PLAYA DEL CARMEN, MEXICO (September 19, 2019) –The World Wake Association (WWA) and Nautique Boats are proud to bring together the 2019 Nautique WWA Wakeboard World Championships and 2019 Nautique Wake Park World Championships for the largest global showdown in history. The Nautique Wakeboard and Wake Park World Championships presented by Rockstar Energy will head to the beautiful tropical oasis of the Mayan Water Complex in Playa del Carmen, Mexico October 17th– 20th.

Serving as the culminating stop to the Nautique Wake Series, WWA Wakeboard World Series, and WWA Wake Park World Series, an international field of riders from across the globe will compete for the 2019 World titles in all amateur and pro divisions of boat and cable disciplines. The Nautique WWA Wakeboard World Championships will be towed exclusively behind the 6x Boat of the Year, the Super Air Nautique G23, setting the perfect stage for athletes to deliver epic performances on the gorgeous turquoise waters known to the Mayan Water Complex. The Mayan Water Complex has proven to be a premier wake destination, with a world-class park fully-equipped to host the world’s top rider

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.”

WWA WORLDS 2019

WHAT: 2019 Nautique WWA Wakeboard and Wake Park World Championships presented by Rockstar Energy

WHEN: October 17 – 20, 2019

WHERE: Mayan Water Complex
Playa del Carmen, Mexico

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.

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Dreams

Dominik Gührs, Matt Montoro and Bobby Carne are 3 totally different riders who just share the same dream together. Watch their different styles in this wakeboarding film by Jon Vital.

Check out Dominik Gührs shredding the Bangkok’s floating markets on Unleashed !

Hip-Notics Cable Park

“Located on the southern coast of Turkey is the beautiful city of Antalya, where summers last for eight months and even winter days are mild and pleasant. Just 30 minutes from Antalya’s International Airport is Hip-Notics Cable Ski Park. Finally, the possibility of year-round riding, so close to Europe’s major cities! Hip-Notics consists of three man-made lakes, continually fed by cool mountain run-off water on its way from the Taurus Mountains to the Mediterranean Sea. The lakes are approximately 170 cm deep; shallow enough to keep the water pretty warm most of the year. Located at the foothills and on the main Antalya-Manavgat road, Hip-Notics is as convenient as it is beautiful. Hip-Notics’ lakes cover approximately 90,000 square meters of the property’s total land area of about 200,000 square meters.

Equipment rental is included in the price of admission but Hip-Notics’ Pro Shop carries equipment, such as boards, bindings, helmets and life jackets for those who want to buy their own and sunglasses, sportswear and suntan lotion for those who want to look their best while riding. Wi-Fi is available throughout Hip-Notics so our guests can keep in touch with home and work. The Café offers fast food options. Lots of oversized pillows are scattered along the lakes so visitors can relax whenever they are not boarding/skiing. Hip-Notics is equipped with a professional sound system and speakers all around the lakes, so riders can listen to their favorite music while gliding on the water. Night riding is also available and is a delight on our illuminated lakes.”

 

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Shredding the Floating Markets

Dominik fulfills a long-held dream: to cruise through the narrow waterways of Bangkok with a wakeboard and winch, finding and shredding the best spots on a mission guaranteed to produce spectacular shots. Some highlights include the runs through the famous Ancient City and the bustling Floating Markets, which, thanks to an enormous tidal range of up to 1.5 meters (4.9 feet) and lively boat traffic, make for a true winching challenge. “Seaching Bangkok is one of the best experiences of the past few years for me”, Dominik reports from his adventure in Thailand. “It’s a really great feeling to just go wild creatively, and get to ride spots where you know, without a doubt, that no one has ever touched them with a wakeboard before you.” Just take a look:

Dominik Gührs

Dominik Gührs is a German wakeboarding pro who overcame serious injury at 13 years old to become one of the most decorated wakeboarders in his country, and a World Champion to boot. Despite having many accolades under his belt – including numerous German Championship titles, European Championship titles, a second place at the World Championships in the WWA, as well as a People’s Choice Ride of the Year award – Dominik always stays true to his values, putting his friends, family and fans first. 

His’s career hasn’t always been a story of success and plain sailing; his first and worst injury was a dangerous basal skull fracture, which he suffered at the age of 13. But the young German was keen to continue, and went on to win the German Wakeboarding Championship three times (2004, 2005, 2007). In 2006, Dominik ranked second in the German and European Championships and took home a bronze medal from the World Championships in the Juniors category. The story of success continued in 2007 when he took home the prestigious golden crown from the European Cable Wakeboarding Championships (Juniors). With a victory at the World Championships in 2011, followed by the WWA World Tour title in 2012, Dominik continues to strive for domination on the water and consistently racks up event wins and podium finishes to this.

Check out Dominik riding the world’s craziest wakepark.

