Barefooters Take on the World
12 October 2026
Seven athletes will represent GB at the World Barefoot Water Ski Championships, which start next weekend. The competition is being held in Florida, USA.
Returning to the squad for the first time in many years is the 19-times Open World Champion, David Small.
He dominated the sport worldwide for two decades, winning his first world title in 2002 and his last in 2018. He holds the current world records in barefoot jumping (set in 2010) and tricks (set in 2018).
David Small - photo World Barefoot Center
The strong GB squad also includes European Champions and World Championships medallists.
OPEN MEN
- David Small (jump, tricks & slalom)
- Tom Heaps (jump, tricks & slalom)
- Rick Moyes (jump, tricks & slalom)
- Robbie Crewe (jump, tricks & slalom)
- Adam Chalk (tricks & slalom)
JUNIOR BOYS
- Olly Moore (tricks & slalom)
JUNIOR GIRLS
- Matilda Mulcahy (tricks & slalom)
Matilda Mulcahy - photo Mark Thomas
GB will also be represented among the officials with Paul Turner one of the judges.
The 2026 IWWF Open, Under-23 & Junior World Barefoot Water Ski Championships take place at Lake Myrtle, Auburndale, Florida, USA, from 17-24 October.
You can find the schedule and follow the results here.
