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Best amateurs and pros

“What an incredible week in Mexico at the Nautique WWA Wakeboard and Wake Park World Championships,” said Nautique President Greg Meloon. “The best amateurs and pros battled hard behind the G23 and in the park and we’re excited to crown the new World champs! A big congrats to Nautique rider Cory Teunissen in his World title and overall World Series and Nautique Wake Series win.”

Coco Mendez (MEX) turned it up to a different level displaying his all-time skill behind the Super Air Nautique G23 landing a wake to wake hard flip, wake to wake kick flip, and a T/S wake to wake 360 shuv it to take home the Pro Wakeskate World title with a score of 91.33. Reed Hansen (USA) took second, scoring 83.33 with a nose grab H/S F/S 360. Finishing off the podium in third, Brian Grubb (USA) scored 81.00 with a stylish T/S F/S 360. Noah Wildman (USA) put down an 84.67 point score to take the Jr. Pro Men’s World title with a double back roll and a near perfect moby dick 540 in his run. Fynn Bullock-Womble placed second scoring 75.00 points, landing a super clean H/S B/S 720, followed by Tyler Worrall (USA) in third with 62.67.

Pro Women’s Final

Meagan Ethell (USA) put down an amazing performance in the Pro Women’s Final, taking the win with a nearly flawless run, scoring 92.67 and earning her fifth WWA World title. Leaving no doubt in anyone’s mind that she had just won the World title, Wakeboard World Series overall title and Nautique Wake Series overall title, Ethell threw down a moby dick and a handle pass KGB for the win. In second Nautique athlete Zahra Kell (AUS), scored 89.33 throwing down an equally impressive run complete with a technical dum dum. Rounding the podium in third, Nautique athlete Erika Lang (USA) threw a melan H/S front flip for a score of 84.33.

Cory Teunissen best performance

Nautique team athlete Cory Teunissen showed up to the Pro Men’s finals ready to throw down his best performance behind the legendary Super Air Nautique G23 in hopes of snagging a 2019 World title. Teunissen earned what he came for, putting it all together to grab himself his second WWA Pro Men’s Wakeboard World title throwing a textbook T/S F/S 1080, double half cab roll, and a melon pete rose for a finishing score of 97.33. In second, Nic Rapa (AUS) pulled out all the stops, landing a H/S indy B/S 720 and a double tantrum to score 95.67. Nautique athlete Tony Iacconi (AUS) placed third rounding out a full Aussie podium with 93.00 points throwing a huge indy moby dick into the flats in his first pass.

“I’m so stoked to take the win today at the Nautique WWA Wakeboard Worlds. Being on top of the podium after all the boys threw down some all-time performances today feels totally surreal. I just signed on as a Nautique athlete this year and to end the 2019 season with a World title and Overall Series titles feels absolutely insane!” commented Nautique rider Cory Teunissen.

Cory Teunissen (AUS) also took home the 2019 Nautique Wake Series overall title with four first place finishes this season, beating the reigning champion Harley Clifford (AUS). Grabbing the third title win, Teunissen was also crowned the 2019 Wakeboard World Series (WBWS) overall champion, his first win of the overall title race as a Pro rider. 2019 was a season to watch coming down as one of the most competitive years in the history of our sport.

Frenchie tittled

The remaining Amateur Features Only final rounds kicked off the final day on the cable with some stellar performances had by every rider. Axel Paget (FRA) earned his Grom Features Only World title after throwing a melan crow mobe off the kicker and a back lip to gap to F/S 360 to switch back lip on the A-frame for a winning score of 96.60. In second Cameron Spalding (CDN) threw a huge KGB 540 for a score of 93.40, followed by Ethan Bertogal (FRA) in third with 75.90.

Fynn Bullock-Womble took the Jr. Pro Features World title with a lip slide to B/S 450 to fakie out on the A-frame and a T/S B/S 1080 off the kicker to complete the win with a 96.00 final score. Displaying a unique style of his own, Mikayo Mundy (AUS) transitioned from the A-frame to the box with a very unique indy Mexican roll to blind sealing up his second place finish and a score of 94.00. Stefan Hahn annihilated all of the kickers to round out the podium in third with a final score of 75.90.

