This past weekend, Brian won the Mapple Challenge Cup in Orlando, Florida. The Mapple Challege Cup’s course format was comprised of one round of traditional slalom, one round reverse course and a 6 boat head to head final. The gusting winds proved incredibly challenging, as even some of the world’s best skiers were unable to complete their first pass. In the … Read More
Recap: Jack’s Splash For Cash
Hey World! It was a quick trip for me this weekend to Orlando for Jack’s Splash for Cash event at Jack Traver’s Sunset Lakes. The location for next weeks’ 2014 Senior World Championships. This event was a 2nd year Introductory Elite Tournament. 2 preliminary rounds Saturday with the top 8 scores from either round advancing to the 1 round … Read More
Recap: Malibu Open, Mastercraft Pro Shootout and U.S. Nationals
Hey World! I just finished an eventful two weeks of being on the road for the Malibu Open in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the Mastercraft Pro Shootout in Calgary, Canada and the U.S. Nationals in San Marcos, Texas. Unfortunately now like the rest of you, I am back to reality working my desk job wishing I was out on the water. Malibu … Read More
Liquid Image Video and Last Chance Qualifier for the U.S. Masters
Hey World! Since Australia, I have been training for the Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ) for the U.S. Masters, the U.S. Masters and the Malibu ProAm in Atlanta. I just took my last set before I leave for Orlando tomorrow morning. I am excited about LCQ and looking forward to the opportunity to qualify for my 1st U.S. Masters. Below is … Read More
3rd Place at Moomba Masters / Moomba Masters Recap – Australia Update #7
Hey World! The 2014 Moomba Masters is in the books! A few words that come to mind when I look back on the event are: spectacular, one of a kind, memorable and another milestone reached. For me, it all started on Saturday for the Men’s Slalom Prelims. There were 26 skiers and the field was being cut to 15. I … Read More
Moomba Training / Moomba Masters Live Webcast & Schedule – Australia Update #6
Hey World! After a very exciting 2nd place finish at the 2014 Australian Open ProAm, I flew down to Melbourne to train for the next event in Australia, the Moomba Masters on the Yarra River. I trained with the Collicoat Family on a river in Bridgewater; a small town about 2 hours from Melbourne. Ironically, I went to college (Saint … Read More
My 2nd Place Finish / Final Results of the 2014 Australian Open ProAm – Australia Update #5
Hey World! It was an exciting day today at the 2nd and final day of the 2014 Australian Open ProAm! A lot of great skiing in both of the Open Men and Women divisions. It started out with the second round. Emma and Geena put up some great scores and we could see it was going to be a battle … Read More
2014 Australian Open ProAm Round 1 Results – Australia Update #4
Hey World! Round 1 of the 2014 Australian Open ProAm is in the books. Despite the adverse weather all day; there was some good skiing. It has been raining majority of the day. I was stoked about my first round. I ran over the top of 3@41off to get a score of 2@41off which put me in 2nd place after … Read More
My 25th Bday / 2014 Australian Open ProAm – Australia Update #3
Hey World! I feel a bit older today. Yesterday (in Australia, today back home) was my 25th birthday. I had a great day taking my final ski ride before the 2014 Australian Open ProAm; which is quickly approaching. Last night to celebrate I went into town with some skiing friends who are here for the event as well. We went … Read More
Stoney Park and Billabong Zoo – Koala And Wildlife Park – Australia Update #2
Hey World! I’ve had another great couple of days here at Stoney Park. Al Limbrick, from England, who has a house at Stoney Park, invited a few of us over for dinner. It was great to have a home cooked meal and relax and catch up with Al and a few other skiers. Below is a picture from that night. … Read More