At just 15 Ben is a well-seasoned champ, having won the NZ men’s novice class aged just 13 after just a year on the jet ski. His rise in the sport includes the Jnr 2017 USBA Worlds, with many other competition wins in between. As the NZ Jet Sports rider of the year 2018, Ben is on his way to the World Jet Ski Championship, USA to defend his world title. This Grant will support that bid and enable him to enter more classes in the competition. His ultimate goal is to compete on the European Pro Circuit while contributing to the sport in NZ through developing upcoming junior riders.