spanish nationals

Last week Friday I flew to Barcelona with the Darwin family for Spanish Boat Nationals. The contest site was about a 2 hour drive from Barcelona, close to Lleida. It was super windy and the water was choppy when we arrived. The boat wasn't in the water yet so we went into the little town and found a place to eat lunch. After lunch we went back to the lake and couple of us went out on the boat for a practice ride. After practice we headed back to our hotel for dinner.

We were up early for breakfast on Saturday morning. We then made our way to the lake. Qualifiers as well as finals were held on Saturday. The water was glassy when we arrived and managed to stay pretty flat all day. Marcus was first up in the boys division. He wasn't very happy with his qualifiers run but managed to step it up in the finals and claimed a 2nd place overall!  I competed in Open Ladies and came 1st in qualifiers which meant I got to go last off the dock for finals. I managed to get 1st place but couldn't claim the title becauseI am not from Spain. I didn't land everything I wanted to, but was still happy with my run :) Jordan killed Open Men qualifiers! During wakeskate finals- right before wakeboard finals- he fell and injured his leg. Lucky enough, he still managed to ride like a boss and win Open Men! He also got 3rd plan in Open Men wakeskate. 

On Sunday morning we packed and then headed to OCP in Barcelona. Marcus and I had a quick little shred before we had to go to the airport. Jordan and Alan flew to Poland for European and African champs and Suzy, Marcus and I flew back to Marbella. 

Barcelona bound!

Nuno, Jordan and I after practise

Comp day and the conditions were priime!

Before my run

Team Xtreme

Marcus with his new board at OCP

Once again, a special thank you to my sponsors: Roxy SA and LiquidForceSA

news update :)

I have been having an awesome time since Jordan and I left Barcelona on 4th June.  After missing the train and then spending 15 hours on the bus to Cordoba, we finally arrived at Xtreme-Gene.  I spent a week riding and site seeing with my mom (who came over for a visit),Suzy, Alan, Jordan and Marcus.

On Friday 13th, Suzy, my mom, Jordan and I headed off to Seville by train.  We hired bicycles and spent a few days checking out the city, culture and night life as well as shredding every day at DoublewakeCablepark.  It was super hot, reaching 40+ degrees most days.

On Sunday night we caught the bus back to Marbella.  The weather has been really good and I have been spending a lot of time at Wakeboardcentre Marbella.  I have also had some fun outings with my mom and  the Elizondo-Darwin family.

On 21st June, I took part int he Vans Best Trick contest which was held at Wakeboard Centre, Marbella.  It was a fun contest and I managed to take first place which I was really happy about.

Last weekend, (28th June, also at Wakeboard Centre, Marbella) was the Superdry Best Trick contest and pool party.  I was happy to take 1st place again - landing a toeside backroll.  I was super stoked and am really enjoying my wakeboarding :) :)

We are off to Xtreme-Gene again today for the weekend, and then it's off to Barcelona next weekend for the Spanish Boat Nationals.

Thanks again to my sponsors - Roxy SA and Liquid Force for keeping me clothed and on the water !!!

Doublewake Cablepark, Seville

Vans Best Trick Contest

Vans Best Trick Contest

Superdry Best Trick Contest