Australia's jet skiing community is in mourning after the death of a top young rider at the sport's national championships on the Gold Coast. Joseph Scaturchio, 22, of Victoria, was killed in a crash during the Australian Watercross Nationals on the Southport Spit about 2.30pm. The championships were abandoned as shocked competitors grappled to come to terms with the tragedy.Australian Jet Sport Boating Association secretary Mandy Brown said it was a "tragic, tragic loss". "Everyone's just incredibly shocked," she said. "It's without doubt the worst day of any of our lives."Joseph was a magnificent young man and a very accomplished rider who had won many races, including overseas. He'll be sorely missed."Mr Scaturchio lived in Melbourne and was a member of the Victorian Jet Sport Boating Association, of which his father Tony is president.Ms Brown said the sport would hold a full inquiry into Mr Scaturchio's death. Water police and the Forensic Crash Unit are also investigating.
