Red Bull Wake Open draws professional athletes to Tampa Bay area

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Raphael Derome competes at the Red Bull Wake Open (Photo courtesy of Red Bull Wake Open)
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Posted: 07/14/2012

By: Jennifer Moore

TAMPA - The Red Bull Wake Open draws the best wakeboarders in the world to the Tampa Bay area.

They are competing in three categories: Park, Boat, and Big Air - athletes will be judged on overall impression and a score-based system with single elimination qualifiers in this three-day event.

Residents and visitors are welcome to watch the event live at the Tampa Convention Center as part of the Red Bull Signature Series.

Schedule for Saturday, July 14:

12 p.m. - Doors open to public
1 p.m. - 2 p.m. - Semis
2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Finals