Plans for the new water-sports complex, which will be located near Pearland, Texas were announced today by Peter Kennedy, CEO of Wake Nation. Construction on the new Houston water-sports park will begin in the fall with an anticipated opening in Spring, 2011.
“We are very excited about bringing the area’s only full-scale cable wakeboarding park to Houston,” Kennedy said, “and we look forward to joining the many great family attractions this area has to offer.”  … Details
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Billy Stairmand (NZL) 20, claimed the Ferrolterra Movistar Pantin Classic presented by Billabong 2010 title defeating Pablo Paulino (BRA) in a tight, low scoring final. Claiming his maiden ASP Men’s Star-Series victory Stairmand becomes the second Kiwi to take out the Pantin Classic after Maz Quinn took out the title in 2005.
A small 1-2ft (0.50cm) wind swell was on offer for today’s final day of competition at the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) sanctioned event. Officials were forced to … Details
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For the first time in the history of windsurfing we have a female over-all Champion. Former IMCO World Champion Perinne Messialle (FRA) delivered a stunning performance to become the first Kona European Champion and the first girl ever to claim the title in a one fleet event.
In the light conditions, her boat speed and excellent tactical sailing kept her in contention from race one, and as the Championship progressed Perinne just got better and better, finishing off with three 2nds. and two bullets … Details
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