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The WWA Supra Wakeboard World Championships land in Portugal for Round Seven

Lake Alfred, Fla. – The world's best wakeboarders have landed in beautiful Ferreira Do Zezere, Portugal for the seventh round of the WWA Wakeboard World Series. The conditions were awesome as the next generation of riders from all around the world took to the water yesterday as qualifying for amateur finals took place behind the industry leading Supra SE450 and SE550 Boats. Joining the junior divisions were the Masters and Veterans of the sport, seeing an impressive number of parents competing and proving to be a true family affair. The Junior Men continued to impress and entertain fans as the former 2014 Boy’s World Champion Sam Brown of Australia and Supra Team Rider debuted in his new division and didn't miss a beat as he took the heat win along with Johann Overneer of Great Britain in heat two. Blaine Evens of USA captured the Men’s 2 win, while USA’s Chad Lowe rode flawlessly behind the Supra SE550 to advance to the next round in the Pro Veterans division.
 
In the Girls (14-18) division, it was Chiara Virag from Italy with the impressive semifinal win over Australia's Ashleigh Blake. Three local Portuguese women swept the Masters Women division with Ana Cunha taking the top spot.
 
"I couldn't be more excited to see all three of us from Portugal advancing into the next round," said Cunha. "I love that our beautiful country of Portugal is part of the Wakeboard World Series and we get the opportunity to ride behind the outstanding Supra SE450."
 
Both Amateur Wakeskate and Women's Wakeskate continued to produce great participation and truly showed today why Portugal is so passionate about their wakeskating. The top four in AM Wakeskate advanced with the talented Daniel Braga taking the win and Joana Leitao taking the top qualifying spot in Women’s Wakeskate.
 
The action continues today as the remainder of the semifinal rounds finish and the final amateur rounds begin for the WWA Supra Wakeboard World Championships presented by Rockstar.
 
Results - Day 1
 
Junior Boys Beginner Semifinal (all riders advance)
1. Alex Wilson (GBR) - 83.33
2. Ronalds Gulbis (LAT) - 60.00
3. Toms Gulbis (LAT) - 46.67
 
Junior Girls (9 and Under) Semifinal (all riders advance)
1. Alice Faustino (PRT) - 66.67
2. Sara Ferreira (PRT) - 50.00
 
Girls (10-13) Semifinal (all riders advance)
1. Piana Aliza (ITA) - 70.00
2. Mary-Morgan Howell (USA) - 56.67
 
Boys Beginner Semifinal (all riders advance)
1. Louis Overneer (GBR) - 80.00
2. Luis Gama Rocha (PRT) - 63.33
3. Xavier Segadaes (PRT) - 40.00
 
Amateur Wakeskate Semifinal (top four riders advance)
1. Daniel Braga (PRT) - 83.33
2. Luis Braga (PRT) - 76.67
3. Tiago Miguel (PRT) - 66.67
4. David Ferreira (PRT) - 60.00
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5. Goncalo Faustino (PRT) - 46.67
6. Francisco Lopes (PRT) - 30.00
 
Women Wakeskate Semifinal (all riders advance)
1. Joana Leitao (PRT) - 66.67
2. Heidi Vercesi (ITA) - 53.33
3. Rute Marta (PRT) - 46.67
 
Jr. Boy’s (9 and Under) Semifinal (all riders advance)
1. Xavier Olea (MEX) - 93.33
 
Junior Women’s (14-18) Semifinal (top four riders advance)
1. Virag Chiara (ITA) - 90.00
2. Ashleigh Blake (AUS) - 66.67
3. Mackayla Petrie (CDN) - 56.67
4. Ines Segadaes (PRT) - 35.00
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5. Marta Mateus (PRT) - 23.33
6. Rita Nogueira (PRT) - 10.00
 
Masters Women Semifinal (all riders advance)
1. Ana Cunha (PRT) - 56.67
2. Rute Marta (PRT) - 43.33
3. Oriana Bras (PRT) - 23.33
 
