Hey World! We just finished day 1 of 3 of the Andy Mapple Pro-Am at JB Ski at Thorpe Park in England. This a a great water sports venue just outside of London approximately 20 minutes from the London Heathrow Airport. There are two slalom courses, a jump ramp, cable park, aqua park and large water area where you can … Read More
2017 Wiremill Pro Elite Slalom
Hey World, The inagural Wiremill Pro Elite Slalom Presented by Saracens Sport Foundation took place today at the Wiremill Water Ski Club in Lingfield, England. 16 of the top Men’s Slalom water skiers showed up with $14,000 on cash prize on the line. After the first round of skiing 12 skiers were going to advance to the finals. This … Read More
Event Recap: 2017 San Gervasio ProAm
Hey World! I just got done with a great event in Italy at the 4th Annual San Gervasio ProAm. This was my first time at this event and it did not disappoint. The Jolly Ski site was great, the performances by both men and women were outstanding and the hospitality was amazing! Below are the results from the 1st preliminary … Read More
2017 San Gervasio ProAm
Hey World! The 4th Annual San Gervasio ProAm, outside of Milan, Italy, kicked off today with the amateurs. The Pro’s ski Saturday and Sunday. Visit the event website at www.SanGervasioProAm.com This event will be webcasted live by The Water Ski Broadcast Company via https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM3-mBhqIdiVLkEfevhkZJoBqJbt0Z7Nz Select Round 1 Qualifying or Round 2 depending on what time you are tuning in. The … Read More
2017 European Pro Water Ski Tour
Hey World! Happy 4th of July! I am back on the road again! I am really excited about this trip, as this will be my first time to Europe. It is great to see more and more events being organized in Europe giving us athletes more opportunities to do what we love to do. This year we have 3 events … Read More
U.S. National Championships: Silver Medal
Hey World! I just got back from a quick trip to West Palm Beach, Florida for the U.S. National Championships of 3-event water skiing. The Okeeheelee Water Ski Club always hosts a great event. It was a good tournament for me as I made my debut of the 2016 Syndicate V-TYPE R. My nationals ride was only my 4th set of the … Read More
Good Day Sacramento: Brian Detrick Live with Cambi Brown
Hey World, This morning I had the opportunity of being featured and skiing on live television with Cambi Brown from Good Day Sacramento. Thanks to the flexibility of my supervisor at work for allowing me to start later today, I was able to start off the day on the lake. Which it doesn’t get better than that. It couldn’t have … Read More
The Water Skier Magazine: Tournament Preparation Article
Hey World, In the latest issue (July/August 2015) of The Water Skier Magazine by USA Water Ski, you will find an article I wrote on Tournament Preparation in the Instructional section. For those of you that do no receive the magazine, click on the pictures below to read the full article.
56th Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament
Hey World! The 56th Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament took place over Memorial Day weekend at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia. WOW! What a weekend. This was my third time attending the Masters but my 1st Masters as a skier as I was able to finally step onto the waters of Robin Lake. As it is in golf, … Read More
Pacific Slalom Signs Professional Water Skier Brian Detrick
PRESS RELEASE Pacific Slalom Signs Professional Water Skier Brian Detrick San Diego, Calfornia – May 1, 2015 Pacific Slalom proudly announced today that they have signed World-Class Professional Water Skier Brian Detrick. Detrick, a California native (Elk Grove), is the first professional skier representative for Pacific Slalom. Detrick had a breakout 2014 year with podium finishes at the Australian Open, Moomba … Read More