The Waterski season of 2009 is going to be enormous for Jaret Llewellyn from Alberta in Canada. On the other hand, every summer since 1976 has been enormous for this World Cup star. Back in ’76, Jaret put on his first pair of skis at the age of six. Since then he has produced an unbroken series of extraordinary achievements. These include 114 Professional Wins, 11 World Records, 9 World Titles, 21 time PanAmerican Champion, 21 time Moomba Masters Champion and much more – plus even two Guinness Book of Records awards. In addition to this, having captured three World Cup Podium places in the 2008 series, plus 17 other awards in that same year, he is now preparing for a major double challenge in 2009 – World Cup awards  AND World Championships awards. The fact that Calgary Canada will host...

To win a World Cup season Crystal Trophy is quite a challenge. It is one thing to achieve top place on the podium on flat calm water, just down the road from your home and in glorious sunshine with your usual food waiting for you at the end of the day. Winning a World Cup season title is a whole new ball game – long-haul flights, time zone changes, variable water conditions, climate extremes, huge audiences and exotic menus – are all part of the test !  World Cup star Jodi Fisher (GBR) really has defied the odds by taking no less than THREE World Cup Slalom titles in 2005, 2006 and 2008. His is a talent of the highest order. Jodi CELEBRATING a World Cup win in Dubna Russia Born in Mansfield in England – in the same Hospital as Glenn Campbell – and married to Nicola with two children,...

WORLD CUP JUST AROUND THE CORNER In 2008, Jimmy Siemers USA finished our World Cup year and 26th Stop as the Season Winner of our Shortboard / Tricks title. His triumphs in Putrajaya Malaysia and Doha Qatar made him unbeatable. He received his special Crystal Trophy in Doha, Qatar, at the famous Diplomatic Club from IWSF President Kuno Ritschard. WORLD CUP CHAMPION 2008 Ten years ago, Jimmy Siemers was the Junior World Champion in Jump, Tricks and Overall. For a 16 year old, this was about as good as it gets. Now at 26 years of age, he can look back on an extraordinary career on the water which continues right up to today. Born in the cool climate of Marshalltown in Iowa and living in Round Rock, Texas, he has won almost every major Waterski title possible.  Take Jump alone –...

WORLD CUP STAR STARTS HER FAMILY It seems like yesterday when Natalie Hamrick USA took the Slalom Title at the thrilling World Cup Stop in Dubna Russia some time ago in front of 30,000 cheering spectators. She and Frederic Halt now split their exciting lives between Switzerland and the USA.  Well. the cheering was for a different reason  a few days ago ! Natalie Hamrick USA celebrates in Dubna Russia The great news is that baby Nash Hamrick Halt arrived safely on January 17th at 11.45hrs and weighed in at 3.58 kilos / 7lbs.9oz.  Measuring 20.3ins/51.5cm, he is obviously a Slalom Champion in the making ! Congratulations to Natalie and Frederic – and we hope to see Natalie back in our World Cup series in the very near future. Nash Hamrick Halt arrives safely Here is one...

SOME COUNTRIES MAY MISS THE JANUARY 31st DEADLINE With the World Cup Calendar due very soon – and the World Games preparations in full flight, July is going to be a very busy month for our top athletes. The World Cup Stop in Dubna Russia is scheduled for July 10/12 and the World Games in Kaohsiung in Taiwan will be on July 22/26 – no date problem there ! World Games site at Kaohsiung However, some Countries have not yet submitted their teams to the World Games and THE DEADLINE IS JANUARY 31st. Some of those who have not yet been in contact with the World Games organisers include the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Belarus and Greece. Lets hope they make the deadline as it will be very interesting to see how any selected World Cup Stars perform at what promises to be...

SUPER STAR SARAH GREEN EXITS AT THE VERY TOP Knowing when to exit from the professional level of a sport is never easy. Truly great athletes have a happy knack of being smart both on and off the water. That is why, to some extent, the dramatic word which has just come from Sarah Gatty Saunt Green is both a shock and also not really a surprise. Yes, Sarah has made the big decision to bring her outstanding professional Waterski career to an end. Over the past weeks, Sarah has had many sleepless nights wondering if this was the correct time to call it a  day. In fact, her timing seems perfect. When she and husband Ryan brought young Fletcher into the world, a lot changed. “My love for the sport has not died one bit and I am currently still skiing every day. Its just that motivation...

With the Waterski & Wakeboard World Cup 2009 Calendar to be released soon, the new season for our World Cup Stars is just around the corner. This is an exciting time for our sport. For the top 20 Waterski and Wakeboard athletes who have emerged from the 30,000,000 active Skiers and Riders around the world, they see this off-season period of the past few months as a real opportunity to prepare for even better performances in the coming season. Waterski World Cup Stars Did you ever wonder how our World Cup super stars prepare for the huge challenge ahead, the enormous air miles on the horizon, the challenging weather and climate possibilities and the essential physical preparations ? Well, over the coming few weeks, we will give you some insight to this – AND WE THINK YOU WILL...

Added : 2009-01-02 06:45:01 View All News WORLD CUP STARS DELIVERED TO THE DOOR THROUGHOUT EUROPE When each of our 26 World Cup Stops to date reached the final night of celebration, that was when the real Media work began. With TV distribution to over 500 million viewers and Print / Photo items going to 192 Countries, our World Cup Media machine moves in to overdrive as the closing ceremony music begins to play and the athletes and fans enjoy the banquet. With such wide World Cup media distribution, much is only seen locally. That is how the system works best. However, it does mean that you might not get a chance to see the exposure in other territories unless you catch it on your travels by accident.  Many do as our TV shows are repeated over and over again and...

From January 12th 2009, new procedures will be introduced for USA entry. If you plan to travel there, YOU NEED TO DO THE FOLLOWING : USA At this stage, 33 Countries have a US Visa Waiver agreement with the USA – including Ireland and the UK. This meant that simply presenting your Passport and Air Ticket at the gate got you through. NOT ANYMORE. From January 12th, citizens of the 33 Visa Waiver countries must register online at least 72 hours before departure. It is anticipated that only about 1% of the applicants will be turned down – criminals, dodgy Passports, etc.  Most will be approved instantly. TIP OF THE DAY : Do not wait till 72 hours before applying. You might forget and spoil a trip. The actual approval is valid for TWO years. You don’t have to have...