Nicola Butler recently traveled down under to meet up with Amber Wing in her home town. Nicola and Amber both have good time riding and hanging out together. These girls know how to shred! Check it out!

One of the largest and most prestigious action-sports events on the planet is set to make its debut in Indianapolis, Ind. when the ROCKSTAR WWA Wakeboard World Championships, presented by Supra arrives at the Precedent on Aug. 18-21. More than 200 professional and amateur wakeboarders and wakeskaters from across the globe will compete in the 18th annual invitation-only event for a shot at a world title.

Since its inception in 1994, the ROCKSTAR WWA Wakeboard World Championships, presented by Supra has attracted more than 1,000 competitors from more than 20 countries. Competitors, ranging from 7 years old to 55 years young, earn their invitation to the WWA Worlds by qualifying at their respective countries' national championships.

At the WWA Worlds, athletes compete in heats through a series of rounds during the course of the contest. In each heat, competitors perform rail tricks and aerial maneuvers while being pulled along the water by the event's official towboat, the Supra Launch 242. Tricks are judged by a panel of officials, with only the top-scoring athletes in each heat advancing on to the following round of the contest, until a winner is determined in the finals.

The 2011 ROCKSTAR WWA Wakeboard World Championships, presented by Supra will feature 23 division categories, separated by age, gender, sport and skill level. The WWA Worlds has also added two new adaptive categories for wake athletes with limb loss and limb difference. The event is highlighted by its top two categories - the Pro Men's and Pro Women's divisions.

Last year, Dean Smith became the first Australian native to win the world title in the Pro Men division, while British standout Nicola Butler captured her second world title in three years in the Pro Women division. Both world champions are expected to compete in the 2011 WWA Worlds to defend their titles.

The 2010 Surf Expo in Orlando got smacked with an O-branded wave this past week.The sprawling annual convention played host to the 2010 Transworld Wake Awards, where Oakley head-to-toe riders took home some major hardware for their super high-powered seasons.From the youngest team member (who happens to arguably be one of the world's best wakeboarders - if not the best) to O Team Veterans, the Oakley brand clearly shined in every respect.Add the fact that one of the most coveted titles of the event was and is the "Oakley Move of the Year" Award.

The World's best riders are constantly in pursuit of the honor. Combine all of that with the Oakley branding that was visible everywhere, and it was one heck of an Oakley night.It's clear that the Big O continues its extraordinarily strong presence and leadership in the sport. But let's get to the important announcements.

And the Oakley Team Winners are...(drum roll please):
Amber Wing (AUS) - Oakley Move of Year - Age 26
Harley Clifford - Best Male Wakeboarder - Age 16
Harley Clifford - (AUS) - Best Video Part Wakeboard
Amber Wing - Best Female Wakeboarder
Danny Hampson (USA) - Best Video Part Wakeskate - Age 23
Nicola Butler (Great Britain) - Queen Of Wake Season Champ - Age 18

Congratulations to the entire Oakley Wakeboard Team, Matty Swanson and Wakeboard Team Manager Jack Blodgett for kickin' arse and taking names all year. from www.oakley.com

Fans lined the shores of the Orlando Watersports Complex today to catch the final rounds of action at the 17th annual ROCKSTAR WWA Wakeboard World Championships, presented by Supra. Pro riders from throughout the globe spent the day competing for world titles, with the results from the Pro Men and Pro Women's divisions also deciding the winners of the King of Wake and Queen of Wake series.

The Pro Men's division proved to be one of the most exciting finales in the WWA World Championship's 17-year history. With top seed Harley Clifford failing to advance past the semifinals, Danny Harf, Trevor Hansen, Dean Smith and brothers Phillip and Bob Soven faced off in the five-man final.

All five pros threw down impressive runs, but Aussie Dean Smith made the biggest impact on the water to take home his first-ever world title. Phillip Soven and Trevor Hansen rounded out the Pro Men's division podium, respectively.

"This is so sick, I'm the world champion for the next 365 days" said Smith. "Going into the finals, I didn't know what would happen, but I just put it together out there and won."

With today's win, Dean Smith becomes the first Australian native to win the world title in the Pro Men's division.

