Over 100 spectators descended on the National Wakeboard Training Site located at Town Loch, Townhill, Dunfermline for the very first Loch Stock Wakeboard competition. The sun was shining and the water flat - perfect conditions for this sport, and with over 30 competitors (the most so far in a Scottish Wakeboard event) there was an electric atmosphere on the shore.
Loch Stock 2008 began shortly after 11, with the Novice category - those with less than 1 years riding experience. The Juniors (Under 14yrs old), Open Ladies and Open Mens followed afterwards. Each rider was given 2 lengths of the Loch to complete as many tricks as possible, followed by a single 'Wildcard' trick which was to be attempted in front of the clubhouse jetty - in full view of the crowd! This Wildcard trick is a mini-competition in it's own right, and the riders were not required to land their trick for their score to count.
The day ran smoothly with the boat judges and driver getting slightly sunburnt, however they were kept in good humour with a near endless supply of Go-Fast energy drink and Carrot cake! The competition format had each rider starting and finishing at the dock right in the centre of the crowd, which created a great supportive atmosphere and some spectacular viewing of the Wildcard event; some riders chose do their trick aided by the Go-fast Kicker
- a ramp conveniently positioned in front of the crowd!
At the end of the hotly fought competition and with some awsome riding, the results were as follows:
Junior
1st Ryan Buttterworth
2nd Dominic Bond
3rd Eilidh Harrower
Novice
1st Ally Beaven
2nd Callum Hepburn
3rd Kyle Millar
Open women
1st Sam Filsell
2nd Jenny Makaruk
3rd Lucy Baird
Open Men
1st Kevin Forbes
2nd Scottish Stu
3rd Gordy Forsyth
Boardwise Wildcard: Adam Wright
The Loch Stock organising team would like to thank all the riders for taking part, the spectators for creating such a welcoming atmosphere, and our sponsors, Boardwise, Syndicate clothing, GoFast, Loch Ken Waterski school, Alliance Wakeboard Magazine, Fat Face, Coriolis media and Breadens Kitchen who helped make the event possible.
After the success of this event we are already in talks to make it into a tour for next year going all over the lochs in Scotland. To find out more stay in touch at www.loch-stock.com
Photos to follow
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