Champions Crowned at Tenth Annual 2017 Nautique WWA Wake Park National Championships Presented by Rockstar

Waco, TX (July 31, 2017) – The 2017 Nautique WWA Wake Park National Championships celebrated its tenth anniversary in style this week with riders all from over North America representing more cable parks than ever before. The competition was intense with the best performances in wake park history going down in the final rounds. The team aspect brought an army of support for riders who just kept pouring it on. Having the opportunity to witness the level of riding that came out of this event from Groms to Pros was a truly special experience for everyone in attendance.

Taking the title in Pro Wakeskate, Rockstar athlete Nick Taylor stomped a kickflip to frontside flip combo in the flats along with solid rail hits to score 97.50. Andrew Pastura took second with 89.00 hitting a T/S stale 360 shove-it followed by Matti Buys in third scoring 76.50 landing a frontside flip and a F/S bigspin.

In the Pro Wakeboard Traditional final Busty Dunn continued to go absolutely huge, landing both T/S and H/S backside 1080’s and a switch safety-front 270- front board for the win to score 94.00. Guenther Oka placed second, after riding through every round in the event with a score of 85.00 and Bene Tremmel rode solid to a 76.00 rounding out the podium in third.

Taking the win in the Groms division, Zack Montez (TSR) went off the entire heat hitting a 180-270-switch 270 off on the a-frame and big T/S B/S 720 scoring 100.00. Cameron Reeves (Hydrous) scored 73.00 with some big rail hits to finish in second just ahead of Gavin Doody (TSR) in third who showed his versatility off the kickers and on the rails with 70.15.

Fynn Bullock (Shark) landed a whirly 540, frontside and backside 720’s and 900’s along with a 270 transfer-270 out in the Boys division for the win scoring 90.7. Trent Stuckey (OWC) landed a 900 and a sick grabbed B/S 720 in second with 85.15.  Parker Swope (WNH) took third, riding clean all weekend scoring 76.15 in the final with a nose grab Pete Rose, Nuclear tantrum to blind, and some super solid, technical rail riding throughout the final to come out on top with a big transfer to 360 down and a H/S F/S 540.

In the Open Women final, Taylor Oxford (OWC) landed a H/S 540 and a back board-back lip-B/S 180 out taking the national title with 85.35. Piper Harris (OWC) took the podium in second scoring 77.65 with solid rail hits including a switch T/S transfer to fakie and a big tantrum off the kicker. Mattie Armer (Terminus) placed third with 76.60 showing her strong spin game off the kicker.

Reagan Hills (TSR) had a hard fought battle towards the national title, scoring 88.30 with a T/S backside 720 in the Jr. Men’s final. Jonathan Padron (MWC) landed in second getting stylish on the rails with a 270- 50/50-b/s 360 out earning 84.70 followed by Nick Bowers (TSR) who took third with 73.00 landing a big 900.

The Open Men division saw Bruno Ulott (Mayan) showcase his amazing rail game all week, delivering in the final to score 86.20 in first place. Shawn Rysak (OWC) came in second with big spins and solid rail hits to score 82.30. Kellan Rudnicki (OWC) scored 72.10 for a third place finish hitting some sick combinations on the a-frame.

Taking first place in the Masters division, Chase Andrews (Terminus) put up a score of  97.45 with a H/S underflip off the kicker and transfer to back lip on the fun box. Scot Ferwerda (Action) placed second showing a mastery of technical rail riding for a score of 81.10. Jorge Garizurieta Spame (Mayan) scored 76.45 to round out the podium in third nailing a front board-270 back lip-90 out.

Dayle Cartwright (Revo) took the Veterans win with 88.60, landing his signature tantrum to blind and showcasing a versatile rail game. Shannon Stuckey (OWC)  put the pressure on, making it a super close final with a score of 88.15 that saw her land a B/S 360 and a back board-gap-back lip followed by Mike Pope (Shark) in third to score 67.75.

The Pro Women’s final saw just how far these athletes are pushing the sport with an insane level of riding going down throughout the entire round. Taking the 2017 national title, Anna Nikstad couldn’t be stopped with perfect execution and the extra touch of style that’s taken her to the top of the sport. A switch Pete Rose and a sick 270-gap-back tail-blind 90 out sealed the deal with a score of 88.60. Jamie Lopina took second with F/S and B/S 540’s off the kickers to score 81.25. Nautique athlete Meagan Ethell took the podium in third landing a big 720 off the kicker and solid rail riding for a score of 79.15.

In the Pro Men’s final, we witnessed the best round of wake park competition to date with World Champion Guenther Oka sending it for the winning score of 83.95. Oka threw down a big mute mobe 540 and a B/S 900 off the kicker and a F/S 360-nosepress-back lip to blind on the box. Busty Dunn landed a T/S B/S 1080 and a H/S B/S 1080 and crushed the rails for second with 82.90. Taking the podium in third, Timo Kapl scored 71.80 with a 900 and a 1080 off the kicker along with an Ollie B/S 180-nosepress-F/S 180 out.

 

About Nautique Boat Company: Celebrating 92 years of excellence in the marine industry, Nautique is a subsidiary of Correct Craft and has been on the waters of the world with a passion for innovation since 1925. Nautique is known to push the envelope of possibility on the water, and our owners have come to expect nothing but the absolute best. The Ski Nautique 200 has changed waterskiing with 22 world records, the G-Series has won numerous awards for wakeboard boat and wakesurf boat of the year while unlocking new possibilities in wakeboarding and wakesurfing, and our Sport Series has given families endless days on the water without compromise. Through our Nautique Cares initiatives we’re dedicated to not only making a difference on the water, but to people in need around the world. The world’s best ski boat, world’s best wake boat, and a company that cares. To learn more visit Nautique.com.
About Rockstar: Rockstar Energy Drink is designed for those who lead active lifestyles – from Athletes to Rockstars. Available in over 25 flavors at convenience and grocery outlets in over 30 countries, Rockstar supports the Rockstar lifestyle across the globe through Action Sports, Motor Sports, and Live Music. For more information, visit: http://ift.tt/18oEiwP

About the Wake Park Points Chase Series: Founded in 2010, The National Points Chase was created to give young wakeboarder’s and wakeskater’s the opportunity to not only better their skills, but also compete against their peers in a fun environment. Two weekly series (Traditional & Features Only) are hosted at cable wake parks across the United States. The final event of the season, the National Points Championship is the largest cable wakeboard event in the United States. For more information visit: www.PointsChase.com

About The WWA: Developed for riders by riders, the World Wake Association stands as a global network of passionate representatives dedicated to the growth of towed boardsports. Since 1989 our mission and values remain true to the core of our community. Our position as the authority on competitive standards has been earned through consistent development; sanctioning and producing more than 6,000 worldwide events and counting. We are the only organization solely focused on the best interests of the sport, spearheading a collective movement on the journey to discover where wake takes you. The WWA owns and operates the WWA Wakeboard World Series, WWA Wake Park World Series, WWA Wakeboard National Championships, WWA Wake Park National Championships, WWA Wakeboard World Championships, WWA Wake Park World Championships, WWA Wake Park Triple Crown, WWA Pro Card and WWA Rider Experience.  For more information on the World Wake Association, check out www.thewwa.com.

