Team Malinoski Wins 2011 Nautique Wake Games Title
Clifford, Wing & Hansen Claim Pro Titles

Orlando, Fla. - Fans lined the shores of the Orlando Watersports Complex
today to catch the final rounds of action at the 2011 Nautique Wake
Games, presented by Rockstar Energy Drink. As the 10 remaining divisions
wrapped up their competition on the water, Team Malinoski emerged as the
winner of this year's team challenge with 801 points.

Captained by pro rider Rusty Malinoski, the 10-person team claimed this
year's cash prize after finishing with multiple top-three finishes in
various divisions, including wins by Kat Laird in the Veteran Women's
division and also by newly signed Rockstar Energy Drink team rider
Daniel Powers in the Jr. Pro Men's division. The team consisted of
Malinoski, Powers, Laird, Shaun Murray, Scott Stewart, Danny Hampson,
Megan Ethell, Will Green, Craig Buss and Dustin Abel. 

Malinoski also came close to winning the Pro Men's division today, too,
but ultimately fell short to teenage Australian phenom Harley Clifford,
who took home his second consecutive Pro Men's division title. Malinoski
and Bob Soven rounded out the top three, respectively.

Clifford also won the $1,000 prize in the Rockstar Energy Drink Double
Up Contest, after landing a Melon Poke Heelside Frontside 900.    

Newly signed Rockstar Energy Drink team rider and fellow Australian
wakeboarder Amber Wing took first place in the Pro Women's division,
upsetting top-seeded Nicola Butler, who finished in third place. Young
gun Meagan Ethell rounded out the top three podium spots, with her
second-place finish.

In the Pro Wakeskate division, defending Wake Games shredder and newly
signed Rockstar Energy Drink team rider Reed Hansen successfully
defended his title today, with Danny Hampson and Brian Grubb rounded out
the top three, respectively.

Also making waves out on the water today was local wakeboarder Jason
Soven, who won the Boys division today, as well as the PCM Amateur Best
Trick Award, after landing a massive Dum Dum. Jason is the younger
brother of pro riders Phillip and Bob Soven.

For information on the Nautique Wake Games, presented by Rockstar Energy
Drink, visit http://www.kingofwake.com/

The Nautique Wake Games, presented by Rockstar Energy Drink is organized
by World Sports & Marketing of Orlando, Fla., and has the support of the
following sponsors: Correct Craft, Rockstar Energy Drink, Overton's,
Peavey, Mona Vie, Fox, Hyperlite, CWB, Ronix, Liquid Force, Byerly,
Oakley, PCM Marine Engines and TransWorld WAKEBOARDING magazine.

May 1 - Final Results:

Team Scores
Team Malinoski - 801
Team Clifford - 768
Team Hansen - 754
Team Hair - 751
Team B. Soven - 707
Team Webb - 699
Team P. Soven - 669
Team Derome - 682
Team Palma - 657
Team Harf - 588

Pro Men

Final Round - Heat #1

1  Harley Clifford              AUS        90.00
2  Rusty Malinoski            CAN        80.00
3  Bob Soven                      USA        75.00
4  Phillip Soven                  USA        69.17
5  Austin Hair                     USA        65.00

Pro Women

Final Round - Heat #1

1  Amber Wing                  AUS        75.00
2  Meagan Ethell                USA        70.00
3  Nicola Butler                   GBR         65.67
4  Raimi Merritt                   USA        60.00
5  Emily Durham                 USA        53.33
6  Barrett Perlman               USA        40.00

Pro Wakeskate

Final Round - Heat #1

1  Reed Hansen                  USA        83.33
2  Danny Hampson            USA        61.67
3  Brian Grubb                    USA        60.00
4  Grant Roberts                 USA        36.67

Jr. Pro Men

Final Round - Heat #1

1  Daniel Powers               USA        90.75
2  Freddie Wayne              USA        89.25
3  Dylan Prideaux               AUS        82.75
4  Noah Flegel                    USA        77.25

Men II

Final Round - Heat #1

1  Leif Lacey                       USA        68.33
2  Dustin Abel                    USA        56.67
3  Rob Corum                      USA        46.67

Men I

Final Round - Heat #1

1  Ben Allbright                USA        70.00
2  John Rodriguez              USA        58.33
3  Will Green                       USA        46.67

Boys

Final Round - Heat #1

1  Jason Soven                   USA        80.00
2  Arnie Watkins                USA        61.67
3  Jeongwook Kim             KOR        50.00
4  James Loisel                   USA        38.33

Jr. Boys

Final Round - Heat #1

1  Hunter Henderson        USA        70.00
2  Tyler Worrall                  USA        56.67
3  Kade Kasey                    USA        31.67

Boys Beginner

Final Round - Heat #1

1  Mitch Allen                    USA        61.67
2  Ryan Harris                     USA        53.33

Jr. Boys Beginner

Final Round - Heat #1

1  Kevin Duffy                    USA        78.33
2  Carter Mather                 USA        63.33
3  Braden Tautkus             USA        46.67

Pro Men

Semifinal Round - Heat #1

1  Austin Hair                    USA        70.00
2  Jeff Weatherall               NZL         60.00
3  Nick Jones                      USA        50.00
4  Josh Palma                      USA        45.00

Pro Men

Semifinal Round - Heat #2

1  Rusty Malinoski           CAN        80.00
2  Trevor Hansen               USA        71.67
3  Adam Fields                   USA        45.00
4  Sam Thomson                AUS        35.00

Pro Men

Semifinal Round - Heat #3

1  Bob Soven                       USA        81.67
2  Steel Lafferty                  USA        71.67
3  Dean Smith                     AUS        61.67
4  Andrew Adkison           USA        51.67

