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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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.

-wake2el 2019-

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Top riders mondiaux

One FM vous donne rendez-vous au Pont de la Machine pour assister à une winch session avec les tops riders mondiaux Daniel Grant et James Windsor ! L’installation sera faite d’un winch électrique portable avec une corde de 140m sur la rive gauche et un retour sur la rive droite. Le rider partira de la plateforme devant le Pont de la Machine et utilisera la structure existante qui sera spécialement aménagée.

Le Set Up

La programmation

• 17h démo pour les enfants et adolescents
• séance d’autographes avec les Champions du Monde
• 19h soirée Winch Session

La soirée est ouverte à tous, il y a possibilité de réserver une table VIP de 6 personnes en incluant un BBQ ainsi que les boissons ou bien vous pouvez simplement venir boire un verre en regardant le spectacle !

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-winch session set up-

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Small recap on the month of Daniel Grant in Australia where he joined his buddy James Windsor.

from Daniel Grant / TAO on Vimeo.

“Quick Recap Video of my month trip to Australia with James Windsor.
Thanks again to everyone for the hospitality and the good times!”

Joyride in Australia
Daniel Grant

Just sponsored by Shark Energy Drink, Daniel Grant launches his
monthly mini web serie “Rest Bites” about the “Energy That Travels”
check out the second episode on #unleashedwakemag

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The past six months have been a whirlwind for 21-year-old multi-time World Cable Wake Champion James Windsor. The Queensland shredder is back home for a few months of down-time and we caught up with him to find out about his epic 2016 season where he hit a whopping 16 different countries in six months.

By the sounds of it the past six months have been pretty hectic for you, man. What did you get up to? 

Yeah I just got home from a massive trip. It started with the Shredtown Jamboree invitational event in Texas, where 30 of the best riders in the world spent four days camping on a ranch and riding two amazing cable systems on a perfect lake. It was an interesting start to the season! After that we went to France and stayed there for two weeks, travelling around, hitting up parks, doing the tourist thing and eating heaps of bread and cheese.
From there we travelled around Europe and went to Germany for a while. One of the cable companies hired a van for us and we got to travel around and check out 15 cable parks there.

Wait – there are 15 cable parks in Germany?

Yeah, there are 110 parks in Germany alone, which is the most for any country! We checked out heaps of them and it was so much fun. Then I went back to the US for a couple months travelling around and competing, then back to Germany, then Amsterdam for two weeks and to check out a music festival. From there I think I went to the Munich Mash, which was an awesome event, then spent three weeks in Italy. I’d never been there before so I was really stoked to head there and check out their parks and hang out with the locals.
Then I went to the UK for an event called Glass Butter Beach and I ended up winning that one, which was awesome, then spent another month or so travelling around Europe for contests. I stayed there for about three months this year, which is a bit different to the usual.

What’s the usual? More time in the US?

Yeah that’s right. The past five years it’s mainly in the US and I’ve usually competed in countries that spoke English. This year the tour was changed completely and there were a lot more contests in Europe, so I spent a lot of time on trains and planes getting between events and struggling with the language barrier. I think all up I rode 16 or 17 events, so they all blur together a bit.

Travelling to 16 countries in six months is a big effort. Is that the most intense schedule you’ve had?

Yes and no. Usually I’m away for nine months of the year so this was shorter, but the schedule was really intense. You don’t even know what events will be on when you leave home for the northern hemisphere summer; you just receive invitations as you go and you figure out ways to make them all work. It’s pretty crazy and full-on, but I love it.

Your passport must be completely chockas.

[Laughs] I have to get a new one each year! I get stopped all the time and interrogated in the back room because with that many stamps in my passport they suspect I’m drug trafficking. If I get a new passport every year it doesn’t look as bad and they can usually find a clear space to stamp.

Have you ever been turned away because customs didn’t believe you’re a pro wakeboarder?

I’ve never been rejected yet, but the UK is by far the strictest country to get into. I’m usually sitting in a back room for four or five hours after a 12-hour flight while they figure out what to do with me. They always let me go, but it’s still something I could live without.

For sure. So what was the best experience you had over the past six months?

Going to Italy. I’ve been to so many countries, but it was nice to go somewhere new and check out places I’ve always wanted to see, ride a gondola and all that stuff. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming there and always tried to help me out, even if they couldn’t speak English.

And the worst experience?

Having nine flights cancelled on me in a row. My first flight was cancelled so they put me on another carrier, then they cancelled and I was transferred to another airline. They were delayed, then I finally caught a flight from Germany to the US, but when I got to LA everything just kept stacking up with more and more cancelled flights. It was the worst day ever and I was so over it. Really, the day couldn’t have gone any worse and a 16-hour trip turned into 27 hours.

Dude, I would’ve been livid! Well you’re back home now; how’s it feel to be in your own bed again?

Amazing. It’s so good to be home. I always miss home, my bed, Vegemite, Milo and my mates. There’s nothing like coming back to your own place after a big season.

What are your plans for the next few months? Are you taking it pretty easy?

I’m heading to Mackay for some coaching clinics and get back on the board and train again. I’ve had a couple of weeks off now, so I’ll start to get back into it before I fly to Thailand just after New Years. After a couple of weeks off the board you do feel a bit rusty when you get back into it. I rode every day for seven months and you just feel so comfortable on the board when you’re constantly doing it.

Nice one. Obviously LKI is a pretty major supporter of you and everything you do. What’s it like being part of the team?

It’s amazing. I met Jason (LKI founder) through motocross and they’ve been with me since I started wakeboarding. I was their first wake athlete and they welcomed me with open arms and have been like a second family to me. The whole family is really nice and look after me; I couldn’t be more stoked to be part of the team.

Good stuff. Cheers for the chat, Windsor. Enjoy the downtime.

Thanks mate!

WINDSOR’S 2016 TOP RESULTS

1st – Glass Butter Beach “Quadra Crown” Overall, North Wales

3rd – Red Bull Wake of Steel, Austria

4th – Fise Montpellier, France

6th – Wake the Line, Cologne, Germany

An interview by lkibrand

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Riders: Jacob Vinall, James Windsor, Dillon Dreiling, Karl Herman, Deanna Hatten, Ethan Reid, Damen Hill, Matthew Vado and Lachie Elliot.

Filmed by: Jacob Vinall, Lee Lee Cunningham and Brent Coles
Edited by: Jacob Vinall

Song: It’s Strange
Artist: Louis the Child

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