Master of the Ocean

Master Of The Ocean - Master of the Ocean is a watersport competition in four categories. The 13th Edition of this event which combines surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing and Stand up paddle surfing, will take place from February 23 to February 28, 2015 in Cabarete, Dominican Republic. This competition was created in order to select the world's best overall water sport athlete.

The world’s most complete watersport competition in four categories, which has created a new class of elite and multi-sport waterman/ woman, is an annual event in February at Encuentro Beach, Cabarete, Dominican Republic.

As the only competition of its kind, Master of the Ocean challenges the most skilled Surfers, Windsurfers, Kitesurfers and Supsurfers with 5 days of extreme water skills and showcases the best of the Caribbean!

Originally conceived as the „IRONMAN of Water Sports”, the Master of the Ocean was created by German waterman Marcus Bohm in 2003, with the idea of providing an opportunity for Dominicans and Dominican residents to compete side by side with international professionals.

There will be four disciplines – surfing, windsurfing and kitesurfing and stand up paddle board (SUP). As the only competition of its kind, Master of the Ocean challenges the most skilled Surfers, Windsurfers, Kitesurfers and Supsurfers with 5 days of extreme water skills and showcases the best of the Caribbean!

Prizes will be awarded for the overall winner, 2nd and 3rd. 1st, 2nd and 3rd of super final in disciplines (sup, surf, windsurf, kitesurf), teams. Also best woman, future master and future girl,youngest and oldest competitor, and best sports man ship.

There will be only one category open to anyone. There is no separate Category for different ages or women.

EXPRESSION SESSIONS

Monday, 23 February 2015 EXPRESSION SESSIONS WAVE – SUP & SURFING (MEN & WOMEN) QUALIFIER @ENCUENTRO BEACH 1st possible start 7.00 am @ 321Takeoff station

EXPRESSION SESSIONS FREESTYLE IN WAVES – KITESURFING & WINDSURFING (MEN & WOMEN) QUALIFIER @ENCUENTRO BEACH 1st possible start 12.00 pm @ 321Takeoff station

23 + 27 February, Expression Session Finals @ ENCUENTRO BEACH SURFING & SUP EXPRESSION SESSIONS (MEN & WOMEN)

23 + 27 February, Expression Session Finals @ Cabarete beach KITESURFING & WINDSURFING EXPRESSION SESSIONS FREESTYLE (MEN & WOMEN)

Fair play is imperative (especially in waves) Competitors should compete according to right of way standards. Head Judge may remove or disqualify a competitor if he feels minimum fair play threshold has been crossed. In addition to these guidelines, a list of house rules will be posted at the event. Failure to comply with these rules may also result in immediate Disqualification In the event of sickness or injury a substitute competitor will be used.

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