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Results from the Nautique WWA Nationals!

By Brandon Judd

Updated: August 17, 2015

Bummed you missed seeing Nationals in person in Miami? Well, you’re in luck, because Patrick Wieland just sent us over this drone video from the boat segment. It’s not the same as being there, but it’s pretty close. Check out the rest of the results below too! Enjoy!


The Nautique WWA National Championships Presented by Rockstar Energy Awards 44 Titles at The Nations Largest Wakeboard EventLake Alfred, Fla. (August 16, 2015) – The nation’s largest wakeboarding event, the Nautique WWA Nationals presented by Rockstar Energy concluded today with 44 National Champions being crowned during the five day event held at Miami Watersports Complex. Harley Clifford took home the Pro Men’s title putting together the best run of the day earning a score of 95.67 to claim the title. With this win, Clifford clenched the 2015 Nautique Wake Series Championship behind the industry leading Super Air Nautique G23, after also earning titles in Australia and Waco, Texas.“I’m super stoked to win the Nautique WWA National Championships,” said Clifford. “This is the largest wakeboard event in North America and to know I came in and put in my best effort to claim the title is awesome.”The Pro Women’s division saw Nautique rider Meagan Ethell battle Dallas Friday for the title while in the Jr. Pro Men it was Nic Rapa claiming the championship. In Pro Wakeskate, Reed Hansen nailed his run to take the victory.“Words can’t describe the feelings I have right now,” said Rapa. “It’s literally off the charts! I’m pumped to be crowned U.S National champion in Junior Pro and not only that, but finish 1st overall in the Nautique Wake Series! I can’t thank everyone enough for all the support.”Over to the Wake Park World Series, the traditional cable Pro Men’s Finals pitted riders in head-to-head competition with Tom Fooshee coming out on top after he posted stellar runs. In the Pro Women final it was Meagan Ethell again, claiming the win.The Nautique WWA National Championships featured five days of intense competition at the Miami Watersports Complex with riders providing some of the most challenging and innovative runs in the history of the sport.Results**Nautique WWA National Championships Presented by Rockstar EnergyMiami Watersports Complex – Miami, FloridaSaturday, August 16, 2015CABLE DIVISIONSMEN’S PROFESSIONAL ONLY 1 ADVANCES TO THE FINAL Men’s Professional Semi-Finals – Heat 1 1. Pelot, Jake 100.00 2. Hansen, Hunter 72.00Men’s Professional Semi-Finals – Heat 2 1. Branch, Dylan 95.50 2. Huster, Marc 76.50Men’s Professional Semi-Finals – Heat 3 1. Powell, Chandler 95.50 2. Saeed, Omeir 94.50Men’s Professional Semi-Finals – Heat 4 1. Fooshee, Tom 100.00 2. Brurnstein, Danny 90.00WOMEN’S PROFESSIONAL TOP 2 ADVANCE TO THE FINALSWomen’s Professional- Semi-Finals – Heat 1 1. Ethell, Meagan 100.00 2. Lopina, Jamie 90.00**HEAD-TO-HEAD ROUND OF 4ONLY 1 ADVANCES TO NEXT ROUNDHead to Head – Heat 1 1. Pelot, Jake 100.00 2. Hanson, Hunter 72.00Head to Head – Heat 2 1. Branch, Bylan 95.50 2. Shuster, Marc 76.50Head to Head – Heat 3 1. Powell, Chandler 95.50 2. Saeed, Omeir 94.50Head to Head – Heat 4 1. Fooshee, Tom 100.00 2. Burnstein, Danny 90.00Head-to-Head Semi Final Heats **Head-to-Head – Semi-Final – Heat 1 1. Powell, Chandler 98.00 2. Pelot, Jake 92.00Head to Head – Semi-Final Heat 2 1. Fooshee, Tom 100.00 2. Branch, Dylan 90.00Head to Head Consolation Final 1. Pelot, Jake 95.50 2. Branch, Dylan 94.50Head to Head Final 1. Fooshee, Tom 96.50 2. Powell, Chandler 93.50PRO WOMEN’S FINAL Pro Women’s Final 1. Ethell, Meagan USA 98.00 2. Lopina, Jamie USA 92.00BOAT DIVISIONS