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Acworth Hosts National Wakeboard Championship

September 6, 2017

Luke Mahone with professional wakeboarder
Shawn Watson.

The 2017 Nautique WWA Wakeboard U.S. National Championship was held in August at Dallas Landing Park in Acworth.

Competitors traveled from throughout the United States and several countries to compete in the four-day event.

To view a list of winners for each of the four days of competition, go to: https://www.thewwa.com/event/nautique-wwa-wakeboard-national-championships-2017/.

Brianna Curfman colors at an activity station during the competition. Brianna is the daughter of Chris and Melissa Curfman of Kennesaw.
Matthew Niekamp colors at an activity station during the competition. Matthew is the son of James and Cheryl Niekamp of Sandy Springs.
Competitors sign autographs.
Diane and Mark Celia with their dog, Willow

Raimi Rutledge signs autographs
Cecelia, Henry, Noah and Bella Fornuto of Woodstock.
Acworth native and competitor Vinny Knapp, Katie Knapp and son, Phinn.
Acworth native and competitor Vinny Knapp.
Acworth residents Kami Seagraves, Keaton Taylor, Lauren Womack  and Anabelle Ingersoll.

Sophie Franco and her dad.
John and Laura Skinner.
Levi Dills, a representative of Wake for Warriors.
Maddox, son of Dee Dee Garrett.
Caleb McPherson with Shaun Murray.
Brittany Cankar, Darlene Cankar and John Cankar.
Sponsors Daniel Kerrie, Crystal Reno and Robert Reno.
Dan Van Hise, Rob George and Ed Einert with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, which offers safe boating classes in Acworth.
Raimi Rutledge competes. Photos by Beth Fornuto Photography.

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