The Girls division got things going with semifinal heat one showcasing four of the Miyoshi Water Kids making their contest debut. Miina Motohasahi (JPN) took heat one with a stylish and composed run for a score of 70.00. Finishing in second and advancing on to Sunday’s final round Hinano Kishida (JPN) scored 63.33. Kira Lewis (USA) showed just how much she progressed this summer with a stand-up run landing a method for a heat winning score of 91.67 in the Girls semifinal round heat two. Joining Lewis in the final round, Nanami Miki (JPN) took second for a 51.67 point score.

Taking the top spot in heat one of the Pro Wakeskate semifinals, Reed Hansen (USA) scored 91.67 linking a line of 360s. Placing second, Brian Grubb (USA) stuck a big T/S shuv with an indy grab for 78.33. Andy Kolb (GER) came in third, keeping it super clean moving into Sunday’s final with a score of 53.33, followed by Tony Iacconi (AUS) in fourth with 40.33 points.

Ramon Fuentes (MEX) won the Men’s 1 title with two stand up passes in a run that earned him a score of 86.00 landing a T/S 720. The ever-talented Dicky Mario (IDN) placed second with a score of 71.00 and Sebastian Kitzing (CHL) rounded out the podium in third scoring 57.67.

“Wakeboarding is all about having fun with your friends. No matter where you are or how you rode, it all comes down to those around you,” said Men’s 1 World Champion Ramon Fuentes. “The WWA events take you all over the world, where you can enjoy visiting and experiencing new cultures and hopefully competing well. For me it’s a bonus if you happen to win something, so for me this trip is a really big win.”

The Jr. Pro Men were on fire behind the industry-leading Super Air Nautique G23 and Saturday’s semifinal rounds gave the crowd some of the best performances seen thus far. Ulf Ditsch (ARG) stomped a melan KGB and H/S B/S 720 for the win in heat one to score 76.67, followed by Bryce Grey (AUS) who will advance on with 70.00. Heat two went to You Hamazaki (JPN) who showed his signature style with a T/S 900 scoring 56.67, followed by Haruki Komatsu (JPN) in second with 48.67. Luca Kidd (GBR) took down heat three to score 81.33 landing a B/S 360 with a late melan grab and a nose grab crowmobe 540, followed by Kai Ditsch (ARG) in second with 77.67.

The Pro Women’s semifinal saw many remarkable performances on Lake Ikeda, setting the bar for Sunday’s final round. Jamie Lopina (USA) came away with heat one throwing a clean crowmobe for a final score of 76.67. Nautique team and Rockstar athlete Zahra Kell (AUS) followed up in second with a cab 540 for 61.00.  Heat two was owned by Nicola Butler (ZAF) throwing a massive roll to blind for 82.33. Bec Gange (AUS) advances to the final round in second with 71.00 points. Nautique team athlete Meagan Ethell (USA) had a stand-up run throwing a wrapped H/S F/S 360 for a score of 83.67, followed by Taylor McCullough (USA) in second with 57.67.

The Pro Men’s quarterfinal heats stacked up to their unstoppable reputations, sending the crowds cheers echoing across the river. Riders had to give it their all, in order to make the cut with the top four in each heat advancing on to the semifinal round. In heat one, Nic Rapa (AUS) scored 91.67 throwing a T/S indy double back roll and an indy H/S B/S 720. Taking the top spot in heat two, we saw Nautique athlete Tony Iacconi (AUS) with switch H/S 900 and a double half cab roll to score 93.33. Cory Teunissen (AUS) won heat three with 93.33, with a mute mobe and a cab 900, hoping to take this year’s World title. In heat four, Guenther Oka (USA) won the heat with a wrapped H/S B/S 720 to score 88.33.

“Miyoshi City is an amazing place, I’ve actually never ridden such a beautiful river before,” said Nautique team and Rockstar Energy athlete Tony Iacconi. “The scenery is astonishing and that wake behind the Nautique G23 is incredible, making the riding that much better. We are sure to see some incredible riding take place in tomorrow’s finals, and hopefully I land all my tricks and then come away with the 2018 WWA World title!”

