Five British waterskiers will compete at one of the biggest international competitions of the year - The Masters in Georgia, USA - next weekend. 

They include three former or reigning Masters' Champions, a previous Masters' medallist and one young skier who will making his debut on Robin Lake.

The athletes competing are:

• Joel Poland (Men's Jump and Tricks)
• Freddie Winter (Men's Slalom)
• Will Asher (Men's Slalom)
• Jack Critchley (Men's Jump)
• Seb Turp (Junior Men's Tricks)

Joel Poland is a three-time Masters winner in Men’s Jump and the defending champion.  He is the reigning World Champion in the event. Last month he broke the overall waterski world record for the ninth time, though the record is still awaiting official ratification by the International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation. Joel was third in Men's Tricks at the Masters in 2025.

Joel Poland, Men's Jump World Champion. Photo Johnny Hayward

Freddie Winter has won the Men’s Slalom competition at the Masters three times and is the defending champion. Last year, he triumphed against the odds just a few months after returning from a career-threatening leg injury. He is also a two-time World Champion, having won in 2017 and 2023.

Freddie Winter winning The Masters 2025. Photo Johnny Hayward

Will Asher has won at the Masters five times and this will be his 22nd appearance at the event.  Like Freddie, he is a two-time World Champion (2005, 2009).

Will Asher at The Masters 2024. Photo Johnny Hayward

Jack Critchley is a previous Masters’ medallist. Both he and Joel are members of a small elite who have jumped more than 70 metres.

Jack Critchley at the 2025 World Championships. Photo Andrea Gilardi

Seb Turp, who is 17, earned his place to compete in Junior Men’s Tricks by winning a qualifying competition in Spain last summer.

Seb Turp. Photo James Elliott

The Masters Waterski & Wakeboard Tournament will take place at Robin Lake, Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain, Georgia, USA. 

The competition will be livestreamed on The Masters website where you can also find the full schedule and follow the results.