2026 Nautique Masters Recap

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Held May 22–24 at Robin Lake in Callaway Gardens, Georgia, the 66th Nautique Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament once again brought together the world's top invited athletes. The weekend opened with the 33rd Junior Masters, featuring the best under-18 competitors, before the professional divisions took center stage. There were tons of memorable moments from the weekend, but we wanted to highlight some of the stand out performances from our USA athletes. 

Junior Masters Highlights 

The Junior Masters showcased the next generation of elite water skiers and wakeboarders:

  • Junior Men's Slalom: 
    • Damien Eade took the number 1 spot on the podium with a score of 2@11.25m (38off)
    • Landon Stisher took 3rd completing the 12m (35off) line length and receiving a score of 0@11.25m (38off)
  • Junior Women's Slalom: Lexi Abelson took the Gold medal and set a new course record of 1@10.75m (39off)
  • Junior Men's Trick: BG Bickey secured a second place medal with a score of 7560 points 
  • Junior Women's Trick: 
    • Alexia Abelson took home another gold with a score of 8320 points
    • Ella Gay earned a bronze with a score of 5510 points 
  • Junior Men's Jump:
    • BG Bickley took first with a distance of 185ft
    • Dash Krueger secured the bronze with a distance of 164ft
  • Junior Men's Wakeboard:
    • Rex Abbott secured second place with a score of 74.33
    • Max Saia took home the bronze with a score of 67.00
  • Junior Women's Wakeboard: Zoey Carroll took home the gold with a score of 66.67 points

Pro Masters Highlights 

The professional finals produced several standout performances:

  • Women's Slalom: 
    • Regina Jaquess continued her legendary career with another Masters victory with a score of 3@10.75 (39off)
    • Allie Nicholson secured the bronze with a score of 4@11.25m (38off)
  • Men's Trick: Jake Abelson won with 12820 points.
  • Women's Trick: 
    • Erika Lang topped the field with 11430 points.
    • Anna Hunter brought home the silver with a score of 10600 points
  • Women's Jump: 
    • Aliaksandra Danisheuskaya claimed gold with a distance of 167ft 
    • Regina Jaquess earned a silver medal with a distance of 166ft 
  • Men's Wakeboard: Trent Stuckey earned the bronze with a score of 71.67 points
  • Women's Wakeboard: Megan Ethell secured the bronze with a score of 87.33 points 

 

To see all scores from the event and more go to: https://masterswaterski.com/