Chengdu, China – History was made last week at the brand-new Panda Wakepark cable, purpose-built for The World Games. Selected based on their world rankings and victories in major competitions, the planet’s top wakeboarders gathered for a long-awaited showdown — and it was Germany’s Julia Rick who stole the spotlight on the Open women division .

The Return of Cable Wakeboarding to The World Games

It had been twenty years since cable wakeboarding last featured at The World Games, with its only appearance in Duisburg, Germany, back in 2005. Known as a multi-sport event for disciplines outside the Olympic and Paralympic programs, The World Games first took place in 1981 in the United States, offering athletes from non-Olympic sports a global stage.

In 2005, four waterski and wakeboard disciplines were on the schedule: Barefoot, Boat Wakeboard, Cable Wakeboard, and Overall Waterski. Back then, Denise De Haan (NED) claimed gold in the women’s cable event, with Kirsten-Brigitte Leifel (GER) and Pauline Dyrschka (GER) rounding out the podium.

Julia Rick Reclaims Her Throne

Fast forward to 2025, and the sport has evolved into a high-powered spectacle, with athletes pushing the limits of what’s possible on a cable. In the women’s division, all eyes were on Julia Rick — the multiple-time world champion and global icon of women’s wakeboarding.

After narrowly missing gold at the World Championships in Paris last September, Rick came to Chengdu with one mission: to win. She delivered under pressure, combining flawless execution with her trademark technical mastery to secure the top step of the podium.

“I’ve been dreaming about this moment since Paris,” said Rick after her victory. “To win gold here, at The World Games, with the world watching, is just incredible.”

Italian rising star Vanessa Titarelli claimed silver, proving once again she’s a serious contender for the sport’s future. Bronze went to the Netherlands’ Sanne Meijer, the reigning Cable World Champion, who also competed in the boat wakeboard event earlier in the week.

Women’s Podium

1. Julia Rick – GER
2. Vanessa Titarelli – ITA
3. Sanne Meijer – NED

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UN ÉTÉ DÉCALÉ

Même si la météo ne le laisse pas transparaître, le wakeboarder Jules Charraud sonne l’arrivée de l’été en Bretagne ! Vêtu de son ciré jaune, le prodige toulousain de 24 ans sillonne les côtes bretonnes avec sa planche, en reprenant toutes les activités estivales que l’on peut faire en vacances (snorkling, chateaux de sable, char à voile, visite des parcs à huîtres…). Sur la mer, sous l’eau, sur la plage, sur un chalutier… rien n’arrête Jules et son wake dans leur exploration décalée du littoral armoricain. Grâce à son treuil portable, il transforme chaque étendue en un espace de performance incroyable, avec comme maîtres mots : technique et créativité.TOUR D’HORIZON BRETOND’un chalutier à Plougrescant aux rochers de Porz Hir Plage, en passant par la piscine emblématique de Saint-Malo, Jules explore une large partie des côtes bretonnes. Le Toulousain termine son escapade sur la plage de Plestin-les-Grèves, survolant un immense château de sable, façonné pour l’occasion par l’artiste Stephen Lozza, champion de France de sculpture sur sable. 40 tonnes de sable auront été nécessaires pour la réalisation de cette œuvre d’art éphémère.

TOUR D’HORIZON BRETON

D’un chalutier à Plougrescant aux rochers de Porz Hir Plage, en passant par la piscine emblématique de Saint-Malo, Jules explore une large partie des côtes bretonnes. Le Toulousain termine son escapade sur la plage de Plestin-les-Grèves, survolant un immense château de sable, façonné pour l’occasion par l’artiste Stephen Lozza, champion de France de sculpture sur sable. 40 tonnes de sable auront été nécessaires pour la réalisation de cette œuvre d’art éphémère. Un tour d’horizon des côtes bretonnes invitant à l’aventure et à la créativité pour commencer l’été de la meilleure manière qui soit.

A PROPOS DE JULES CHARAUD

Jules Charraud a commencé le wakeboard à 10 ans, dans le Val-d’Oise, à Cergy. Quatorze ans plus tard, il est adoubé par James Windsor, triple Champion du Monde et légende de la discipline : « Jules fait partie des riders qui ont le plus de potentiel sur cette planète. Il a une technique de ride super complète. ». Plus qu’une discipline, un mode de vie, que le désormais toulousain n’incarne pas que sur sa planche. Passionné de design et de tatouage, ce guitariste amateur qui vit dans son camion aménagé au TNG wakepark de l’isle Jourdain, près de Toulouse, incarne parfaitement l’esprit wakeboard. Côté carrière, Jules Charraud veut prendre son temps, mais avec un objectif clair en tête : « Je souhaite continuer de développer mon approche du wakeboard et continuer de jouer sur l’aspect créatif de cette pratique ».

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– Some short film defining Gavin’s status in wakeboarding.