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Amateur Traditional Titles Awarded at Day 3 of 2017 Nautique WWA Wake Park National Championships Presented by Rockstar

Waco, TX (July 30, 2017) – As the cable started turning early on day three morning of the 2017 Nautique WWA Wake Park National Championships, the level of riding was kicked into full throttle with the Pro Men Features quarterfinals starting the day. The Amateur features LCQ rounds saw some big comebacks in a fight to make it through to the semifinals. The afternoon saw the Pro Women take the water for the first time with semifinal rounds featuring North America’s best. The Pro Wakeskate division also made their debut, with a technical display of skill put on display by the sport’s greats. The Pro Men Features LCQ saw J.B. O’Neil make it through to the semifinal in heat one with a massive mute double cab to score 97.00. In heat two Mathew Muncey scored 94.00 hitting a safety B/S 360 to nosepress on the a-frame. Heat three saw Thomas Elwood hit the sickest indy KGB to make it through with 86.35. Jake Pelot made it through in heat four keeping it smooth with an indy B/S 720 to score 86.35. Joe Battleday hit a H/S F/S 900 to win heat five with 97.45. Tyler Sommer cranked it in heat six to make the final scoring 92.05 annihilating the a-frame. Ian Smith took the Amateur Wakeskate title in his first ever WWA event win. Ian threw down a T/S wallride F/S 180 out and a T/S B/S 180 for his wildcard trick to secure the top spot. “It’s been a crazy weekend so far, and taking the win in wakeskate really got me stoked! The rest of team OWC has been killing it all week and I’m so excited to see how things end up. Hopefully we bring it home once again for Team OWC!” said 2017 Nautique WWA Wake Park Amateur Wakeskate Champion Ian Smith. In Beginner Wakeboard, Ian Dinger scored a 91.00 to take the win becoming the division’s 2017 National Champ with a B/S lipslide-B/S boardslide-270 out on the fun box and going big on the kicker landing a big nose grab 180. The Novice Wakeboard final saw some amazing riding with Kaiden Powell dominating the field to come out on top with a big transfer to 360 down and a H/S F/S 540. Coby Armer took the Intermediate Wakeboard title with a throwing a H/S F/S 720 and a T/S 180-cab 270 front board-pretzel out to score 87.00. Nick Bowers scored 81.00 for the win in the Advanced Wakeboard division landing a H/S B/S 540, a H/S F/S 900 off the kickers and a BS 50/50-gap B/S 360-B/S 180 out. The Pro Wakeskate Semifinals were stacked with heavy hitters taking three riders from each of two heats into today’s six-man final. Making through in heat one, Colin Haas scored 94.5 just ahead of Andrew Pastura with 90.5 in second and James Bertram in third with 80.00. Nick Taylor won heat two landing a 360 flip and a B/S 360 off the kicker for a flawless run to take 100.00. In Second, Matti Buys looked solid with a score of 85.00 followed by Derek Hailey in third with 76.5. The Traditional Pro Men Wakeboard Semis had three heats of four riders, taking the top two into the final round. In heat one, Busty Dunn scored 95.5 for the win with a big s-mobe, 313 and a safety-270-front nosepress followed by Guenther Oka who exudes style on every move in second with 91.00. Bene Tremmel scored 100.00 with a backmobe 540 and a big 900 to take the win in heat two with 100 followed by Timo Kapl in second scoring 84.5 with a big B/S 720 and at 270-transfer-rewind 270 on the funbox. Brady Patry came out of the LCQ to the win in heat three scoring 96.00 after landing a 313 and a Pete Rose just ahead of Tyler Sommer who landed a H/S 900 and a slim chance along with some big scoring 86.00 in second heading into the final. Heading into the final day of action, Hydrous Wake Park is leading the Team points with 1275.00 followed by OWC in second with 1140.00. The roles are switched in the Traditional discipline with OWC in the top spot with 2845.00 and Hydrous in second with 1850. CLICK HERE to download results from day 3 of the Nautique WWA Wake  Park National Championships. CLICK HERE to view the day 4 schedule.                                                               About Nautique Boat Company: Celebrating 92 years of excellence in the marine industry, Nautique is a subsidiary of Correct Craft and has been on the waters of the world with a passion for innovation since 1925. Nautique is known to push the envelope of possibility on the water, and our owners have come to expect nothing but the absolute best. The Ski Nautique 200 has changed waterskiing with 22 world records, the G-Series has won numerous awards for wakeboard boat and wakesurf boat of the year while unlocking new possibilities in wakeboarding and wakesurfing, and our Sport Series has given families endless days on the water without compromise. Through our Nautique Cares initiatives we’re dedicated to not only making a difference on the water, but to people in need around the world. The world’s best ski boat, world’s best wake boat, and a company that cares. To learn more visit Nautique.com. About Rockstar: Rockstar Energy Drink is designed for those who lead active lifestyles – from Athletes to Rockstars. Available in over 25 flavors at convenience and grocery outlets in over 30 countries, Rockstar supports the Rockstar lifestyle across the globe through Action Sports, Motor Sports, and Live Music. For more information, visit: http://ift.tt/18oEiwP About the Wake Park Points Chase Series: Founded in 2010, The National Points Chase was created to give young wakeboarder’s and wakeskater’s the opportunity to not only better their skills, but also compete against their peers in a fun environment. Two weekly series (Traditional & Features Only) are hosted at cable wake parks across the United States. The final event of the season, the National Points Championship is the largest cable wakeboard event in the United States. For more information visit: www.PointsChase.com About The WWA: Developed for riders by riders, the World Wake Association stands as a global network of passionate representatives dedicated to the growth of towed boardsports. Since 1989 our mission and values remain true to the core of our community. Our position as the authority on competitive standards has been earned through consistent development; sanctioning and producing more than 6,000 worldwide events and counting. We are the only organization solely focused on the best interests of the sport, spearheading a collective movement on the journey to discover where wake takes you. The WWA owns and operates the WWA Wakeboard World Series, WWA Wake Park World Series, WWA Wakeboard National Championships, WWA Wake Park National Championships, WWA Wakeboard World Championships, WWA Wake Park World Championships, WWA Wake Park Triple Crown, WWA Pro Card and WWA Rider Experience.  For more information on the World Wake Association, check out www.thewwa.com.