PROFESSIONAL WAKESKATE Professional WakeSkate – Finals 1. Hansen, Reed AUS 77.33 2. Polterock, Austin 71.67 3. Hampson, Danny USA 56.67 4. Grubb, Brian USA 51.00JUNIOR PRO MEN’S FINALS Jr. Pro Men’s – Finals 1. Rapa, Nic AUS 85.00 2. France, Cobe USA 72.67 3. Soven, Jason USA 68.33 4. Schramm, Mac USA 60.00 5. Watt, Lewy AUS 50.67 6. Hancock, Bryson USA 38.33Women’s Professional – Finals 1. Ethell, Meagan USA 89.33 2. Friday, Dallas USA 87.33 3. Butler, Nicola USA 78.00 4. Merritt, Raimi USA 70.67 5. Mikacich, Tarah USA 63.33 6. Leugner, Ashley CDN 48.33Men’s Professional – Finals 1. Clifford, Harley AUS 95.67 2. Smith, Dean AUS 92.00 3. Flegel, Noah USA 85.67 4. Soven, Phillip USA 77.67 5. Hair, Austin USA 71.33 6. Soven, Bob USA 65.33As the organizer and sanctioning body of the Nautique WWA National Championships Presented by Rockstar Energy, the World Wakeboard Association would like to thank all our partners who make this event possible, including Nautique Boats, Rockstar Energy Drink, Fox, PCM Marine Engines, Ronix, CWB, Aktion Parks and the Miami Watersports Complex.For more information on the Nautique WWA Wakeboard and Wakepark National Championships, please visit: http://www.thewwa.com/nationals/For more information on the Nautique Wake Series including the Nautique Wake Series overall standings, please visit http://www.nautique.com/event/nautique-wake-series/About Nautique*Celebrating 90 years of excellence in the marine industry, Correct Craft is the owner of Nautique Boat Company, Inc., Aktion Parks, and Pleasurecraft Marine Engine Company. Nautique manufactures the highest quality, most innovative ski and wake-sports boats available worldwide and provides exceptional customer service experiences. To learn more about Nautique and its complete product line, visit www.nautique.com_.Find us at:www.Facebook.com/NautiqueBoats* _{www.Twitter.com/NautiqueBoats} www.Instagram.com/NautiqueBoats _{_www.YouTube.com/NautiquesdotcomAbout RockstarRockstar Energy Drink is designed for those who lead active lifestyles – from Athletes to Rockstars. Available in over 25 flavors at convenience and grocery outlets in over 30 countries, Rockstar supports the Rockstar lifestyle across the globe through Action Sports, Motor Sports, and Live Music.For more information visit:www.RockstarEnergy.comFind us at:http://www.Facebook.com/Rockstar} www.Twitter.com/RockstarEnergy _{http://www.Instagram.com/RockstarEnergy} http://www.YouTube.com/RockstarAbout the WBWSThe 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 Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department: Nationally accredited, a three-time winner of the NRPA National Gold Medal Award, winner of the 2013 Florida Governor’s Sustained Excellence Award and the 2009 Florida Governor’s Sterling Award for excellence in management and operations, Miami-Dade County Parks is the third largest county park system in the United States, consisting of 260 parks and 12,825 acres of land. It is one of the most unique park and recreation systems in the world. Made up of more than just playgrounds and athletic fields, it also comprises out-of-school, sports-development, and summer-camp programs; programs for active older adults and people with disabilities; educational nature centers and nature preserves; environmental restoration efforts; arts and culture programs and events; the renowned Zoo Miami and the Deering Estate at Cutler; the Crandon Tennis Center, home of the Miami Open; golf courses; beaches; marinas; campgrounds; pools; and more. For information about Miami-Dade County Parks call 3-1-1, or visit www.miamidade.gov/parks/.About the WWAThe 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 www.thewwa.com