In the Pro Women Features final, Ronix rider Julia Rick (GER) claimed yet another World title for the weekend throwing a T/S B/S 900 off the kicker and a transfer to T/S B/S 270 into pretzel to 270 out for a 95.30 winning score. Rounding out the podium, Lisa Baloo (RUS) took second with 87.10 points laying down an indy tantrum to blind ahead of Anna Nikstad (USA) in third for a score of 84.80 carrying one of the most stylish rail games in the business.

The Pro Men’s Features final was a true test to every athlete’s strategy and style throughout the entire heat. Reigning champion Guenther Oka (USA) rose to the top with a 94.60 score locking in a H/S B/S 1080 off the kicker and a hard way 270 nose press to 270 out on the cnb rail. Liam Brearley (CDN) executed a switch back lip to transfer to 450 transfer on the A frame taking second with 95.90. Joe Battleday (GBR) rounded out the podium third with a big ollie 50/50 to B/S 180 to 50/50 for a final score of 82.70.

Wake Canada’s Windmill Wake Park cleaned house winning the 2019 Overall Team World titles in both Traditional and Features Only divisions, followed closely by Bli Bli Wake Park in second and Vasteras Wake Park in third in both divisions.  The tropical paradise of the beautiful Mayan Water Complex played host to the culminating events of the season bringing together 400 wake athletes from 20 different countries to celebrate the WWA’s 30 Years of Wake and compete at 2019 Nautique WWA Wakeboard and Wake Park World Championships presented by Rockstar Energy! This dual-action phenomenon of an event will once again return back to Mayan’s turquoise waters for the 2020 season finale.

Check out the 2018 results!

The WWA

Celebrating 30 years of excellence in wake, the World Wake Association stands as a global network of passionate representatives dedicated to the growth of wakesports worldwide. Developed for riders by riders, our mission and values remain true to the core of our community since 1989. Our position as the authority on competitive standards has been earned through consistent development; sanctioning and producing more than 12,500 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, WWA Rider Experience.

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@briankgrubb

The two times world wakeskate champion always takes beautiful pictures of his trips. Wakeskating, wakesurfing, foiling are his three favourite sports and if you are interested in starting them, look at one of his pictures and you will no longer have doubts !
Followers : 29.000

@wakecarro

She just did the last Unleashed WAKE France cover with a monster feature grab… The Swedish always shares her wake trips by posting on Instagram. Be carefull, you could become jealous after watching her account.
Followrs : 33.500

@dave_av

No one his driving a drone like him ! His videos are always high qualited and a lot of professional riders have been followed by his drone. A must to see…
Followers : 13.600

@courtneyangus

A professional rider who is always pushing her limits ! She likes to try new tricks and share them with her followers. Recently she tried to land double flips and spent a couple of days at the hospital… Perfect account for crazy wakeboarders !
Followers : 45.000

@wakeboardfails

Nothing else to say, we love wake fails and wakeboard fails gathers all of them. So much fun every day !
Followers : 32.200

@meaganethell

The Redbull athlete has just taken the second place at the last WWA Nationals. Wakeboarding content but not only, we let you discover the whole thing on her account !
Followers : 30.500

@felixgeorgii

A perfect street wkeboarder with a lot of style, he never disapoints with his videos. He also never miss a chance to make laugh his followers.
Followers : 19.700

@sinafux

The rider that makes us smile the most. We don’t tell you more, let’s check her account !
Follower : 2.200

@victor.salmon

A belgian rider who lives the endless summer in Thailand ! He won the 2019 FISE in Montpellier and is a very creative rider. Last month he rided in an abandonned shopping centre in Bangkok. Globetrotter you said ?
Followers : 16.000

@claudia_pagnini

The best italian female wakeboarder ! Won the 2019 FISE Montpellier, she has a lot of potential, just look at what she can do !
Followers : 17.000

Our top 10 of instagrammers is finished, may be we will make more of this kind in the future !

