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Philippines , Manilla March 2009

2009-04-21T21:57:00.000-07:00

First off lets talk about flying out there business class straight from L.A. to Manila, that was the nicest thing someone could do for us given it is a 12 hour flight. We got hooked up the whole way there with the service and food the whole time.

When we landed in Manila we got picked up and went to eat at a nice place and to get ready to check in to our hotel which weren’t able to check in till 2pm so we decided to check out J.V's house and he offered us to stay there if we liked it.

When we pulled up we were set on staying there because the place was beautiful, I'm not going to talk about how he lives but he lives good.

We were taken care of the whole time with food all day and laundry anything you can imagine and they were the nicest people I have came across traveling over seas.

Friday-Sunday we did boat shows there was an up flat rail and a kicker with two pools with a winch, we did that for a few days which was lots of fun and it was a good turn out. There was a contest we judged on Saturday, there was a lot of good wakeboarders, wake skaters and women wakeboarders, and we judged all those divisions. Everyone rode really well.

While we were at the boat show we were staying at J.v's house and had breakfast before we left and dinner when we came home, they definitely took care of our stomachs while we were out there.

The last two days we were out there we went to a lake that was surrounded by a volcano. we did a demo and got some shots and filmed out there. Everything was set up very nice and everyone stayed out there for those two days.

I like going to these places and seeing Gator Boards blow up, a lot of people love the company, boards and riders and give us much respect. It’s a great feeling to see your sponsors like gator Boards be so popular wherever we travel.

Overall the trip was amazing and I had a great time. I want to thank J.V. , Mumph and Jameir and of course StokedInc and everyone that took care of us at the house and at the locations we were. I must say this was the best trip I have been on and I have been all over the world.

Cayman Islands March 2009

2009-04-21T21:54:00.000-07:00

I recently went over to the Cayman Islands with Ryan Doyle and Kyle Rattray to do a 10 page story for SBC magazine. As I was flying over the beaches I was amazed on how white the sand was and how blue the water was. When we landed we checked in to our hotel and got on the road to check out the scenery and went to a place called HELL. This was a tourist stop that had everything to do with hell.

After a few times of driving around the whole island, we stopped by a canal type location for wake skating. We hooked the rope up to the car and pulled Ryan. It was a sketchy bridge that he threw down some tricks over it.

Of course We had the chance to watch the UFC fights, we tried to find the best spot that would stay open for the fights because most places close at 10pm on Saturday nights. But we found it and I wasn’t about to miss Rampage fight.

One day we went to this skate park which was insane, it was huge and I took a lot of pictures of it. there was only a few kids at the skate park, but we went to this standing wave which all of us got broke off. We were looking forward all day to ride this thing and it wasn’t easy. It was a lot of fun and we had a crowd around us which was amused with us falling over and over again.

We did a demo in front of a restaurant on the water, we rode and got some shots for a couple more days and that summed up our whole trip. Overall the trip was great and I look forward to going back there.

JayLee Rae is 8 Months Today !

2009-04-21T21:50:00.000-07:00

Our Daughter is 8 months today...only four more months and she will be One !

Rebel X Magazine

2009-04-21T21:38:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone I just wanted to stop by really quick and let everyone know i just did a photo shoot for this magazine called Rebel X its a moto magazine, the edition I'm going to be in has Carey Hart on the cover but there is going to be some cool pictures and a nice write up about me so you should check it out. Rebel X Magazine. Here are some shots that i took which i think came out pretty good, not to mention I had ALL by boards up behind me in some shots so its nice to see what I have accomplished with Gator Boards.

Life Right Now.

2008-11-23T19:15:00.000-08:00

I just wanted to let everyone in on some updates in my life right now. I'am currently living back in my home town right now Bakersfield, Ca. Its a little different than living in Canyon Lake, but I'm still going out and riding and training and getting ready for next year. I feel like i accomplished a lot last year and I'm ready to do just that and some more this coming year.

