The Pro Wakeboard Series Unleashes a New Season

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The Big Question is…

…who will win this year’s most coveted title of the UK raddest rider?

The UK Wakeboard Series of events for 2003 is full of questions, but now that Wakeboard UK has announced this year’s schedule, we at least know when we will be getting some answers!

The Pro tour will be returning to two hotbeds of the 2002 wakeboarding
season: Quayside Wake & Ski and Pine Lake Resort. Exciting news is that a new venue has been added to the bill - Thorpe Park Arena, home to JB Waterski.

Talking of changes, wakeskating has been added to the programme as an entire Series unto itself. The open Wakeskate division will premièring on the Saturday evening of each of the tour stops.
With appearances from the UK best wakeskaters, expect innovative new skate tricks while you sit back a enjoy a beer and a barbie.

The Series kicks off at on June 7th & 8th at The Quayside Wake & Ski, Mytchett, Surrey. The 2003 season continues with the inclusion of floating sliders and kickers which will see the UK’s premier wakeboarding athletes propelling themselves to even greater heights.

DON’T MISS OUT ON SEEING SOME OF THIS SPECTACULAR ACTION!

For the fifth season running, the tour is pulled by the Mastercraft X-Star. Mastercraft have been associated with the UK competition scene for as long as there has been Wakeboard events, and have contributed hugely to the popularity of wakeboarding in the UK.
Wakeboard UK is also happy to report the continuing support of North Shore Maui luggage and accessories. Nik Green from Northshore will also be on hand at all the events, supporting his team riders and pushing himself towards his goal of the UK Masters title.

Why not follow the tour in person and check the results online at www.wakeboard.co.uk

Wakeboard UK are also proud to announce that 'Wakeboard & Waterski' will be the official magazine for the Wakeboard UK series of events. They will be covering all the action with in-depth reports and the best photos you will see anywhere. Pick up a copy at your nearest main newsagent.


Who will be there?

Pro Men
See the current reigning 2002 UK Series champion Ben Hitch defend his title against Dan Nott, the current UK National Champion. Don’t forget Christian Thom (22) and a host of overseas riders including Aussie Craig O’Meara and South African Dieter Humpsch. Other riders in the UK brigade will include Tim Woodhead, Marc Rossiter, Robert Moyle and Jonty Green, all taking their shot at glory.

Pro Ladies
Three times current UK National champion Louise Moore will be back to defend her title, competing against a host of other top lady athletes including Will Christien who will pushing Louise all the way.


Fancy entering?

Don’t be put off by the prospect of having to ride against some of the best wakeboarders in Europe. On the Saturday morning of each tour stop, you can hone your skills by attending the Wakeboard UK Masterclass clinic, giving you the opportunity to be coached by some of the UK top riders.
Then, on Saturday afternoons, you will have your own rookies competition. Entry is easy and you will soon be able to enter online at www.wakeboard.co.uk – keep checking the site for details!


The 2003 Wakeboard UK Series Dates

7th/8th June The Quays Watersports, Mytchett, Surrey
21st/22nd June Thorpe Park Arena, Surrey
26th /27th July Pine Lake Resort, Umbria
16th /17th August UK Nationals - Willen Lake, Milton Keynes


For further competition and press information contact:

http://www.wakeboard.co.uk