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I received this press release from Royal Caribbean and thought it
would be of interest. I wish I had become proficient when I sailed on
the Royal Caribbean ships in the past. I could have won this
contest and a free cruise. <:+) If you have missed any of my news'
postings, they are available on my web site.
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Wave House® Hosts Competitors from Around the U.S. and Abroad for the
Finals of the Second Annual Wave House Flow Tour -- Sept. 21 and 22,
2007
The finals of the 2nd Annual Wave House® Flow Tour are coming to San
Diego Friday, Sept. 21 and Saturday, Sept. 22. The two-day event will
feature the best flowboarders from throughout the United States and
beyond. They will compete for $10,000 and more in prizes, with the
overall winners receiving a seven-night Royal Caribbean cruise
vacation on the newest ships in The Freedom Class, the only cruise
ships in the world you can surf on. The event is free and open to the
public.
San Diego, CA (PRWEB) September 6, 2007 -- After nearly four months,
13 states and hundreds of competitors from all over the globe, the
finals of the 2nd Annual Wave House® Flow Tour are coming to San
Diego. Hosted by Wave House® and presented by Royal Caribbean, the
two-day event will feature the best of the best flowboarders on
Friday, Sept. 21 and Saturday, Sept. 22. They will compete for $10,000
in prizes, with the two overall winners receiving a seven-night Royal
Caribbean cruise vacation on the newest ships in The Freedom Class,
the only cruise ships in the world you can surf on.
The competition kicked off in May right here in San Diego and then
made its way around the country with its final stop at the Wave House®
in Mission Beach. Winners from around the United States, Australia,
and South Africa received round-trip tickets from Wave House® to
compete in the finals. Winners include:
* Victoria Helliwell - Splash City, Collinsville, Ill.
* Nic Huebing - Kalahari Dells, Wisconsin Dells, Wis.
* Mallory Vedde,- Kalahari Dells, Wisconsin Dells, Wis.
* Scott Stoltz - Kalahari Sandusky, Sandusky, Ohio
* Brittany McCoche - Kalahari Sandusky, Sandusky, Ohio
* Sean Silveria - Adrenalina, Orlando, Fla.
* Vanessa Arroyo - Adrenalina, Orlando, Fla.
* De'lori Manus - Hawaiian Waters, Kapolei, Hawaii
* Buck Brackman - Waterpark of America, Bloomington, Minn.
* Meghan Krantz - Waterpark of America, Bloomington, Minn.
* Jesse Garcia - Schlitterbahn Water Park, Galveston, Texas
* Morgan Seabert - Schlitterbahn Water Park, Galveston, Texas
* Andy Haase - Waterville USA, Gulf Shores, Ala.
* Nick Nygen - Waterville US, Gulf Shores, Ala.
* Aaron Dean - Camelbeach Waterpark Poconos, Pa.
* Allie Conant- Camelbeach Waterpark Poconos, Pa.
* Jai West - Dreamworld, Gold Coast, Australia
* Greg Lazarus and Billy Tennant, South Africa
Local Southern California area competitors include:
* Kristen Barney, San Diego, Calif.
* Andy Gold, San Diego, Calif.
* Jamie Lovett, Newport Beach, Calif.
* Tyler McIntyre, Del Mar, Calif.
* Derek Zemen, La Jolla, Calif.
The qualification round will be from 12:00 pm to 7:00 p.m. on Friday,
Sept. 21, with the final round action starting at 2:00 pm on Saturday,
Sept. 22. Flowboarders will vie for titles in divisions that include
Junior Men's Bodyboard, Women's Bodyboard, Men's Bodyboard, Drop Knee,
Expert Bodyboard, Junior Men's Stand-up, Men's Stand-up, Women's
Stand-up, and Expert Stand-up.
"The Flow Tour gives an unknown boardsports enthusiast, from anywhere
in the country, the opportunity to compete against the stars," said
Wave House® owner Tom Lochtefeld, who also invented the FlowRider® and
Bruticus Maximus®, a 10-foot high barreling wave competitors will need
to tame to win the title. "We're excited to host the final rounds at
Wave House® and to crown a hero for the 2007 Wave House® Flow Tour,"
Lochtefeld said.
It's not too late for local competitors to join in the action. Anyone
can register in-person at the Wave House Athletic Club in Mission
Beach. Pre-registration is just $25. Competitors receive a tour
t-shirt, tour magazine, practice time, and on Saturday, a
complimentary pancake breakfast served by the Mission Beach Rotary
Club, followed by lunch from Wahoo's Fish Tacos.
The event is free and open to the public both Friday and Saturday.
There will also be a vendor village on Saturday, with the top names in
action sports on site with free samples and giveaways. Wave House® is
located at 3125 Ocean Front Walk, Mission Beach in Belmont Park. For
more information please call (858) 228-9300 or visit
http://www.wavehouse.com
About Wave House®/Belmont Park
Located on the boardwalk in the heart of San Diego's Mission Beach,
Wave House® (www.wavehouse.com) is a key component in the
revitalization of Belmont Park (www.belmontpark.com), a seven-acre
beachfront commercial/recreational development that offers the
quintessential California experience for locals and visitors alike. In
addition to the Bar and Grill, adjacent Wave House® elements include:
the Wave House® Athletic Club with its state-of-the-art gym equipment
and FlowRider® sheet wave attraction, the historic Plunge swimming
pool and advanced mind/body classes, such as Yoga and Bosu training; a
historic amusement park with seven attractions, including the Giant
Dipper Roller Coaster.
About The FlowRider®
The FlowRider® is a wave machine specifically designed to simulate the
perfect never-ending surfing wave. Its submersible pumps generate a
thin sheet of water flowing at a speed of 20+ miles per hour over a
stationary wave form. The resulting "wave-like" shape permits riders
to slide down, carve a turn, and ride up the simulated wave surface.
The FlowRider® offers the thrill of surfing, skateboarding and
snowboarding in the size of a backyard pool. The sport of Flowboarding
was established 16 years ago, and there are currently 40 FlowRiders in
the United States and 84 throughout the world. Experience the power of
the flow at www.flowrider.com.
About WAVE LOCH'S Bruticus Maximus®
Affectionately known as the 'B-Max', this beast uses 800 horsepower to
create a perfect 10' barreling wave. Water is propelled to a speed of
30 miles per hour, upon which flowboarders accomplish maneuvers
unimaginable on an ocean wave. See www.waveloch.com for information.
About Royal Caribbean International
Royal Caribbean International is a global cruise brand currently with
20 ships in service and three under construction. The line also offers
unique land-tour vacations in Alaska, Canada and Europe through its
cruise tour division. For additional information or to make
reservations, contact your travel agent. |