Three Britons are on the start list for the Moomba Masters, one of the world’s classic annual water ski competitions, which takes place from 11th to 13th March….

The Moomba Masters is the traditional season opener for the world’s best skiers who travel to compete on the tricky waters of the Yarra River in the heart of the Australian city of Melbourne.

Slalom specialist Freddie Winter won silver at Moomba last year and should be a strong contender for a podium again in 2023.

He competes in a stacked men’s field of 24.

  Joel Howley (3rd), Nate Smith (1st), Freddie Winter (2nd) at Moomba 2022 - photo Chloe Keeley

Joining him in the slalom is Rob Hazelwood, who also competes in tricks and jump.

He won the Overall silver medal at Moomba in 2020.

Sanchia Outram is the only British woman in the field, competing in the slalom.

The Moomba Masters is considered one of the two top annual professional water ski competitions. It is part of the Moomba Festival which attracts tens of thousands of people to the riverfront over 5 days.

 Moomba Masters 2020 - photo Late Night Media

Moomba has two days of junior competition on 9th and 10th March with the Masters beginning on Saturday 11th when the preliminary round of both men’s and women’s slalom and the men’s jump will take place.There will also be a series of night jump competitions.

The event will be livestreamed on the Moomba website where you can also find more information.

Live scoring will be here.