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@briankgrubb

Le double champion du monde wakeskate est un professionnel de la photographie. Il sait exactement ce qu’il veut et le rendu est à chaque fois exceptionnel. Wakeskate, wakesurf et foil sont ses sports favoris et si vous hésitiez à vous mettre au wake, ses photos vont effacer vos doutes.
Followers : 29.000

@wakecarro

Elle vient tout juste de faire la dernière cover de notre magazine Unleashed WAKE France avec un grab sur module complètement fou… La suédoise partage aussi ses trips dans les plus beaux spots du monde, donc attention, vous pourriez vite devenir jaloux de cette vie de rêve !
Followers : 33.500

@paul_bichet

Ce mec est taré. Wakeboarder et cascadeur de l’extrême, ses plats et autres défis devraient vous faire marrer, on n’est pas passé à côté de son saut en vélo dans la rivière du FISE à Montpellier en Mai dernier.
Followers : 3.000

@courtneyangus

Une rideuse professionnelle qui repousse toujours ses limites ! Dernièrement elle a tenté de poser un double back flip, ce qui lui a causé un petit séjour à l’hopital… Ce compte est parfait pour les amateurs à la recherche de tricks nouveau.
Followers : 45.000

@dave_av

Le meilleur conducteur de drone assurément.  Ses vidéos sont toujours d’excellente qualité et la plupart des riders professionnels sont passés devant son objectif. On vous conseille fortement !
Followers : 13.600

@meaganethell

Elle a récemment finit 2ème des WWA Nationals, Meagan Ethell rafle tout sur son passage et reste une figure emblématique du wakeboard international. On vous laisse découvrir ses vidéos de wake, mais pas que !
Followers : 30.500

@wakeboardfails

Vous connaissez bien leurs vidéos, wake fails possède un compte Insta qui regroupe tous les fails de wake, à consommer sans modération.
Followers : 32.200

@sinafux

La rideuse qui nous fait le plus rire. On vous en dit pas plus, allez checker son compte !
Follower : 2.200

@victor.salmon

Ce belge qui vit en Thailand a gagné en Mai dernier le FISE Montpellier… Vous l’aurez compris, ce garçon voyage beaucoup et souvent, il tourne des vidéos très underground. Dernièrement il a ridé dans un centre commercial désaffecté de Bangkok et ça vaut le coup d’oeil.
Followers : 16.000

@claudia_pagnini

La meilleuse wakeboardeuse d’Italie ! Elle a beaucoup de potentiel et son style n’est plus à prouver. On vous conseille de suivre cette fille qui risque de tout casser… En attendant, regardez de quoi elle est capable !
Followers : 17.000

Notre top 10 des instagrammeurs de wake est maintenant finit, on vous laisse découvrir tous ces comptes et peut-être que nous en ferons d’autres du même type dans le futur !

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Winners interviews

Guenther Oka

How do you feel after winning Wakefest’s 50k Shotoout?

It’s unreal. With this being my first professional boat win, it feels so crazy to have done it in this fashion. Winning the biggest prize purse on boat this year means so much and gives me tons of fuel to keep on pushing.

What made your run better than the others ?

I’m not sure considering I didn’t get to see half of the other boys ride haha. But I stood up all 4 tricks I had in mind and put down the grabs I was looking for as well.

What do you think of the public here at Wakefest ? Are you coming back next year ?

Without a doubt. This was the equivalent to the super bowl of boat wakeboarding. Literally riding through the arena of boats and people made the contest so exciting. Everyone, including the fans, put their heart and soul into coming out and cheering us on.

What is the next stop for you and what are your goals for the next of the 2019 season ?

I’m off to Washington for boat nationals and then right off to Portugal for the Tomar Pro. The year is far from over but I’m happy to keep the party going and end it on a high note.

Have you got a video project ? With other riders ?

Always working on something! I don’t want to give anything away but it’ll be going back to what I do best and working with my homie Taylor Hanley.

 Can you talk a bit about “Passing the Handle?”

For sure. Pass the Handle is an amazing day for the entire wakeboard community. It encourages pros and amateurs alike to go out and spread the sport of wakeboarding. We dedicate that day to go and get a first timer up on board and show them the love we all have seen for wake. It is a global movement that keeps the sport fresh and spreads it far and wide.

Anything else to add?

I want to give a massive shoutout to the crew at TNT watersports in Tennessee for hosting this insane event. They pull it together every year and it something that will keep this sport going for years to come. Also Red Bull, O’Neill, and Liquid Force Wake for their continued support.

Meagan Ethell

 How do you feel after winning Wakefest?