I know in the last few blogs I mentioned my hobbies during the winter on my down times I would work on the 62 Lincoln, well unfortunetly that car is gone, but its still in the family, my brother bought it and now i have a 1963 Cadillac and a 1969 Lincoln Continental. The Caddy is a little project, its a custom car so there is always something to do to it. I'm always finding little things to buy and do to make it that much better.

As far as the Lincoln there really isnt that much things I can do to it. It was garaged for 25 years and I'm the 2nd owner. It is in immaculant condition, the only way I would ever get rid of the lincoln is if it goes to the barret Jackson auction for a lot of money.

Things have been going great with the family. My daughter is already three months and already has a little attitude. everyday something changes about her and you get too see everything grow on them. Even if she is the craziest baby as soon as she does something cute like give a little smile or laugh everything bad just went away. My son also turns 12 this month I cant believe how fast time goes by its amazing. I cant wait till one of them takes my spot as a professional athlete. as soon as my daughter can stand up sturdy I'm taking her out on the water with me.

I know a lot of rumors has been going around about Gator Boards with all the changes happening, but I can assure you we are standing strong and dont plan on going anywhere. We still have a great team and I'm proud to be a part of it.All of our gear is the best its ever been, I'm very pleased with how everything came out with my 2009 product. If you get a chance you should check it out and if you own any of my product I really would like to hear your response on how it fits you as a person and your style of riding.

I will post more when other things come about. Thanks for all the support for Gator Boards along with my self. Keep it up.

thanks

ricky G.

The New Stuff

2008-08-24T14:52:00.000-07:00

The Past few months have been out of control, So I will fill you in on whats been going on. I recently got back from Spain for a Clinic and a demo. I was in Ibiza and it was amazing. The buildings and the views were nothing like we have here in the USA, but I was sure glad to be home from that long flight. Here are some pictures.

Then I was off to Russia for a contest, but got held up in Atlanta because of the weather and didnt make it to Russia untill right before the contest started. Now that place was insane. There were guys with machine guns everywhere and the craziest cars you have ever seen and the houses on the river where we were put a lot that we have to shame. I look forward going back to these places not just because where i was, but I met some amazing people and along with these trips. Here are some from Russia.

As soon as I get the rest of the riding pictures together I will post them up too.

I know I said this before that my girlfriend and I were expecting a Daughter. She finally came August 21, 2008 @ 11:42am. Her name is JayLee Rae Gonzales and she weighed 7lbs 5oz and 20 inches long. She is the most beautiful person I have ever seen and Im so glad she is a part of my life. Here are some of her first pictures.

JayLee Rae and her Puppy Link.

Thank again to everyone out there supporting Gator Boards. Our 2009 product along with my Pro model board and bindings are one of the best stuff yet so look out for it when it comes out. Thanks Again.
Ricky G.

May 2008

2008-05-12T10:13:00.000-07:00

What’s up everyone.

Everything has been crazy lately. I’m still training everyday; this is going to be a good year. I have gone to two double up contest these past few weeks. I won the C.I.E Spring Ride Double Up Contest. That event was a lot of fun and it was a great turn out. Last year it was a really windy and made it really hard to ride, but this year was money. The weather was good and the fans were great. My family came out for support; it felt good to win and have them there to see that.

This past weekend 05/09-10/2008 was the Royer Rumble and with a crazy agenda I took home 2nd place, I also got Biggest Trick. This event was at the Tachi Casino, which is about an hour and half from my hometown Bakersfield so my friends, and Family was able to come out again. The pre-Party was nice it was at the pool area and they had it set up nice. The day of the event we got to do a tour of a naval base and see the F-18 planes and the heat seeking bombs they had, At the end of the day was the event. It was a night double up contest which made it a little tricky, but we made it work and had a great time and from the looks of it everyone else had a great time too. Everyone that was there and put this event on were really great people. There were some of the top riders there and it was fun to have everyone there, which was entertainment the whole time.

As I said on my profile, We are expecting a baby and we found out it was a little girl. We are so thrilled and can’t wait to see her. We are getting everything ready for when she comes at the end of august. We decided on a name, which is going to be Jaylee Rae Gonzales. Don’t try and take it.