For a full list of results from day three of the 2018 Nautique WWA Wakeboard World Championships presented by Rockstar Energy Click Here.

The fourth and final day of the 2018 Nautique WWA Wakeboard World Championships begins at 9:00am local time on Sunday, September 2nd with remaining Amateur final rounds and all professional Wakeboard and Wakeskate final rounds. Awards Ceremony to follow competition onsite.

To view the daily schedule, Click Here.This event is FREE for all spectators and families.

Dedicated to progressing the sport from the ground up, the Nautique Wake Series puts riders first, developing the stars of tomorrow and showcasing the top athletes of today with every major event held behind the Super Air Nautique G23. The Nautique Wake Series is the only event series that gives riders of all ages, gender and skill level the opportunity to compete at an elite level. level.

For more information on the Nautique Wake Series Click Here.

 For more information on the 2018 WWA Wakeboard World Series Click Here.

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About Nautique Boat Company: Celebrating 93 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 has been reinvented as the lightest ski boat on the market, the G-Series has won numerous awards for wakeboard boat and wake surf boat of the year while unlocking new possibilities in wakeboarding and wake surfing, and our GS-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: 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.

A high-energy Master’s semifinal round jump started the day with Mike Cardoza (OR) earning a top score of 82.33 in heat one, going big and keeping it technical with every trick. Heat two went to Nick Cankar (FL) throwing down with a nose grab H/S F/S 5 scoring 83.67. Tom Pazerunas (IL) took the third heat scoring 88.00 with a massive tantrum to blind.

“I’m stoked have the nation’s top athletes right in my backyard for this year’s Wakeboard Nationals,” commented local Eddie Roberts. “It’s awesome to see all the sponsors, the city, and the families out here cheering everyone on in Washington.”

Heat one of the Jr.Pro Men Quarterfinals saw Tyler Worrall (USA) take the win charging a massive Dum Dum in his run behind the award-winning Super Air Nautique G23 for a score of 86.33. Thomas Herman (USA) ripped his way to a heat two winning run today with a wrapped melon KGB to earn him a score of 89.67. Luca Kidd (GBR) took heat three with 89.00 putting down a cuffed T/S B/S 7 and nose grab crowmobe 540.

The Jr. Women kept the momentum going with division winner Elle Christensen (UT) throwing a Tantrum and scarecrow for a winning score of 72.67. Hollie Waldrop (FL) finished in a close second with a switch scarecrow and backroll to score 66.67.  In third place, Zoe Luquette (NV) rounded out the podium to score 38.33.

Fynn Bullock (NC) took the Boys division heat win with back to back 720’s and a huge melon skeezer to seal the deal scoring 84.33. Taking second, Alex Albin (CA) had consistent stand-up-passes that included a big moby dick for a score of 73.67. Brett Powell (KS) landed in third with a 69.00.

In the Adaptive Standing division, Aaron Cutler (FL) won his heat with a super impressive wrapped B/S 360 and tantrum to score 86.67. Scott Leason (CA) landed a halfcab, keeping the stoke alive for a second place score of 46.67, followed by Jesse Deemer (MI) in third with a score of 45.00.

“It’s truly an honor to compete at the Wakeboard National Championships and show the visually impaired community that wakeboarding is in fact a blind-friendly sport,” commented WWA blind athlete, Scott Leason. “When you guys told me, I made history at the WWA Wakeboard Regional Championships WEST, I knew I had to come to Nationals.”

The Jr. Boys Beginner division saw some competitive returns with Hudson Haynie (AZ) taking the National title with a H/S indy shifty and mute H/S F/S 180 scoring 79.00. Gavin Doody (TX) had an amazing run, earning him second place scoring 71.33. Rounding out the podium in third, Max Kofke (NC) scored 53.67.

