Feel the Need for Speed: WWS Canada Cup Takes Water Skiing to the Extreme

As the excitement from the World Water Skier Salmsee Cup settles, all eyes now turn from Austria to the upcoming World WWS Canada Cup at the Saskatoon Water Ski Club, presented by Korpan
Trackor, on August 28-29. In Austria, the top six Overall skiers, including World champions and World record holders, battled through slalom, tricks, and jump, with Great Britain’s Joel Poland defending his 2023 Tour title in a heart-stopping final, edging out Canada’s Dorien Llewellyn, who made a strong return after an ankle injury sidelined him in all of 2023. Now, as the second stop of the WWS Overall Tour and the third event on the Jump Pro Tour, the WWS Canada Cup promises even more intense competition in both disciplines.

With the stakes higher than ever, these athletes are poised to continue their fierce rivalry in Saskatoon as they compete for vital points toward the WWS Overall Tour crown. Meanwhile, the Jump Pro Tour’s first stop, the LA Night Jam, held at Bennett’s Ski School, saw Poland claim another big win, followed closely by world record holder Freddy Krueger (USA) and Austria’s Luca Rauchenwald. On the women’s side, Hanna Straltsova continues to dominate the jump event, but with the return of Lauren Morgan and Brittany Greenwood after their injuries last season, the women’s field is shaping up to be a thriller. As these top jumpers and overall skiers head to the California Pro-Am before the Canada Cup, the competition will only get tougher as the year progresses.

The WWS Canada Cup promises a weekend packed with world-class performances. On August 28, the preliminaries kick off at 3 PM, featuring the slalom, tricks, and jump events. Following the prelims, there will be a bonus round—a head-to-head jump-off with the top three jumpers competing in a knockout format for the locals to enjoy, which will be held around 7 PM. The finals continue on August 29, starting again at 3 PM, with the top six Overall skiers taking to the water first, followed by the top eight men and five women jumpers fighting for their respective titles in each discipline’s finals.

This event is a must-see, with free entry, parking, and on-site refreshments. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the world’s best water skiers in action! For more details, visit the Saskatchewan Waterski Club website or the World Water Skiers Tour page and click on Canada Cup.

Stop 1 WWS Salmsee Cup Kicks Off This Weekend

Stop 1 WWS Salmsee Cup

Steyregg, Austria

July 27-28

At the Austrian stop of the World Water Skiers Tour, the international elite of water skiing will compete in the disciplines of Slalom, Trick, and Jump. Organized by Austria’s most successful water skier, Britta Grebe-Llewellyn, the action-packed water sports event will take place on 27-28 July from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. with free admission at Salmsee in Steyregg, Upper Austria.

For the fifth time in a row, Britta Grebe-Llewellyn is bringing top international athletes to Austria with the Salmsee Cup as part of the World Water Skiers Tour. The first stop of the international series will take place on July 27 and 28 at the Salmsee in Steyregg. The last few years have shown how exciting and action-packed this event can be when the best water skiers in the world come together.

The special thing about this tour is that the athletes have to compete in all 3 events, slalom, trick, and jump, and only the combination of these three water skiing disciplines is judged. The top 10 men in the world rankings will be competing, the best and most versatile water ski athletes in the world. The “local hero” and two-time Austria winner of previous years, Britta Grebe-Llewellyn’s son Dorien Llewellyn will be back on the dock after his injury-related time off last year and he has of course prepared himself well for the competition. “I’m looking forward to the competition at Salmsee, it’s a beautiful site. After my injury break last year, I can hardly wait to take part in the WWS Overall Tour again. The ten best men are at the starting dock and everyone is looking forward to competing in Austria. Winning this competition, or rather this tour, is the most difficult title for a water skier to win, It will be a great show, everyone should come and watch it live,” says the 28-year-old, looking forward to the Austrian edition in his second home country.

The Canadian, with Austrian roots, is the third in an unusual trio leading the water skiing scene. The exciting battle between the Brit and defending champion Joel Poland, who also recently broke the world record in the Overall, and the reigning World Champion Louis Duplon-Fribourg (FRA), will once again come to a head to head.

From an Austrian perspective, 20-year-old homeboy Alexander Gschiel from Linz and Vincent Ahammer from Gmunden, will be flying the flag at the home event.

Schedule

Saturday 27.7. – 1 – 4 pm Slalom, Trick and Jump

Sunday 28.7. – 1 – 4 pm Slalom, Trick and Jump, Prize giving Ceremony

See Event Page for full details

World Water Skiers Announces 2024 World Overall Tour Stops

World Water Skiers Announces 2024 Overall Water Ski Tour Stops

World Water Skiers (WWS) is thrilled to unveil the highly anticipated stops for the 2024 World Overall Water Ski Tour. After months of meticulous planning and preparation, we are excited to announce that this year’s tour promises to be stronger and better than ever.

The 2024 tour will feature exhilarating competitions across four spectacular locations, showcasing the best talent in Three Event Water Skiing:

Stop 1: WWS Salmsee Cup, Linz, Austria – Known for its stunning landscapes and pristine waters, the Salmsee Club hosts its 3rd WWS Salmsee Cup presented by Gschiel. This could be the favorite stop of all the athletes on tour! Not only does the lake ski incredibly, but the atmosphere and culture make this stop unforgettable. As the birthplace of the Overall Tour, it will set the stage for an unforgettable start on July 27-28.

Stop 2: WWS Canada Cup, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada – presented by Korpan Considered the world’s breadbasket, Saskatchewan produces more than a third of the world’s total exported durum wheat. Home to some of the friendliest people, the Saskatchewan Waterski Club will host the WWS Canada Cup, highlighting Overall and Jump disciplines. All the top skiers will be vying for the highest payout the sport has seen in years on August 27-28.

Stop 3: WWS Travers Cup, Sunset Lakes, Florida, United States – Presented By Girl Love A Sunset (Luxury Charters) is the 3rd stop will be held at the highly regarded Jack Travers Ski School located at Sunset Lakes in beautiful Lake County. Known in the water ski world as possibly the best site on the planet for setting personal bests, this stop will see world records fall as athletes achieve new heights on September 21-22.

Stop 4: Ski Fluid, Polk County, Florida, United States – Presented by Dream Makers, this is the final stop of the 2024 tour takes us back to a place where the sky is the limit for those pushing themselves to win the tour title. Ski Fluid will be where athletes score their final points to become the overall champion of 2024. With such a premier site and athletes striving to win the tour title, there is no doubt that world records will fall again, as they did last year, on October 18-19.

This year’s tour is set to elevate the sport of water skiing to new heights, with each stop offering unique challenges and breathtaking scenery. We are confident that the 2024 World Overall Water Ski Tour will captivate audiences and inspire the next generation of water skiers.

“We are incredibly proud of the impact that the WWS Tour has had on the sport. Our team is always willing to test boundaries to what this sport could be,” says Jaret Llewellyn of World Water Skiers. “We are so grateful for our list of supporters who believe in our vision to make a difference in our sport. The enthusiasm from our host clubs in getting their cities involved to bring these incredible athletes to engage in their communities has been extraordinary. We can’t wait to see these athletes continue to evolve in slalom, trick, and jump disciplines, leaving everyone around the world speechless.”

Stay tuned for more details on each tour stop, including dates and athlete bios. Join us as we embark on an exhilarating journey through Austria, Canada, and the United States, celebrating the best in water skiing.

Please take the time to recognize our supporters below, and support them when you can. For more information about the tour, please contact: Jaret Llewellyn Jaret.Llewellyn@worldwaterskiers.com

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