NEWS by International Waterski and Wakeboard
Federation14Dec09 Ras Al Kaimah back in action
Jassem al Derby, member of the RAKICM Management Board, with IWWF President Kuno Ritschard
After a three year break, the Ras Al Kaimah Marine Club in the United Arab Emirates has restarted activities for Waterski and Wakeboard. The traditional RAK Open is scheduled to take place 29-30 October 2010.
07Dec09 IWWF Tournament Council publishes Official Rules for the World 35+ Championships
These rules have been established to support the first World 35+ Championships which will be held in Italy in 2010 in Segrate, Milan from September 6 - 12, 2010.
07Dec09 1st South American Beach Games are completed in UruguayJuliana Negrao BRA and Martin Lopez ARG are the slalom winners.
María Camila Linares COL and Jorge Renosto ARG are the tricks winners.
Roberta Rendo ARG and Marcelo Giardi BRA are the wakeboard winners.
Juliana Negrao BRA and Martin Lopez ARG are the slalom winners.
06Dec09 1st South American Beach Games under way Uruguay
The first South American Beach Games have started in Montevideo and Punta del Este. Waterski (slalom, tricks) and Wakeboard are part of the 10 particpating sports. The event is taking place on a man made lake near Punta del Este
Seven countries are competing: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Paraguay and Uruguay.
The 2nd South American Beach Games will take place on 2011 in Manta/Ecuador.
04Dec09 IWWF Announces Major World Championships Official Tow-Boat Agreement With Mastercraft
Following detailed discussions with boat manufacturers over the past six months, the International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation (IWWF) has just announced a major six-year official tow-boat agreement with MasterCraft, the premium manufacturer of inboard wakeboard, waterski and luxury performance boats. This will cover the World Championships for Tournament, and Disabled Waterskiing, Wakeboard and the Waterski & Wakeboard World Cup series.