Guest of Honour 2027
HUNGARIAN JET SPORTS FEDERATION
HUNGARY – A JET-SKI POWERHOUSE
More than three decades among the world’s elite
Hungary is one of the leading nations in international jet-ski sport. Although Hungary has no coastline, Hungarian competitors and sports professionals have been proving themselves among the world’s best for decades.
The Hungarian Jet Sports Federation has been organising and developing the sport in Hungary since 1992. Over more than three decades of operation, Hungarian competitors have won 190 international championship medals, including 30 World Championship and 43 continental championship gold medals.
Hungary has become one of the strongholds of the sport not only through its competitors. To date, the country has hosted 23 international championship rounds, while Hungarian sports professionals also play an active role in the governance, rule-making and development of international jet-ski sport.
Hungary has hosted a European Championship round every year for nine consecutive years! Be part of it!
The aim of the Hungarian Jet Sports Federation is not only to achieve outstanding competitive results, but also to make this unique water sport known and accessible to an ever wider audience.
The world of jet-ski sport – speed, technique and adrenaline
Jet-ski sport combines the dynamics of motorsport with the freedom of water sports. In addition to speed, competitors need excellent balance, endurance, quick reactions and a high level of technical skill.
The two best-known disciplines of the sport are racing on stand-up and sit-down jet skis.
The stand-up jet ski (Ski) presents a particularly intense physical challenge. The competitor controls the craft while standing, continuously moving their body and shifting their centre of gravity to tackle the waves and negotiate the turns.
The sit-down jet ski (Runabout) involves larger, conventionally designed and extremely powerful racing machines. High speed, precise manoeuvring and tactical decisions all play a decisive role in the outcome of the races.
Classes with different power levels and technical specifications allow everyone, from beginners to experienced competitors, to find the right challenge for them.
Jet-ski racing is spectacular, exciting and easy for spectators to follow, with competitors often racing against each other just a few metres from the audience.
It is never too late to start – even over 50, the path can lead to the World Championships
One of the most distinctive features of jet-ski sport is that it is not necessarily essential to start in childhood in order to become a high-level competitor.
It is possible to take up the sport even in your 40s or 50s, and with proper preparation, regular training and professional support, it is possible to reach a competitive level within just one or two years that can open the way to international competitions.
In jet-ski sport, adult beginners may also have the opportunity to compete at European and World Championships, provided they meet the required competitor licensing and participation conditions.
The different categories and performance levels allow everyone to develop in line with their own abilities, ambitions and experience.
In jet-ski sport, what matters is not how old you are when you start, but the goals you set for yourself.
More than competitive sport – freedom, experience and community
Jet skiing is not only about the racecourse and championship titles. It is a way of life in which closeness to nature, the freedom of the water, the joy of movement and technical challenges come together in a unique way.
The sport offers intense physical activity, recreation and a sense of community at the same time. Jet skiing develops coordination, balance, concentration and reaction skills, while teaching responsible watercraft handling and respect for the rules of navigation.
For the Hungarian Jet Sports Federation, promoting the sport is not solely about recruiting new competitors. Its aim is to enable as many people as possible to experience jet skiing and to discover the sport in safe, organised conditions.
Within the jet-ski community, beginners, recreational riders and world champion competitors all share the same passion.
Jet skiing is for everyone – youth development and equal opportunities
The Hungarian Jet Sports Federation places particular emphasis on making the sport accessible to the widest possible sections of society.
As part of its youth development and sport promotion activities, the Federation regularly organises programmes, introductory competitions and demonstrations for children and young people. With the assistance of professionals and under controlled conditions, participants can learn the basics of jet skiing.
A special example of the sport’s social inclusivity is the ParaJet-Ski Cup, an initiative launched in Hungary in 2007.
The event gives participants with physical, visual or hearing impairments the opportunity to experience the freedom and excitement of jet skiing. The programme is about sport, community building, self-confidence and raising social awareness at the same time.
The Federation firmly believes that the enjoyment of water sports should not be a privilege.
Jet skiing is for everyone.
Hungary at the heart of international jet-ski sport
The international recognition of Hungarian jet-ski sport is demonstrated not only by the medals won, but also by the international events hosted in Hungary and the international involvement of Hungarian sports professionals.
Hungary regularly hosts prestigious international competitions, attracting competitors and teams from numerous countries around the world.
Alongside developing international relations, the Hungarian Jet Sports Federation considers the operation of the domestic competition system, supporting new talent, ensuring the safe development of the sport and further strengthening the international position of Hungarian jet-ski sport to be among its key responsibilities.
The goal for the future is for Hungary to be not only the home of world champions, but also one of the key international meeting points of jet-ski sport.
Hungary is a jet-ski powerhouse – and the success story of the next generation is just beginning.
