News
David Small Goes Big to Take World Title
25 October 2026
David Small is back at the top, becoming a barefoot waterskiing Open World Champion for the 20th time, eight years after he last competed at the highest level. GB won five medals in total at the 2026 Worlds.
Barefooters Take on the World
12 October 2026
Seven athletes will represent GB at the World Barefoot Water Ski Championships, which start next weekend. The competition is being held in Florida, USA.
The 200 Club - September Winners
8 October 2026
A sub-committee of the Waterski Committee, Friends of Tournament celebrates nearly 9 years of Fundraising to support elite skiers attending European and World Championships and various Development initiatives at the grassroots competitive level. FoT has now raised over £497,000 before lottery prizes giving £359,000 raised net of lottery prizes so far.. . . .
Waterski & Wakeboard October/November - Bumper Issue
7 October 2026
The October/November issue of Water Ski & Wakeboard magazine is available online - a bumper issue with pages of content...
Cable Wakeboarders at Open Euros
29 September 2026
Eight riders will represent GB at the 2026 IWWF European & African Open Cable Wakeboard and Wakeskate Championships in Belgium this week.
GB Cable Skiers Win at Euros
15 September 2026
British cable 3-event waterskiers picked up medals at the 2026 IWWF European Age Categories Championships, held in Weert in The Netherlands.
25 Medals for GB at Senior Waterski Euros!
6 September 2026
Great Britain’s waterskiers are coming home from Austria with the Team gold and 24 individual medals after a sensational performance at the 2026 IWWF Europe & Africa Over 35 Waterski Championships.
Ten GB Waterskiers at European Youth Championships
15 August 2026
The youngsters have been selected to represent Great Britain at the 2026 Europe & Africa Youth Waterski Championships, which take place in Greece from 19 to 23 August.
Under 21s & Disabled Waterski Euros in Germany
4 August 2026
Eight British waterskiers are heading to Germany to represent their country at the 2026 Europe & Africa Under 21 Championships and the Disabled Championships.
Boat Wakeboard Squad at the World Championships
2 August 2026
A large contingent of 21 riders will represent GB at the 2026 IWWF Boat Wakeboard World Championships this week. The event takes place in Italy, from 3 to 8 August.
Double Gold for GB at Senior Waterski Worlds
27 July 2026
Great Britain has won two gold medals and two silvers at the 2026 IWWF World Over 35 Waterski Championships, held at Predator Bay in Calgary, Canada.
75th Anniversary Waterski Ball 2026
23 July 2026
Please join us in celebrating the 75th Anniversary Waterski Ball at The Bentley Hotel, Lincoln on Saturday 21st November . . .
Euros Medals for GB
20 July 2026
There were medals for Great Britain at both the European Barefoot Waterski Championships and the European Boat Wakeboard Championships, which concluded at the weekend.
Gavin Townsend
13 July 2026
We are extremely sad to report the death of Gavin Townsend, a member of the GB Barefoot Waterski Squad.
GB Wakeboard Team Head to Euros
10 July 2026
Eight British riders are heading to Greece to represent their country at the Europe & Africa Boat Wakeboard Championships next week.
Monica Hazelwood
17 June 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Monica Hazelwood.
Joel's Latest World Record Approved
7 June 2026
The overall world waterski record set by Joel Poland in April has been officially ratified by the IWWF.
