Eight British waterskiers are heading to Germany to represent their country at the 2026 Europe & Africa Under 21 Championships and the Disabled Championships.

The two competitions are being held in Bremerhaven from Thursday 6 to Sunday 9 August.

Just one athlete will represent GB in the Disabled Championships.  Hannah Crossley (formerly Tomsett) is a seated skier who will compete in all three events of slalom, tricks and jump. 

Hannah Crossley - photo James Elliott

At the Under 21s competition, GB has five men and two women.

• Harrison Crossland
• Lilli Deste
• Tom Parkin
• Noah Pollard
• Myles Rose
• Phoebe Tonge
• Seb Turp

 All will compete in slalom, tricks and jump except for Harrison Crossland, who competes in slalom and tricks.

Phoebe Tonge - photo James Elliott

Vince Turp will be travelling with the squad as GB Team Captain.

The 2026 IWWF Europe & Africa Disabled Waterski Championships and the 2026 IWWF Europe & Africa Under 21 Waterski Championships will be held at the Bremerhaven Waterski Club.

Tom Parkin - photo Chris Yates

Good luck to everyone involved.