A PAIR of brothers are set to take part in the UK’s biggest waterskiing competition.

Ben and Seb Turp, from Gosfield, are taking part in the 2022 British National Waterski Championships at Oxford Wakeboard and Ski Club this week.

Siblings Ben, 21, and Seb, 14, who are both GB squad skiers, will compete in all three disciplines of slalom, tricks and jump.

Ben will be in the open category and Seb in the under-14s.

Dad Vince is also be one of the boat drivers for the competition.

More than 100 men, women and children from across the country have signed up to compete, with ages ranging from eight to 76. Among them are competition novices to a world champion.

It’s the second successive year that the Nationals have been held at Oxford and, once again, the event will be fully inclusive.

As well as a large contingent from the Team GB Squad, there is an adaptive category for disabled skiers and a military category which will be contested by servicemen and women from the RAF.

Steve Glanfield runs the Oxford Wakeboard and Ski Club and is organising the Nationals.

He said: “I am delighted to be hosting for the second time.

“Last year we had a fantastic competition and the feedback from skiers and visitors was great, but we’re aiming for the 2022 edition to be even bigger and better.

“Skiing at high speed under floodlights is pretty special and is something you don’t see too often.

“I’m hoping crowds will come out to support our skiers and enjoy the atmosphere. It’s free to the public for all four days and we’ll have food, drink and merchandise stands.”

The championships are taking place from today, August 11, to Sunday, August 14.