Pure Danube action: 20 years of River Rumble” inspire in Marbach!

Pure Danube action: 20 years of River Rumble” inspire in Marbach!

At this year's international Austrian Wakeboard Tour in Marbach, Lower Austria, over 1000 spectators were present to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the "River Rumble" event. In optimal conditions at low wind speed, participants from Austria, Switzerland and Germany competed and made the competition an unforgettable experience. The UWSC Velden, the largest domestic wakeboard club, turned out to be the favorite of the event and delivered several impressive services. Kleine Zeitung reports on the success of the local athletes.

In the category of women, Mara Salmina, Magdalena Sintschnig and Emilia Piber celebrated a triple success. With the men, Nico Juritsch and Toni Hofer made the jump onto the podium. Nico Juritsch currently leads the overall ranking, as well as Mara Salmina for the women. Moritz Karpf won gold in the junior class, while Felix Karpf took third place behind Benjamin Parich. Dieter Mikula, the wakeboard consultant, praised the professional work in the Velden performance center, which is the ideal location for wakeboarding.

challenges for the UWSC Velden

Despite the success, there are challenges for the UWSC Velden: The lease for the lake base piece expires next year, and a sale is in the room according to information. However, the association has presented a solution and hopes for an agreement with the municipality to continue to ensure the use of the resources.

The next stop of the Austrian Wakeboard Tour is on August 2 in Tulln, followed by the grand finale in Hard on Lake Constance in September. wakesharks reports of the state championship, which will be held in Marbach, Tulln, Velden and Hard on Lake Constance in 2024. The evaluation takes place according to international guidelines in different classes, including boys, girls, junior men/ladies to Masters and Veterans.

expectations for the future

For the 2024 competition, up to 40 starters from all over Austria are expected, with well -known athletes such as Florian Brunner from Vorarlberg and the reigning state champions Nico Juritsch and Anton Hofer. Mara Salmina will also cause a sensation again. Benjamin Parich recently took part in a training camp in Portugal and will go into the competition with fresh experiences.

For the fans of the wakeboarding, an exciting time is imminent. It remains to be seen whether the athletes can meet the high expectations. Further information can be called up on wakelife club