Phillip Soven's second-place finish today placed the Longwood, Fla. at the top of the King of Wake standings, earning him his third crown in four years.

"I wanted to finish off the season with a win, but I'm not going home empty handed, I still won King of Wake," said Soven.

In the Pro Women's division, the top professional female riders in the world faced off in six-woman final for the world title and deciding points toward the Queen of Wake series. Despite light rain and wind, top seed Nicola Butler laid down the most impressive run of the day, which included a transfer back lip onto the funbox, to win her second world title in three years.

"I didn't ride my best, I had a couple of falls, but I was stoked about my transfer," said Butler. "It feels awesome to win."

With today's win, the England native finishes the 2010 season at the top of the Queen of Wake standings - Butler's second crown in three years.

"I had a bad year in 2009, so to come back this year and win Queen of Wake is like redemption," said Butler.

Reed Hansen took first place today in the Pro Wakeskate finals to win his fourth consecutive world title.

"Worlds is my favorite contest, so to win it four times in a row is pretty amazing," said Hansen. "The other guys in my heat really push me to ride better and win events like today."

The MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour wrapped up its fifth and final stop of the 2010 season today in downtown Knoxville, where the world's top professional riders hit the waters of Volunteer Landing for their last shot at the Pro Tour title. Just as the current points leader, Phillip Soven, predicted, the title came down to the wire in Knoxville. Six riders squared off in the Pro Men division final today, with top seed Phillip Soven and defending titlist Harley Clifford in the hunt for the overall win.

Soven and Clifford entered the Knoxville Tour stop as the frontrunners for the Pro Tour title, separated by 15 points in the standings. Both riders finished off the season with impressive runs, but Clifford took top honors in Knoxville, after landing a heelside frontside 900 off the double up. Soven and Olivier Derome rounded out the contest podium, respectively.

Clifford's first-place finish narrowed the points gap in the overall standings, but Phillip Soven still managed to maintain a five-point lead, giving the Florida native his third Pro Tour title in four years.

"I wish I could have ended the season with a win, but I'm still pretty pumped to get the title back," said Soven. "I want to be remembered as one of the greatest riders ever, and I think winning three titles in four years will help me with that."

Soven, Clifford and Rusty Malinoski finished as the top three riders in the Pro Men's division on the 2010 MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour.

The Pro Women's division saw a huge upset today during its final round of action. Top seed Nicola Butler had three uncharacteristic falls in her run, opening the door for the five other female finalists to win in Knoxville.

Aussie Amber Wing took full advantage of her opportunity on the water today, taking first place in the contest - her first win of the 2010 season.

"I didn't get to do everything I wanted to in my run, but overall I thought I rode pretty well," said Wing. "This is my first win on Tour this year, so tonight I need to go out and celebrate."

Emily Copeland Durham and Raimi Merritt rounded out the contest podium, respectively.

Wing's win in Knoxville places her second overall in the Queen of Wake standings - an all female pro wakeboarding series. Despite a poor showing in Knoxville, Nicola Butler still leads the series, with Raimi Merritt taking third overall. The Queen of Wake will wrap up its 2010 season in Orlando, Fla. next week.

Despite a hairline fracture in his right forearm, 18-year-old Steel Lafferty rallied to a first-place finish in the Jr. Pro Men's division finals - his first ever on Tour. Aussie Ryleigh Pfitzner and Nick Galotifore rounded out the top three, respectively.

"My arm was killing me, but I overall I was really happy with the way I rode today," said Lafferty. "I hurt arm riding in Orlando right before I came out to Knoxville, so I was a little to frustrated heading into the contest, but it all worked out."

Lafferty's win today places him third overall in the Jr. Pro Tour standings. Florida native Daniel Powers took second place overall, with Nick Galotifore claiming his first Jr. Pro Tour title.

"It's unbelievable," Galotifore commented on winning the title. "Not everyone gets to win it, so I'm really stoked about it. Next year I turn pro, so it's awesome enter my rookie season with a Jr. Pro Tour title under my belt."

All the winners in Knoxville, as well as the overall titlists received to trophies at the Tour's award ceremony and after-party, hosted by Indmar Marine Engines and the MasterCraft Boat Company at the Bijou Theater.