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
Brian Detrick Named Waterski Ambassador of the Year at Waterski Awards
Hey World! The Waterski Magazine 2014-2015 Waterski Awards also took place in Milwaukee over the weekend. Every year the most talented skiers from around the globe are honored at the Waterski Awards to reflect upon the previous 12 months’ accomplishments of events that represent the sport to the fullest. I took home the honors and was named Waterski Ambassador of … Read More
2015 Malibu Open Recap & My 4th Place Finish
Hey World! This past weekend I competed at the Malibu Open Festival in downtown Milwaukee, WI. This was the 6th year this event was held at the Lagoon in Veteran’s Park. I tied my personal best in the preliminary round running 3 buoys at 41 off advancing to the semi-finals in a 3 way tie for 2nd place with Will … Read More
My58 Superstars: Look who’s making a huge splash in Elk Grove
Hey World! Del Rodgers, KCRA 3 Sports Anchor, contacted me a few weeks ago about wanting to do a segment on me in their My58 Superstars. Michelle Dapper, another KCRA Sports Anchor/Reporter came out to Shortline Lake to interview me and capture some skiing footage. Last night it aired. Check out the video below. Thanks again to Del, Michelle … 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
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.