Pro Men

Semifinal Round - Heat #4

1  Harley Clifford              AUS        85.00
2  Shaun Murray                USA        65.00
3  Adam Errington             USA        60.00
4  Olivier Derome               CAN        38.33

Pro Men

Semifinal Round - Heat #5

1  Phillip Soven                  USA        80.00
2  Aaron Rathy                   CAN        70.00
3  Jimmy Trask                    USA        61.67
4  JD Webb                         USA        59.00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDw9qi2PuEk

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Last fall in LA, I had the chance to work as a Production Assistant on the “Notorious” shoot for Arnette. The shoot was shot by Tim Tadder, a professional photographer who resides in Carlsbad, and the rest of the work was taken on by the Onit Production team (including me.)  The “Notorious” collection was launched by Arnette in October of 2008 with a bad ass bash in Sydney, Australia. I’m pretty sure it was a smashing event considering the talent and Snoop Dogg hosting.   The “Notorious” collection ads, which we were shooting, featured 7 different Action Sports athletes. I definitely had starry eyes when Surfers Jamie O’Brien and Timmy Reyes showed up. Then, Matt Manzari and Randall Harris made an appearance, two of the top Wakeboarders in the country. I decided to take it apon myself to do a little research on Randall, the tatted up SoCal resident . Here is what I found…

Randall was born in Waco, TX. 

Randall grew up skateboarding, but started hitting the water at age 12.

Randall’s nickname is “The Vandall.”

Randall is sponsored by Malibu boats, Quiksilver, Arnette, Company Wakeboards and Rockstar.

Randall is known for his big moves, big air and big… haha just kidding.

Randall currently resides near Huntington Beach, CA. Quiksilver reported on June 5, 2009 that Randall and his crew, aka the West Side Riders (WSR) have a new residency in a private community ’round those parts. Jealous?

Randall has won such awards as the  ”2007 Rider of the Year” from Alliance Magazine  and “Best Wake Rider” from Wakeboarding Magazine.

He has a twitter account: ThisizVandall

In January of this year, Randall joined the Axis Wake Research team. Which leads me to the following video: 

The Axis Team  introduced the new Axis 22 boat on Lake Elsinore on February 20, 2009 with “The Vandall” as the lucky guinea pig.  I just spotted this video at alliancewake.com and thought it was pretty cool. The boat can fit up to 13 people, has a Wakebox 900 Ballast system, and is pretty snazzy to say the least. Maybe we will see “Randall The Vandall” out in SD with his new Axis. One can only hope he has a few extra spots. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7zdHxpRdlw

The City of Santee Department of Developments Services is reviewing a development application for a Cable Ski Park facility and restaurant on the 12-acre Lake 1 within the Padre Dam Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve located at 9130 Fanita Parkway (Conditional Use Permit Major Revision P80-83MR #6).

A copy of the draft Mitigated Negative Declaration and all reports and documents referenced in it are on file in the Department of Development Services, Bld. 4, 10601 Magnolia Avenue, Santee, CA 92071.

All comments concerning this environmental document must be submitted in writing to the Director of Development Services prior to the close of the public review period as noted above. The City is required to consider all written comments received during the noticed public review period prior to approving the project.

The Project Planner is: Kevin Mallory (619) 258-4100 ext 167

The Union Tribune also recently ran an article regarding the progress of the Cable Park (HERE)

Officials say a proposed cable ski park would attract more youths and families to Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve, but some neighbors say the crowds will bring traffic and noise to their community.

The city of Santee’s environmental report on the project has been completed and is available for public review until June 13. The Santee City Council is expected to hold a public hearing and vote on the plans in late June or early July.

The Padre Dam Municipal Water District, which oversees the 190-acre park, proposed the cable ski park in 2006. Using one of the seven lakes, the $2.5 million ski park would allow wakeboarders to skim along the water pulled by a cable from above. Padre Dam’s board approved the project in November 2007.

There are about 140 cable ski parks worldwide, with 10 in the United States: five in Florida and others in Texas, Kansas, Ohio, Oklahoma and North Carolina.

The ski park at Santee Lakes would be built and managed by Sudweeks Development of Canyon Lake. The company would pay at least $100,000 a year in a 30-year lease with the water district. It says the park would earn more than $1 million yearly in ticket sales.

The proposal includes six 35-foot-tall stanchions to support the cables, a 9,700-square-foot complex with an observation deck, and a 3,200-square-foot restaurant. The park would provide 128 parking spaces, plus 139 overflow spots for major events.

The cable skiers would be swimming in Santee Lakes’ reclaimed water, which is treated sewage water. The water meets cleanliness standards for recreational use, although it isn’t intended for drinking.

The environmental report by Santee city planners found that the cable ski park would not have a significant effect on noise, traffic, water quality or wildlife.

The planners said the cable ski park would add a negligible amount of noise and that neighbors’ views of the park would mostly be screened by trees. Almost 500 vehicle trips a day would be made to the park, but that would not have a significant effect on local roads, the report said.

Lupe Gillenberg, 65, who has lived on Pebble Beach Drive near Santee Lakes for 20 years, disagreed. She said she fears the cable ski park will destroy her neighborhood.

“There’s going to be too many people, too many cars, too many buses,” she said. “It’s going to be noisy and dirty and crowded.”

Allen Carlisle, manager of Santee Lakes, said he held numerous meetings with neighborhood residents to address their concerns about the park. To discourage visitors to the cable ski park from parking in the neighborhood, visitors will be reimbursed for their parking fee at Santee Lakes, he said.

Carlisle said it will take about 18 months to build the cable ski park once the Santee City Council approves the plan.

“We think it’s going to be not only a benefit for Santee Lakes, but the community as a whole,” Carlisle said.

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