9 May 2019 Wake NZ has for the past two seasons, run an ability-based format for our events (with the exception of Nationals, which runs under an aged based system, in line with international events). We are changing divisions for the 2019-20 season, in response to all the feedback we have received on this over…
Results from the fantastic Backpaddock Lakes Cable vs Wake event, held on 27 & 28 January 2018 are as follows: Rookie / Novice Dalton Lord Abigail Lord Chloe Pratt Straight Air Sam Pratt Brooke Wilson Emma Skinner Inverter Stephen Pratt Nic Gold Max Bradley Inverter Advanced Jason Heatherley James Robinson Travis Janssen…
The second event of the Wakeboarding New Zealand summer season is being held over two days this weekend, 27-28 January at the Backpaddock Lakes complex near Waipukurau. Riders in the unique event must showcase their skill both on the lake, behind a Nautique wakeboarding boat, as well as on the wakeboard cable system. All divisions…
The Wake NZ season kicked off today at a perfectly glass calm Taupo Wake Park. This was the first of our 2017 ability-based comps, and the official results are as follows: Rookie / Novice: 1st: Chloe Pratt 2nd: Ben Pratt Straight Air: 1st: Sarah Linton 2nd: Brooke Wilson 3rd: Sam Pratt Inverter: 1st:…
The Wakeboarding New Zealand summer season kicks off this Saturday 25 November at Taupo Wake Park. Riders of all ages and abilities are encouraged to take part, with Wake NZ shifting to a new ability-based format for its competitions this season. Riders can choose to ride in six divisions, from Rookie/Novice to Pro. Spectators can…
Wake NZ has announced its Summer Series events and dates, as follows: ROUND 1 – 25 November 17 – Taupo Wake Park ROUND 2 – 27-28 January 18 – Backpaddock Lakes ROUND 3 – 24-25 February 18 – Mangakino NATIONALS – 6-7 April 18 – Horahora Domain
The 2016/2017 New Zealand Wakeboarding season kicked off with the Urban Edge Wakeboard Competition on Saturday 3 December at Orakei Korako. Congratulations to the following competitors: Straight Air Womens 1st: Morgan Haakma 2nd: Sarah Linton 3rd: Brooke Wilson Straight Air Mens 1st: Geoff Collard 2nd: Logan Labone 3rd: Jack Gallon Inverter Club Mens 1st: Anthony…
WNZ held its first Wake vs Cable event at Backpaddock Lakes in Waipukurau on 1 and 2 February 2014. This was a fantastic event – the Rowlands Family from Backpaddock and their team were fantastic hosts. The first day started off with the Boat part of the competition which saw some great riding from all…
WNZ is pleased to be able to announce that the Calendar has now been set for the 2013/14 Wakeboarding Season. The competition dates for the upcoming season are as follows: Auckland Open 30th November 2013 at Orakei Basin, Auckland Wake vs Cable 1 & 2 February 2014 at Back Paddock in Waipukurau North Islands 15…