Guys/Gals – finally looks like surf this weekend, but as we all know, the summer months can be a long drought without waves. The good news is that the 2006 Wake Surf Jamboree will be held July 7 – 9th in the quaint Magog Quebec, about 1.5 hours south east of Montreal (aka eastern townships). What a perfect way to condition yourself for the upcoming ESA Great Lakes contest season! See
http://www.sportaventuremagog-orford.com/# or contact Ron Paquet: 514-944-9236
Wakesurfing is essentially riding an endless wave behind a boat (without a rope) on a large wake. It doesn’t replace surfing by any means, but fun nonetheless.
In order to accommodate us Great Lake Surfers, a hotel owner in the area has provided his grounds for pitching a tent. My understanding is that equipment for the event is provided, and the prize money is impressive!
The guys at Origin Surf are considering a shuttle to the event from Toronto depending on numbers – if interested, contact allan@originsurf.ca
Should be a fun weekend, with a party sponsored by Bud Light planned for Saturday night. Details below;
Amateur Class:
The cost for the Amateur Class is $65.00 and can be prepaid. Positions are
limited to first come, there prepaid entries ensure your place. We can only
accommodate 20 amateurs.
Professional Class:
You will be judged for points by a panel of judges sanctioned by la
Federation québecoise de ski nautique and supported by the Canadian Waterski
Association. The highest points will be awarded for those who
surf on the most critical section of the power zone scoring points for the
best tricks such as 360s, shove-its, and ollies.
(judges will also be considering surfing styles which should variate
depending the type of board your riding, conventional surf style or skim
skate, judges will be expecting solid carves from any one using a
conventional surf type of a board with one or more 3'' deep fins compared
to one riding a skimskate were we will all be expecting more skate board
like manoeuvres)
The top three will be eligible to win up to $5,000 in cash and another
$5,000 in prizes.
The entry fee for the Professional Class is $195.00 for a three-day event
and can be Pre-Paid Positions are limited to first come, there prepaid
entries ensure your place. We can only accommodate 20 Pros.
All classes will have food and beverages supplied by Magog IGA and a Bud
Lite party at night with beer supplied. Alcohol will not be consumed during
the days of the event.
Wake Surf Clinic:
The public is invited to a wake surf clinic to be held July 7, 8, 9, all day
long where you will be taught how to wake surf. You do not require
prior waterski experience.
Schedule of Activities:
Friday, July 7, 2006
06h00 - 09h30 - Both and display setup
10h00 - 19h00 sign in & wave test at official booth
13h00 - 14h00 - Lunch break
14h00 - 16h30 - Wake surf clinics & official presentation of registered
participants
Saturday, July 8, 2006 – Prefinals
07h30 - Meeting with the judges
08h30 - 12h00 Professional Class Wake Surfing
12h00 - 13h30 - Lunch break and entertainment
13h30 - 16h30 - Amateur Class Wake Surfing
Sunday, July 9, 2006 - Finals
08h30 - 12h00 Professional Class Wake Surfing
12h00 - 13h30 - Lunch break and entertainment
13h30 - 16h30 - Amateur Class Wake Surfing
