BoddaH1994 Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Plans for the new water-sports complex, which will be located near Pearland, Texas were announced today by Peter Kennedy, CEO of Wake Nation. Construction on the new Houston water-sports park will begin in the fall with an anticipated opening in Spring, 2011.“We are very excited about bringing the area’s only full-scale cable wakeboarding park to Houston,” Kennedy said, “and we look forward to joining the many great family attractions this area has to offer.” “Wakeboarding is already the country’s fastest growing watersport,” said Mike Olson, Director of Business Development for the Wake Nation brand. “The cable system approach to wakeboarding and water skiing is particularly attractive to those without access to their own boats.” Since riders are pulled around the lake by an overhead cable system, there is no need for loud and often polluting motor boats, he added. Currently, there are only 10 full-scale cable wakeboarding parks in the U.S. Wake Nation Houston will be located in Rosharon, near Pearland, south of the Sam Houston Parkway, 20 minutes from downtown Houston. “Wake Nation Houston is being designed to provide the ultimate ride experience to both first timers and experienced boarders, says Kennedy. “Beginners love that wakeboarding is fun, easy to learn, and allows everyone to progress at their own pace. Advanced riders love that they can amp up the adrenaline by doing air tricks they can’t behind a boat and by boarding off floating jumps and obstacles that will be in the lake.” Riders can bring their own gear, or rent equipment — including boards and wet suits — at the park. Riders must be at least 10 years old, and helmets and life vests (available for rental) are required. Wake Nation Houston will be a “pay-as-you-play” facility. Parking and admission to water sports complex will be FREE, including access to a large outdoor observation deck that offers a panoramic view of the entire lake area. Riders will pay only for “water time,” typically around $25 for two hours. The Wake Nation complex will also have a pro shop, concession area and numerous other services and amenities. There will be special group rates and season passes available. Wake Nation Cincinnati opened to rave reviews in May, 2009. The venue has already won several “best of” awards and this past June set an officially sanctioned Guinness World Record for greatest distance traveled on a wakeboard in a 24-hour period (509 miles.) For more information, call (513) 887-WAKE! or email info@wakenation.com. Website: www.wakenation.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOB_TOM Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Glad to hear the WN brand is growing. Hopefully I will have a chance to go down there and experience it next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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