– Overall, my Wake Fest weekend was one to remember. Winning the contest was a nice bonus on top of the good times I had with everyone there. Also, being able to showcase our sport in front of such a large audience was one to remember.

What made your run better than the others?

– The conditions at Wakefest were challenging, and all the girls threw down despite those factors. I think what put me in advantage was being able to stay strong through it all. I was able to lace up some technical and stylish tricks, and I think that helped put the top spot in my favor.

What do you think of the public here at Wake Fest? Are you coming back next year?

The number of people that were at this event was mind-blowing. Depending on my schedule for next were, I would definitely like to come back. Hopefully, we can push for a better prize purse so more females want to attend the event. Also, it would be insane to create a female Shoot Out to give the pro women that sort of opportunity.

What is the next stop for you and what are your goals for the next of the 2019 season?

On Thursday, I leave to Seattle for Nationals. It’s a pretty busy season at the moment with constantly being on the move. For the rest of the season, I’m wanting to focus on my riding and pushing myself to do harder/different tricks.

Have you got a video project? With other riders?

I have not started creating a video project because I’ve been focused on my riding and progressing it, but that is something that I want to do in the near future. I’m hoping to do a Red Bull project soon and with that, I would release a video.

Can you talk a bit about “Passing the Handle?”

– Our Pass the Handle Day in TN was great. We got a few people out on the water and gave them a really great experience. It is always pretty rewarding to pass the handle to someone new and expose them to our amazing sport.

Results

Wakefest 2019 Shootout Winner
Guenther Oka – 50,000$

Pro Men Winners
1st Cory Teunissen – 7,500$
2nd Nic Rapa – 4,000$
3rd Mike Dowdy – 2,000$

Pro Women Winners
1st Meagan Ethell – 3,000$
2nd Tarah Mikacich – 2,500$
3rd Charli Shore – 2,000$

Outlaw Winners
1st Parker Swope
2nd Ben Brown
3rd Nic Brown

Advanced Winners 
1st Barrett Swope
2nd
3rd Tanner Ledford

Intermediate Winners 
1st Frank Adkins
2nd Condrey Hunt
3rd Spencer Sullivan

Women Winners 
1st Wolfe Jordan
2nd Brantley Mullins
3rd Natalie Miller

Jr Division 
1st River Mayo
2nd Gabe James
3rd Clayton Moriarity

Beginner Winners 
1st Colt Reid
2nd Carter James
3rd Cole Moriarty

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Epic performances

Friday’s quarterfinal rounds were on fire behind the Malibu M235 powered by the latest Malibu Monsoon Engine, bringing a certain intensity to the starting dock on Saturday morning. Fans filled in on the water and lined the shores of Malibu’s Loudon, TN facility as the riders hit the water to deliver the pinnacle of wakeboard competition to the hometown crowd. The ladies delivered performances of epic proportion, looking to see who would land on top of the podium at the very first WWA WBWS equal podium prize money event.

In the Pro Women’s division, Rockstar Energy athlete Zahra Kell (AUS) made history taking home the largest amount of prize money a female wakeboarder has ever received. Kell stomped two stand up passes that included a whirly bird in her first pass, to then officially lock up the top spot with one of the cleanest dum dums we’ve ever seen for a final score of 90.00. The second place spot went to Dallas Friday (USA) who looked so comfortable behind the Malibu M235 throwing a bat wing and T/S Off-Axis 540 for a score of 85.00. Rounding out the podium in third, Meagan Ethell (USA) threw down a super clean wrapped mute F/S 540 for 82.67 points.

Largest amount of prize money

“I’m super stoked that all of my hard work paid off this weekend, I was really happy with my run so to take the win felt that much better. It’s so awesome to be the first woman to grab the equal prize money with a first place finish! This has been such a great event, thanks to everyone who helped put it on!” said Rockstar athlete Zahra Kell.

The Pro Men’s division saw quite the shake-up with a series of events dictating a crazy final round. Another Rockstar Energy athlete took the win today with Tony Iacconi (AUS) coming out on top for his first-ever Malibu Factory Pro win. Iacconi earned a 95.67 score starting off his run with an Indy Moby Dick to lay down a roast beef crow mobe 540 and a tail grab front blind mobe in his second pass. Harley Clifford (AUS) came out charging in the final round opening his run with his signature tail grab KGB to the flats for a second place score of 91.67. Malibu athlete, Massi Piffaretti (ITA) showed up displaying his unique Italian style with every trick, throwing his seatbelt to late tail grab tantrum to blind for a third place score of 90.00.

