Blind athlete Scott Leason (USA) got things going on the boat lake first thing in the morning on Saturday in the Adaptive Standing division. Giving it everything he had, Leason came away with his first WWA Wakeboard World title throwing T/S and H/S 180s for a final score of 82.33. 

Over on the cable in the Traditional final, Loic Deschaux (FRA) dropped hammers in every part of the course earning his 90.60 score with his S mobe 540 off the flats and a T/S B/S 180 to B/S lip slide pretzel out for the World title. Liam Brearley (CDN) made it a close match throwing a huge T/S B/S 900 off the kicker for a score of 83.90, followed by Joe Battleday (GBR) rounding out the podium with 82.50.  Defending Champ Julia Rick (GER) took the win with her consistent, dominating performances in the Pro Women’s Traditional final earning herself her seventh WWA World title. Rick threw down a T/S B/S 270 transfer F/S 270 and a massive front to blind in the flats for a perfect final score of 100.00 solidifying herself as the best female wakeboarder in the world. Lisa Baloo (Rus) claimed second place excelling on all the rails with a final score of 83.00, followed by Sanne Meijer (NED) in third with 81.40. 

The Jr. Pro riders brought the heat to the cable of the Mayan Water Complex with a fiery final round for the Traditional park riders. Mikayo Mundy (AUS) came away with the World title throwing a massive front mobe to the flats and a pete rose off the kicker earning the winning score of 89.30.  Stefan Hahn (AUT) put down a variety of technical rail hits for landing in second with 88.80, followed by Parker Swope (USA) in third with 87.70. 

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. Joey Gallagher (USA) threw down a tail grab KGB for the heat on win and a score of 53.33, followed by Haydon Bru (AUS) in second with 49.33.Fynn Bullock-Womble stomped a H/S B/S 720 for the win in heat two to score 86.00, followed by Thomas Herman (USA) who will advance on with 81.33. Heat three went to Jamie Huser (SUI) who showed his signature style with a switch T/S F/S 720 scoring 82.67, followed by Tyler Worrall (USA) in second with 76.67. Noah Wildman (USA) took down heat four to score 86.67 landing a double back roll for a score of 86.67, followed by Jake Hill (USA) in second with 70.67.

In the Pro Men Features semifinal, Liam Brearley(CDN) claimed his spot in Sunday’s final with a 270 in to shifty rewind on the rooftop rail and a H/S B/S 900 off the kicker for a 94.10 in heat one.  James Windsor cleaned up in heat two throwing both T/S and H/S B/S 900s off the kicker for a score of 91.30. Joe Battleday (GBR) clinched the final spot out of heat three with a T/S B/S 180 to 270 lip slide to 270 out for heat winning score of 97.20. Claiming the final spot in Sunday’s final round was Guenther Oka (USA) in heat four utilizing his diverse skill set to lay down a big ollie up to T/S B/S 180 to cab 360 out on the last feature of the section for a textbook 100.00 point score.

The Pro Women’s semifinal saw many remarkable performances in Mexico, setting the bar for Sunday’s final round. Erika Lang (USA) came away with heat one win boosting off the wake of the Super Air Nautique G23 throwing a H/S front flip with a nose grab for a final score of 86.00, ahead of Sanne Meijer (NED) in second with 79.67. Heat two was owned by Tarah Mikacich (USA) throwing a wrapped KGB for 74.67, alongside Jamie Lopina (USA) advancing to the final round in second with 71.00 points. Nautique team athlete Zahra Kell (AUS) came away with the top spot in heat three with a super clean dum dum for the winning score of 85.33, ahead of Emi Kihara (JPN) in second with 48.67. Meagan Ethell (USA) put down a dominating run throwing a moby dick for a score of 87.67, followed by Otoha Kawahara (JPN) in second with 57.00. 

Aaron Cutler (USA) claimed his second consecutive Adaptive Standing world title with wrapped mute F/S 360 off the kicker for a perfect 100.00 point score. The Swedish Wake Team cleaned up in the Jr. Women finals with Clara Dandenell (SWE) coming out on top throwing a stalefish tantrum for a 90.00 total score. Eira Jansson (SWE) showed full composure throughout her entire run earning a second place finish with 88.00 points, just ahead of Melanie Staf (SWE) in third with 83.80 points. 

