Last weekend the first Ramped Up Whitsundays event was a huge success with over 1000 people attending over the weekend.
Organiser Donny Fraser was thrilled with the turn out and is excited to make it an annual event.
“It was a good turnout for the first year too, during the first year you don't have anything to promote it with,” explained Donny.
“The focus was to get the best guys and girls (skateboarders) there to build something long term in the Whitsundays.
“We had a lot of really high-profile skaters there, and the experience and satisfaction was really high. It was probably the highest we've had for any event, especially in its first year.”
With extremely good feedback Donny expects Ramped Up Whitsundays to become one of the biggest skateboarding events in the world.
Donny thanks the Whitsunday community for making the event such a success.
“The energy was massive, and the locals were fantastic at bringing that energy and getting people hyped,” said Donny.
“These guys (skateboarders) always push harder when the crowds are excited, and they build that excitement.
“It was so fantastic to watch and experience. We just want to get back there and keep making it bigger and better.”
Local Queenslander Freddie Hazelton took home an impressive third place in the bowl competition and second in the vert skating.
Ramped Up Whitsundays drew in high profile skateboarders from across the country including Ethan Copeland, Marley Rae, Lachlan Abbott, Taniah Meyers, Josh Matwijiw and George Richards.
Donny thanked the Whitsunday Regional Council for sponsoring the event and acknowledged local businesses for their upmost support and welcoming demeanour during the weekend.
Photo credit: Mark Fulloon Photography
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