Shaine EdwardB次元官网网址檚 been making waves in the sport he excels at before his age hit double digits.

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That includes competing in events such as the National Open, where heB次元官网网址檚 gone up against adults. For those not familiar with the sport, in wakeboarding the rider is attached to his board, similar to snowboarding. There is no attachments to the board in wakeskating, however, Edward explained.

The courses consist of rails, ramps, and a variety of other features that launch the rider well above the water line.

Edward, a member of the Canadian Wakeboard Development Team, will put his skills to the test in the World Wakeboard Competition, which gets underway in London, England this weekend.

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Because there are no wakeboard parks on Vancouver Island, Edward usually spends his summers training in both disciplines at Rail Yard Wake Park in Ontario.

HeB次元官网网址檚 had to rely on skateboarding during the school year for the most part to keep his skills sharp since the family moved to Sooke 18 months ago.

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The family went to the Philippines last year because there are a lot more facilities for training.

B次元官网网址淚t was an awesome place to spend two months in the winter,B次元官网网址� Edward noted, who will begin Grade 10 in September.

The trip to London marks the first time EdwardB次元官网网址檚 been away from his family, so heB次元官网网址檚 pleased his coach, Jordan Sullivan is making the trip as well.

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Edward thanked Innovation Seven, Innovation 7 for sponsoring the trip and assisting with the costs involved.

Innovation Seven is a Canadian organization dedicated to building reconciliation-focused partnerships with clients across all business sectors. Indigenous culture, knowledge, and socio-economic interests are woven into everything Innovation Seven does.

B次元官网网址淗yperlite Wakeboards and Wakesurfing Gear have helped me out as well,B次元官网网址� he added.

Although most of his time is devoted to training for competitions, Edward said his other interests include playing guitar.

His father, Glenn Edward, gave ShaineB次元官网网址檚 school full marks for accommodating ShaineB次元官网网址檚 training and tournament schedule

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