MALIBU WWA RIDER EXPERIENCE CANADA SHOWCASED A FAMILY ORIENTED WEEKEND IN THE MUSKOKAS WITH MALIBU’S PRO ATHLETES

Muskoka, Ontario, Canada (July 30, 2019) – New riders and returning competitors were welcomed to Muskoka, Ontario, one of Canada’s premier wake sports meccas for the final stop of the 2019 Malibu Rider Experience Series. With a rich history of hosting many of the world’s biggest events, this was the perfect place to bring together Canada’s wake community and family-friendly atmosphere for an unforgettable weekend of progressive riding. Hosted by Gordon Bay Marine, Malibu Pro athletes such as Chard Sharpe and Oli Derome kicked off the weekend with Freeride Friday giving riders an all-access experience to the best of the best in instruction and competition. 

Thanks to the tips earned on Friday, Saturday’s competition saw some incredible performances and discovered some new talent out on Lake Muskoka. Teaming up with the Ontario Wake Series the event attracted four of Canada’s National team young guns; Avery Spalding, Liam Brearley, Cam Spalding and Jesse Jarrett who competed against several other of the country’s top riders to watch out for. Surf Gate Sunday closed out a perfect weekend, with Malibu’s blue walls of perfection solidifying a good time had by all back at Gordon Bay Marine. 

“The Malibu Rider Experience was the highlight wake event of the summer for Muskoka, attracting many of Canada’s top riders as well as a ton of recreational wakeboard and wakesurf enthusiasts!  Kudos to Malibu and Gordon Bay Marine for bringing together all levels of the wake community with such a fun event!” commented Ontario Wake & Wake Canada’s Steve Jarrett. 

Amongst the thrill of learning and hanging with the Malibu Pro athletes, Saturday’s competition saw tons of progressive riding and many competition firsts and even had Pro wakeboarder Billy Allen make an event debut with a free demo ride for everyone. Riders put down their best performances with many taking home some new hardware on Saturday including Liam Brearley who was absolutely firing on Lake Muskoka to earn his first place finish in Junior Pro Men’s division with 93.33 points, ahead of Cameron Spalding in second with a score of 88.33, and Cole Silverthorn in third with 81.67. 

“This event is so fun because not only do you get to compete, but you also get a chance to freeride, hang out with your favorite pros and bros, and meet lots of new riders!” commented Junior Pro Men’s rider Cam Spalding.

The ladies were just as unstoppable as the boys with Harmony Meirik putting on a show to earn her first place score of 83.33 in the Junior Women’s division. Emily Reid came away with second place and a final score of 78.33, just ahead of Sommer Meirik who rounded out the podium in third with 70.00 points. 

“Such a sick event! All the girls sent it! Thanks Malibu, Gordon Bay Marine, WWA and Ontario Wake for putting on such a fun the event!” said Junior Women’s rider Emily Reid. 

Families, friends, and first-time took to the water alongside Malibu’s Pro wakesurfers, Stacia Bank and Jordan Wolfe, to shred behind the endless wave of Malibu’s Wakesetter Series during Surf Gate Sunday. The Malibu WWA Rider Experience Canada topped off what was already an incredible season, showing the world what wake is all about.  To learn more about the Malibu Rider Experience visit: https://www.thewwa.com/rider-experience/.

For a full list of results from of the Malibu WWA Rider Experience Canada CLICK HERE.

*All images provided by Steve Jarrett