Daniel Grant (THA) killed it in the Pro Wakeskate division, closing out his inventive run with super technical flat water tricks and switch and regular B/S 360s off the kickers for 90.00 points. Maurizio Marassi (ITA) hit an impressive kick flip to F/S big spin for a second place finish of 80.00, followed by Victor Salmon (BEL) in third with a 70.00 point score. 

The Pro Men’s semifinal heats stacked up to their unstoppable reputations, sending the crowds cheers echoing throughout the Mayan Water Complex. In heat one, Nautique athlete Tony Iacconi (AUS) scored 86.67 throwing a H/S B/S 720 for the heat win, followed by Tyler Higham (USA) in second with 82.33. Taking the top spot in heat two, we saw Shota Tezuka (JPN) take the win with a massive method and a double half cab roll to score 85.00, ahead of Nic Rapa (AUS) in second with 79.33. Roswell athlete Cory Teunissen (AUS) won heat three with a 91.67, putting down a mute mobe 540, followed by Massi Piffaretti (ITA) in second with 76.67. In heat four, Cobe France (AUS) secured his spot in the finals with a wrapped nose grab 3 to 1 to score 87.67, ahead of Harley Clifford (AUS) in second with 84.00.

The Jr. Men’s division wrapped a full day of the world’s best riding on the pristine turquoise waters known to the Mayan Water Complex. Igor Colombo (ITA) brought home the win in the Jr. Men’s division throwing down a crow mobe and a whirly behind the Super Air Nautique G23 for a final score of 83.00.  Pablo Monroy (MEX) followed up in second with 72.00, followed by Jimmy Schmidt (USA) in third with 69.00. 

For a full list of results from day three of the 2019 Nautique WWA Wakeboard World Championships presented by Rockstar Energy Click Here.

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Day three of the 2019 Nautique WWA Wakeboard and Wake Park World Championships presented by Rockstar Energy begins at 9:00 a.m. CT on Sunday, October 20^thstarting with boat finals before closing out the event on the cable.

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. 

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Playa del Carmen, Mexico (October 18, 2019) – Day two of the 2019 Nautique WWA Wakeboard and Wake Park World Championships presented by Rockstar Energy saw battles of epic proportion with athletes in every division vying for a chance at the 2019 World titles. The 7X Wakeboard and 5X Wakesurf Boat of the Year, the Super Air Nautique G23, has been known to be the catalyst of progression, ensuring every event pulled by these legendary boats sees nothing short of the best riding in the world. Closing out another epic day of wakeboard and wake park competition, riders and their families convened back at the Iberostar Paraiso Lindo for the Roswell Marine Foam Party taking home free Roswell swag and kicking back with new friends along the poolside. 

The Mayan Water Complex has played host to multiple WWA events creating a global stage for wake athletes to come to deliver their best performances and creativity with every pass. The Boys Traditional division produced an all-time show for the crowds, with Wake Purdy (CDN) coming away with a heat win throwing a T/S B/S 540 for a final score of 97.90, ahead of Cameron Spalding (CDN) in second with 88.60.Axel Paget (FRA) came away with the win in heat two throwing a very impressive pete rose in the flats for S95.80, followed by Zach Montez (USA) in second with 92.10. In the Jr. Boys Traditional semifinal, Ethan Bertogal (FRA) took the top spot as the only competitor in his division to throw an air trick with his big raley in the flats for a perfect final score of 100.00. Ike Phillips (USA) threw down to finish in second with 87.90 and advancing to the finals. 

