Nautique Big Dawg World Tour » Finals 2012 http://nautiquebigdawg.com Official website for the Nautique Big Dawg World Tour, presented by O'Brien Fri, 07 Feb 2020 21:01:36 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Ristorcelli wins the 2012 Big Dawg Finals http://nautiquebigdawg.com/ristorcelli-wins-the-2012-big-dawg-finals/ http://nautiquebigdawg.com/ristorcelli-wins-the-2012-big-dawg-finals/#comments Sun, 19 Aug 2012 19:49:02 +0000 slivingston http://nautiquebigdawg.com/?p=1317 Todd Ristorcelli, became the 2012 Nautique Big Dawg Champion and made quite an impression on the cheering spectators that lined the shores of Okeeheelee.  Ristorcelli defeated Great Britain’s Andy Mapple in the head-to-head finale to clinch the title.

The last pair of the sweet 16 was interupted by a storm and Matt Brown and Scott Larson were put on a lightning delay.  When the lightning cleared, Brown and Larson went head to head and Brown won the challenge.  Luckily, there was a calm after the storm and perfect conditons were in order for the night finals.

With the bubble buoys and the Nautique 200 bow lights glowing, the night skiing was something to see.  Both shorelines at Okeeheelee were lined with fans of all ages enjoying the energy of the night.   Spectators near and far watching the webcast were also interested to see how the legend Andy Mapple would finish. 

Thanks to the sponsors, skiers, spectators, volunteers, officials and Ski Club of the Palm Beaches for being a part of this water ski event.  See you next year!

To see all the finalists view the FINAL BRACKETS

PRELIMINARY SCORES

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WATCH THE WEBCAST

Friday, August 17, 2012

7:00 -8:00 pm
Sweet 16 Highlights

8:00 pm Elite 8 under the lights – Finals Bracket

]]> http://nautiquebigdawg.com/finals-webcast/feed/ 0 2012 Big Dawg Banquet http://nautiquebigdawg.com/2012-big-dawg-banquet/ http://nautiquebigdawg.com/2012-big-dawg-banquet/#comments Fri, 03 Aug 2012 20:30:31 +0000 slivingston http://nautiquebigdawg.com/?p=1193 2012 Big Dawg Banquet

Directions

From I95: Take Exit 69 and turn left onto Belvedere Rd. 

From the Florida Turnpike:  Exit Okeechobee East 5 miles to Australian Ave. S. then turn right onto Belvedere Rd. 

Hotel website:  http://eswestpalmbeach.com

PAY ONLINE

]]> http://nautiquebigdawg.com/2012-big-dawg-banquet/feed/ 0 The Finals 2012 http://nautiquebigdawg.com/the-finals-2012/ http://nautiquebigdawg.com/the-finals-2012/#comments Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:12:24 +0000 slivingston http://nautiquebigdawg.com/?p=1100 The Preliminary rounds have perfect weather and conditions and the skiing was off the charts with a potential Master Mens Record from Greg Badal running 4.5 at 41 off (10.25 meters)  The New Nautique 200′s were pulling the Big Dawgs to exceptional performances with spectators lining the shores waiting for someone to knock down the 41 off pass.

Friday will be a full day of Big Dawg and National competitors filling Okeeheelee Park.  Be there or follow us on Twitter and watch the exciting webcast.

 

WEBCAST

PRELIMINARY SCORES

FINALS BRACKETS 

 

Friday, August 17, 2012
3:00pm – Sweet 16
7:00pm – WEBCAST highlights of Sweet 16
8:00pm – Night Finals

HOST HOTEL

Embassy Suites
1601 Belvedere Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33406

AIRPORTS

Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)

7 miles  (10-15 minutes)
Northeast of  Okeeheelee and services most major domestic airlines.

Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL)

45 miles (approx. 50 minutes) south of West Palm Beach and services most major domestic airlines and several international airlines.

 

]]> http://nautiquebigdawg.com/the-finals-2012/feed/ 0 Evolution of Skiing http://nautiquebigdawg.com/evolution-of-skiing/ http://nautiquebigdawg.com/evolution-of-skiing/#comments Wed, 11 Jul 2012 13:12:21 +0000 slivingston http://nautiquebigdawg.com/?p=1271 Three Big Dawg competitors got together to take a few practice sets.   The 3M’s, Fabrizio Merlo from Italy, Thierry Malhomme from France and Andy Mapple from Great Britain, Orlando shared an afternoon together skiing, but not without some trash talking.  Andy was giving Thierry a difficult time and kept asking his age. At age 55, Thierry is one of the older of the competitors.  Thierry in return tried to speak good English with Andy, possibly giving Andy a few wine selection tips while waving his arms in some sort of sign language.  Fabrizio prepared by meditating and stretching on the dock, staying clear from the other two.   Andy took the time to watch Thierry’s ski set and gave some great coaching tips.

The Nautique Big Dawg brings competitors together to train, have a good time and share the passion of the sport, but

Thierry and Andy Parlez

Thierry and Andy sharing ski tips

when it comes down to the day of the finals each athlete will be ready for the fight and one of the goals for some of the top skiers will be to take down water ski legend Andy Mapple.

When we asked Andy who he thought would win the Big Dawg Finals he said “it’s not who wins the finals but rather to have a good time with skiers of the same age with no pressure.  It’s not like when you are on the pro tour and it is your livelihood.  Night events have made the sport of water skiing more of a spectator sport, the action under the lights is exciting and different and people enjoy watching a different form of a classic sport.” 

You can see all the action from the shore at Okeeheelee in West Palm Beach, Florida during the GOODE Water Ski Nationals.  The preliminary rounds will take place all day on August 16th to determine the Sweet 16 finalists.  The Sweet 16 will ski head to head rounds on Friday, August 17th with the Elite 8 taking the stage under the lights around dark at approximately 8:00pm. 

Fabrizio Merlo preparing to ski

Fabrizio takes a ski set with Andy and Thierry

Follow us on Twitter for scores, video links, updates and more.  http://twitter.com/skibigdawg

Watch the webcast on Friday, August 17th at 7:00pm at http://nautiquebigdawg.com

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