Dean Smith AUS has a close call in Singapore Today was possibly one of the greatest multi-discipline days of the past 24 World Cup Stops. From 10.00hrs, the spectators were treated to a feast of choices – all built around the World Cup programme. Supported by the Singapore Sports Council and Tote Board & Singapore Pools, there was something today for all. This included Wakeboard, a Rail Jam, free Boat and Jet Ski Rides for spectators, Touch Rugby for the World Cup Riders, F3000 Power Boat Races and finishing with the first ever Hip-Hop party on the Floating Platform in Marina Bay which is scheduled to run till 04.00hrs on Sunday morning ! With DJ’s from seven countries on stage, this may keep Singapore awake all night ! Dean Smith AUS, Kris Bower AUS and Jeff Weatherall enjoying Singapore To...

World Cup Riders Meeting in Singapore The backdrop is breathtaking. Singapore’s towering skyscrapers, booming construction sites and the spectacular downtown Worlds largest floating platform here at Marina Bay are ready for World Cup action. Today was arrival day for our Riders from 14 countries. This morning kicked off with the Riders Briefing by Steven Tan of the Singapore Waterski and Wakeboard Federation (SWWF)  and Des Burke-Kennedy of the International Water Ski Federation (IWSF). All then moved to the Marina Bay site right in front of the 30,000 capacity Formula 1 waterfront Grandstand. Three enormous water tanks have been constructed on the Floating Platform for the Rail Jam which will be an additional feature of the World Cup programme at Marina Bay. In that event, the Riders will...

Patrice Martin (FRA) Patrice Martin (FRA), one of the greatest three event Waterskiers of all time and a great supporter of our World Cup Rookie Coaching Programme, has just had a  serious accident. Actually he has had TWO freak Waterski accidents within just 24hrs. First Patrice hurt his left arm when his hand went through the handle – yet another such accident which must now be of some concern to our Skiers. On this occasion for Patrice, he was lucky, this was a minor injury which later  required medical attention and a plaster cast. It appears that Patrice then decided to proceed and took another bad fall the next day.  This time the rope went completely around his right arm and actually snapped his bone. Just imagine the force involved !  He is reported to have suffered what is called...

WAKEBOARD WORLD CUP STOP THIS WEEKEND SET TO CLIMAX SIX-WEEK LONG WATER-FEST SINGAPORE 2008 The Wakeboard World Cup stage is ready ! The spectacular backdrop of downtown Singapore combined with the world’s largest floating stage and followed by a huge hip-hop themed party next weekend, will create the perfect setting for the next Wakeboard World Cup Stop of the International Water Ski Federation (IWSF). This enormous platform can actually accommodate the weight of 9,000 people. The purpose built Marina Bay gallery seats 30,000 spectators. Following the highly successful Singapore Formula 1 Race, the City is now ready to finish the season on a real high with this Wakeboard World Cup Stop. The top Pro Wakeboard Riders from 13 Countries will compete for the cash purse of US$60,000...

NICOLAS LeFORESTIER (FRA) BATTLES AGAINST WORLD CUP CLOCK Nicolas LeForestier with injury in Dubna Russia This will be a very tough challenge for the Waterski World Cup star and World Trick Record Holder (12,400 points), Nicolas LeForestier. He sustained a dreadful injury just before the Dubna Russia World Cup Stop when his arm went through the ski handle in training. As the boat picked up the slack, his upper arm muscles were almost separated form the shoulder in a freak accident. This would take normal humans half a lifetime to repair. To the astonishment of all our Dubna World Cup fans, Nicolas appeared on the starting dock just 10 days later – heavily bandaged into a Jump Sling under his World Cup Bib – see photo !  The huge applause was very moving and Nic even did his best...

The Wakeboard World Cup stage is ready ! Rusty Malinoski (CAN) ready for Singapore The spectacular backdrop of downtown Singapore combined with the world’s largest floating stage and followed by a huge hip-hop themed party next weekend, will create the perfect setting for the next Wakeboard World Cup Stop of the International Water Ski Federation (IWSF). This enormous platform can actually accommodate the weight of 9,000 people. The purpose built Marina Bay gallery seats 30,000 spectators. Following the highly successful Singapore Formula 1 Race, the City is now ready to finish the season on a real high with this Wakeboard World Cup Stop. The top Pro Wakeboard Riders from 13 Countries will compete for the cash purse of US$60,000 for this Stop. They will also add to their points for the overall...

WAKEBOARD WORLD CUP STEPS ON TO FORMULA ONE STAGE AT SINGAPORE’S SPECTACULAR NEW MARINA BAY FLOATING STADIUM Riders move from Egypt to Marina Bay in Singapore From the outset, the objective of the Waterski and Wakeboard World Cup series was to bring the best athletes in the world to spectacular downtown locations for public enjoyment. This year, the Singapore Waterski and Wakeboard Federation (SWWF), will host the 24th Stop of the series. They have organized one of the most exciting and unique venues to date. It is known as the Marina Bay Floating Stadium in downtown Singapore. The World’s first Night Formula One Grand Prix passes right through this new World Cup site in South East Asia. Singapore’s Marina Bay Floating Stadium is the World’s first and largest...

From the outset, the objective of the Waterski and Wakeboard World Cup series was to bring the best athletes in the world to spectacular downtown locations for public enjoyment. This year, the Singapore Waterski and Wakeboard Federation (SWWF), will host the 24th Stop of the series. They have organized one of the most exciting and unique venues to date. It is known as the Marina Bay Floating Stadium in downtown Singapore. The World’s first Night Formula One Grand Prix passes right through this new World Cup site in South East Asia. Singapore’s Marina Bay Floating Stadium is the World’s first and largest floating stage. The all-steel structure measures 120 metres long – almost 400ft -  with a  gallery to accommodate 30,000 spectators. It will also be the location of the Opening...

MARINA BAY PLATFORM ALL WE NEED IS YOUR E.MAIL ADDRESS Yes, if you would like to receive all our latest World Cup Releases directly to your screen, just send your e.mail address to : [email protected] The next major World Cup Release will be circulated in the coming day or so and this will go to our fans in over 190 Countries !  With the last remaining World Cup Stops now on the horizon in Singapore, Malaysia and Qatar, there is still time to come on board. All are very welcome.

The next World Cup Stop is truly a Wakeboard spectacular ! Not only will it be our FIFTH Stop in Singapore, but the hosts, the Singapore Waterski & Wakeboard Federation, have organised an extraordinary location for this next Stop. Marina Bay Platform Next weekend, the first Night Formula One race will pass right through it !  When that happens, the World will know about the Marina Bay Floating Stage. The following week, the next Stop of the Waterski and Wakeboard Wold Cup will arrive. Make way for the world’s greatest Pro Riders! Singapore’s Marina Bay spectator area will have seating for 30,000 spectators – which just happens to be the same as at the Dubna Russia World Cup venue earlier this year on the Volga River. We need that space for our World Cup fans ! The Wakeboard...