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Pros Deliver on Day 2 of 2017 Nautique WWA Wake Park National Championships Presented by Rockstar

Waco, TX (July 29, 2017) – Just when you think it can’t get any better, the riders turn it up another level at the 2017 Nautique WWA Wake Park National Championships presented by Rockstar Energy. Building off of the energy from day 1, the cable started spinning at sunrise with riders getting ready for action on day 2. Glassy conditions and temperatures staying over 100ºF all day made BSR Cable Park the perfect place to be. The Pro division kicked off the day with Traditional Wake Park qualifying rounds seeing eight riders advance through to the quarterfinals. In heat one of the quarterfinals, Busty Dunn landed in the top spot with a 100.00 score followed by Joel Battleday in second with 80.5. Heat two winner Tyler Sommer scored 91.5 with Kaden Voges hot on his heels scoring 90.5. James Windsor crushed it in heat three taking the win with 94.00 points ahead of Kelbey Huebner taking second with 86.00.  Tom “King of the Cable” Fooshee dominated, scoring 100.00 for the heat four win with Bene Tremmel in second, punching his ticket to the semifinals with 90.00. The Intermediate semifinals stepped it up with Jake Flynn winning heat one scoring 86.00 ahead of Pierce Bishop with 82.5 in second. Heat two went to Coby Armer scoring 84.5 just a half point ahead of Hayden Chambless with 84.00. Will Trauschke won heat four with a 92.5 point score followed by Justin Lublow in second with 85.00. In the Novice semifinal, heat one winner Daniel Laskowski heads to the final scoring 92.00 for the heat win along with Colton Brasiel placing second with 80.00. Kaiden Powell took the win in heat two with a score of 96.00 and Mattie Armer scored 85.00 in second. Joining them in the final from heat three, Taylor Oxford took the top spot with 91.00 ahead of Outler Morgan taking second scoring 84.00. In the Pro Men Features Only qualifying rounds, the top five riders advanced through to the quarterfinals. James Windsor scored 94.00 to take the win in heat one and Busty Dunn maintained couldn’t be stopped all day long, winning heat two with 97.15. Heat three went to defending World Champion Guenther Oka who scored a 100.00 making a statement heading into today’s quarterfinal rounds. The Features Only Amateur division showed just how fast the sport is progressing. In the Boy’s Division, Parker Swoope landed a perfect nose grab Pete Rose causing the shoreline to explode as he cruised through to the semifinal. The only female rider in the Veteran’s division, Shannon Stucky slayed the rails, styling out a boardslide-gap-backlip to earn her way to the final placing second in heat one behind the legendary Dale Cartwright. Open Men’s rider Bruno Ulott had jaws on the floor during his run with some amazing rail riding that blended finesse with a relentless attack on each feature to win his heat. Groms division shredder Gavin Doody won both his Traditional and Features Only heats today showing unmatched versatility with clean riding all day long. “So awesome to see not only the insane amount of riders, but the level of riding that everyone is performing at. This will definitely be the best Wake Park Nationals ever!!” said six time Wake Park National Champion Tom Fooshee. CLICK HERE to download results from day 2 of the Nautique WWA Wake  Park National Championships. CLICK HERE to view the day 3 schedule.    About Nautique Boat Company: Celebrating 92 years of excellence in the marine industry, Nautique is a subsidiary of Correct Craft and has been on the waters of the world with a passion for innovation since 1925. Nautique is known to push the envelope of possibility on the water, and our owners have come to expect nothing but the absolute best. The Ski Nautique 200 has changed waterskiing with 22 world records, the G-Series has won numerous awards for wakeboard boat and wakesurf boat of the year while unlocking new possibilities in wakeboarding and wakesurfing, and our Sport Series has given families endless days on the water without compromise. Through our Nautique Cares initiatives we’re dedicated to not only making a difference on the water, but to people in need around the world. The world’s best ski boat, world’s best wake boat, and a company that cares. To learn more visit Nautique.com. About Rockstar: Rockstar Energy Drink is designed for those who lead active lifestyles – from Athletes to Rockstars. Available in over 25 flavors at convenience and grocery outlets in over 30 countries, Rockstar supports the Rockstar lifestyle across the globe through Action Sports, Motor Sports, and Live Music. For more information, visit: http://ift.tt/18oEiwP About the Wake Park Points Chase Series: Founded in 2010, The National Points Chase was created to give young wakeboarder’s and wakeskater’s the opportunity to not only better their skills, but also compete against their peers in a fun environment. Two weekly series (Traditional & Features Only) are hosted at cable wake parks across the United States. The final event of the season, the National Points Championship is the largest cable wakeboard event in the United States. For more information visit: www.PointsChase.com About The WWA: Developed for riders by riders, the World Wake Association stands as a global network of passionate representatives dedicated to the growth of towed boardsports. Since 1989 our mission and values remain true to the core of our community. Our position as the authority on competitive standards has been earned through consistent development; sanctioning and producing more than 6,000 worldwide events and counting. We are the only organization solely focused on the best interests of the sport, spearheading a collective movement on the journey to discover where wake takes you. The WWA owns and operates the WWA Wakeboard World Series, WWA Wake Park World Series, WWA Wakeboard National Championships, WWA Wake Park National Championships, WWA Wakeboard World Championships, WWA Wake Park World Championships, WWA Wake Park Triple Crown, WWA Pro Card and WWA Rider Experience.  For more information on the World Wake Association, check out www.thewwa.com.

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APWW ou WWA Portugal? As duas!

