ORLANDO, FL (June 2, 2026) - With three prior World Records across the Under-17 and Under-21 slalom divisions, Team Nautique athlete Charlie Ross set a new IWWF Men’s Under-21 Slalom World Record with 2 @ 43 off (9.75m) behind the all-new Ski Nautique. The record was set at the April Turns event at Lake Ledbetter in Winter Garden, FL and has been approved by the International Waterski and Wakeboard Federation (IWWF).
“I’m super happy to have set a new Under-21 World Record behind the Ski Nautique with a score of 2 @ 43 off (9.75m),” said Team Nautique athlete Charlie Ross. “Getting over to two was a massive step in my career and a moment I’ll never forget. The 2026 Ski Nautique provides the perfect wake and swing, creating the consistency and performance needed to push the boundaries of what’s possible in slalom skiing. I’m proud to have achieved this milestone behind the best towboat in the sport.”
After setting the new IWWF Men’s Under-21 Slalom World Record, Charlie secured a third-place finish in the Pro Men Salom division at the 66th Nautique Masters Water Ski and Wakeboard Tournament presented by GM Marine, the most prestigious event of the season. Attention now turns to the Botaski Pro Am, the opening event of the inaugural Nautique Water Ski World Series, where Ross will compete among the best athletes in the world.
“With momentum building across the industry, Charlie Ross remains one of the most watched young athletes in the sport,” said Nautique President, Greg Meloon. “The all-new Ski Nautique is built to support the most elite level of performance needed to break world records, and we look forward to more record-breaking performances in the upcoming Nautique Water Ski World Series.”
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