Master of the Ocean 2012
COME FOR THE WINDS – STAY FOR THE WAVES !
… AND GET READY FOR THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY!
MASTER OF THE OCEAN
Master of the Ocean is the world’s most complete watersport competition in four categories, which has created a new class of elite and multi-sport waterman/woman.
As the only competition of its kind, Master of the Ocean challenges the most skilled Surfers, Windsurfers, Kitesurfers and Subsurfers with 5 days of extreme water skills and showcases the best of the Caribbean-Cabarete-Northshore-of the Dominican Republic.
The panel of expert, internationally acclaimed judges meet in Cabarete each year from all over the world and will choose only one special athlete to be the Master of the Ocean!
Originally conceived as the “Iron Man of Water Sports”, the competition was created by German waterman Marcus Bohm , with the idea of providing an opportunity for Dominicans and Dominican residents to compete side by side with international professionals.
Because of the the passion, vision and support of true regional, national and international partners, the event has grown consistently and will celebrate its 10th anniversary with even bolder ideas and objectives in the future!
NOTICE OF RACE
DISCIPLINES
There will be four disciplines – surfing, windsurfing and kitesurfing and stand up paddle board (SUP). All disciplines will be judged on surfing waves, jumps and tricks performed during riding the wave and freestyle manoeuvres using the wave. Overall impression is the main focus for judges with weight given to performance on or using waves.
PRIZES 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 and future girl,youngest and oldest competitor, and best sports man ship.
CATEGORIES
There will be only one category open to anyone. There is no separate Category for different ages or women.
RULES
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.
Priority will be given to the heats required for completion of the overall categories for each sport. This may mean conditions are not perfect, we need to finish overall category to get a result.
SCORING
The weighting of each discipline is the same and the overall master of the ocean winner will be who takes best ranking in all 4 disciplines In the event of a tie the head judge and organisers will have the final vote.
TIMETABLE
THURSDAY, 23th |
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| TIME | EVENT | TAKES PLACE @ |
WELCOME |
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| 17 – 20.00 | Registrations | Cabaretesurfshop.com // Procap Nr. 2 |
| 22.00 | Latin Night @ OJO‘s & INDEPENDANCE – MOTO DJ (tba) with an Master of the Ocean Happy Hour 21.00 – 23.00 h | Ojo Bar |
FRIDAY, 24th |
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| TIME | EVENT | TAKES PLACE @ |
COMPETITIONS |
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| 08 – 18.00 | SURFING COMPETITION | Encuentro Beach |
| SUP COMPETITION | Encuentro Beach | |
| KITESURFING COMPETITION | Encuentro Beach | |
| WINDSURFING COMPETITION | Encuentro Beach | |
SIDE EVENTS |
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| Full time | MOTO Lounge with all information, livestream and Special Offers @ Ojos Bar & Lax during the day | Cabarete |
| 21.00 | MEET & GREET
of Riders, Press and Sponsors Incl. Welcome Food & Beverage |
LAX Bar |
| 22.00 | Riders Presentation Party & „Carneval del viento“ with an international MOTO DJ LINE-UP “INDEPENDANCE”
HAPPY HOUR 21.00-23.00 h |
Ojo Bar |
SATURDAY, 25th |
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| TIME | EVENT | TAKES PLACE @ |
COMPETITIONS |
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| 08 – 18.00 | SURFCOMPETITIONS | Encuentro Beach |
| KITESURF-COMPETITIONS | Encuentro Beach | |
| WINDSURF.COMPETITIONS | Encuentro Beach | |
| SUP-COMPETITIONS | Encuentro Beach | |
SIDEEVENTS |