A APWW – Associação Portuguesa de Wakeboard e Wakeskate fez em Dezembro de 2016 dez anos de existência. Fomos falar com os membros fundadores Luis Braga (LB) e João Reis (JR) e com o atual presidente André Matos (AM) e tentar perceber os motivos da criação da APWW e qual o futuro.

1) Porque surge e quando surge a APWW?

JR: a APWW surge da necessidade de criar uma entidade idônea e de alguma forma “apartidária” para a promoção do Wakeboard e Wakeskate numa altura que a Federação Portuguesa de Ski Náutico tutelava as respectivas modalidades e aparentava estar inativa. Precisávamos de uma entidade que regulamentasse e organizasse competições de wakeboard e wakeskate e para quem fosse prioridade máxima a divulgação e promoção das mesmas.

LB: faço minhas as palavras do João. Há 10 anos atrás ambas as modalidades estavam em franca expansão em Portugal. Como éramos praticantes assíduos, sentimos que faltava algo que nos representasse e que potenciasse os talentos que na altura existiam. Criar a APWW foi um passo natural.

2) A APWW foi o grande impulsionador do wake em Portugal. Lembram-se de alguns momentos chave?

JR: Não consigo afirmar que a APWW foi o grande impulsionador do wake em Portugal, houve em tempos outras associações que fizeram muito pelo desporto e com bons resultados, o que posso afirmar é que a APWW fez tudo o que estava ao seu alcance para que o wake chegasse a mais pessoas e que fosse mais e melhor divulgado. Relembro que,por exemplo, a piscina criada durante uma Nauticampo na Feira Internacional de Lisboa foi um enorme sucesso. Para mim foi um dos momentos chave.

LB: Sim, o evento na Nauticampo foi um dos mais marcantes. Recordo-me do circuito nacional de 2012 como sendo um grande circuito com muitos participantes.

AM: Para mim foi sem sombra de dúvidas a organização do WWA Supra World Championship em 2015, no Lago Azul, Castelo de Bode. Ter os melhores do mundo em Portugal pela primeira vez com uma audiência total de 20.000 pessoas ao longo de 4 dias, foi de facto marcante. Foi até considerado como sendo o melhor Worlds de sempre, pela WWA.

3) Quais foram os grandes desafios da APWW?

JR: Dar a conhecer dois desportos de alguma forma conhecidos por elitistas e ao alcance de muito poucos é o maior desafio que podíamos ter, quando o que pretendíamos era que o maior número de pessoas tivesse a oportunidade de experimentar e conhecer, segundo, convencer marcas não relacionadas com o desporto a envolverem-se e apoiarem estas modalidades

LB: para mim foi conseguir fazer mais com muito, mas muito pouco. Os recursos da APWW eram escassos e totalmente dependentes dos apoios privados. Não nos podemos esquecer que a APWW não era e não é uma federação e por tal não tem financiamento previsto em orçamento de estado.

4) O que consideram faltar para que tanto o wakeboard, wakeskate e wakesurf se posicionem definitivamente como os grandes desportos de verão em Portugal?

JR: É difícil dizer o que falta, acho que se soubéssemos já o teríamos feito. Acho que estamos no bom caminho com todas as infraestruturas criadas e todos os esforços dos últimos anos em trazer eventos internacionais por forma a que as pessoas conheçam e se sintam tentadas a experimentar, acho que de alguma forma o wakeboard, wakeskate e wakesurf já são esses grandes desportos de verão no interior do país, em barragens ou lagos onde a prática das modalidades já é uma constante e a procura é grande.

AM: Falta apenas continuar o trabalho dos últimos anos. Mais e melhores eventos, mais media, melhorar as infra-estruturas que existem. No fundo criar mais e melhores condições para os novos praticantes. Vemos que por exemplo, o aparecimento de novos cables (Furia Cable Park, Wake Salinas, Wakeboard Portugal Resort), levou a um aparecimento de novos praticantes e todos esses locais já têm pequenas comunidades de praticantes locais que tendem a crescer todos os anos. Prevejo um futuro risonho para o Wake em Portugal se continuar assim. As condições naturais para a prática existem, talvez sejam até das melhores do mundo… Os praticantes virão logo atrás.

5) André, esta pergunta é especifica para ti. Sabemos que o teu envolvimento na APWW e no Wake foi de tal forma inesperado que até mudaste totalmente de vida por causa disso. Podes explicar como?

AM: Sim… Inesperado foi de certeza! Bem, long story short, a minha entrada na APWW surge por convite da anterior direção (Braga e Reis) em condições cujos detalhes não vou partilhar! (risos). Enfim, a história é conhecida, entrei na APWW porque eles acharam que eu poderia ajudar de alguma forma a associação. Na altura trabalhava numa pequena agência de ativação de marca e organização de eventos em Lisboa e já passava todo o meu tempo livre a ir para Castelo de Bode para fazer um wake. Cheguei a ir várias vezes no final do dia, saía de Lisboa às 17h e voltava às 23h… Só quem passou um final de tarde no lago é que percebe o quão bom é!

Bem, o que começou como uma brincadeira rapidamente se tornou sério e percebi que havia potencial para fazer algo mais. Mas isso implicaria uma dedicação diferente de minha parte… E assim foi. Entrei para a presidência da APWW em 2011 e despedi-me da agência em 2013. Hoje estou totalmente dedicado ao Wake, tendo até assumido uma pasta na WWA (World Wake Association) enquanto Diretor das Operações Internacionais. Ou seja, há 5 anos viajava para fazer wake em lazer, hoje viajo para organizar eventos de Wake em vários países do globo… Mas sim, mudei de vida… Para muito melhor! Nem todos têm a sorte de fazer do seu hobbie a sua vida profissional!

6) Que novidades podemos esperar para 2017 e para os anos seguintes?

AM: Muitas! Este ano teremos mais um evento internacional da WWA em Portugal, desta feita em Cable (Lago Azul) no final do mês de agosto. O lançamento da RIDELINE Portugal e da WWA Portugal é também uma grande novidade, talvez até a mais significativa de todas.

7) Falaste da RIDELINE e da WWA PORTUGAL. Podes explicar um pouco mais?