The Girls final topped off the day with Kyla Hendricks (WI) earning her first National title, scoring 74.67 with a big tantrum and nose grab H/S F/S 180. In second place, the multi-talented Kira Lewis (NJ) threw a wrapped T/S B/S 180 with a score of 67.67. Placing third, Allison Lavrack (NC) put down a melon half cab in her run scoring 61.67.

 For a full list of results from day two of the 2018 Nautique WWA Wakeboard National Championships presented by Rockstar Energy Click Here.(link to the results page)

Day three of the 2018 Nautique WWA Wakeboard National Championships begins at 9:00 a.m. PT on Friday, July 27th with all remaining Amateur final rounds, Pro Wakeskate, Jr. Pro and Pro Women semifinals and Pro Men Quarterfinals. Amateur Awards will take place at the Feather Ballroom at 6:30pm on Friday, July 27^th.

To view the daily schedule, Click Here.

Dedicated to progressing the sport from the ground up, the Nautique Wake Series puts riders first, developing the stars of tomorrow and showcasing the top athletes of today with every major event held behind the Super Air Nautique G23. The Nautique Wake Series is the only event series that gives riders of all ages, gender and skill level the opportunity to compete at an elite level. level.

For more information on the Nautique Wake Series Click Here.

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About Nautique Boat Company: Celebrating 93 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 has been reinvented as the lightest ski boat on the market, the G-Series has won numerous awards for wakeboard boat and wake surf boat of the year while unlocking new possibilities in wakeboarding and wake surfing, and our GS-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: 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.

As we sit today, there is a 60-point spread among the top four ranked riders on the Men’s WWA Wakeboard World Series with only one remaining event after the Nautique WWA Wakeboard National Championships, WBWS Stop #5. With the final stop, the 2018 Nautique WWA Wakeboard World Championships just over thirty days away, the riders know there is now no place for playing it safe.

A shuffling in the rankings took place in Knoxville, TN, as Tony Iacconi moved up one spot into 4^thranked position after his third place podium finish, solidifying 295 points on the WBWS overall rankings. The WBWS 3^rdranked rider, Cory Teunissen put on a huge show so far this season putting up some massive double cab rolls, riding on the heels of Nic Rapa in second place.

Nic Rapa came away with his second Factory Pro title gaining valuable ground in the rankings, however, his final score wasn’t quite enough to take thetop spot on the leaderboard. Sitting in the top spot on the WBWS rankings, Harley Clifford remains focused as he heads to the WWA Wakeboard National Championships, an event he has claimed multiple Nationals Titles. Despite his second place finish at the Factory Pro and with Rapa only 20 points behind Clifford on the rankings, the pressure remains to perform to his full potential.

The Women have been absolutely charging it this season and the shuffling of the overall rankings in Knoxville can speak to it. Jamie Lopina torched the fire at the Factory Pro, throwing down the only crowmobe seen in the Women’s final. This performance moved Lopina up two spots on the leaderboard heading to Washington with a solid 5^thspot on the WBWS rankings. Dallas Friday, known for her clean tricks and signature style sits 4^thon the rankings, just 30 points short of Zahra Kell holding down the 3^rdranked spot.

Going into the Factory Pro a few weeks back, Meagan Ethell was a mere 5 points behind Nicola Butler with the two going head to head, proving to the fans that women do in fact run the world. Ethell’s win sent her into 1^stplace on the rankings as the reigning WWA Wakeboard National Champion looks toward another National Title this week.

The ranking’s shakeups prove that with two stops to go, the race for the Title is far from over, setting the stage for a showdown at Lake Tye Park at the 2018 Nautique WWA Wakeboard National Championships. Stay tuned all week long for updates from the heartbeat of the sport with athletes from around the globe focused on driving progression.

Follow @thewwa on Twitter for up-to-date scores and on Instagram for continuous event updates. Be sure to catch the WWA World Series Rundown show Friday and Saturday evening directly following the event on the World Wake Association’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.

To learn more about the current WWA Wakeboard World Series rankings Click Here

CLICK HERE for the schedule of events.

This event is FREE to the public.

Location:

Lake Tye Park

14964 Fryelands Blvd

Monroe, WA 98272