The 50th Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament® has concluded.
The skiers not only had to battle each other, they also had to battle
the weather. With temperatures in the 60's with wind and rain, Robin
Lake was rough and rolly.
On behalf of GOODE, I 'd like to thank Correct Craft for hosting
another great Masters Torunament. Correct Craft's sponsorship of the
Masters gives skiers a great venue to exhibit their talents.
PINE MOUNTAIN, GA - Karina Nowlan (AUS) won the women's slalom
title at the 50th Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament® on
Sunday. Karina Nowlan ran 3 buoys at 38' off in extremely
difficult lake and weather conditions. Jill Knutson (USA) finished
2nd by running 2 buoys at 38' off and Whitney McClintock (CAN) was
3rd with 1.5 at 38' off.
"Karina is a true champion!", said Dave Goode. "She was nursing
a sore shoulder for the past week and she not only skied through
the pain, but through some very difficult weather conditions,
too!", Goode continues. "Karina combines all of the elements of a
champion; she has great technique, she is in top physical
condition, she is super-tough mentally and we work closely with
her to make sure her equipment is perfect. I know Karina is real
happy with this victory.", Goode concludes.
For the first time, both Co-World Record Holders, Kristi
Overton-Johnson and Karina Nowlan found themselves in competition
together. Kristi set the Women's World Record 12 years ago on her
GOODE 9100. Karina Nowlan tied the record of 1 buoy at 41' off
last September on her GOODE 9800SL and PowerShell boots. Karina
currently uses both a 64.25" GOODE 9800SL and a 64.25" GOODE
9900SL and PowerShell Boots.
GOODE SKIERS FINISH 1ST AND SECOND AT JUNIOR MASTERS
PINE MOUNTAIN, GA - Caroline Hensley (USA) (Pictured to the right)
won the Jr. Women's finals at the 2009 Junior Masters by running 2
buoys at 38'off. She skied to within 2 buoys of the course record
of 4 buoys at 38' off.
Ambre Franc (FRA) (pictured below with Dave Goode) was second
by running 4.25 buoys at 32' off.
Both Caroline and Ambre use a GOODE 9900SL and PowerShell 5
boots.
GOODE is the first and only company to totally integrate
Aerospace Carbon Fiber Composite technology into water skis. The
pure Carbon Fiber construction makes GOODE Skis the industry's
lightest while still having the highest flex/torsion ratios.
Weighing less than 3 lbs., GOODE Skis have twice the physical
properties of conventional water skis. GOODE Skis will not
breakdown or change flex over their lifetime.
PINE MOUNTAIN, GA - The 50th Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard
Tournament® concluded on Sunday. The Worlds best slalom, trick and
jump skiers, as well as wakeboarders, competed for over
$110,000.00 in prize money.
Cool temperatures, wind and rain proved to be challenging for
all of the athletes.
GOODE Team Skiers included; Rhoni Barton Bischoff (USA), World
Record Co-Holder, Kristi Overton Johnson (USA), World Champion,
Nicole Arthur (GBR), current Masters Champion, Regina Jaquess
(USA), Clementine Lucine (FRA), Karen Truelove (USA), World Record
Co-Holder, Karina Nowlan (AUS), World Champion, Thomas Degasperi (ITA)
and US National Champion, Nick Parsons (USA).
The Masters is known throughout the world as the most
prestigious watersports tournament. The event began in 1959 at
Callaway Gardens and is held annually during the Memorial Day
weekend.
PINE MOUNTAIN, GA - Karina Nowlan (AUS) won the women's slalom
title at the 50th Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament® on
Sunday. Karina Nowlan ran 3 buoys at 38' off in extremely
difficult lake and weather conditions. Jill Knutson (USA) finished
2nd by running 2 buoys at 38' off and Whitney McClintock (CAN) was
3rd with 1.5 at 38' off.
