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About Wakeboard Division

Westoz Wakeboarding Inc. (Wakeboard WA) has been thriving for nearly two decades, growing from a humble beginning with three enthusiasts to a vibrant and family orientated community of over 60 members. Riders of all ages and skill levels are welcomed to join.

Based at Bonney’s Waterski Park in Baldivis, conveniently located off the Mundijong Road exit via Kwinana Freeway, the club is dedicated to promoting and developing wakeboarding in Australia.

Wakeboard WA brings together passionate individuals who share ideas, have fun, compete and enjoy the sport in ability-based events. Each year, the club hosts Come & Try days, five grassroot State Rounds, a WA State Titles and Mandurah’s Action Sports Games.

Our club is proud to have not only State and National Champions, but also World Champions amongst our members.

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Symonne Kennedy

0417 997 375

westozwakeboarding@hotmail.com

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Tony Finn of California, USA is credited as the inventor of wakeboarding in 1979. The idea came about as a result of frustration when surfing. When there are no waves, surfing is impossible. Tony discovered that by being towed behind a motorboat the increased wake (a trail of disturbed water or air left by the passage of a ship or aircraft) allowed one to somewhat surf. The noun “skurfer” and the verb “skurfing” were then coined to describe the board and the sport respectively. By the 1990s, the term “wakeboarding” had come into widespread use.

Wakeboarding has been influenced by other water skiing disciplines such as barefoot and trick water skiing. It also combines some snowboarding and skating elements. It can be performed on dams, lakes and the open sea. The rider rides sideways on a short wide buoyant board that’s similar to a snowboard while being towed by a motorboat. The rider then uses the boat’s wake as a launch ramp to perform a variety of tricks. These could be grabs, flips, spins, jumps or any other trick depending on skill. The heavier the boat, the bigger the wake generated.

During competitions, riders perform a two-pass run with the boat travel in a straight path. Riders are scored on the total use of the course including obstacles and tricks as well as the difficulty and proficiency of the moves executed.