 GAVIN STUCKEY STATUS

GAVIN STUCKEY GROUNDED

GAVIN STUCKEY FORTYEIGHT

 GAVIN STUCKEY PARK TEAM | ORLANDO

Gavin was that kid who made all the other moms apprehensive about group playdates. He started jumping his bike at the tender age of 2, tackled dirt bikes by the age of 5, and managed to secure false age waivers just to hit the skateparks. Gavin’s initiation into the world of cable wake parks began right in his hometown of Orlando when he was merely six years old. OWC, the well-known cable wake park, became Gavin’s ultimate playground and passion. Over the past decade, he has been honing his skills at skate/snow-inspired wake parks and participating in numerous grassroots events.

In 2021, Gavin achieved an impressive double podium at the WWA U.S. Wake Park Nationals and clinched the top spot at the WWA Wake Park Worlds in Features. Additionally, he secured a podium position in the Traditional category. Taking his talents overseas in 2022, Gavin made a name for himself by competing in prestigious events like Langenfeld Open and Red Bull Wake Duel. While facing elimination only by podium riders, he proudly earned a spot on the podium at Germany’s renowned Munich Mash. Gavin continued his success by securing double podiums at the WWA U.S. Wake Park Nationals once again. Undoubtedly, Gavin possesses a rare ability to seamlessly blend style and technical prowess, making him a true asset to our sport.

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Thomas Herman : Progression stands out as arguably the most crucial element in the realm of wakeboarding. It manifests through the accomplishment of new tricks or the infusion of a distinctive flair into existing maneuvers. Both avenues hold the potential to unlock a cascade of ideas and developments that evolve over time. Occasionally, there are those extraordinary, monumental leaps in progression that etch themselves into the wakeboarding history books, creating moments indelibly etched in the minds of wakeboarding enthusiasts.

In a contest format dedicated to pushing the boundaries of wakeboarding possibilities, a groundbreaking chapter was written at the Red Bull Double or Nothing on a lake in downtown Orlando.

During the early days of wakeboarding, the double up served to provide riders with extended airtime, allowing for additional 180-degree spins or the incorporation of grabs into tricks that were otherwise hurried off the small wakes generated by boats at that time. Inboard competition boats, originally designed as slalom ski boats to create minimal wakes for speeds exceeding 30 mph, offered wakeboarders and trick skiers lift at slower speeds of 18 to 20 mph. As the pioneers of wakeboarding realized the potential of timing a roller created while turning around to coincide with the boat wake, the sport witnessed an influx of new tricks.

Boats continued to grow in size and weight, with engines, transmissions, and propellers pushing more weight, displacing more water, and causing wakes to consistently enlarge. Eventually, the double up ceased to be a necessity for progression. In fact, many riders began avoiding regular double up attempts since the wakes had become substantial enough to learn new tricks without it, mitigating the looming fear of injury. It’s a safe assumption that the majority of injuries at the professional level over the last three decades occurred during double up attempts.

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While the wake directly behind the boat offers a predictable and consistent pop, the double up introduces a high level of unpredictability, relying heavily on the driver to create a stable set-roller and approach at an optimal angle. What makes the double up even more unique is that each rider tends to prefer something a little different. Some riders like the angle “T-ed up” or prefer a closer-to-90-degree approach, while others lean towards a more “open” or easier pocket to enter. Even in ideal conditions, the double up remains a volatile element, producing a stunt-like kick that is challenging to control.

Regarded as the GOAT (Greatest of All Time), Parks Bonifay utilized the double up to elevate himself to legendary status throughout his illustrious career. It’s fitting that this event was conceived by Parks and Red Bull, providing riders with the motivation to refocus on the double up and push the boundaries of progression in a winner-takes-all format. The inaugural event took place in 2004 and was an instant success. Although the event took a hiatus for a few years, it has maintained its exclusivity by only including riders that Parks deems worthy, with the added opportunity for riders to earn a wildcard. This year, rookies Jamie Huser and snowboard cross-over athlete Fynn Bullock seized that chance.

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Thomas Herman Triple Effect

The breaking of the triple flip barrier has propelled the upcoming Double or Nothing into the limelight, guaranteeing unprecedented attention. Speculation is rife on the types of tricks that will be attempted in the coming year.

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Wakeboarder Jules Charraud took advantage of the return of sunny days to take his followers around France. On his wakeboard, he rides the most beautiful tricolor landscapes that he has compiled in 3 videos available on Redbull France Instagram Channel

The 21-year-old from Toulouse left to tour the most beautiful French landscapes, to make three videos, titled Tours and Detours, posted on social networks. Jules Charraud using his portable winch, went to discover French heritage, to ride on the Seine, to the Château de Chantilly via Mont-Saint-Michel. “I really wanted to do a big project with this concept of wakeboarding in somewhat unusual places,” explains the Toulouse resident. The goal is to show people around France in a different way. ”

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First Episode: Chantilly Castle

Second Episode : the Etretat Cliffs

Third Episode : the Mont Saint Michel !