Veteran Women Semifinal (all riders advance)
1. Joy Manning (USA) - 71.00
2. Sofia Costa (PRT) - 41.67
 
Amateur Women (19-24) Semifinal (all riders advance)
1. Chelsea Clark (USA) - 81.67
2. Morgan Crescent (USA) - 66.67
3. Ana Costa (PRT) - 28.33
 
Junior Men (14-18) Semifinal (top two in each heat advance)
 
Heat #1
1. Johann Overneer (GBR) - 78.33
2. Lorenzo Soprani (ITL) - 73.67
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3. Lorenzo Montes De Oca (ITL) - 59.67
4. Andy Birch (USA) - 42.67
 
Heat #2
1. Sam Brown (AUS) - 89.33
2. Montes De Oca Genda (ITA) - 69.33
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3. Rodrigo Esteves (USA) - 43.33
4. Jose Mateus (PRT) - 23.33
Top two advance to next round
 
Men 2 (25-29) Semifinal (all riders advance)
1. Blaine Evans (USA) - 77.33
2. Devin Tatro (USA) - 71.00
3. Matiss Purklaus (LAT) - 39.00
 
Veterans (40 and Over) Semifinal (top two in each heat advance)
 
Heat #1
1. Rudolfs Gulbis (LAT) - 69.33
2. Camelo Colombo (ITA) - 52.67
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3. Joao Dantas (PRT) - 40.67
4. Gabriel Mateus (PRT) - 35.00
 
Heat #2
1. Dayle Cartwright (USA) - 81.67
2. Guillermo Soto (PRT) - 64.00
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3. Rene Overmeer (NLD) - 40.00
4. Luis Sagadaes (PRT) - DQ
 
Pro Veterans Semifinal (all riders advance)
1. Chad Lowe (USA) - 74.00
2. Andres Aliso (PRT) - 71.67
3. Brett Hodgkins-Jaeuis (ANU) - 40.67
 
Boys (10-13) Semifinal (all riders advance)
1. Luca Kidd (GBR) - 84.33
2. Jamie Huser (SWI) - 79.00
3. Igor Colombo (ITA) - 74.67
4. Fynn Bullock (USA) - 58.33
5. Janis Zalpeteris (LAT) - 54.00
 
About Skier’s Choice, Inc.
Skier’s Choice, Inc. is the proud manufacturer of Supra and Moomba performance inboard wakeboard and waterski towboats. Supra has been a leader in the inboard industry since 1980. The Supra brand is synonymous with innovative styling, luxurious interiors, highest construction quality, and unsurpassed wake performance. Moomba is a value-oriented brand that delivers quality and performance comparable to other inboard brands but at a price significantly less. Moomba delivers the “best bang for the buck.” The company is privately held and is located in Maryville, Tennessee.
 
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About Rockstar
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About the WBWS
The Wakeboard World Series will offer the largest payout the sport has seen in its 26-year history with a total of $425,000 to be handed out to the men and women throughout the series. This increase is just one of many avenues that the WWA have stepped up to further legitimize wakeboarding along with an increased focus on attracting media, sponsors, and consumers. This year’s Wakeboard World Series is the largest World Series in recent years, making it the only true global wakeboard series. The 2015 Wakeboard World Series will travel to four rounds within the United States as well as Mexico, Brazil, Canada, a return to Japan, and for the first time, the WWA World Championships will be held in Portugal.
 
About the WWA
The World Wakeboard Association is the global leader in wake sports sanctioning. The WWA owns and operates the WWA Wakeboard World Series, WWA Wake Park World Series, WWA Wakeboard National Championships, WWA Wake Park National Championships, WWA Wakeboard World Championships, WWA Wake Park World Championships, WWA Wake Park Triple Crown, WWA Pro Card and WWA Rider Experience. With 27 affiliate countries worldwide, the WWA is a rider-formed organization dedicated to promoting and growing wake sports worldwide. It is the primary source for riders, event organizers and competitive standards. For more information on the WWA and its events, check out thewwa.com.

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