B.
The Course:
The
course should be appropriate to the body
of water being used, but a straight line
of between approximately 1200' and 1500'
(360m to 460m) long is recommended. The
course should be marked at either end of
the lake by boat course buoys. (Similar
to 24 mph (40 kph) for 28-30 seconds) It
is the contestant’s responsibility
to be aware of where these buoys are located
at each event.
C.
The Run:
1.
The rider will leave the starting dock and
immediately begin their run. At the end
of each pass, the boat will turn immediately
after passing the end course buoy, either
to set up for a double up, or to turn around
and begin the next pass. Riders will be
judged on tricks initiated within the time
allotted, including the turn around between
each pass. Judging will stop at the completion
of time. Riders must be ready for the boat
to turn immediately after the second course
buoy. No re-rides will be awarded for the
boat turning during a trick at the ends
of the course.
2.
The rider will continue their run after
any falls from the place they fell. The
number of falls allowed per rider is at
the discretion of the event organizer, although
the time taken to pick up a rider after
a fall is included in the rider’s
time. If a rider falls within 30 seconds
of time remaining, this will complete their
run immediately. When allotted time has
expired the boat will proceed immediately
to the starting dock.
D.
Communication:
1.
It is the sole responsibility of the rider
to communicate to the driver before leaving
the dock which direction to turn for the
double up, where to proceed through the
course, and to verify the proper speed of
the boat. Riders must also communicate any
specifics of the double up wanted (i.e.
open or closed.) There will be NO re-rides
due to miscommunication.
2.
Riders may change the direction of the double
up by clearly signaling to and receiving
confirmation from the boat before the end
of a pass.
E.
Falls:
1.
There are to no out course falls in a timed
format.
2. A rider can have an unlimited number
of falls during a run, unless the event
organizer has set a maximum. Should a fall
occur, the driver will pick up the rider
as quickly as possible.
F.
Judging:
1.
Each contestant shall be judged on one complete,
individual run. That run will be compared
against other runs from the same heat and
ranked only against those runs.
There are no predetermined points for any
tricks. The judging of this routine begins
when the rider leaves the dock and ends
when:
a)
The time allotted expires
b) The rider falls within 30 seconds of
time remaining
c) The rider reaches the maximum number
of falls allowed
2.
Note: For all other judging questions and concerns
please revert to the overall WWA judging section
XVII, B.
