In pictures: 2021 Nautique NZ National Water Ski Championships at Lake Wiritoa

Jack Silver competing in the open men's jump at the 2021 Nautique NZ National Championships on Saturday. Photo / Lewis Gardner

Competitors and spectators enjoyed a great weekend at Lake Wiritoa for the 2021 Nautique NZ National Water Ski Championships.

Over 100 competitors from around New Zealand enjoyed perfect weather and water conditions on Saturday and Sunday.

Central region president Iain Bill said the national contest was scheduled to be held at Lake Wiritoa in 2020 but was postponed due to Covid-19.

Wanganui Water Ski Club president Ron Bakker carves a turn in the over-55 men's slalom at the 2021 Nautique NZ National Championships on Sunday. Photo / Lewis Gardner

Bill said competitors were highly scrutinised during the competitions with one judge in the boat, two on either side of the lake and a calculator monitoring from the prefab onshore.

"These are world rankings and someone just might set a new world record here so we have to make sure everything is carefully checked.

Steve Klein rounds a buoy in the over-55 men's slalom at the 2021 Nautique NZ National Championships on Sunday. Photo / Lewis Gardner

On Sunday, Wanganui Water Ski Club president Ron Bakker missed his bid to win the final of the over 55-men's slalom.

Lochie Stewart eyes his course line in the over-55 men's slalom at the 2021 Nautique NZ National Championships on Sunday. Photo / Lewis Gardner

Toni Atkinson prepares for descent in the open women's jump at the 2021 Nautique NZ National Championships on Saturday. Photo / Lewis Gardner

Emily Milner anticipates her landing spot in the open women's jump at the 2021 Nautique NZ National Championships on Saturday. Photo / Lewis Gardner