Jet ski: Kevin Reiterer leads Pro Ski GP at IJSBA World Finals
The newsroomUpdated on October 12, 20263 minIJSBA World Finals 2026 in Lake Havasu: Austria's Kevin Reiterer tops the Pro Ski GP with 214 points ahead of Harley Ritchie; next edition set for October 2027.
Key point
At Lake Havasu, Austria's Kevin Reiterer tops the Pro Ski GP with 214 points after four motos, per the IJSBA's 11 October report; the 2027 World Finals are planned for 2–10 October.
The 2026 IJSBA World Finals, held in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, wrapped up on Sunday 11 October. In the Pro Ski GP, Austria's Kevin Reiterer tops the standings published by the IJSBA with 214 points after four motos.
Pro Ski GP: Reiterer ahead of Ritchie
The report of final completed classes, dated 11 October, has Reiterer in front on the strength of 2-2-1-3 moto finishes. He won only the third moto, but consistency paid off. He is ahead of Harley Ritchie of Lake Havasu City (172 points), fourth in each of the four motos, and Deven Farthing (169). Ryder Wildeboer completes the top four with 152 points.
Freestyle and Runabout
Other standings published by the IJSBA:
- Freestyle: Nolan Jukish (40 points), Gabe Jukish (34) and Kyle Kreeger (29).
- Pro Am Runabout 1100 Open: Thailand's Kasidit Teeraprateep wins with 168 points, ahead of compatriot Pittipong Kaitkamolkul (166) and Anton Ignacio of the Philippines (149).
- Women's Sport Spec World Championship, held for the first time this year: Renee Ann Hill won with moto finishes of 1-1-2 aboard her HX, according to Watercraft Journal.
Endurance and young riders
- Pro Am Runabout Endurance: Oumouet Saly of Cambodia wins both motos and totals 120 points, ahead of Johnathan Ebanks of the Cayman Islands (106) and Tory Snyder of the United States (96).
- Jr Ski 8-13 Lap Challenge: American Cash McClure wins ahead of Thailand's Nachapass Srisuan.
More classes are listed in the IJSBA's full report.
A final day in gusty conditions
According to Watercraft Journal, the last day was run under storms and strong winds, with choppy water reported by competitors. Organisers acknowledged an interruption to the freestyle competition. Admission stayed free for spectators thanks to local sponsors.
See you in 2027
The IJSBA has already announced the 46th Annual World Finals, planned for 2–10 October 2027, again in Lake Havasu City. More details will follow.
The standings quoted here come from the IJSBA report as of 11 October and cover the classes completed by then.
Frequently asked questions
Who leads the Pro Ski GP at the 2026 IJSBA World Finals?
Kevin Reiterer of Austria, with 214 points over four motos, ahead of Harley Ritchie (172) and Deven Farthing (169), per the IJSBA's 11 October report.
Who won the inaugural Women's Sport Spec World Championship?
Renee Ann Hill, with moto finishes of 1-1-2 aboard her HX, according to Watercraft Journal.
When are the 2027 World Finals?
The IJSBA plans them for 2–10 October 2027 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
Sources
- IJSBA — Final completed class results for the 2026 World Finals as of 11 October
- Watercraft Journal — World Finals wraps up
- IJSBA — 2027 World Finals planned for 2–10 October
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