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Photographer Tim Mantoani is currently featured on Sports Illustrated’s website with a bunch of his favorite photos. You’ll find LF’s Adam Fields right next to Peyton Manning, Adrian Peterson, Lance Armstrong, etc., etc.!

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Orlando, Fla. — The top wake athletes from throughout the globe hit the waters of the Orlando Watersports Complex in Orlando, Fla. today for the second day of action at the 2009 ROCKSTAR WWA Wakeboard World Championships, presented by Supra.

The 2009 Worlds, which kicked off yesterday and runs through Sunday, August 30, is a four-day-long event featuring pro and amateur wakeboarders and wakeskaters from around the world, including Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Korea, China, Columbia, Argentina, Sweden, France, Brazil, Mexico, Great Britain, Canada and the United States, vying for world titles in 20 different divisions, separated by age and skill level.

Riders in 12 different amateur divisions hit the water today for their respective finals to vie for the elusive world title.

Nine U.S. riders took home world titles today, while Aussies Tony Iacconi and Cobe France each rode away with one of their own, after finishing in first place in the Boys and Jr. Boys division, respectively. Kanako Ooto claimed a world title for Japan, after topping the Amateur Women division podium.

Also hitting the water today were the Jr. Pro Men and Men’s I divisions for their semifinal rounds of action. Both divisions will compete again on Sunday for finals.

The pro divisions will take to the water tomorrow for their opening-rounds of the contest. The Event will run from 8:00am to 4:30pm on Saturday, August 29; 9:00am to 4:00pm on Sunday, August 30.

In addition to all the action of the water, on land, fans will experience tons of great music and food, athlete autograph signings, chances to win freebies, and shopping at the most cutting-edge stores offering water-sports equipment, including boats, wakeboards, wakeskates, sunglasses and the latest in wakeboarding and surfing fashions.

Tickets can be purchased at the gate on event dates for $10 (general admission), $5 (ages 6-12) or free (ages 5 and under).

For daily schedules, results, standings, photos, videos, athlete bios and more, please visit www.allisports.com.

The Wakeboard World Championships is organized by World Sports & Marketing of Orlando, Fla. The Worlds has the support of the following sponsors: Rockstar Energy Drink, Supra boats, Mona Vie, the U.S. Air Force, Indmar, Billabong, Hyperlite, CWB, Ronix, Liquid Force, Gator Boards, Oakley, WWA, Ride the Wake, FUEL TV and Allisports.com.

The World Wakeboard Association (WWA) is a rider formed organization dedicated to promoting and growing wake sports worldwide. It is the leading source for riders, event organizers and competitive standards.

Supra is the official tow boat of the WWA Wakeboard World Championships. Celebrating 30 years of excellence in the marine industry, Supra pioneered rider-friendly boats that feature innovative hull designs, adjustable wakes and versatile seating with sleek and sexy styling.

Media Partners

To catch all the high-flying, rail-sliding, water-sports action of the King of Wake series, tune in to FUEL TV – the official television partner of the King of Wake. WakeBoarding, published by Bonnier Corp., is the official magazine of the King of Wake series. Read about all things wakeboarding, with expert coverage of professional instruction, gear, boats and news.

King of Wake

Viewed as the world’s elite pro wakeboarding circuit, the King of Wake series has attracted the sport’s top athletes from throughout the globe. With more than $300,000 in prize money over the eight-event season, athletes compete during the course of the year to be named the “King of Wake” – an award based on points accumulated at each stop of the series. Events include the Wake Games, the WWA Wakeboard National Championships, the WWA Wakeboard World Championships and all five stops on the Pro Wakeboard Tour. The King of Wake is organized by World Sports & Marketing – the leading wake events producer since 1988.

Alli, the Alliance of Action Sports

Alli, the Alliance of Action Sports, is a global business that encompasses national and international action sports tours and events, multimedia production, and a consumer facing lifestyle brand. The Alliance includes: the Dew Tour, Winter Dew Tour, China Invitational, Maloof Money Cup, AMA Motocross Championship, King of Wake series, and the Free Flow Tour; Alli Productions, which creates original content, produces and presents content with partners, and distributes Alli content through a variety of channels. Alli is owned by NBC Sports and MTV Networks and represents a network of athletes, fans, brands and properties. Its mission is to facilitate the momentous growth of action sports, through competition and lifestyle, for a new generation of fans and athletes. The Alli properties are home to more than 550,000 spectators each year and broadcasts more than 150 hours of original content in 100 countries and 280 million homes worldwide. More information can be found at www.allisports.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 – DAY 2 RESULTS:

Jr. Women – Final #1

1. Emylee Wright USA 70.33

2. Megan Blaschka USA 57.33

3. Carolina Rodriguez MEX 57.00

4. Jasmine Lally USA 40.00

5. Leah Gibney USA 27.33

Boys – Final #1

1. Tony Iacconi AUS 68.89

2. Noah Flegel USA 56.67

3. Jason Soven USA 48.33

4. Paulie Koch USA 41.33

5. Logan McCracken USA 38.33

6. Gus Shuler USA 20.00

Girls – Final #1

1. Taylor McCullough USA 66.11

2. Rachel Orgill USA 50.00

3. Katelyn Fenner USA 45.56

4. Delanie Parker USA 33.89

Jr. Pro Men – Semifinal #1

1. Daniel Powers USA 93.50

2. Jacob Valdez USA 91.00

3. Taylor Kress USA 82.00

4. Julian Cohen USA 38.50

Jr. Pro Men – Semifinal #2

1. Steel Lafferty USA 94.50

2. Nick Galotifore USA 88.75

3. Kyle Evans USA 74.25

4. Pierce Homsey USA 66.75

Jr. Pro Men – Semifinal #3

1. Mitch Langfield AUS 98.50

2. Bob Soven USA 88.75

4. Raphael Derome CAN 57.75

Men’s I – Semifinal #1

1. Brad Spencer USA 65.00

2. Lewis Link USA 46.67

3. Travis Cook USA 45.56

4. Tyler Heinz USA 27.22

Men’s I – Semifinal #2

1. Nick Foren USA 54.56

2. Hunter Hanson USA 42.89

3. Marcos Torres MEX 40.00

4. Luke Romero USA 38.00

Men’s I – Semifinal #3

1. Clayton Underwood USA 64.78

2. Leif Lacey USA 58.00

3. Daren Mishop NZL 43.56

4. Yu Ishida JPN 38.89

5. Scott Morgan USA 25.44

Orlando, Fla. — The top amateur wake athletes from throughout the globe hit the waters of the Orlando Watersports Complex in Orlando, Fla. today for the first day of action at the 2009 ROCKSTAR WWA Wakeboard World Championships, presented by Supra.

The 2009 Worlds, which kicked off today and runs through Sunday, August 30, is a four-day-long event featuring pro and amateur wakeboarders and wakeskaters from around the world, including Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Korea, China, Columbia, Argentina, Sweden, France, Brazil, Mexico, Great Britain, Canada and the United States, vying for world titles in 20 different divisions, separated by age and skill level.

Athletes compete by performing rail tricks and aerial stunts, while being towed on the water behind the official towboat of the ’09 Worlds, the Supra Launch 24V, at a speed of approximately 25mph. Tricks are scored by a panel of judges, with only the top-scoring athletes advancing in each round of the contest until a winner is determined in the finals.

The ROCKSTAR WWA Wakeboard World Championships, presented by Supra kicked off its first day with semifinal rounds for 12 of the 20 divisions, where riders battled it out on the water for a spot in their respective division final, held tomorrow.

Also competing today were the riders of the Jr. Pro Men division for their quarterfinal round. The field of 25 riders was narrowed down to 12 for tomorrow’s semifinals. Among the 12 semifinalists are Bob Soven of Longwood, Fla. and Mitch Langfield of Brisbane, Aus., as the two riders paced their respective heats with a perfect score of 100 points.

The event will run from 8:00am to 4:00pm on Friday, August 28; 8:00am to 4:30pm on Saturday, August 29; 9:00am to 4:00pm on Sunday, August 30.

In addition to all the action of the water, on land, fans will experience tons of great music and food, athlete autograph signings, chances to win freebies, and shopping at the most cutting-edge stores offering water-sports equipment, including boats, wakeboards, wakeskates, sunglasses and the latest in wakeboarding and surfing fashions.

Tickets can be purchased at the gate on event dates for $10 (general admission), $5 (ages 6-12) or free (ages 5 and under).

For daily schedules, results, standings, photos, videos, athlete bios and more, please visit www.allisports.com.

The Wakeboard World Championships is organized by World Sports & Marketing of Orlando, Fla. The Worlds has the support of the following sponsors: Rockstar Energy Drink, Supra boats, Mona Vie, the U.S. Air Force, Indmar, Billabong, Hyperlite, CWB, Ronix, Liquid Force, Gator Boards, Oakley, WWA, Ride the Wake, FUEL TV and Allisports.com.

The World Wakeboard Association (WWA) is a rider formed organization dedicated to promoting and growing wake sports worldwide. It is the leading source for riders, event organizers and competitive standards.

Supra is the official tow boat of the WWA Wakeboard World Championships. Celebrating 30 years of excellence in the marine industry, Supra pioneered rider-friendly boats that feature innovative hull designs, adjustable wakes and versatile seating with sleek and sexy styling.

