It was only a matter of time before a competition of this nature took place in Ontario, Canada.  At the rate that this wakeboard world is growing, the wakeskate scene continues to be pushed more and more and now the cable industry has skyrocketed.  Riders are learning tricks in weeks that would take years behind a boat to learn.  A Sesitec System 2 was just introduced in Sarnia, Ontario last month called, Boarder Pass.  Recently,  Boarder Pass hosted the annual Sarnia’s WAKE-up Call on the System 2 making.

It the first ever cable competition in Ontario entirely pulled behind a straight line cable.  The competition was put together last minute and ended up being a complete success.  The amateur competition had 10 brand new wakeboarders (some of which have never rode behind a boat) the wakeskate competition had 8 riders and the open category had 20 riders.  The day was full of great weather and great times as Liquid Force had donated a 15ft inflatable to just add that “BRostock” feel.

Laura Bloomberg, a first time wakeboarder behind the System 2 just a week ago came back to sweep up the amateur division knocking out locals Cole Dillon (2nd) and Cody Caruthers (3rd)

The wakeskate competition was a close battle as well.  This portion of the event was a “King of the Wake” format as each rider was paired on the dock to eliminate their opponent and move on to face the next brackets winner.  It all came down to Jesse Sibbald and Jordan Sullivan in the end but Jordan’s consistent shuv’s off of the METAB Butter Box were just too much to compete with.

And last but certainly not least but by far the most entertaining portion of this event.  These 20 riders in this open category gave it everything they had.  Each of these 20 riders did not let the obstacles go to waste, including the new 54ft A Frame that was just recently installed on behalf of Base Camp.  The competition started at 20, went down to 10 and then the riders chose 5 to move on from there to the finals.  Dylan and Chad Rivait, Mike Perrier, Chris Sinkic and Colin Chrysler were among the top 5. 

The judges in the end had one of the toughest jobs of the day, in a heated debate for well over 5 minutes the decision was finally announced.  Dylan Rivait was awarded the undisputed Cable Champion of Ontario with his consistent air tricks and 270 on to the A Frame it was no question he had what it takes to be crowned the title for the day.  Moments after announcing this, Dylan went for a victory lap as 15+ people gather on the inflatable for a photo with Dylan doing a raley in the background.  Taking a close second place was Michael Perrier and in third place was Colin Chrysler.

For a first time event run at Boarder Pass and a first event of its kind, it was certainly a success.  The atmosphere created at grassroots events is always so fun and entertaining and is great to have an opportunity to bring everyone together.  Hats off to everyone involved in making this event a success and see you on September 18th for the final event of the season!