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Les marchés flottants

Grâce à redbull, son sponsor majeur, il se laisse tirer à travers les canaux de la capitale thaïlandaise. Le style est parfait et il se permet même de jumper les bateaux traditionnels de Bangkok. Laissez-vous emporter !

Dominik Gührs

Dominik Gührs est un professionnel allemand de wakeboard qui a surmonté de graves blessures à 13 ans pour devenir l’un des wakeboarders les plus décorés de son pays, et un champion du monde en plus. Bien qu’il ait de nombreuses récompenses à son actif – y compris de nombreux titres de champion d’Allemagne, de champion d’Europe, une deuxième place aux Championnats du monde du WWA, Dominik reste toujours fidèle à ses valeurs, mettant ses amis, sa famille et ses fans en premier.

Sa carrière n’a pas toujours été marquée par le succès et la simplicité ; sa première et pire blessure a été une dangereuse fracture du crâne, qu’il a subie à l’âge de 13 ans, mais le jeune Allemand a tenu à continuer et a remporté le championnat allemand de wakeboard à trois reprises (2004, 2005, 2007). En 2006, Dominik s’est classé deuxième aux Championnats d’Allemagne et d’Europe et a remporté une médaille de bronze aux Championnats du monde dans la catégorie Juniors. L’histoire du succès s’est poursuivie en 2007 lorsqu’il a remporté la prestigieuse couronne des Championnats d’Europe de Cable Wakeboarding (Juniors). Avec une victoire aux Championnats du monde en 2011, suivie du titre du WWA World Tour en 2012, Dominik continue de viser la domination sur l’eau et remporte régulièrement des victoires et des podiums dans ces épreuves.

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-dominik gührs visite bangkok-

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Wake 2el

On June 15, a huge crowd of wakeboarding enthusiasts gathered at 313 Cable Park on the seaside of Lithuania. Globally acclaimed athletes from fifteen countries came together for the Red Bull Wake2el. The event, carried out for the fifth year in a row, has quickly grown from a local to an international level, attracting the attention of such stars like Szebasztian Szolath (Hungary), Dominik Guehrs (Germany), Pedro Cald (Brazil), James Windsor (Australia) and Liam Peacock (UK).

Red Bull Wake2el stands out from other major world competitions with its format. Lots are drawn the day before the event splitting the participants in pairs. Pairs then battle against each other. Winners pass to the next stage. And so on until only one remains. The duel format makes the race very intense and, at the same time, unpredictable, because the starting pairs can determine the course of the race.

Champions

The event saw a total 12 female athletes. After a couple of hours of impressive tricks, Marry Rougier from France proved to be the best-performing female athlete. Lisa Baloo from Russia came second, and Mari-Liis Simon from Estonia came third.

The male group was twice larger with 24 athletes. It was possible to see the stars of the waking world like Szebasztian Szolath (Hungary), Dominik Guehrs (Germany), Pedro Cald (Brazil), James Windsor (Australia) or Liam Peacock (UK). After 21 duels and one final three-stage battle, Liam Peacock from the United Kingdom won the 2019 male category. German Christopher Klein came second, while Albin Randow from Sweden came third.

Dominik Gührs session at 313

313 Cable Park

In the park :

•  Briusly bar and terrace with a view to the park;
• Children playground and trampolines;
• Outdoor gym;
• Tennis, badminton and beach tennis courts;
• Massage parlour;
•  Skateboard ramp.

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Bienvenu au freestyle wakepark

Crée seulement avec des containers, un bateau et une grue, ce wakepark à 360° est le premier du genre.

Le duo allemand Dominik Gührs et Felix Georgi, et l’autrichien Dominik Hernler ont eu l’idée de créer le projet après avoir vu un rider se faire mettre à l’épreuve dans un clip YouTube. Le trio a été traîné avec une grue flottante soudée à une plate-forme plutôt qu’à un câble.

La construction en vidéo

Voici la vidéo qui récapitule le processus de construction de ce wakepark d’un genre nouveau. Grâce à l’aide de cinq plongeurs industriels, les conteneurs d’expédition – convertis à l’aide de dispositifs flottants – ont été positionnés à l’aide de 28 ancres pesant chacune 800 kg. Au total, le processus de construction à lui seul a nécessité 10 jours de travail.

PS: La vidéo est en anglais mais ne vous inquiétez pas, les images se suffisent à elles-même. Et si-jamais, les sous-titres français sont disponibles !

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Les mots du créateur

“Il n’y a jamais eu d’obstacle en lévitation dans le wakeboard, c’est pourquoi aucun d’entre nous n’a jamais ridé comme ça, explique Gührs, et le wakeboard sur une grue est incroyablement cool. Le combiner avec des obstacles à conteneurs dans l’eau et dans l’air, c’est de la folie et quelque chose de complètement nouveau dans notre sport.”

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