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RIP Herb O'Brien
The world of water ski & wakeboarding and the entire watersports community lost one of its most influential members Oct 22. We at Water Ski & Wakeboard BC are saddened to learn that Herb O’Brien has passed away from complications with his kidneys. We would like to send out our condolences to the O’Brien family. Read More
Cable Wakeboard Takes Over Olympic Venue
Cable Wakeboarding is growing all over Canada - and it is also growing around the World. This fall, Shunyi Olympic Rowing Lake added a Cable system at the venue. Of course, we all hope that the addition of a cable park at an Olympic Venue is a preview of 2020 when Cable Wakeboard is a candidate to be a part of the Olympic Games. Read More
Cable wake park set to open in Okanagan
You will soon be able to make big splashes at the first cable wake park in the Okanagan.
Whiplash Cable Wake Park in West Kelowna is the first of its kind in B.C. Set to open on June 29, the park touts itself as an environmentally friendly way to enjoy gas-powered, water-based sports.
The wake park is located at the base of the Bennett Bridge and is a track surrounded by towers that hold cables up. Users are then pulled by a carrier and through the water similar to how a T-bar chairlift works.
The park is open to all skill levels, with rails and ramps for more advanced users. There is the option to wakeboard, wake skate, water-ski and kneeboard.
Helmets and lifejackets are required for all users. The new park is set to welcome water sport enthusiasts all summer long and plans are in the works for an expansion next spring.
Read it on Global News: CHBC Okanagan | Cable wake park set to open in Okanagan
53rd masters: New records & champions
May 28, 2012: The conclusion of the 53rd Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament at Callaway Gardens brought four new Masters Champions: Alexandre Poteau, Nate Smith, Ryan Dodd and Meagan Ethell, plus a new course record in Women’s Trick pulled by the Ski Nautique 200. More
First Ski on the Lake, Fairmount is coming alive
May 13, 2012 : The beauty of the Rockies and your own private lake right at your doorstep with your own home.
Natural sprinThe conclusion of the 53rd Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament at Callaway Gardens brought four new Masters Champions: Alexandre Poteau, Nate Smith, Ryan Dodd andMeagan Ethell, plus a new course record in Women’s Trick pulled by the Ski Nautique 200 or RV lots all nestled next to one of our beautiful lakes.
Abbotsford Opens call for new Wakeboard Cable Park
May 5, 2012: Next summer, Abbotsford's wakeboarders and water-skiers could be skimming across a lake boatless, pulled by a system of cables.
On Monday, city council approved a request by staff to solicit plans from private companies to build and operate a public cable water ski park at Albert Dyck Park.
Stu McKeown, a 32-year-old businessman and wakeboard enthusiast from Surrey, lobbied the park board to submit a request for proposals.
"It's a good location right off the highway near the airport, near the border," said McKeown, who plans to submit his proposal soon. "Unfortunately with the high cost of boats, insurance, gas and that sort of thing and with our limited summer - wake-boarding is not as big up here [in Canada] as it could be."
BC Waterski Legend Passes Away
BC Waterski Legend Passes Away
Dec 27, 2012
Rudy Tuschek (BC) recently passed away on Dec 21, 2012 at 87 years of age. Rudy was a long time member of the Vancouver WSC and an active competitor for many years. Rudy was a former National Champion and National Record holder. He also competed internationally at several Senior World Trophy events. Rudy was well known for his jumping and was often seen skiing in BC and the Pacific Northwest at many events. Rudy was also honoured by Waterski and Wakeboard BC as a lifetime member.
