Writer | Jack Burden
A collection of article’s by RTB’s editor-in-chief.
Moomba Magic: New Champions Rise on the Yarra March 11, 2025 The 2025 Moomba Masters was a festival of breakthroughs and unexpected turns, a reminder that on the Yarra, past records and rankings often mean little.
Injury Update: Martin Labra Sidelined After Jump Crash March 6, 2025 Chilean water-skiing sensation Martin Labra has been forced to withdraw from the Moomba Masters after suffering a knee injury in a nasty training crash.
Joel Poland Makes His Return to the Moomba Masters March 2, 2025 It’s been five years since Poland last carved up the Yarra River, and his return makes an already electric event even more explosive.
Biggest Ranking Movers: IWWF Year-End Top 25 Sees Young Stars and Comebacks February 28, 2025 Tracking the biggest risers on these lists offers a glimpse into emerging stars and in-form skiers to watch in the coming season.
Water Ski’s Next Generation Takes Center Stage at 2025 University Worlds February 17, 2025 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 February 1, 2025 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 January 31, 2025 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.
Two Titans of Water Skiing Immortalized in IWWF Hall of Fame January 19, 2025 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 January 12, 2025 For the first time since his devastating leg injury, two-time world slalom champion Freddie Winter returned to the water.
Chilean Great Announces Retirement from Professional Jumping January 11, 2025 After three decades of redefining the boundaries of South American water skiing, Rodrigo “Toti” Miranda is stepping away from the sport.
Farewell to a Legend: J.D. Morgan’s Enduring Impact (1936–2025) January 10, 2025 He was a mentor, a relentless advocate for the sport, and an enduring symbol of grit and passion.
Year in Review: We Countdown the Most Memorable Moments of 2024 December 31, 2024 Water skiing in 2024 was a symphony of breakthroughs, rivalries, and legends.