The Pro Men’s Quarterfinal heat one was lit on fire back at the boat lake, with Cobe France (AUS) charging the wake with a very stylish indy tantrum to blind to earn his winning score of 76.67. Guenther Oka USA) took heat two, earning a score of 79.33 sticking his melan pete rose for the win. In heat three Shota Tezuka (JPN) took with win displaying his signature big amplitude on all of his tricks for a score of 78.67. Nautique athlete Tony Iacconi (AUS) snagged a heat four win starting off pass one with a massive indy moby dick for a score of 79.00. Tyler Higham (USA) laid down an incredible run putting his west coast on style on two stand passes in heat five for a winning score of 89.00. Rockstar Energy athlete Nic Rapa (AUS) threw down two doubles and a nose grab pete rose for the top spot in heat six and a score of 87.33. In heat seven Roswell’s Cory Teunissen (AUS) capped off his run with a super clean double half cab roll leaving no doubt in anyone’s mind he was headed into the semifinal round with 86.33 points. Harley Clifford (AUS) took the win in the final heat of the quarterfinals throwing multiple mobe 540s for a winning score of 86.33.

Cameron Spalding (CDN) rode away with the win in heat one of the Groms Features semifinals going technical on all the rails complete with a B/S lipslide to B/S 360 to B/S 360 bagel out for a 96.10 score. In heat two, Ethan Bertogal (FRA) laid down a H/S F/S 720 to score 96.10. Sebastian Framdahl (SWE) took win in heat three sending him into final round after throwing a B/S 720 and KGB off the kickers for a score of 100.00. Axel Paget (FRA) owned heat four with a pete rose off the kicker for a score of 98.00.  The Girls Features semifinal saw some serious up and coming talent with Callie Zellenrath (CDN) winning the heat with a 94.40 point score, landing a T/S F/S 360 and a scarecrow. 

The Jr.Men Semifinal heat one set the pace for an intense battle behind the Super Air Nautique G23, with Graham Hebert (USA) charging the wake with a clean whirly bird to take the winning score of 63.00, followed by Crew Christensen (USA) in second with 54.00. Igor Colombo (ITA) took heat two, earning a score of 83.00 sticking his skeezer for the win. Jimmy Schmidt (USA) took second, scoring 75.00. In heat three Barrett Swope (USA) came away with the win throwing an indy tantrum to blind for a score of 64.00, ahead of Pablo Monroy (MEX) in second with 63.67 points. Macauley Needham (AUS) put down a tootsie roll in heat four sealing the deal on his first place finish and a score of 75.33, followed by Joey Gurr (CDN) with a score of 64.33.

Adaptive blind athlete, Scott Leason (USA), made his way to Mexico for his very first Nautique WWA Wakeboard World Championship to officially cap off season with an unforgettable weekend of the world’s best wake action. Utilizing the wake of the Super Air Nautique G23, Leason threw multiple 180s for a winning score of 68.33 in today’s semifinal round of action. 

Anna Nikstad (USA) took down the Pro Women’s Features Only semifinal heat one with a T/S B/S 360 off the kicker to score 98.10, ahead of Courtney Angus (AUS) in second with 89.30 points. Defending World Champion Julia Rick (GER) won heat two with a T/S B/S 450 to 90 out grabbing a perfect 100.00 point score, ahead of second place finisher Lisa Baloo (RUS) with 86.00 points.

The Pro Men Features Only semifinal was nothing short of amazing with Daniel Grant (THA) sticking a huge moby dick 540 off the kicker and annihilating all the rails to score 97.20 points for the win in heat one. Winning heat two, Liam Brearley (CDN) put down a H/S B/S 360 to nose press to F/S 360 out to take the top spot with 93.40 points. Riley Dillon (CDN) scored 95.80 winning heat three today with a masterful run that included a T/S B/S 900 and some insane lines. Victor Salmon (BEL) took heat four throwing a T/S B/S 1080 to send him into Sunday’s final round and a 97.40 point score. Going super technical on all of the rails William Klang (SWE) took the top spot in heat five earning 88.90 points. Defending WWA Wake Park World Series Champion Guenther Oka (USA) put down an insane run throwing two 1080s off the kickers and backing it up with textbook rail hits for a final score of 97.20 to win the final heat.

