30th June 2004 Some good scores at the Cory Pickos International Cup from Santa Rosa Beach, Cory himself putting in 2 scores over 10,000 with the best 10,340 points. Best jump came from John Burris with 63.6m (209 feet) and a great overall performance from Kyle Eade, including 3.00 @ 10.75m in the slalom event. Click here for full results. 28th June 2004 This years Amberg International Bavarian Open lived up to its reputation with Jarret Llewellyn jumping on the 70m mark in both rounds to win the title, first round was the best with 70.9m. Jochen Luers and Thomas Fenzl finished second and third with 65.4m and 64.7m. Jochen also performed well in slalom wining with a score of 4.00 @ 10.75m. Click here for the slalom results and here for the jump results. 27th June 2004 Skyview Lake Cash Prize Slalom allows Emma Sheers to continue her record breaking run of pro wins with 3.00 @ 10.75m (39 ½ off). April Coble-Eller was one buoy behind with Jill Knutson in third scoring 5.00 @ 11.25m. 26th June 2004 McCormick Summer Classic today saw Chris Parrish score 6 @ 41 off, The best by anyone this year. 25th June 2004 Two major events have been cancelled this week end, the Recetto International and the Boesch Open Tricks. Still on is the Amberg International Bavaria Open from Germany. This event has in the passed produced some quality results in the jump event, with much of the field jumping in the high 60s. 23th June 2004 Phil Hughes from Lake Hamilton Watersports Ski School will be running the very successful annual slalom clinic on Tuesday July 27, Wednesday July 28th and Thursday July 29th at Cirencester Water Ski Club in England. It is open to all levels from beginner to elite skiers. This will be the 9th successive year of bringing the latest and most up to date techniques and training methods to skiers new and old. The format will be 3 sets per day and you may book 1, 2 or 3 days to participate subject to availability. The cost is £70.00 per day, inclusive to members and non members. Email Phil to book your space. 21st June 2004 This years London International Night Jump will be on Sunday 29th August. Last year the event in saw over 4000 spectators lining the banks cheering on the worlds most elite jumpers battling it out to become the worlds best night jumper. They saw Curtis Sheers take the title with a new World Night Jump Record 208ft (63m) Click here for full event info and skiers entry form (word doc). 15th June 2004 Busy weekend coming up with 10 record events around the world including the Copa Catalunya from Barcelona in Spain, the Cory Pickos International Cup from Santa Rosa Beach USA and the Okeeheelee Regional Warm up at West Palm Beach. There is a list of al events on the dates page. 14th June 2004 2004 Malibu Open at Bell Acqua. Finals. United Kingdom now have the next shift on duty in slalom dominance in the form of Will Asher. At the weekend Will took his first pro win to follow in the footsteps of his uncle Mike. In the final Will was first out posting 3.00@10.25m (41 off). This proved too much for the 3 world record holders with Chris Parish getting the closest scoring 2.5 Mens jump saw 3 skiers choosing the same square metre of water to land in causing a jump of between Jaret Llewellyn and Curtis Sheers who both scored 68.0m (223 feet). Freddy Krueger was just behind in third with 67.4m (221 feet). It was Jaret Llewellyn who won the jump off and a well deserved win. The Michael Schumacher of ladies water skiing again took both titles, Emma scored 2.00@10.75m from Natalie Hamrick and in jump 53.0m (174 feet) from Clementine Lucine with 165 feet. Altogether some great skiing, in particular Freddys 71.8m jump in the quarter finals and Wills first pro win. The wakeboard titles went to Dallas Friday scoring 78.88 in the ladies event well out in front from Emily Copeland Durham and in the mens event it was a closer finish with the top 3 like this, first Phillip Soven 78.30, second Jeff Weatherall on 75.65 and in third place Andrew Adkison only just outside with 75.53 Click here for the rest of the results from the finals. Click on the banner below for the official web site. 13th June 2004 2004 Malibu Open at Bell Acqua. Will Asher takes his first major Pro title by winning the mens slalom today scoring 3.00@10.25m. Full details to follow soon. 13th June 2004 Looking for a skiing holiday in Europe this year?? Xtreme-gene is the place to go, Located in southern Spain. Click here for more details. 13th June 2004 2004 Malibu Open at Bell Acqua. Second days action is really close building up for an exciting final tomorrow. In mens slalom it is all tied at the top with 4 of them scoring 2.00@10.25, that's Jeff Rodgers, Chris Parrish, Andy Mapple and Jamie Beauchesne. The other 2 finalists are Marcus Brown and first off the dock as he likes it is Will Asher. Emma Sheers was just kidding us yesterday as she once again claims both top positions with 3.00@10.75 and 52.4 m (172 feet). Natalie Hamrick is just behind in slalom with 2.25 @10.75m and in jump Clementine Lucine follows Emma with 50.6m. Distances a bit down on yesterday in the mens jump, but Freddy Krueger still maintains his lead with 69.5m (228 feet) from world record holder, just, Jimmy Siemers on 225 feet and Jaret Llewellyn with 223 feet. Click here for the rest of the results from day two. 12th June 2004 2004 Malibu Open at Bell Acqua. Natalie Hamrick back at the top with the highest qualifying score of 2.00@10.75m (39 off) from Karen Truelove with 4.50@11.25m and Emma Sheers with 4. Mens jump saw Freddy Kruger in great shape just under Jimmys world record with 71.8m (236 feet) from Curtis Sheers and Jaret Llewellyn , both going just over 68 metres. Mark Lane, back from injury just missed out on the cut to make the semi final but still put in a 61.7m jump. Click here for the rest of the results from day one. Click on the banner below for the official web site. 11th June 2004 2004 Malibu Open at Bell Acqua. Competition kicked off today with Mens slalom quarter finals. Top five skiers all running the 10.75m pass with Jamie Beauchesne on top with 2.50 @ 10.25m (41 off) from Chris Parrish, Jeff Rodgers and William Asher. Ladies jump saw a familiar list with Emma Sheers at the top with 51.2m (168 feet) Click here for quarter final details. Click on the banner below for the official web site. 7th June 2004 The 2004 D3 Junior US Open Water Ski Championships from the Cory Pickos Water Ski and Wakeboard School in Santa Rosa Beach, this year was dominated by USA skiers. See the event report by USA Waterski. Click here for the full results 2nd June 2004 Every body moves out of Georgia now and on to Sacramento, California for the 2004 Malibu Open at Bell Acqua. Starting on Friday 11th June the top athletes will compete in a prelim round, semi final and main event finals on Sunday 13th June for 100,000 US Dollars. Click on the banner below for the official web site. 1st June 2004 Ski Flying unfortunately claimed 2 victims at the weekend, Scot Ellis and Mark Lane both crashed during the Masters Ski Fly event; both are fine and recovering well. Many have criticised Correct Craft for leaving out overall in favour of Ski Flying at this event. Ski Flying has brought an extra angle to our sport as has wake boarding. I saw these people jump at the Rocket Man Ski Fly event a couple of years ago at Thorpe, London and the Honda Night Jump. These are some of the most spectacular events I have been to. Ski Flyers are bringing excitement to our sport, lets support them. Get well soon Mark and Scot. The web site dedicated to supporting these athletes, SkiFly.com has pictures of the 2 incidents, click here to see them.