Back to the USA

After saying goodbye to my family again I headed off for my 4th tour of the US, my 4th year of the 'Endless Summer'.  I landed in Orlando at about 6 am and got picked up by my good mate and former tour champ  Nick Galotifiore.  As soon as we got home it was straight out on the boat for a sunrise set on Lake Conway on Nick's Nautique 230.

It was the best first set here, glassy lake, big wake, and sick tricks being thrown for both our first sets in the American summer. It was a great way to shake off over 24 hours of travel time.

I couldn't wait for good friend Freddie Wayne to get back from college to spend the his summer in Orlando and to catch up with Mike Dowdy whose Nautique G23 puts off the biggest wake around.

Between Nick, Freddie, Mike and Chloe Mills' Nautique 230, it really has started off as a Summer of Nautiques with the sickest wakes ever!

Orlando Fun - Picture Credit David McGregor - DM Photography

My first comp back in Australia

This weekend I rode in my first contest since I have been back in Australia.  It was the first round of the Wakeboard Victoria Summer Series.  It was over the border in Mulwala/Yarrawonga at the Max Kirwan Twin Lakes facility.

Gliding over the Murray River behind the Nautique 230

We caught up with the Mills Family who recently moved to Bundalong and had a quick session behind their Super Air Nautique 230.  I had a solid ride and ended up winning the contest which was  a great first start to the season back home. It was so nice to be welcomed by all the Wakeboard VIC riders and families.

They are such an awesome crew and it's nice to have so many rider competimng in the Open Pro Division compared to the elite handful back in Qld. There is so much talent and experience amongst the group.  I am seriously looking at staying down here in Victoria with my family.   After this weekend I'm very tempted to!