The Nautique WWA National Championships Presented by Rockstar Energy Awards 44 Titles at The Nations Largest Wakeboard Event****Lake Alfred, Fla. (August 16, 2015) – The nation’s largest wakeboarding event, the Nautique WWA Nationals presented by Rockstar Energy concluded today with 44 National Champions being crowned during the five day event held at Miami Watersports Complex. Harley Clifford took home the Pro Men’s title putting together the best run of the day earning a score of 95.67 to claim the title. With this win, Clifford clenched the 2015 Nautique Wake Series Championship behind the industry leading Super Air Nautique G23, after also earning titles in Australia and Waco, Texas.“I’m super stoked to win the Nautique WWA National Championships,” said Clifford. “This is the largest wakeboard event in North America and to know I came in and put in my best effort to claim the title is awesome.”

The Pro Women’s division saw Nautique rider Meagan Ethell battle Dallas Friday for the title while in the Jr. Pro Men it was Nic Rapa claiming the championship. In Pro Wakeskate, Reed Hansen nailed his run to take the victory.“Words can’t describe the feelings I have right now,” said Rapa. “It’s literally off the charts! I’m pumped to be crowned U.S National champion in Junior Pro and not only that, but finish 1st overall in the Nautique Wake Series! I can’t thank everyone enough for all the support.”

Over to the Wake Park World Series, the traditional cable Pro Men’s Finals pitted riders in head-to-head competition with Tom Fooshee coming out on top after he posted stellar runs. In the Pro Women final it was Meagan Ethell again, claiming the win.

The Nautique WWA National Championships featured five days of intense competition at the Miami Watersports Complex with riders providing some of the most challenging and innovative runs in the history of the sport.