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| Full time | MOTO Lounge with all information, livestream and Special Offers @ Ojos Bar & Lax during the day | Cabarete |
| 11.00 am | SKATE SESSIONS | Encuentro / Hill |
| 21 – 22.00 | Video Presentation of the Expression Sessions
HAPPY HOUR 21.00-23.00 h |
Ojo Bar |
| 22.00 | “INDEPENDANCE” MOTO DJ (tba) | Ojo Bar |
SUNDAY, 26th |
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| TIME | EVENT | TAKE PLACE @ |
FINALS |
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| 08 – 18.00 | SURF-FINALS | Encuentro Beach |
| KITESURF-FINALS | Encuentro Beach | |
| WINDSURF-FINALS | Encuentro Beach | |
| SUP-FINALS | Encuentro Beach | |
SIDE EVENTS |
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| Full time | MOTO Lounge with all information, livestream and Special Offers @ Ojos Bar & Lax during the day | Cabarete |
| 11.00 am | SKATE SESSIONS | Encuentro / Hill |
| 21 – 22.00 | Video Presentation of the Expression Sessions | Ojo Bar |
| 22.00 | Live Concert (tba) & INDEPENDANCE MOTO-DJ (tba)
HAPPY HOUR 21.00-23.00 h |
Ojo bar |
| 22.00 | INDEPENDANCE MOTO-DJ @ VoyVoy with special offers | VoyVoy |
MONDAY, 27th |
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| TIME | EVENT | TAKE PLACE @ |
FINALS |
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| Future Master Presentation Kids
SURF-FINALS |
Encuentro Beach | |
| Future Master Presentation Kids
KITESURF-FINALS |
Encuentro Beach | |
| Future Master Presentation Kids
WINDSURF-FINALS |
Encuentro Beach | |
| SUP-FINALS | Encuentro Beach | |
SIDE EVENTS |
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| Full time | MOTO Lounge with all information, livestream and Special Offers @ Ojos Bar & Lax during the day | Cabarete |
| 22 .00 | Closing Ceremonie
with INDEPENDANCE Moto-DJ |
VOY VOY VELA |
Press Release – 15th Feb. 2012
“IndepenDance” llenara de musica las noches del “Master of the Ocean”
La competencia deportiva, que se celebrará en Cabarete del 23 de febrero al 27de febrero, incluye un completo calendario de presentaciones y conciertos.
La décima edición del “Master of the Ocean”, una de las más importantes competencias dedeportes acuáticos celebradas en el país, llega a Cabarete cargada de música electrónica, acargo de reconocidos DJ´s dominicanos e internacionales.
Bajo el nombre de “IndepenDance”, los atletas y todo el público que se de cita por la CostaNorte de República Dominicana, a partir del próximo 23 de febrero, disfrutarán de una completaagenda de actividades nocturnas como parte de este ambicioso festival “que complementaráel espíritu que se trasmite en cada una de las competencias diarias del Master of the Ocean”,según explica su organizador, Marcus Böhm.
Los experimentados mezcladores Hernani (Cabarete), Oli y Dominic (Inglaterra) y Marvin Hey(Alemania) serán los encargados de poner “en ambiente” las noches de la conocida justadeportiva, así como las jornadas vespertinas de surf, windsurf, kitesurf y Stand Up Paddle. Losrestaurantes y bares Lax, Ojos´s y Voy Voy serán la sede de estas actividades. De maneraparalela se estará desarrollando una exhibición que Longboarding en Encuentro.
“Master of the Ocean” es un certamen deportivo que reúne en suelo criollo cada febrero agrandes figuras, tanto nacionales como internacionales, que compiten en las disciplinas de surf,windsurf, kitesurf y Stand Up Paddle con el fin de coronarse como “El rey de las olas”. Este añocumple su décimo aniversario. Michael Guzmán, James Otis, Luciano González, Kirsty Jones,Yan Marco Rivera y Manuel Rondón han sido los ganadores de las versiones anteriores.
Este popular evento se realiza con el apoyo del Ministerio de Turismo, Ministerio de Deportes yRecreación, Dakine, Encargo PAQ, Cerveza The One, Millennium Resort y M&T Global.
Los interesados pueden obtener más información y seguir el evento a través delas populares redes sociales Facebook y Twitter.