AM: Tanto o João como o Braga referiram ao longo da entrevista que a APWW tinha e tem escassos meios e que é fundamental que as modalidades apareçam mais nos media. Concordo a 100% com eles. Hoje em dia é muito difícil ter espaço nos media nacionais, até porque o Wake é ainda pouco conhecido. Precisamos de mais media para atrair mais patrocinadores. No entanto, não conseguimos ter media porque, não tendo tantos patrocinadores como desejaríamos, os eventos também são de menor dimensão. Sendo de menor dimensão, não têm a tração mediática que precisamos. Enfim, em bom português, é uma “pescadinha de rabo na boca”.

No último, já a cumprir funções na WWA, percebi que este drama não é só português. Muitos países que visitei têm o mesmo desafio. Fui partilhando esse feedback ao presidente da WWA, Shannon Starling e decidimos avançar com um programa já há muito planeado, de ajudar os parceiros que temos em vários países com um conjunto de ferramentas que os possam ajudar a fomentar as modalidades localmente.

A RIDELINE é uma publicação digital e é apenas uma delas. Naturalmente tornar-se-á no maior media outlet do mundo (dentro do segmento das publicações de Wake) e cada país parceiro tem acesso a uma parte da publicação para inserir conteúdos locais. Pode inclusivé, usar parte do espaço para vender publicidade. As receitas revertem para o parceiro e servirão para o ajudar a organizar de uma forma mais consolidada a sua estrutura e potenciar as modalidades.

Ou seja, a WWA cria uma publicação digital (revista), fornece a maior parte dos conteúdos (em inglês) e dá ao parceiro de cada país, que no caso de Portugal é a APWW, a hipótese de criar conteúdos locais e vender advertising. A grande vantagem é que sendo uma publicação digital global, este artigo pode ser facilmente visto por alguém na China ou nos EUA. Trazemos uma expressão global ao Wake nacional e isso é life changing.

Se somarmos à RIDELINE todas as outras ferramentas que a WWA nos fornece, diria que agora sim, temos tudo o que precisamos para podermos olhar para o futuro com outros olhos.

No fundo a APWW agora também é WWA Portugal. Tem acesso às ferramentas globais da WWA, permitindo-nos operar com uma estrutura com uma escala que nunca imaginaríamos ter.

Em dezembro de 2016, a APWW fez 10 anos. Nos últimos 2 anos Portugal já foi visitado pelos melhores wakeboarders e wakeskaters do mundo. Portugal foi palco do que foi considerado o melhor World Championships de sempre da WWA. Castelo de Bode tornou-se no destino turístico que tanto ambicionávamos. O wake foi um veículo de promoção turística da região e do país e hoje Portugal já é visitado por praticantes estrangeiros que o consideram como um destino de eleição. Vemos cables a surgirem por todo o país, vemos escolas de wake a reaparecerem, vemos pessoas interessadas em saber como se podem iniciar.

Imaginem tudo isto agora visto por centenas de milhares de pessoas em todo o mundo. A RIDELINE será o catalisador que tanto esperávamos.

 

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NOME: Bernardo Branco

NICKNAME: Benny

DATA DE NASCIMENTO 09/11/1995

LOCAL: Estoril

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Prancha: Liquid Force Super Trip

Botas: Liquid Force Watson

PATROCÍNIOS: SkiWorld, Nautique Portugal, Fox

HÁ QUANTOS ANOS PRATICAS WAKEBOARD?

Era bastante pequeno quando comecei, não sei ao certo que idade foi uma vez que toda a minha vida estive envolvido em desportos aquáticos, mas eu diria há uns bons 13 aninhos.

A MAIORIA DOS PRATICANTES DESTA MODALIDADE TEM UMA BARRAGEM, LAGO OU RIO HABITUAL. QUAL É A/O TUA/TEU?

Castelo de Bode. Sou sortudo ao ponto de ter uma casa mesmo em cima da água. Não me posso queixar.

É, TAMBÉM, A TUA BARRAGEM PREFERIDA? PORQUÊ?

Podia enumerar mil e uma razões mas vou me limitar às pessoas, ao facto de ser uma barragem com imensos canais secundários que me permite treinar sem vento mesmo durante os dias mais ventosos e ao clima. A verdade é que ter água a 28 graus durante o verão habituou-me mal…hoje em dia mal consigo tomar um banho na praia! Quem nunca lá esteve não sabe o que tem andado a perder!

 

 QUAL É O TEU BARCO E ONDA FAVORITOS?

Sem sombra de duvida o Nautique G23. Já andei atrás desse barco com uma onda maior do que muitas que vejo praia!

QUAL FOI A TUA MELHOR PASSAGEM, EM PROVA OU TREINOS?

A minha melhor passagem alguma vez feita foi em treino, pois ainda não consegui aterrar o 900 em prova atrás do barco (um dia no entanto). A minha melhor passagem em competição foi no Campeonato Nacional de 2015. Consegui fazer uma prova limpa e sem quedas com todas as manobras mais técnicas que tinha andado a treinar para a competição.

 

QUAIS SÃO AS TUAS MELHORES MANOBRAS? E AS QUE GOSTAVAS DE CONSEGUIR FAZER? 

Teria de ser o 900 ou o Crowmobe 540. Hoje em dia tenho o objectivo de aterrar uma manobra “rewind”. A que eu tenho em mente envolve fazer uma rotação de 360 graus frontside e depois 180 graus na direção oposta (backside). Como temos uma pega em que podemos puxar é possível fazer se este tipo de manobras que em desportos como snowboard e skate não são.

 

JÁ TRAÇASTE OBJECTIVOS PARA ESTA TEMPORADA? 

Manter o título de campeão nacional, aterrar a passagem que tenho em mente no Campeonato do Mundo (que vai ocorrer outra vez em Castelo de Bode) e lançar um bom vídeo.

 

COMO VÊS O FUTURO DO WAKE EM PORTUGAL?

Promissor. Temos das melhores condições atmosféricas e geográficas para praticar este deporto. E aliás, já se vê o desporto a crescer, cada vez há mais gente interessada e isso é algo que me dá uma grande satisfação de presenciar.

 

QUAL FOI O EVENTO NO QUAL COMPETISTE E GOSTASTE MAIS?

Foi o Campeonato do Mundo da WWA que ocorreu em Castelo de Bode em 2015. Dos curtos 21 anos que conheço Castelo de Bode nunca vi a barragem com tantas pessoas e todas elas a vibrar com Wakeboard.