Results****Nautique WWA National Championships Presented by Rockstar Energy****Miami Watersports Complex – Miami, Florida****Saturday, August 16, 2015****CABLE DIVISIONS****MEN’S PROFESSIONAL ****ONLY 1 ADVANCES TO THE FINAL ****Men’s Professional Semi-Finals – Heat 1 1. Pelot, Jake 100.00 2. Hansen, Hunter 72.00Men’s Professional Semi-Finals – Heat 2 1. Branch, Dylan 95.50 2. Huster, Marc 76.50Men’s Professional Semi-Finals – Heat 3 1. Powell, Chandler 95.50 2. Saeed, Omeir 94.50Men’s Professional Semi-Finals – Heat 4 1. Fooshee, Tom 100.00 2. Brurnstein, Danny 90.00WOMEN’S PROFESSIONAL ****TOP 2 ADVANCE TO THE FINALS****Women’s Professional- Semi-Finals – Heat 1 1. Ethell, Meagan 100.00 2. Lopina, Jamie 90.00****HEAD-TO-HEAD ROUND OF 4ONLY 1 ADVANCES TO NEXT ROUNDHead to Head – Heat 1 1. Pelot, Jake 100.00 2. Hanson, Hunter 72.00Head to Head – Heat 2 1. Branch, Bylan 95.50 2. Shuster, Marc 76.50Head to Head – Heat 3 1. Powell, Chandler 95.50 2. Saeed, Omeir 94.50Head to Head – Heat 4 1. Fooshee, Tom 100.00 2. Burnstein, Danny 90.00Head-to-Head Semi Final Heats ****Head-to-Head – Semi-Final – Heat 1 1. Powell, Chandler 98.00 2. Pelot, Jake 92.00Head to Head – Semi-Final Heat 2 1. Fooshee, Tom 100.00 2. Branch, Dylan 90.00Head to Head Consolation Final 1. Pelot, Jake 95.50 2. Branch, Dylan 94.50Head to Head Final 1. Fooshee, Tom 96.50 2. Powell, Chandler 93.50PRO WOMEN’S FINAL ****Pro Women’s Final 1. Ethell, Meagan USA 98.00 2. Lopina, Jamie USA 92.00BOAT DIVISIONS ****PROFESSIONAL WAKESKATE ****Professional WakeSkate – Finals 1. Hansen, Reed AUS 77.33 2. Polterock, Austin 71.67 3. Hampson, Danny USA 56.67 4. Grubb, Brian USA 51.00JUNIOR PRO MEN’S FINALS ****Jr. Pro Men’s – Finals 1. Rapa, Nic AUS 85.00 2. France, Cobe USA 72.67 3. Soven, Jason USA 68.33 4. Schramm, Mac USA 60.00 5. Watt, Lewy AUS 50.67 6. Hancock, Bryson USA 38.33Women’s Professional – Finals 1. Ethell, Meagan USA 89.33 2. Friday, Dallas USA 87.33 3. Butler, Nicola USA 78.00 4. Merritt, Raimi USA 70.67 5. Mikacich, Tarah USA 63.33 6. Leugner, Ashley CDN 48.33Men’s Professional – Finals 1. Clifford, Harley AUS 95.67 2. Smith, Dean AUS 92.00 3. Flegel, Noah USA 85.67 4. Soven, Phillip USA 77.67 5. Hair, Austin USA 71.33 6. Soven, Bob USA 65.33As the organizer and sanctioning body of the Nautique WWA National Championships Presented by Rockstar Energy, the World Wakeboard Association would like to thank all our partners who make this event possible, including Nautique Boats, Rockstar Energy Drink, Fox, PCM Marine Engines, Ronix, CWB, Aktion Parks and the Miami Watersports Complex.For more information on the Nautique WWA Wakeboard and Wakepark National Championships, please visit: http://www.thewwa.com/nationals/For more information on the Nautique Wake Series including the Nautique Wake Series overall standings, please visit http://www.nautique.com/event/nautique-wake-series/About NautiqueCelebrating 90 years of excellence in the marine industry, Correct Craft is the owner of Nautique Boat Company, Inc., Aktion Parks, and Pleasurecraft Marine Engine Company. Nautique manufactures the highest quality, most innovative ski and wake-sports boats available worldwide and provides exceptional customer service experiences. To learn more about Nautique and its complete product line, visit www.nautique.com_.Find us at:www.Facebook.com/NautiqueBoats _{www.Twitter.com/NautiqueBoats} www.Instagram.com/NautiqueBoats _{_www.YouTube.com/NautiquesdotcomAbout RockstarRockstar Energy Drink is designed for those who lead active lifestyles – from Athletes to Rockstars. Available in over 25 flavors at convenience and grocery outlets in over 30 countries, Rockstar supports the Rockstar lifestyle across the globe through Action Sports, Motor Sports, and Live Music.For more information visit:www.RockstarEnergy.comFind us at:http://www.Facebook.com/Rockstar} www.Twitter.com/RockstarEnergy _{http://www.Instagram.com/RockstarEnergy} http://www.YouTube.com/RockstarAbout the WBWSThe 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 Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department: Nationally accredited, a three-time winner of the NRPA National Gold Medal Award, winner of the 2013 Florida Governor’s Sustained Excellence Award and the 2009 Florida Governor’s Sterling Award for excellence in management and operations, Miami-Dade County Parks is the third largest county park system in the United States, consisting of 260 parks and 12,825 acres of land. It is one of the most unique park and recreation systems in the world. Made up of more than just playgrounds and athletic fields, it also comprises out-of-school, sports-development, and summer-camp programs; programs for active older adults and people with disabilities; educational nature centers and nature preserves; environmental restoration efforts; arts and culture programs and events; the renowned Zoo Miami and the Deering Estate at Cutler; the Crandon Tennis Center, home of the Miami Open; golf courses; beaches; marinas; campgrounds; pools; and more. For information about Miami-Dade County Parks call 3-1-1, or visit www.miamidade.gov/parks/.About the WWAThe 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 www.thewwa.com