The Nautique 2014 USA WakeSurf National Championships Makes Waves at Robin Lake Beach

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Callaway Gardens

Aug 26, 2014, 15:00 ET

Pine Mountain, GA (PRWEB) August 26, 2014 -- Many of the best pro and amateur WakeSurf riders in the world will catch waves behind the acclaimed Nautique G23, featuring the game changing NSS wake shaping system. The Nautique 2014 USA National WakeSurf Championship is the premier qualifying competition stop for the 2014 World Series of WakeSurfing.

Spectators should keep an eye on competitor Tommy Czeschin, also known as “The Machine.” This Nautique sponsored athlete will be competing in the Pro Division. What makes him interesting is that he was an Olympian in the 2002 Salt Lake Games competing in Snowboard Halfpipe. He is currently a coach for the US Snowboarding team and was part of the most recent 2014 Sochi Olympics. In addition, he was a competitor on season 19 of the television reality program Amazing Race.

Spectators will enjoy the show on the water as well as the hot air balloons, car show, live music and more. Plus, there are many other activities and attractions at Callaway Gardens to enjoy all weekend long.

Friday admission is $18/adult; $15/senior; $12.50/child ages 6-12 and free for children 5 and younger. Saturday and Sunday Special Event admission applies, which is $25/adult; $20/senior; $12.50/child ages 6-12 and free for children 5 and younger. Guests arriving before 9 a.m. can enter for half-price of Special Event pricing.

WHEN:
Friday, Aug. 29 to Sunday, Aug. 31

WHERE:
Robin Lake Beach, Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain, GA

HOW:
For details, visit http://www.callawaygardens.com or call 800.463.6990.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Competitors, volunteers and spectators are invited to all events!

Friday, Aug. 29
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. First Qualifying Heats; All competitors are scheduled to ride Friday.

Saturday, Aug. 30
8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Second Qualifying Heats

Sunday, Aug. 31
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pro Division Finals
6:30 p.m.         Awards Ceremony at the over-water ski Pavilion at Robin Lake

Please note that this event is taken place in conjunction with the 16th annual Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival, which includes the Sunday morning Callaway Gardens Fitness Series Triathlon. Please use caution throughout, but especially during the Triathlon hours on Sunday.

Rachel Crumbley, Callaway Gardens, http://www.callawaygardens.com/, +1 (706) 663-5187, [email protected]