“It’s been nearly three years since I’ve won a Wakeboard World Series stop so I’m super happy to have taken the win today! Being third off the dock and watching all the boys throw down, I knew had my work cut for me and needed to give it my all out there. I’m just so stoked and I couldn’t be happier right now,” commented Rockstar athlete Tony Iacconi.

Results

Highlights

Winning runs

Check out Dallas Friday’s naked ride for Sport Illustrated on Unleashed.

About Malibu Boats, Inc.

Based in Loudon, Tennessee, Malibu Boats, Inc. (MBUU) is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of a diverse range of recreational powerboats, including performance sport, sterndrive and outboard boats. Malibu Boats Inc. is the commanding market leader in the performance sport boat category through its Malibu and Axis Wake Research boat brands, the leader in the 20’ – 40’ segment of the sterndrive boat category through its Cobalt brand and in a leading position in the offshore fishing boat market with its Pursuit brand. A pre-eminent innovator in the powerboat industry, Malibu Boats, Inc. designs products that appeal to an expanding range of recreational boaters, fisherman and water sports enthusiasts whose passion for boating is a key component of their active lifestyles.

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PINE MOUNTAIN, GA (May 28, 2019)  – 6X Wakeboard Boat of the Year, the Super Air Nautique G23, pulled wake’s greatest to victory in the final day of competition at the 60th Nautique Masters Waterski & Wakeboard Tournament presented by GM Marine Engine Technology. With the prestigious Nautique Masters titles on the line, Robin Lake was filled with some of the most amazing moments the event has ever seen. And we have now a new Nautique Masters champion !

Women

Defending Masters Champion, Meagan Ethell (USA) put together a stand up run in the Pro Women’s Final, leaving the crowd cheering and taking the win with a 93.00. Her first pass consisted of a moby dick and a cab nose grab 540 before coming back on pass two with a clean roll to blind, leaving no doubt in anyone’s mind that her name would go down in Nautique Masters history. In second place, Dallas Friday (USA) scored 91.00 with a big wrapped KGB, followed by Erika Lang (USA) rounding out the podium in a very close third with 75.00 points.

Winning run

The 60th Nautique Masters showcased yet another year of an inspiring spectacle of athletic ability behind the world-class Super Air Nautique G23. Held annually at the legendary Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, GA the Nautique Masters is regarded as the pinnacle of achievement for watersports athletes worldwide.

The full list of results from of the 60th Nautique Masters Waterski & Wakeboard Tournament.

About Nautique Boat Company

Celebrating 94 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 wakesurf boat of the year while unlocking new possibilities in wakeboarding and wakesurfing, 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.

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Under, over and all-around

Filmed by Guenther Oka, nothing can’t stop the floridian rider who makes the difference at OWC.

Video from Meagan Ethell on Facebook.

Meagan Ethell shining is not the only one  wake video on Unleashed Wake Mag, find out some more !

Orlando Watersport Complex

Standard Cable is a great place to learn the basic, improve your skills, or just hangout for the day. This cable operates slightly slower making it easier for beginners and first timers to learn the fundamentals of watersports.

OWC offers an Advanced Cable lake designed for riders who are ready to step their riding up to the next level. We are the home to many pro riders and a destination for pro riders from all over the world. Our Advanced cable offers a variety of Unit features and even a few custom-made OWC signature rails.

OWC website.

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Sens dessus-dessous

Filmée par Guenther Oka, rien ne peut stopper la floridienne qui déploie toute sa panoplie face à la caméra.

Vidéo de Meagan Ethell sur Facebook.

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Orlando Watersport Complex

Le cable park standard est parfait pour apprendre les basiques, améliorer votre technique ou juste sortir avec vos amis. Ce cable à faible vitesse est adapté pour les débutants pour apprendre les fondamentaux.

OWC avec son cable park avancé est parfait pour les riders qui sont prêt à monter leur niveau. Plusieurs riders pro s’y entrainent et les installatons vous permettront d’atteindre l’exigence technique que vous désirez.

Le site de l’OWC.

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