The Girl’s division saw Kira Lewis (USA) take her very first WWA Wakeboard World title after two stand-up passes with a method late 180 and H/S back roll scoring 90.33. Laney Chadwick (AUS) put the pressure on Lewis, coming in second with a score of 81.67 after landing a T/S front roll. Rounding out the podium in third, Alexa Guajardo (MEX) scored 79.33. The Boys division kicked off the day with Noah Bullard (AUS) putting down a H/S 720 and a dum dum taking the World title with a score of 85.00. Taking the podium in second, Alex Albin (USA) threw a massive moby dick in his run behind the award-winning Super Air Nautique G23 for a score of 79.67. Xavier Olea Vorhauer (USA) finished third scoring 74.33. 

“The chance to compete here at the 2019 Nautique WWA Wakeboard Wake Park World Championships presented by Rockstar Energy is an aspiration for these athletes and we are honored to partner with Nautique Boats and the Mayan Water Complex to make this year’s event the largest and greatest event to date,” said WWA Executive Director Corrie Wilson. “We have already seen some amazing riding these first two days and the competition will only get better as we head into the weekend.” 

For a full list of results from day one of the 2019 Nautique WWA Wakeboard World Championships presented by Rockstar Energy Click Here.

For a full list of results from day one of the 2019 Nautique WWA Wake Park World Championships presented by Rockstar Energy Click Here.

Day three of the 2019 Nautique WWA Wakeboard and Wake Park World Championships presented by Rockstar Energy begins at 8:00 a.m. CT on Saturday, October 19^th.

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 2019 WWA Wakeboard World Series Click Here.

In addition to recognizing the global achievements of the amateur and professional athletes this season, the event will host a special anniversary celebration of the WWA’s 30 Years of Wake on Saturday, October 19th at the Iberostar Paraiso Lindo hotel. The evening will recognize select forerunners and industry staples who were influential to the organization’s first five years of inception as part of the prelude to the amateur awards banquet. Families should be aware that anyone who is not competing in the competition or staying at the hotel will have to pay a fee to attend the evening activities and Saturday banquet.

This global phenomenon of the WWA World Championship weekend will officially begin on Thursday, October 17th with amateur division semifinal rounds in both boat and cable disciplines. The event will entertain a full schedule of jaw-dropping performances on the water paired with post competition nightly events including traditional Mayan dances and celebrations at the host hotel, the Iberostar Linda Paraiso. The 2019 WWA World Championships will conclude on Sunday, October 20th crowning the 2019 Wakeboard and Wake Park World Champions.

Combining two of the largest events in wake, professional riders from around the world will compete for $85,000 in event prize money and an additional $85,000 in overall series payouts. 

“Bringing together the top athletes from across the globe for the 2019 Nautique WWA Wakeboard and Wake Park World Championships in the gorgeous backdrop of Mexico is going to be so special. I couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate the WWA’s 30 Years of Wake then amongst two of wake’s most crowning events in the tropical watersports mecca of Mayan Water Complex,” commented WWA Executive Director Corrie Wilson. “The progression of wake is unreal right now, as we witness both disciplines and athletes collectively pushing each other and the sport of wake in ways we only previously imagined. This will truly be a season finale to remember and we encourage all interested riders and families to come be a part of history in the making.”

The 2018 WWA Wake Park World Championships presented by Nautique Boats will host the most progressive and impressive riding of the season as riders from over thirty countries make the journey to the Yucatán Peninsula in hopes of bringing home the 2018 WWA Wake Park World Champion title.

Park teams are able to rent the cable for private sessions before and after hours. To reserve this email pedro.mwc@outlook.com.

WHAT:
2018 WWA Wake Park World Championships Presented by Nautique Boat

WHEN:
November 2-4, 2018

WHERE:
Mayan Water Complex
Playa del Carmen, Mexico

EVENT SCHEDULE: 
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ENTRY FEES:
Amateur Divisions – $125
Pro Divisions – $150

Registration will cutoff Thursday, November 1st at 3PM EST

All riders must have current WWA membership to be eligible to compete.
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NEAREST AIRPORT: 
Cancun International Airport (CUN)

Dates
October 29-31

Location
CWC, CamSur, Phillipines

Entry Fee
Amateur Divisions: $125
Pro Divisions: $150

*WWA Membership required to compete*

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Register Now! Additional $50 Late Fee Goes Into Effect Monday Oct. 26th at 5PM EST!!

