro Tour.

It is with great sadness that the University will lower the University flag to half-staff in memory of Michael Arthur "Micky" Geller on Thursday, May 18.

University of Louisiana-Lafayette Champion Water-Skier Dies ‘Suddenly’ at 18 | NBC

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University of Louisiana-Lafayette champion water-skier dies ‘suddenly’ at 18

It is with great sadness that the University will lower the University flag to half-staff in memory of Michael Arthur "Micky" Geller on Thursday, May 18.

Image: University of Louisiana at Lafayette

By Marlene Lenthang

NBC News

A champion water skier who studied at a Louisiana university has died “suddenly” at the age of 18, school officials and his water ski team announced.

Michael Arthur “Micky” Geller, a freshman at The University of Louisiana at Lafayette and member of the school’s Ragin’ Cajuns Waterski Team, died Saturday, according to his obituary.

Full article at NBC.

Chile's Sports Minister Jaime Pizarro played an active part in promoting the water skiing preparations of the national team ahead of the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games

Chile Sports Minister Turns Water Skier in Support of Preparations for Santiago 2023 | Inside The Games

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Chile Sports Minister turns water skier in support of preparations for Santiago 2023

Chile's Sports Minister Jaime Pizarro played an active part in promoting the water skiing preparations of the national team ahead of the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games

Chile’s Sports Minister Jaime Pizarro played an active part in promoting the water skiing preparations of the national team ahead of the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games.

By Mike Rowbottom

Inside the Games

Chile’s Sports Minister Jaime Pizarro took an active part as he visited Laguna Los Morros in San Bernardo, training alongside the country’s water skiing team as they prepare for this year’s Pan American Games in Santiago.

During the visit the 59-year-old Pizzaro, a former footballer played 53 times for the Chile national team as a midfielder, participated in a water skiing practical class given by Felipe Miranda, the overall 2015 Pan American champion and 2013 and 2017 world champion.

“We’re in the vespers of amazing Games and you’ve been part of worldwide tournaments, Pan American and South American ones; so you do know the importance of participating as Chilean representatives in those events,” Pizzaro said.

“This is a wonderful discipline that has achieved a lot of medals for our country.”

Full article at Inside the Games.

WWS 2023 Press Release

Bigger, Better, & Beyond: 2023 WWS Overall Tour Launch | WWS

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Bigger, Better, & Beyond: 2023 WWS Overall Tour Launch

WWS 2023 Press Release

World Water Skiers

May 11, 2023

Exciting news! The WWS Overall Tour is back and better than ever! This is only the second year of the Tour, but it’s already making waves in the world of water skiing. The WWS Tour features four stops across four countries – France, Austria, Canada, and the USA – all of which boast some of the most renowned lakes in the world. With each stop awarding equal prize money and points towards the tour rankings, every buoy, every trick, and every jump, and every round could determine the course of the entire year. And for the Overall Tour Champions, there’s more than just bragging rights on the line – they’ll take home a year-end bonus totaling $14,000! WWS is proud to partner with forward-thinking clubs, sponsors, and donors committed to investing in the sport and showcasing the extraordinary talents of these athletes. With the WWS-built EMS hub, the clubs will have the most advanced tools to promote the sport. Join us for an electric atmosphere and unforgettable action at every Tour stop.

Full press release at World Water Skiers.

Women's podium from the 2023 Swiss Pro Slalom

May Madness Recap | Waterski Pro Tour

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May Madness Recap

Women's podium from the 2023 Swiss Pro Slalom

The 2023 King of Darkness and Swiss Pro Slalom were hosted on the same weekend in Central Florida.

By Joey Gilroy

Waterski Pro Tour

May Madness is over, as are the early stages of this year’s Pro Tour.

The King of Darkness was a resounding success, with Freddy Krueger, Regina Jaquess, Nate Smith, and Whitney McClintock-Rini all coming away as winners. The Swiss Pro Slalom finished with Nate Smith and Regina Jaquess each topping the podiums at the end of the weekend with Regina continuing her unbeaten streak at Swiss since 2015.

Full article at Waterski Pro Tour.