Like I said before this year is going to be a great year, my calendar is filling up each day and it feels good to be doing what I love every chance I get. Randall and I are going to Spain the end of this month for 10 days. Were going to be exploring Spain and teaching and meeting all kinds of people and showing our Gator Boards West Coast Love. As soon as we get back I will post some pictures up. Keep it Gangster.

MaRcH 2008

2008-03-11T11:30:00.000-07:00

Hey guys sorry I haven’t been able to update the past couple months. It’s been a busy ride getting ready for this season. There are a lot of new things happening out there. I have been traveling a lot doing some clinics and shows, meeting a lot of new people and coming up with some new ideas to help fellow wakeboarders and myself. Not to mention my 2008 pro-model lien, which is one of my favorites so far, The boards look good and the bindings have a great design to them and are really comfortable. Check them out on the website, I hope to see people out there representing GatorBoards.

Starting this month it’s going to be hectic. Randall and I and a few others are traveling to Acapulco to do some clinics as well as doing some free riding. Its good to get out there and see some new places. After that there is a few Double Up contest coming up which Randall and I have been training everyday getting everything dialed in for these contest. Along with that training I have been getting some shots and video done almost weekly and I’m looking forward to upcoming possible ads in the Magazines so keep a look out.

There is two big upcoming double up contest in May, Then towards the end of May, We are going to go across the country and go to Spain. I defiantly cant wait for that trip, For one I have never been there and the beaches look insane and not to mention GatorBoards and Centurion Boats is growing so fast over there which makes me feel good about this sport and my sponsors.

A couple of months ago I got a hold of a really nice old car from a friend, which has to be the baddest car. It’s a 1962 Lincoln Continental. It’s almost the size of my boat, It’s that big. I was able to get it still running like a champ. It’s a flat black right now with some clean whitewalls, It has power windows along with suicide doors. Others and myself did some minor bodywork and cleaned it up a little bit. The before and after pictures are insane. If the weather is nice outside I take it for a cruise to the lake; it gets a lot of looks. I’m looking forward to working on it to make it look that much better. It rides really smooth now thanks to a few homies T-Roy and Brian. It’s a nice ride and a great purchase.

In the mix of all that I’m moving into Canyon Lake, Where I will be riding non stop still, it just wont be that much of a drive, I will be able to go just around the corner. On another note my girlfriend and I are expecting a baby the end of august which will bring something new to the tables but will be an exciting experience for the both of us. I’m determined to make the baby new upcoming wakeboarder someday, But we have a couple years before that happens.
I will continue updating while I’m on the road and keep everyone posted on this crazy year. When I get home after these trips I will put some pictures up of the locations.

Don’t forget to check out my boat For Sale on WakeWorld.com. It’s a nice boat with a Great Price, With a lot of features to offer.

Thanks
Ricky G.

My Fishing Trip.

2007-11-16T20:05:00.000-08:00

My First trip to Catalina.

A couple weeks ago a friend and i met in Dana Point to go on a fishing trip, picked up his 23' Robalo from the dry storage, put the boat in the water and headed to Catalina which is 26mi away, going 25 MPH it seemed like it took forever! When we finally got there we fished pretty much all day, we caught about 50 fish between us both. We got to see Catalina for the first time. After a long day of fishing we knew we had to take the long ride home.Over all it was a great trip but the boat ride back to Dana Point was the worst boat ride i have ever experienced, and i never want to do it again. Here are a few pics from the trip.

UpDates.

2007-07-28T00:37:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to let everyone know what i have planned for the month of July/August 29-5. I'm going on a gator boards team photo shoot for the new bindings that are coming out. in between I'm currently looking for a house in lake Elsinore so i can start up a wakeboarding school and this is in between my next trip which is the no fear helicopter photo shoot which is the 8Th and 9Th, right after the shoot on the 9Th i have to fly to Orlando and do a team competition on the 10Th and 11Th and I'm home for a few days. then i leave for a centurion team photo shoot the 15-20Th. The Worlds wakeboarding contest is the 23rd-26Th.so basically the month of august is crazy. I'm sure that there will be more to do after that but as of right now i have nothing else set in stone. so feel free to comment or ask me any questions.