JÁ ALGUMA VEZ TE LESIONASTE?

Acho que já perdi a conta. Já parti as pernas, desloquei o ombro, rompi ligamentos do joelho, no entanto nada se compara à dor insuportável que é partir uma unha com a pega…

 

QUAL É O/A RIDER PREFERIDO/A, NACIONAL OU ESTRANGEIRO E PORQUÊ? 

Raph Derome. Nunca vi o Raph Derome fazer uma manobra sem estilo. Honestamente, eu acho que ele não conseguiria mesmo se tentasse.

 

DESCREVE-NOS O TEU DIA PERFEITO…

Qualquer dia de verão na barragem sem vento. Fácil.

QUE OUTROS DESPORTOS PRATICAS?

Snowboard, Barefoot, Wakesurf e Surf (de banheira)

 

QUAIS SÃO AS TUAS BANDAS OU MÚSICAS PREFERIDAS?

Mozart

 

PARA FINALIZAR, QUEREMOS SABER QUAL É O TEU LEMA COMO PRATICANTE DE WAKEBOARD?

No pain no gain baby!

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Wake Series 2017 by Wakeboard Portugal

O WWA Wake Park World Series tem pela primeira vez uma etapa em Portugal. A festa é feita dentro e fora de água, com a MTV Insomnia – Lake Edition em Dornes.

Pela primeira vez na história, Portugal recebe uma etapa do Circuito Profissional de wakeboard em Cable, o WWA WAKE PARK WORLD SERIES (WPWS), nos dias 26 e 27 de agosto, no Lago Azul (Castelo de Bode), em Ferreira do Zêzere. Os melhores do mundo em cable vêm a Portugal pela primeira vez, sendo esta etapa também ela decisiva para o título de campeão que será atribuído na Tailândia. Este é o terceiro campeonato internacional que a região centro de Portugal acolhe, de forma a promover-se como destino de excelência para a prática de wakeboard.

“É um orgulho para Ferreira do Zêzere voltar a receber um evento internacional desta modalidade em franca expansão em todo o mundo. Desde 2015 que o nosso espelho de água está no circuito mundial de wakeboard e este ano elevamos as expectativas, com uma festa em Dornes, aldeia candidata às 7 Maravilhas de Portugal – Aldeias. Há uma conjugação de factores que tornam o Lago Azul, Dornes e Ferreira do Zêzere um destino ainda mais apelativo este verão”, explica Jacinto Lopes, presidente da Câmara de Ferreira do Zêzere.

Com um prize money acumulado de $145.000USD, a etapa de Portugal é a terceira da Series, que se inicia no Texas, passando pela Califórnia, Portugal (Cable Lago Azul, Ferreira do Zêzere, Castelo de Bode), Filipinas e terminando na Tailândia em Dezembro.

Tom Fooshee, Jake Pelot e o campeão de 2016, Guenther Oka já confirmaram a sua presença. Esta é também a oportunidade perfeita para os atletas europeus medirem forças com a armada norte americana, que vem em peso a Portugal.

“Ter os melhores do mundo da modalidade novamente em Castelo do Bode é a oportunidade perfeita para mostrar as fantásticas condições que temos para oferecer, especialmente após a abertura da Estância de Wakeboard, com 5 Cables espalhados pelo lago de Castelo do Bode”, explica André Matos, presidente da The WWA Portugal e da Associação Portuguesa de Wakeboard e Wakeskate. “É sem dúvida o ano com o maior plano de atividades de sempre. O objetivo é o mesmo desde que foi iniciado o projeto em 2015 – comunicar as fantásticas condições que o Lago de Castelo de Bode oferece aos praticantes e visitantes.”

Neste ano de 2017, além da etapa da WPWS, o calendário inclui também, pela primeira vez, um Circuito Nacional de Cable com 3 etapas (Cable Fernandaires – Vila do Rei, Cable Lago Azul – Ferreira do Zêzere e Cable do Trizio – Sertã, um fim de semana de wakeboard gratuito no Cable de Aldeia do Mato – Abrantes e termina com o Campeonato Nacional de Barco – Trizio, Sertã.

Depois do enorme sucesso da MTV Lake Party, em 2015, na qual milhares de fãs do wakeboard e das festas noturnas viveram uma noite inesquecível, a MTV volta a associar-se ao projeto Wakeboard Portugal com o MTV Insomnia Lake Edition.

“Após a etapa portuguesa do Wake Park World Series da WWA, o ponto alto da noite será a festa MTV Insomnia Lake Edition. A relação entre a MTV e o Wakeboard Portugal era quase inevitável. São dois pólos do mesmo estilo de vida, cheio de emoções fortes, diversão e novas tendências. Não por acaso, em 2012, a MTV emitiu a série Wake Brothers, que seguia a vida de Phil e Bob Soven, duas estrelas do wakeboard mundial”, explica Artur Morna, Talent Manager da MTV.

O Wakeboard Portugal enquadra-se na perfeição no conceito da Tour MTV Insomnia, que leva a MTV a todos os cantos do país onde há pessoal com muita energia e desejo de festa. Por isso, sábado, 26 de agosto às 18.00, em Dornes, Ferreira do Zêzere, a não perder: MTV Insomnia Lake Edition, com o DJ oficial Pedro Cazanova e ainda Mixtec e Putzgrilla.

Este projeto é estratégico para o Turismo Centro de Portugal, pela relevância que tem no desenvolvimento turístico e económico da região. Posicionar Portugal enquanto destino de eleição para a prática da modalidade, tornando-nos o Cluster Europeu de Wakeboard, é o grande objetivo do projeto.

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Amateur Traditional Qualifying Kicks Off 2017 Nautique WWA Wake Park National Championships Presented by Rockstar

Waco, TX (July 28, 2017) – Days of anticipation and preparation gave way to intense competition for day one of the 2017 Nautique WWA National Championships! Friends, family, and wake park teams from across the nation have set up camp at BSR Cable Park for the week to cheer on the best riders in the U.S.  Amateur qualifying rounds set the pace for what’s certain to be an amazing weekend of riding with beautiful weather on the horizon. Five divisions of Traditional Wake Park debuted, with three rounds of exciting competition. Over 30 wake parks from all across North America were represented with riders competing for both individual national titles and team overall Points Chase titles. The Amateur Wakeskate qualifying rounds took the top two riders from each heat through to the semifinals along with two from the LCQ. Hayden Chambless took the semifinal heat one win with 93.50 to move to the final round with Gavin Stuckey, and Outler Morgan. The heat two top spot went to Ian Smith scoring 99.00. Also moving through to the final in second place is Trent Stuckey along with Barrett Swope who finished third. The top three riders from each heat advanced to the semifinals in the Beginner Wakeboard division with five riders earning their spot through in the LCQ. In semifinal heat one, Ian Dinger took the top spot with a score of 85.00 moving on to the final along with Kimberly Wysocki and Cameron Flinkingshelt. Heat two saw Zachary Jones take the top score of 97.00 ahead of CJ Scott and Amanda Sadowski who will join him in the final round.

