PINE MOUNTAIN, GA (May 24, 2026) – The world’s most elite water ski and wakeboard athletes rose to the occasion on Finals Day at the 66th Nautique Masters Water Ski and Wakeboard Tournament presented by GM Marine, the most prestigious tournament of the year, where a course record shattered and history was rewritten on Robin Lake at Callaway Gardens.
Team Nautique athlete Erika Lang (USA) broke the Pro Women Trick course record that she previously set in 2023 with a score of 11,430 points to take her 7th Nautique Masters Pro Women Trick Title. The second spot on the podium went to Team Nautique Athlete Anna Hunter (USA) with 10,600 points, and Giannina Bonnemann Mechler (GER) came third with 10,320 points.
“I’m so excited to have taken the win in Pro Women Tricks today,” said Team Nautique athlete Erika Lang. “Skiing behind the redesigned Ski Nautique allowed me to secure my 7th Nautique Masters Title as well as break the course record. The wakes are always so consistent and clean allowing me to execute my tricks when it matters most.”
The Ski Nautique pulled Jake Abelson (USA) to his second consecutive Masters Title in Pro Men Trick with a score of 12,820 points. Joel Poland (GBR) scored 11,740 to take second, and Matias Gonzalez (CHI) secured the third spot on the podium with 11,450 points.
In Pro Women Slalom, Team Nautique athlete Regina Jaquess (USA) and Jaimee Bull (CAN) both skied 3 @ 39.5 off (10.75m), resulting in a runoff. Regina prevailed with 3 @ 39.5 off (10.75) to secure her 11th Nautique Masters Pro Women Slalom Title! Allie Nicholson ran 4 @ 38 off (11.25m) for a third-place finish.
“It’s amazing to be skiing at Robin Lake for The Masters behind the all-new Ski Nautique,” said Team Nautique athlete Regina Jaquess. “I always try to ski my best, and at the Masters, the best always seems to come out. Thank you to everyone at Nautique for making the Nautique Masters a legendary event.”
Pulled by the GM Marine powered Ski Nautique, Freddie Winter (GBR) delivered an insane performance running 2 @ 41 off (10.25m) to defend his Pro Men Slalom Title. He was closely followed by Cole McCormick (CAN) with an impressive 1.5 @ 41 off (10.25m), and Team Nautique athlete Charlie Ross (CAN) with 3.5 @ 39.5 off (10.75m).
The Pro Women threw down in the Pro Women Wakeboard Final with multiple stand-up passes behind the award-winning G23. Team Nautique athlete Zahra Kell (AUS) was crowned with her very first Nautique Masters Pro Women Wakeboard Title after stomping a back five as her wildcard trick, earning a total score of 96! Meagan Ethell (USA) scored an 87.33 to take second, and Hinata Yoshihara (JPN) took third with 82.33 points.
“I can’t believe I finally won my first Nautique Masters!!” said Team Nautique Athlete Zahra Kell. “This competition is the most prestigious and well put together event of the year, and I haven’t always ridden my best here, so I’m incredibly stoked to finally ride my best and feel what it’s like to be a Masters Champion!”
In Pro Men Wakeboard, Nic Rapa (AUS) emerged victorious to defend his Nautique Masters Title with a score of 87.67. Sam Brown (AUS) and Trent Stuckey (USA) also delivered podium worthy passes with respective scores of 76.67 and 71.67.
During the Pro Women Jump Final, Aliaksandra Danisheuskaya (USA) jumped 167 ft (51.1m) to take the top spot on the podium. Team Nautique athlete Regina Jaquess (USA) took second with a 166 ft (50.8m) jump, and Giannina Bonnemann Mechler (GER) jumped 157 ft (48.1m) to take third.
The Pro Men Jump Final concluded the weekend’s events with a massive crowd lining the shores of Robin Lake. Defending Masters Champion Joel Poland (GBR) soared 225 ft (68.7m) to claim his third consecutive Nautique Masters Pro Men Jump Final! Luca Rauchenwald (AUT) and Team Nautique athlete Ryan Dodd (CAN) placed second and third, jumping 219 ft (67m) and 214 ft (65.3m), respectively.
“Congratulations to all the 66th Nautique Masters Champions!” Said Nautique President, Greg Meloon. “It’s an honor to carry on the legacy of the Masters, and we look forward to the 67th Masters, where we will crown the inaugural Nautique Water Ski World Series Overall Champions.”
Please visit masterswaterski.com for the final standings of the 66th Nautique Masters Water Ski and Wakeboard Tournament presented by GM Marine.
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