We want to congratulate, Bend Oregon Native, Alex Scagliotti on his podium (3rd Place - Jr. Mens) this past weekend at the Tige Pro Am. It is his first podium of the year, but with the run he threw down last weekend… He could podium again this weekend in Phoenix at the next Pro Tour stop.

Read the full WSM Press Release for the Final Day of the Tige Pro-Am after the jump.

The Liquid Force MAVEN Women are back in the Northwest for 2 days this week in collaboration with Active Water Sports to bring you the 2008 MAVEN Sessions Summer Tour. Andrea Fountain, Barrett Perlman, and Hayley Smith will be the coaches for the next 2 days here in Portland. Yesterday, while at the Tige Pro Am, I talked with Barrett and Andrea and they mutually expressed their excitement to return to the Northwest for this part of the MAVEN Sessions Tour.

If you haven’t had signed up for a spot yet…. call a girl friend and sign up today. There are still openings available for both days. Click on the link to register now : MAVEN Portland Session Sign-Ups

* WakeboardNorthwest Staff Photographer, Bryan Myss, will show up to capture images from a few sessions both Tuesday and Wednesday. You may just end up in a gallery posted on WakeboardNorthwest.com

To check out Liquid Force MAVEN products that include : Boards, Boots, Vests, Ropes & Handles, Luggage, and Apparel click on the link (MAVEN Website) : www.liquidforcemaven.com

More information about the MAVEN Sessions posted after the jump…..

This year in the absence of the Pro Wakeboard Tour Stop, which normally invades Portland in Mid-July, The Tige Pro-Am stepped up to fill the void. It is unfortunate that the PWT dropped Portland because fans and riders alike seemed to look forward to the last stop in Portland with enthusiasm and anticipation. So if you are unaware of the comp this weekend out at Blue Lake Park go check it out and support the riders. Known Northwest native riders slated to compete include Alex Scagliotti, Rob Carter, Aaron Rathy, Silas Thurman, Thomas Olson, James Balzer, and Evan Park.

All the event details are listed after the jump as well as a link to the event website and a google map of Blue Lake Park.

Event and Ticket Info posted after the jump……

Cobian Sandals has upped their wake team with the addition of five well known riders. To their already established, if not minimal team, Cobian has added Mike Schwenne, Erik Lutgert, Austin Hair, Alex Brown, and, Northwest Rider, Nick Jones. Cobian is committed to making a big impression on the wake industry, and their latest round of additions to their pro team proves it.

Check out the Press Release [Courtesy of WakeOrigin ]

Transgression, the Gator Boards Team film produced by Sidewayz Films, was accepted as a finalist in the 2008 X-Dance Action Sports Film Festival. There were over 200 films submitted and only 37 that made it into the Festival. Transgression was nominated for Best Editing, Best Sound Track, Best Core Film, and Best Cinematography. Transgression was the second most nominated film at X-Dance and won the award for Best Cinematography!

Congratulations Ronn from the WakeboardNorthwest Staff and fellow Northwest Riders. We appreciate all that you have done for the sport we love.

Read more about Transgression and X-Dance after the jump.

This weekend the 48th Annual Portland Boat Show kicks off at the Portland Expo Center. Bring the family or rally your friends and check out the latest wake gear, boats, and gadgets that the industry is bringing us in the 2008 season ahead.

Whether you are looking to buy up, trade in or become a first time buyer, this is the place to be. Attended by tens of thousands of boating enthusiasts from all over the Northwest and beyond, this boat show offers hundreds of makes and models, accessories and plenty of expert advice through seminars and hands on demonstrations.

Once you attend the show, we encourage you to comment the post and let us know what you thought of the boat show. We would also like to know what gear and boats impressed you the most. Who stepped it up this year in your opinion.

All the Portland Boat Show details are listed out after the jump.

Sean Kilgus, of BFY Productions, is in the process of filming DRIVE. Again Kilgus has assembled the top riders in the sport to create what looks to be his best cinematic achievement in DRIVE. The entire video has been shot with HD Super 16mm Film. Look for the film to release in Spring 2008.

Riders Featured in DRIVE : Rusty Malinoski, Randall Harris, Danny Harf, Chad Sharpe, Jeff McKee, Ben Greenwood, Jimmy Lariche, Adam Errington, Trevor Hansen, Gabe Lucas, and JD Webb, Erik Ruck

Check out the DRIVE teaser after the jump or by clicking on the logo in “Latest Video Trailers” section.

Northwest Rider Alex Scagliotti, a staple rider from Central Oregon, took some time to write up a blog about ELEVATE Wakeboard Camp which he coaches at throughout the summer months. WakeboardNorthwest strongly recommends you check this camp out and book your session for next Summer. ELEVATE Wakeboard Camp runs on Prineville Reservoir during the summer and on Lake Billy Chinook (for an all ladies camp).

“I have been lucky enough to be with the camp from the beginning, the ground level. When the organizer, Gregg Garretson, contacted me and asked me if I wanted to be a coach for this brand new wakeboard camp, I jumped on the opportunity right away. I knew that there had been an Elevate Snowboard Camp and had heard from friends that it was a blast, so I was stoked to hear they were breaking off into wakeboarding as well. With the growing interest of this relatively new sport in central Oregon, I knew it was only a matter of time until someone stepped up and spearheaded this new movement; Elevate was that pioneer.” - Alex Scagliotti : ELEVATE Coach & Rider

Read Alex’s full blog about ELEVATE Wakeboard Camp after the jump.

Northwest Film Maker, Ron Seidenglanz of Sidewayz, needs your VOTE. Transgression, Ron’s latest film, is in the running for “Best Action Sports Film” alongside BMX and Skate videos. So, this is a call, a call to all Wakeboarders to go support a NW local, another groundbreaking Wakeboard Film, and the sport we all love.

In the words of Randall Harris :

“Sidewayz holds the paintbrush, the GB team is the ink, and our many canvases include Florida, California, Mexico, Singapore, Thailand, Bali, Dominican Republic and more. We poured blood, sweat and tears into this masterpiece. Transgression transcends beyond the mere confines of a wakeboard film. For those involved it was an adventure. For me it was a life changing experience. For you this will be an inspirational cinematic journey.” - Valla Con Dios, Vandall

Check out the Transgression Teaser and link to “Our Stage” to log your VOTE after the jump.