Media Partners

To catch all the high-flying, rail-sliding, water-sports action of the King of Wake series, tune in to FUEL TV – the official television partner of the King of Wake. WakeBoarding, published by Bonnier Corp., is the official magazine of the King of Wake series. Read about all things wakeboarding, with expert coverage of professional instruction, gear, boats and news.

King of Wake

Viewed as the world’s elite pro wakeboarding circuit, the King of Wake series has attracted the sport’s top athletes from throughout the globe. With more than $300,000 in prize money over the eight-event season, athletes compete during the course of the year to be named the “King of Wake” – an award based on points accumulated at each stop of the series. Events include the Wake Games, the WWA Wakeboard National Championships, the WWA Wakeboard World Championships and all five stops on the Pro Wakeboard Tour. The King of Wake is organized by World Sports & Marketing – the leading wake events producer since 1988.

Alli, the Alliance of Action Sports

Alli, the Alliance of Action Sports, is a global business that encompasses national and international action sports tours and events, multimedia production, and a consumer facing lifestyle brand. The Alliance includes: the Dew Tour, Winter Dew Tour, China Invitational, Maloof Money Cup, AMA Motocross Championship, King of Wake series, and the Free Flow Tour; Alli Productions, which creates original content, produces and presents content with partners, and distributes Alli content through a variety of channels. Alli is owned by NBC Sports and MTV Networks and represents a network of athletes, fans, brands and properties. Its mission is to facilitate the momentous growth of action sports, through competition and lifestyle, for a new generation of fans and athletes. The Alli properties are home to more than 550,000 spectators each year and broadcasts more than 150 hours of original content in 100 countries and 280 million homes worldwide. More information can be found at www.allisports.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 – DAY 1 RESULTS:

Jr. Pro Men – Semifinal #2

1. Steel Lafferty USA 96.50

2. Alex Graydon USA 86.75

3. Johnny Tobabaen USA 83.25

4. Hunter Stich USA 73.50

Jr. Pro Men – Semifinal #3

1. Daniel Powers USA 94.25

2. Pierce Homsey USA 88.25

3. Joshua Twelker USA 83.25

4. Daniel Dyck CAN 74.25

Jr. Pro Men – Semifinal #5

1. Bob Soven USA 100.00

2. Julian Cohen USA 90.00

3. John Jeffries USA 77.25

4. Connor Bitton USA 72.75

Jr. Pro Men – Semifinal #6

1. Mitch Langfield AUS 100.00

2. Raphael Derome CAN 90.00

3. Toshiki Yasui JPN 76.50

4. Youki Okumura JPN 64.25

5. Gunnar Shuler USA 52.75

Boys – Semifinal #1

1. Jason Soven USA 61.67

2. Noah Flegel USA 58.67

3. Robby Holihan USA 47.67

4. Chandler Frost USA 34.00

Boys – Semifinal #2

1. Paulie Koch USA 68.67

2. Gus Shuler USA 58.33

3. Landon Kasey USA 42.33

4. Gunner Daft USA 34.00

Boys – Semifinal #3

1. Tony Iacconi AUS 74.67

2. Logan McCracken USA 54.00

3. Ben Watts USA 42.00

4. Natsuki Takahashi JPN 34.00

5. Zach Brown USA 25.67

Jr. Women – Semifinal #1

1. Emylee Wright USA 70.67

2. Megan Blaschka USA 60.00

3. Carolina Rodriguez MEX 40.67

4. Jasmine Lally USA 35.00

5. Leah Gibney USA 27.67

Girls – Semifinal #1

1. Taylor McCullough USA 72.78

2. Rachel Orgill USA 58.89

3. Katelyn Fenner USA 56.00

4. Delanie Parker USA 48.56

5. Charmane Lally USA 36.67

6. Maite Gutierrez COL 31.78

7. Emily Harmon USA 18.44

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We encountered this amazing piece of work on our most recent travels. Truely a piece of art, we had to share…

Taylor will be doing a live show Thursday at 9pm eastern on stokemeter.com . This is a live streaming video feed where people type in questions about anything and Taylor answers them via web camera. She will be on there with her coach Ryan Jones who has helped get her to where she is today. I am sure Taylor would love to have everyone support her and ask a few questions about anything doesn’t have to be wakeboarding. Stokemeter.com, Thursday August 27 at 9pm EST, check it out!

New Surf Expo videos are up on Thewakeplace.com!

Jimmy Redmond - http://www.thewakeplace.com/?p=681

Watson - http://www.thewakeplace.com/?p=671

Lyman - http://www.thewakeplace.com/?p=673

Amber Wing Uniquely Wake Section from OAKLEY on Vimeo.