In the Novice Wakeboard division, two riders from each heat advanced to the semifinals along with four riders from the LCQ. Taking today’s Qualifying heat wins were T.J. Lung, Andrew Hopkins, Jackie Augustine, Kaiden Powell,  and Trenton Jardine. The Intermediate Wakeboard division advanced the top two from each heat and seven riders out of the LCQ. Qualifying heat wins went to Pierce Bishop, Jesse Aponte, Jorge Garizurieta, Barrett Swope, Dryver Rowell, Jack Portman, and Bryce Thompson. The top two riders from each Qualifying round and four from the LCQ made it through to the semifinals in the Advanced division. Winning their Qualifying heats were Brett Powell, Gavin Stuckey, Fynn Bullock, Trent Stuckey, and Riley Hackworth. Tomorrow’s semifinal rounds will go from 18 riders to a six person final. “What an amazing way to start the 2017 Nautique WWA Wake Park National Championships. The features and facilities here at BSR are first class and the riding has already been insane on day 1. The crowd is screaming, the sun is shining, and the kids are ripping. We’ll see everyone tomorrow for day 2!” said WWA Executive Director Corrie Wilson.

The second day of the Nautique WWA  Wake Park National Championships begins at 8:30 a.m. Central on Friday, July 28th with Pro Wakeboard qualifying. CLICK HERE to download results from day 1 of the Nautique WWA Wake  Park National Championships.   CLICK HERE to view the day 2 schedule.                                                           About Nautique Boat Company: Celebrating 92 years of excellence in the marine industry, Nautique is a subsidiary of Correct Craft and has been on the waters of the world with a passion for innovation since 1925. Nautique is known to push the envelope of possibility on the water, and our owners have come to expect nothing but the absolute best. The Ski Nautique 200 has changed waterskiing with 22 world records, the G-Series has won numerous awards for wakeboard boat and wakesurf boat of the year while unlocking new possibilities in wakeboarding and wakesurfing, and our Sport Series has given families endless days on the water without compromise. Through our Nautique Cares initiatives we’re dedicated to not only making a difference on the water, but to people in need around the world. The world’s best ski boat, world’s best wake boat, and a company that cares. To learn more visit Nautique.com.   About Rockstar: Rockstar Energy Drink is designed for those who lead active lifestyles – from Athletes to Rockstars. Available in over 25 flavors at convenience and grocery outlets in over 30 countries, Rockstar supports the Rockstar lifestyle across the globe through Action Sports, Motor Sports, and Live Music. For more information, visit: http://ift.tt/18oEiwP About the Wake Park Points Chase Series: Founded in 2010, The National Points Chase was created to give young wakeboarder’s and wakeskater’s the opportunity to not only better their skills, but also compete against their peers in a fun environment. Two weekly series (Traditional & Features Only) are hosted at cable wake parks across the United States. The final event of the season, the National Points Championship is the largest cable wakeboard event in the United States. For more information visit: www.PointsChase.com About The WWA: Developed for riders by riders, the World Wake Association stands as a global network of passionate representatives dedicated to the growth of towed boardsports. Since 1989 our mission and values remain true to the core of our community. Our position as the authority on competitive standards has been earned through consistent development; sanctioning and producing more than 6,000 worldwide events and counting. We are the only organization solely focused on the best interests of the sport, spearheading a collective movement on the journey to discover where wake takes you. The WWA owns and operates the WWA Wakeboard World Series, WWA Wake Park World Series, WWA Wakeboard National Championships, WWA Wake Park National Championships, WWA Wakeboard World Championships, WWA Wake Park World Championships, WWA Wake Park Triple Crown, WWA Pro Card and WWA Rider Experience.  For more information on the World Wake Association, check out www.thewwa.com.

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The Second Installment of WWA Rideline is Now Available!

The second installment of WWA Rideline is now available for download through the FREE WWA Rideline App, delivering new content that puts you in the know with what is happening in wakesports today. Explore each of our global editions with exclusive region specific articles alongside features from the front lines of wake that explore where wake takes today’s riders. In the coming days, we will be releasing new global WWA Rideline editions from around the world, connecting you with content from your wake scene, in your language.

The arrival of a rider like Giorgia Gregorio is a rare occurrence in the world of wake as a deep pool of talent makes storming the WBWS castle a very tall order. A second place finish at the 2016 World Championships unveiled a new threat to the top of the rankings with a refreshing finesse and style that makes it impossible to look away. Download WWA Rideline for the exclusive interview!

Tom Fooshee and Tarah Mikacich join WWA Rideline to take the scenic route on their way to the 2017 Malibu Factory Smoky Mountain Pro. Explore roadside waterfalls, historic caverns and a trip up the Tennessee River as wake takes us on another unforgettable adventure. Read more in this installment of WWA Rideline.

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Nautique WWA Wakepark National Championships Riding Order – Thursday July 27th

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Nautique WWA Wakepark National Championships – Thursday July 27th Schedule

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2017 Malibu Rider Experience Canada Recap Video

The Ontario wake scene has always been legendary, with a tight knit group of riders and families that make every event full of good vibes and progressive riding. The Malibu Rider Experience Canada was no exception, bringing the country’s wake heroes home to stoke the fire with Raph Derome, Oli Derome, and Chad Sharpe on hand all weekend along with Axis surfer Johnny Stieg.

