Unfortunately early on mechanical problems and inclement weather resulted in extensive disruption to the programme but with considerable juggling by Paul Fong AAO Confederation President, in consultation with the Chief Judge and the officials from barefoot and wakeboard a revised programme was devised which was ultimately completed satisfactorily, much to everyone’s relief. The Indonesian Water […]
Jakarta, Wednesday, 6th Oct 2010
Unfortunately technical problems, putting the wakeboard boat out of commission, disrupted the wakeboard familiarization programme first thing in the morning, after just five of the forty riders had taken their turns. It was obviously hoped to catch-up later but it was not to be.
The traditional gong was sounded for the opening […]
The stage is set for the start of the Asian Australasian & Oceanian Confederation Championships involving tournament (3-event), barefoot and wakeboard .
The recent expansion of the confederation to incorporate the West Asian countries sees 111 athletes entering the competition representing 17 member federations and involving 50 tournament skiers, 18 barefooters and 43 wakeboard riders. The […]
111 athletes from 17 countries will compete in the 2010 AAO Waterski, Wakeboard & Barefoot Championships (incorporating the Asian Championships) this coming week at Lake Sunter in Jakarta, Indonesia. Countries competing include Australia, Chinese Taipei, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and the United Arab […]