MAJOR CELEBRATIONS AS CALLAWAY GARDENS STAGES 50th MASTERS WATER SKI & WAKEBOARD TOURNAMENT   For the past 50 years, Callaway Gardens in the State of Georgia, USA, has reserved the Memorial Day weekend to host one of the Worlds most prestigious waterski and wakeboard events on the international calendar. On May 22nd / 24th, the highest ranked athletes in the world will once again head to Robin Lake to try to capture a Masters title. Following a half century of outstanding success, this will be quite a special occasion for all. The Robin Lake site at Callaway Gardens was built specifically for the Masters. It includes an impressive pavilion grandstand with stadium seating, beach and picnic areas and is surrounded by immaculate gardens, golf courses, resort hotels and spa. The...

FRANCE, GREECE, GREAT BRITAIN AND USA PROVIDE SEASON OVERALL WINNERS DECLARED TODAY FOR WATERSKI AND WAKEBOARD WORLD CUP SERIES It has been another challenging and exciting 2008 season for the Waterski and Wakeboard World Cup Skiers and Riders. Having celebrated the 26th successful World Cup Stop and final of the 2008 series in Doha, Qatar, last weekend,  the International Water Ski Federation (IWSF) released the overall season points scores today.  MasterCraft have been the official competition boat suppliers at all 26 Stops to date. Rising to the top in this World Cup series was the ultimate competitors test. On a journey which included Dubna in Russia, Hacienda Bay in Egypt, Marina Bay in Singapore, Putrajaya Lake in Malaysia and Doha in Qatar, this tested the skills and stamina...

USA, FRANCE AND NEW ZEALAND DOMINATE LAST 2008 WATERSKI AND WAKEBOARD WORLD CUP STOP IN DOHA QATAR The venue for this last Waterski and Wakeboard World Cup Stop of the 2008 season was a man-made saltwater canal at the exclusive Doha Diplomatic Club in Qatar. Clear blue skies and a comfortable 29C air temperature made it perfect for this final World Cup Stop of the season. Doha Qatar in the Arabian Gulf has a skyline which says it all. Breathtaking skyscrapers seem to appear over night – and each tries to outdo the other for grandeur. The nearby Aspire Dome houses 30 sports arenas and is the largest of its kind in the world. The hectic World Cup global tour of 2008 included Dubna Russia, Hacienda Bay Egypt, Marina Bay Singapore, Putrajaya Malaysia and finally the Diplomatic...

DOHA QATAR TIMETABLE FOR LAST 2008 STOP OF WATERSKI AND WAKEBOARD WORLD CUP SERIES Competitors from 15 countries used the practice time available today in Doha Qatar to prepare for the Friday and Saturday final Waterski and Wakeboard World Cup Stop of the season. In perfect weather 28C conditions under clear blue Gulf skies, the competition MasterCraft boat was launched at 09.00hrs and practice continued till 17.00hrs as the sun set behind the spectacular and every changing Doha skyline. Those athletes on the warm emerald green Diplomatic Club Canal World Cup site today included Chris Parrish USA, Jaret Llewellyn CAN, Nicolas Le Forestier FRA, Olivier Fortamps BEL, Thomas Degasperi ITA,  Nick Parsons USA, Jodi Fisher GBR, Harley Clifford AUS, Clementine Lucine FRA, Ageliki Andriopoulou...

WATERSKI AND WAKEBOARD WORLD CUP SERIES HEADS TO DOHA QATAR FOR FINAL STOP OF 2008 SEASON  Following the highly successful World Cup Stop in Putrajaya, Malaysia, last weekend, the worlds top professional Waterski and Wakeboard athletes are now heading for Doha on the sun-drenched coast of Qatar. The final Stop of the 2008 World Cup season will take place this Friday and Saturday, November 14th and 15th,  at the famous Diplomatic Club against the dramatic backdrop of palm trees, gleaming Skyscrapers, Hotels and the paved Corniche which circles the bay on the Gulf. It will be the 26th Stop of this global series of the International Water Ski Federation (IWSF). Doha hosted the Asian Games in 2006 in the very impressive Aspire Dome complex which is close to the World Cup competition...

WATERSKI WORLD CUP 25th STOP CAPTURES MAJOR HEADLINES IN PUTRAJAYA MALAYSIA Putrajaya Malaysia is a totally new city located 15 minutes from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLI). Designed from scratch as the administrative capital of Malaysia and within a high technology zone, the planners wisely also created a perfect man-made Water Sports Centre. For the 25th Waterski and Wakeboard World Cup Stop in the series, the exceptional on-site facilities guaranteed that this would be one of the greatest of all World Cup Stops to date. A packed Grandstand, four storey air-conditioned all-glass control tower with high speed Broadband, multiple boat jetties, tented village, visitors golf carts, an on-site 50m swimming pool and gymnasium – plus high quality Slalom, Shortboard and Jump...

FIRST FREE LIVE WEBCAST OF WATERSKI WORLD CUP STOP TO BE CELEBRATED IN PUTRAJAYA MALAYSIA NEXT WEEKEND The Waterski and Wakeboard World Cup series is about to reach some significant milestones in the coming days. For a sport with an estimated 30 million active participants throughout the world, it is certainly in a growth phase. Next weekend, November 8/9, the International Water Ski Federation (IWSF) will celebrate the 25th World Cup Stop in the exotic location of Putrajaya, Malaysia, a short distance from Kuala Lumpur.  This 25th Stop will feature Slalom, Shortboard and Jump. In addition to this, the host venue Perbadanan Putrajaya and the Malaysian Water Ski Federation have worked with Pullman, the official hotel, to open a section of their vast and spectacular new resort facility...

PUTRAJAYA MALAYSIA TO HOST 25th WATERSKI WORLD CUP STOP On November 7/9, the International Water Ski Federation (IWSF) will celebrate the staging of its 25th Waterski World Cup Stop in a truly spectacular location. Situated just a short distance from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Putrajaya Lake promises to be a revelation to many in the watersports world. Putrajaya is a magnificent planned city and is the new federal administrative centre of Malaysia.  Founded as recently as 1995, it was constructed on the site of the famous old rubber plantations and is now located in the centre of what is known as Malaysia’s Multimedia Super Corridor. A high-speed rail link to Kuala Lumpur International Airport also provides easy access for visitors. The Conference Centre and Hotels at the edge of...

USA RIDERS WIN TOP WAKEBOARD WORLD CUP TITLES AT SINGAPORE’S MARINA BAY FLOATING PLATFORM As exotic water-sport event locations go, the world’s largest floating stage in Marina Bay on the Equator in downtown Singapore is about as good as its gets. The city’s famous Floating Platform can hold 9,000 people and is overlooked by a Grand Stand with additional seating for 30,000.  In soaring 33C / 96Fh temperatures, the World Cup Wakeboard Riders from 14 countries thrilled the crowds in being the last major event of Waterfest Singapore 2008.  Supported by Singapore Sports Council, Tote Board and Singapore Pools, this Wakeboard World Cup weekend also included F3000 Power Boat Races, Bossaball, Boat Rides, Photography Competition and a gigantic all-night Hip Hop Party with visiting...

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...