Exceptional spots

From the foot of the Eiffel Tower in the middle of the salt marshes, the favorite spot of the French wakeboarder on his “Tour de France”, was the Château de Chantilly. “It was really magical, the setting is incredible,” says Jules Charraud. They spent the day there and they took pictures from right to left, they were never bored. A representative of the castle followed us and advised us on the site. Big thanks to him that I was able to ride in the moat. ”

The project required a lot of upstream work from the wakeboarder and his team, especially for the selection of places. For the spots, two criteria: visual and aesthetic spots and performance spots, but it is still necessary to succeed in obtaining all the authorizations. “It’s a must, it would be a shame to make pirate spots for the end not to be able to post the video,” explains Jules. But in general we didn’t have too many difficulties, for example in Romorantin, the mayor only asked us to “watch out for the ducks! “

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About Jules

French prodigy Jules Charraud is the future of wakeboarding. In 2019, he finished 2nd in FISE. He has a clear goal in mind: “I want to improve myself and become the best in my discipline one day.” Jules Charraud started wakeboarding in Cergy, in Val-d’Oise, when he was 10 years old.

A good idea according to James Windsor, triple World Champion and legend of the discipline: “Jules is one of the riders with the most potential on this planet. He has a super complete ride technique. “A dubbing that Jules Charraud was keen to comment on:” He’s my idol, and that makes me extremely happy.

I have had the opportunity to meet him several times. “The duo also have a common sponsor, which allowed the student to receive advice from the master:” even on a simple video shoot, he gives me tips and teaches me a lot. ” On the career side, Jules Charraud wants to take his time, but with a clear goal in mind: “I want to improve myself and become the best in my discipline one day. Which shouldn’t be long.

In 2019, the prodigy notably finished 2nd at the FISE in Montpellier. Passionate about design and tattooing, this amateur guitarist who lives in a caravan on his homespot at La Source, near Toulouse, perfectly embodies the wakeboard spirit.

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French Journey

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La tournée 2021 du WAKE TEST TOUR à Déjà commencé !

Alors que la crise sanitaire bouscule nos vies personnelles et professionnelles, la société Sport pulsion à décider d’envoyer ses équipes parcourir la France afin de vous faire tester tous les nouveaux modèles 2021

A compter du 7 Mai c’est sur plus de 36 spots que vous allez pouvoir retrouver  toute l’equipe qui vous mettra a disposition tous les nouveaux modéles de wakeboard à disposition  des marques RONIX , HYPERLITE et LIQUIDFORCE.

Nous vous proposons de venir tester de vrais boards développées par les plus grands pro-riders de la planète  wakeboard ,  qui je pense ferons le bonheur de tous.

 

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Julia Rick will never finish impressing us.

She’s Super stoked to be the first woman ever to land a Switch Toeside Backside 900!

She’s Pumped to have already landed 7 out of 8 different 900s on a kicker🔥

Filmed with Panasonic Lumix GH5s by Wilfried Rick at Sunset Wake Park

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“Our Team Riders represent every inch of our brand. They strive to be the best and are dedicated to the cause. But at the foundation of everything they set their sights on is fun. Play is an essential part of life, for everyone, and it’s the enjoyment part that feeds the energy and fuels the desire to overcome the challenging road to success. After all, victory belongs to the most persevering.”

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Hyperlite is excited to share our latest production, “Rusty Luvs DUBs” featuring the Bone Crusher himself, R.Malinoski. A portion of Rusty’s old nickname came from his smashing DUBs like no one ever had before. Gathering footage from Kilgus, Rathy, Shane and others allowed us to create an anthology of Rusty and his love for hitting double ups. Combined with Hyperlite’s archives this edit is full of first ever tricks, huge booters and smooth landings going back a decade or more. He explains how he likes his double ups served and the smile on his face when it all comes together perfectly is priceless. The double up offered instant innovation from Wakeboarding athletes, he took advantage of more airtime & smooth landings to push his riding to new levels. Sometimes after learning something new on the DUB that trick was taken to the wake while others he saved just for the double up. Either way “Rusty Luvs DUBs” is an entertaining look back at one of the sport’s most impactful players. He also wants to extend his thanks to everyone who has driven DUBs for him over the years, while hitting the wake just requires the proper speed setting, the double up is a team effort where he relied on his friends to serve ‘em up just right.

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Hyperlite Team Rider Pedro Caldas has spent plenty of time in the Philippines Wakeboarding at the normal hot spots. Recently on Instagram he started to see this new park, Decawake Cable Park, with glassy water and top level locals shredding. Decawake holds an annual event called “Totally Rad” that Pedro and friends Rien and Fame had to check out. According to the crew the park was packed with the greatest people and buttery conditions 24/7, “A must visit when you’re in the Phillies” says Pedro. Just so happened that Dave Averillo was inbound to Deca at the same time, capturing the riding and lifestyle that Deca and Angeles has to offer. Enjoy Pedro at Decawake filmed and edited by Dave AV.

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One minute between wake park and boat with RedBull rider, Pedro Caldas cruising in Mobe Wake, Brazil !

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PEDRO CALDAS Hyperlite

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The park is located in Angeles City  in the Philippines . A full size 5 point Rixen main cable with Rixen obstacles and separate Easy Start Beginners’ Area. Powered by Homies Trading Inc.

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