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Nautique WWA Wake Park Nationals to feature Riders Representing over 20 Parks in North America July 27-30

The 2017 Nautique WWA Wake Park National Championships is bringing together the best of the best from the top parks in North America to throw down at the infamous BSR Cable Park in Waco, TX. This is what dreams are made of as we pass the Points Chase torch on to the Wake Park World Series, heading to a total of five worldwide stops. The growing accessibility to wake parks around the world make each stop exciting, with new talent arriving out of nowhere. The diversity of approach and style to common features in a contest setting give us the chance to rethink our perspective. It’s truly giving a group of artists the same canvas, brushes, and paint to say go for it! Athletes bring back inspiration from another rider at another park from another country that shapes a fresh approach. As a fan of wake, you’ll want to stay tuned to this event, marking the first wave of global progression that is sure to continue throughout the series.

CLICK HERE for the schedule of events Location: BSR Cable Park 5347 Old Mexia Rd Waco, TX 76705 United States

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Malibu WWA Rider Experience Canada Sees Wake’s Stylish Future in Peterborough, Ontario

Peterborough, Ontario, CA (July 24, 2017) – The Ontario wake scene has always been legendary, with a tight knit group of riders and families that make every event full of good vibes and progressive riding. The Malibu Rider Experience Canada was no exception, bringing the country’s wake heroes home to stoke the fire with Raph Derome, Oli Derome, and Chad Sharpe on hand all weekend along with Axis surfer Johnny Stieg. Hosted by Town and Country Marine, Freeride Friday kicked off behind Malibu’s 22 MXZ giving competitors an opportunity to get instruction from the pro’s getting ready for Saturday’s competition. The third stop of the Ontario Wake Series showcased some amazing talent that proved style is king in Canada. Surf Gate Sunday couldn’t have been any better with Malibu’s massive waves on beautiful Little Lake in Peterborough. “We have had an amazing Malibu WWA Rider Experience season and Canada was the perfect finale! Thank you to Malibu boats for supporting this awesome rider development series, giving us the opportunity to share the sport with so many people. A huge shout out to Town and Country Marine for hosting this weekend’s event and we look forward to seeing you all next season!” said WWA Executive Director Corrie Wilson.

Great conditions greeted competitors on Saturday, with riders of all ages and skill levels going for it at stop three of the Ontario Wake Series. The crowd joined Dano the Mano in pumping up the riders all day long and high fives on the dock didn’t stop. Inspired by their experience on Freeride Friday, we had first-time competitors hit the water along with Ontario’s star athletes. The Girls division was heated with some big tricks from the entire field. Emma Brearley threw every 180 in the book taking the podium in third place with a score of 77.67. In second, Callie Zellenrath’s scored 82.17, keeping her grabs on point and topping her run off with a B/S 180. Avery Spalding threw a huge H/S 180 and a T/S melon 180 to top the podium in first place with 85.67 points. The Jr. Women had the crowd on their feet throughout the entire heat, battling it out behind the Malibu 22 MXZ. Maddy Winter went huge to take the podium in third with a score of 73.83. Samantha Jarrett took second, scoring 77.67 with a big roast beef, nose grab, and a half cab. Taking the win, superstar Mackayla Petrie landed a backroll, scarecrow, and a stylish tail grab scoring 91.67.

The Veterans division was impressive with three warriors of wake taking the water filled battlefield in an all-out send for supremacy behind the Malibu 22 MXZ. In third place, Jason Kurz threw a melon H/S 180 and a big stale fish grab scoring 70.00. Ryan Jennings had a clean nose grab 180 and stylish indy poke to take second with 78.33. Taking the win, Mike Nyenhuis scored 86.33 with a tantrum, T/S 180 and a big indy grab. Madeline Hutchinson pulled out all the stops for the Women’s Wakesurf win, scoring 88.33 with unmatched control carving the wave with style. Maurita Wong took the podium in second with 84.17 with a big floater followed by Morgan Hutchinson in third with some big slaysh’s to score 78.33.

Chris Sinkic and Ryan Galea earned their Pro Cards taking first and second with the most impressive runs of the day. Galea scored 80.33 throwing a wrapped KGB in his run along with a T/S front and a H/S 540. Sinkic sealed the win with a T/S 720 and big batwing scoring 84.00. The Jr. Pro Men division welcomed Ontario’s finest giving us a look into a very stylish future of the sport. In third place, Voltech Balgar scored 78.33 with an elephant, hoochie glide, and a big tantrum. Taking second, Liam Brearley landed a cab 540, cab backroll, and a sick B/S 180 scoring 80.33. Cole Silverthorn took a huge win with 87.67 points throwing a whirlybird, B/S 360, raley, and a tantrum.

Surf Gate Sunday happened to fall on international pass the handle day for the perfect opportunity to get new riders on the water behind Malibu’s massive 22 MXZ wave. The Malibu WWA Rider Experience Canada put the perfect end to an amazing season with the Ontario crew showing us what community and passion are all about. To learn more about the Malibu Rider Experience visit http://ift.tt/2pZIzlI. # # # About Malibu: Malibu Boats is the world’s largest manufacturer of watersports towboats, owning over one-third of the worldwide market share. Malibu sells the Wakesetter, M235 and Response models — as well as the Axis Wake Research brand — through a global dealer network. With approximately 525 employees worldwide and three manufacturing facilities in California, Tennessee, and Australia, Malibu builds boats to help you live a #lifewithoutlimits on the water. [NASDAQ: MBUU] | @malibuboats  |  #evolutionproseries | Malibuboats.com. About Rockstar: Rockstar Energy Drink is designed for those who lead active lifestyles – from Athletes to Rockstars. Available in over 25 flavors at convenience and grocery outlets in over 30 countries, Rockstar supports the Rockstar lifestyle across the globe through Action Sports, Motor Sports, and Live Music. For more information, visit: RockstarEnergy.com/ About The WWA: Developed for riders by riders, the World Wake Association stands as a global network of passionate representatives dedicated to the growth of towed boardsports. Since 1989 our mission and values remain true to the core of our community. Our position as the authority on competitive standards has been earned through consistent development; sanctioning and producing more than 6,000 worldwide events and counting. We are the only organization solely focused on the best interests of the sport, spearheading a collective movement on the journey to discover where wake takes you. The WWA owns and operates the WWA Wakeboard World Series, WWA Wake Park World Series, WWA Wakeboard National Championships, WWA Wake Park National Championships, WWA Wakeboard World Championships, WWA Wake Park World Championships, WWA Wake Park Triple Crown, WWA Pro Card and WWA Rider Experience.  For more information on the World Wake Association, check out TheWWA.com.

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