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Wakeboarding is the fastest growing extreme sport in the world, and has become as much of a lifestyle as a recreational activity. Princes offers 2 boat lakes dedicated to wakeboarding with 2 brand new 2007 correct craft boats; and it is the only site in the UK to boast two cable tows - an excellent place to practice those skills for the boat.
Our main wakeboard lake is home to the brand new 2007 Nautique SV 211 which caters for all levels of riders. So if you are just starting out or throwing down those big airs this is the place to be.
Our second wakeboard lake boasts the 2007 Nautique 206, and is ideal for beginners to intermediate riders. We offer wakeboard sets for all levels, and are keen to help first-timers through to experts!
So come down and get coached by our international coaching staff who will help you become the best rider you can be!
Starting from May 2007 we will be running Pro Coaching sessions during the week. At the moment we have Ben Hitch on board and there will be many more wakeboard superstars to join our crew so keep an eye on our website for m. |
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Gary Stelfox - Local Pro & Coach |
| Nickname: Garry Barry Larry |
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| DOB: 23/08/1987 |
| NATIONALITY: South African |
| YEARS RIDING: 6 |
| BOARD: Hyperlite State |
| BINDINGS: Hyperlite Murray's |
| STANCE: Goofy |
| STYLE: Smooth & Tech |
| BEST RESULT: Nationals 2004 |
| SPONSORS: Excel Wetsuits |
| HOME RIDING SPOT: Princes Club |
| BEST TRICK: 118118 |
| Princes Club is glad to welcome back Garry for another season of driving and coaching all levels of riders. He has been injured for the past year but seems to be coming back stronger then ever before. He still has his 118118 which is a trick to just sit back and watch. We know he's up there with the best of them. He can be a little quiet in the boat but just talk to him and he will give you all the advise you need (on your riding). |
Dominic Hatcher - Local Pro & Coach |
| Nickname: Domy Boy |
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| DOB: 29/11/85 |
| NATIONALITY: British |
| YEARS RIDING: 6 |
| SPONSORS: Relentless & Body Mechanics |
| BOARD: Hyperlite 3DS |
| BINDINGS: Hyperlite Parks |
| Goofy or Reg: Goofy, but getting it down both ways |
| STANCE: Wide as possible |
| STYLE: Ducked |
| BEST RESULT: 3rd at British Nationals 2004 & 2005; 14th at Worlds 2005 |
| BEST TRICK: Mobe; Double S-Bend |
| COOLEST TRICK: S-Bend 2 Blind |
| BEST RUN: World's Qualifiers - Slider, Toe Side Raily, Hoochie Volcun, Double S-Bend, Mobe, Slider, Kicker indy glide |
| Home Riding Spot: Princes Club |
| 2007 is Dom's 4th year training and coaching at Princes. He has grown into a world class boat and cable rider, recently coming 4th in the Open Men's division at the Nationals. Dom spent the off-season training in South Africa, where he learnt a lot of new tricks, so keep an eye out for his new style which includes plenty of off-axis spin action. |
James Young - Local Pro & Coach |
| Nickname: Young Blood |
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| DOB: 22/05/1989 |
| NATIONALITY: British |
| YEARS RIDING: 5 |
| SPONSORS: Princes Club, Ultra Sport, Liquid Force, Oakley, Kustom Shoes, Mastercraft, Balin. |
| BOARD: Liquid Force PS3 |
| BINDINGS: Liquid Force Transits |
| Goofy or Reg: Goofy |
| STANCE: As Wide as it Goes |
| STYLE: Laid Back/Aggresive |
| BEST RESULT: 2nd World Wakeboard Championship Junior Mens 05 |
| BEST TRICK: Whirly 5 |
| COOLEST TRICK: Poppy things, Introduced by Nick D |
| BEST RUN: Transfer Box Blind 3', Role to Blind, Blind Judge, Whirly, Flat Bar 900 |
| Home Riding Spot: Princes Club |
| James is almost a permanent fixture at Princes and seems to spend most of his waking hours perfecting tricks on the Cable, which helped him to place 2nd at the recent 2006 Cable Nationals. He is also starting to spend more time riding the boat and we hope to see him get behind the wheel sometime soon so that he can offer some tips and hints to us mere mortals.. |
Nick Davies - Local Pro |
| Nickname: Sick Nick! |
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| DOB: 20/10/89 |
| NATIONALITY: British |
| YEARS RIDING: 4 |
| SPONSORS: Princes; Gravis; Oakley; Hyperlite |
| BOARD: Hyperlite 3DS |
| BINDINGS: Hyperlite Murrays |
| Goofy or Regular: Goofy but doesn't Matter now |
| STANCE: Wide as you can get it! |
| STYLE: Big & Clean! |
| BEST RESULT: OWC Winner 2005 |
| BEST TRICK: Heel 900 |
| COOLEST TRICK: Tic Toks |
| BEST RUN: King of Cable; Roll 2 Blind; Mobe; 313; Double S-Bend 2 Blind; Slider; Bell Air 2 Blind |
| Home Riding Spot: Princes Club |
| Nick is one of the most phenomenal riders in UK wakeboarding today, recently coming 1st in the Junior Men's division of the Cable Nationals, we are all looking forward to seeing him compete in Open Men's division next year. The kid's only 16, but has more control over a board then most people are ever able to achieve, he just goes off when he rides! Having dominated the Cable Nick has now started taking his skills to the boat, which is a little scary for the rest of us with the talent he has. He helps the other kids and they follow him around and treat him likes he's the Second Coming. Nick is now a member of the British Wakeboard team, and we are proud to have him riding here at Princes! |
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