Jack Burden

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A collection of article’s by RTB’s editor-in-chief.

Jason Peckham's innovative T-Shaped "Peckham Handle' designed to eliminate arm-through-handle waterski accidents New T-Shaped Handle To Be Trialed in Tournaments, Aims to Prevent Handle Injuries January 27, 2024 The "Peckham Handle" has been given the green light by the IWWF for a 24-month trial period in tournaments.
2024 Water Ski Major Event Calendar 2024 Water Ski Season Calendar: Everything You Need to Know January 21, 2024 Expect a very busy season spanning four continents, with hundreds of thousands in prize money up for grabs.
Remembering Dean Chappell (1951-2024) Remembering Midwest Water Ski Legend Dean Chappell (1951-2024) January 15, 2024 A stalwart volunteer, coach, and cherished figure within the Illinois water skiing circles, Chappell's impact on the sport will be enduringly remembered.
Martin Labra won gold at the 2023 Under 17 World Championships Biggest Ranking Movers in 2023: Davis, Labra Jump Into Year-End Top 25 January 14, 2024 Highlighting the most substantial movers on this list gives us insights into rising stars and in form skiers to watch in the upcoming season.
Lucille Borgen competed at Water Ski Nationals until age 94 Guinness World Record for Oldest Water Skier Overlooks a Legend in the Sport January 12, 2024 Lucille Borgen not only water-skied into her mid-90s but also competed at the U.S. National Championships at the remarkable age of 94.
Valentina Gonzalez makes her return to the water after sustaining an ankle injury late last year Injury Update: Valentina Gonzalez Returns to Water, On Track for 2024 Comeback January 11, 2024 Gonzalez shared her heightened enthusiasm, stating that she was "more hungry than ever to get back to doing what I like most."
Joel Poland flipping on his Radar Graviton IWWF Approves Four New Flips, But Their Tournament Presence Looks Unlikely January 6, 2024 Joel Poland, the architect behind two of these flips, revealed his reservations about the process for assigning point values to new tricks.
The moments that defined the 2023 water ski season – and the stories behind them. Year in Review: We Countdown the Most Memorable Moments of 2023 December 31, 2023 The moments that defined the 2023 water ski season – and the stories behind them.
2023 Water Ski Season: Records Shattered and Dominance Prevails Year in Review: RTB’s Top Five Stats of 2023 December 27, 2023 Here's a glimpse into the remarkable achievements that defined the 2023 water ski season.
Vulcan and Vesta miss being out at Oak Mountain State Park with the Waterski and Wakeboard athletes! Water Skiing Excluded from the 2025 World Games, Wakesurfing to Debut Instead December 18, 2023 Water skiing has featured in every edition of the World Games since its inception in 1981.
Louis Duplan Fribourg World Water Ski Champion Injury Update: Duplan-Fribourg Recovering from Shoulder Surgery December 15, 2023 The reigning world overall champion expressed optimism about his recovery and his anticipation to return for the upcoming 2024 season.
Colombian water skier Mateo Botero dies in motorcycle accident Colombian Water Skier Mateo Botero Dies in Motorcycle Accident December 11, 2023 A standout three-event skier, Botero excelled in the jump event, recently securing bronze at the 2022 Latin American Championships.