Germans and Brits are dominating the European Wakeboard Championships in Finland

Posted on August 1, 2009 No Comments

At the 11th European Championship in Finnish Ukkohalla, the first riders had to get up with the chicken!

At half past 9 the call for the Mini Boys was Cast Off! Even though the Mini Boys (under age of 11 Years) are only the demonstration category at the Euros from 2008, the spectators got a first impression of what’s to come the next days.

Scott Rosewell (GBR) showed most impressively in which direction the sport is going! Followed by Liam Peacock (GBR) and Louis Mistaudy (FRA), Scott showed that the future of Cable wakeboard belongs to him. Accordingly this youngster was enthusiastically celebrated.

Only hours later it was time for the first Gold-Medal for Team Germany in the Girls category. Anna-Laura Brabänder dominated the competitors as usual. “S-Blind”, “Blindjudge” and “Roll-to-Revert” Tricks were crucial for her success. The Girl, training at Hotsport Seepark located in Marburg – Hessen, has shown a consistent improvement over the last few years. For Chloe Goudie from Milton Keynes – Great Britain, there was no chance to counterattack – but this doesn’t reduce her gladness about her 2nd place. 3rd Place went going to Petra Körmendi from Hungary.

The decision of the Boys was a real thriller. The teams were starring at the result-screens for over 5 minutes and they had to wait for the result of the judges. The pressure was unbearable. Freddie Carter (GBR) and Niko Kasper (D) were delivering a neverseen before battle for such young riders. At the end the Brit had his nose in front. Silver and therefore the 2nd place Medal went to Niko Kasper from Team Germany. 3rd place went to Yves van der Hoff from Netherland.

But this was not the end of the day. The Master Ladies was time for the 2nd Gold Medal for Germany. Eva Koch from Munich could use all her experience and was competent winning ahead of Sarah Kingdom and Alexandra Gardiner, both from Great Britain.

This was a really successful day for the German and the British teams.
Tomorrow brings the Junior and the Open category finals. These will really be a thriller. Everyone is waiting for the heads-up between Nick Davies (GB) and the worldranking-leader Mike Kettellaper (NL). But we can not discount Dominik Gührs (D) and Lior Sofer (Israel).

Maxine Sapulette (NL) seeded number one in the Open Ladies is looking for a 4th European Title as her predominance is too big. The other places in this category are wide open and will be a surprise.