NEW FEATURES, NEW GO-KARTS & NEW WORLD CHAMPIONS!

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*Qualification is not necessary to compete in any division at the 2014 WWA Wake Park World Championships Hosted by Al Forsan International Sports Resort. OPEN REGISTRATION.

*All competitors must hold a current WWA or WWA affiliate membership to compete.
*Membership can be purchased online by clicking here.

Dates: Nov. 4-6, 2015

Location: Al Forsan Cable Park, Abu Dhabi

Divisions:

Men’s Amateur Divisions

• Jr. Boy’s (9 & Under)
• Boy’s (10-13)
• Jr. Men’s (14-18)
• Men’s (19-29)
• Masters Men’s (30-39)
• Veterans Men’s (40 & Above)
• Open Features (All Ages)
• Open Wakeskate (All Ages)

Women’s Amateur Divisions

• Girl’s (13 & Under)
• Jr. Women’s (14-18)
• Women’s (19-29)
• Masters Women’s (30 & Above)
• Open Women’s Wakeskate (All Ages)
• Open Women’s Features (All Ages)

Men’s Professional Divisions

• Pro Men’s
• Pro Women’s
• Pro Wakeskate
• Pro Features
• Pro Women’s Features

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CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION

*Qualification is not necessary to compete in any division at the 2014 WWA Wake Park World Championships Hosted by Al Forsan International Sports Resort.

*All competitors must hold a current WWA or WWA affiliate membership to compete.
*Membership can be purchased online by clicking here.

Dates: Nov. 4-6, 2015

Location: Al Forsan Cable Park, Abu Dhabi

Divisions:

Men’s Amateur Divisions

• Jr. Boy’s (9 & Under)
• Boy’s (10-13)
• Jr. Men’s (14-18)
• Men’s (19-29)
• Masters Men’s (30-39)
• Veterans Men’s (40 & Above)
• Open Features (All Ages)
• Open Wakeskate (All Ages)

Women’s Amateur Divisions

• Girl’s (13 & Under)
• Jr. Women’s (14-18)
• Women’s (19-29)
• Masters Women’s (30 & Above)
• Open Women’s Wakeskate (All Ages)
• Open Women’s Features (All Ages)

Men’s Professional Divisions

• Pro Men’s
• Pro Women’s
• Pro Wakeskate
• Pro Features
• Pro Women’s Features

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New to the event list this year is the Malibu Houston Pro, which will be held at Three Palms Action Sports Complex on October 2-4.

“We are excited to see this new park for the first time that was inspired and created by Pat Panakos,” said WWA President Shannon Starling. “This will be the third spot in the WWA Wake Park World Series before our international spots at two outstanding locations in Abu Dhabi and Thailand.”

The world-renowned international sports resort, Al Forsan in Abu Dhabi will host the WWA Wake Park World Championships on November 4-6  which begins the global reach of the this year’s World Series. To cap off the 2015 season, the WWA World Series will wrap up the year at IWP in Thailand.

2015 WWA Wake Park World Series

Monster Energy Triple Crown    Mar. 27-28  Miami Watersports Complex Miami, FL

WWA Wake Park National Championships    Aug. 12-16    Miami Watersports Complex  Miami,FL

Malibu Houston Pro    Oct. 2-4    Three Palms Action Sports Park Houston, TX

WWA Wake Park World Championships    Nov. 4-6   Al Forsan International Sports Resort Abu Dhabi

International Wake Park   Dec. 11-13   Phuket, Thailand

This will prove to be another spetacular season for the WWA Wake Park World Series with new additions and changes in formatting and rules. Stay tuned for more details at thewwa.com.

About the WWA

The World Wakeboard Association is the global leader in wake sports sanctioning. 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. With 27 affiliate countries worldwide, the WWA is a rider-formed organization dedicated to promoting and growing wake sports worldwide. It is the primary source for riders, event organizers and competitive standards. For more information on the WWA and its events, check out www.thewwa.com
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