World Wake Association

Nautique Southwest Regatta 2023
2023-09-22 - 2023-09-24 | Nautical Beachfront Resort, 1000 McCulloch Blvd N, Lake Havasu City, AZ, 86403, United States
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The 2025 Nautique WWA Wake Park World Championships presented by GM Marine will take place at Shark Wake Park September 9-12th. Awards will take place on site Daily following the conclusion of the event on site starting Wednesday, September 10th.

DAILY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

PRIZE MONEY BREAKDOWN

🚀 Ride with the Best at Shark Wakepark!

Practice is available September 9th through 12th from 8AM to 10AM and after the contest wrap up each day until 6PM at contest speed
for $50 per day via the Rideline app.

Please ensure that you use app version 1.0.18 or web version app.thewwa.com

For four days only, Shark Wakepark will be fully taken over by the World Wakeboarding Championships. This is your exclusive chance to ride in the same park, at the same time, as the world’s top wakeboard athletes. ✨ Don’t miss this unique opportunity to: Train side by side with the best riders in the worldLearn and progress like never beforeSoak in the atmosphere of a world-class event🎟 All-day pass: $50/day (regular park rate: $45 for only 2 hours!) 📲 Book your spot now through the Rideline App 👉 Secure your session, ride with the pros, and make memories you’ll never forget.

BOOK YOUR PRACTICE SESSION

From 8am to 10am nd after the contest wrap up each day*

*Practice time may be changed due to weather conditions

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How to get practice in Rideline

Please ensure that you use app version 1.0.18 or web version app.thewwa.com

BOOK YOUR PRACTICE SESSION

Outside of these dates, Shark Wake Park is offering the following for practice.

Weekdays: 12pm – 2pm 2-Hour Pass: $45August 25th – 29th, September 2nd – 5th, Monday, September 8th (12pm – 6pm) 2-Hour Pass: $45All Day Pass: $80Private Rental Options 6pm – 7pm: $250Daily: August 25th – September 8th, September 7th has been booked

Waivers & Check-In: Competitors

Competitors will need to have a valid Shark Wake Park waiver on-fileCompetitors will need to check in through the Pro Shop building each day for SWP staff to verify waivers and provide a competitor wrist bandIf a wristband falls off during a heat, the operator will allow the competitor to finish the heat, but the competitor will need to receive another wristband before any riding after that tim

PARK LAYOUTSHARK WAKE PARK 561 FEATURES

Amateur Features Divisions:

Jam session:
Sections:
Scoring:

Jam session:
7 minute jam sessionUp to 6 competitors on the cable in each jam sessionNO outside assistance getting back to the dock, however if a rider removes their board from the lake, they are allowed to change boards in the middle of heatTricks after the clock are not allowed, riders must be on the features to count trickJudges score riders and rank from first to last, no ties in a section so if riders do the same trick, judges must delineate using our DRIVE format (listed below)Only your single best trick on each section will be scoredIf you fall, safely make your way back to the dock and restart. (Time is still running!)
Sections:
Section 1: 20%Section 2: 16%Section 3: 19%Section 4: 21%Section 5: 24%
Scoring:
We score on Execution and DifficultyJudges want to see good execution on all tricks (clean/well grabbed/not zeached/not prespun)* Tie Breaker will go to the rider that placed higher in 3 out of the 5 sections* Times, sections and percentages are subject to change, please prepare accordingly.

Elite/Open Features Divisions:

Format:
Scoring: (knockout and finals)

Format:
Amatuer Feature Format until FinalsFinals is a 30 min timed Run based Jam format (as many attempts at a run as time allows)The run starts at Tower 2 and ends at Tower 1No Air tricks allowedThere will be no pickupsIf you drag, tumble up (your hips are behind you) your run WILL NOT BE SCORED and you risk being disqualified from the entire eventHot dog handles are caused by the rider, if you fall your run is over, if you do not fall, you have one lap to reset handle and continue your run after the hot dog handle occurredFinal score will be out of 100Best run counts
Scoring: (knockout and finals)
We score on the EDC format: execution, difficulty, compositionOverall Impression. You will receive a single score from each judge out of 100.

Park Divisions:

Format:
Sections:
Scoring: (knockout and finals)

Format:
2 runs per riderThe run starts off the dock and finishes after a second kicker hitAir trick can be done anywhere in the runThere will be no pickupsIf you drag, tumble up (your hips are behind you) your run WILL NOT BE SCORED and you risk being disqualified from the entire eventHot dog handles are caused by the rider, if you fall your run is over, if you do not fall, you have one lap to reset handle and continue your run after the hot dog handle occurredFinal score will be out of 100Best run counts
Sections:
Kickers: 35%Rails: 35%Air Tricks: 30%
Scoring: (knockout and finals)
We score on the DRIVE format: Difficulty, Risk, Intensity, Variety, ExecutionJudges want to see good execution on all tricks (clean/well grabbed/not zeached/not prespun)

Wake Park World Championships Format

The Nautique WWA Wake Park World Championships is a highlight in the wake park community, and we are thrilled to bring the event to Shark Wake Park for the 2025 season. With the top-notch facilities at Shark Wake Park, we anticipate this year's championships to be the biggest and most memorable yet.

John Dreiling
Director of Wake Park Operations at The WWA

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Host Hotel Information:

Home 2 Suites by Hilton West Palm Beach2375 James L Turnage Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL 3340633 Miles from Boat Event Site, 9.2 Miles from Wake Park Fairfield by Marriott Boca Raton – Book by August 15th for Special Rates3400 Airport Road. Boca Raton, FL 3343110 Miles from Boat Event Site, 26.9 Mile from Wake Park Holiday Inn Express Boca Raton8144 Glades RoadBoca Raton, FL 334345.6 Miles from Boat Event Site, 22.6 Miles from Park Event Site

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