Published Nov 05, 2025
The inaugural Niti Island Treasure Hunt 2025, held on 2 November 2025 at Epic Cable Park near Jakarta, Indonesia, brought a dynamic new twist to competitive wakeboarding with a “treasure‑hunt” themed contest format. According to official event coverage, 19 riders from 14 nations competed on six custom‑built obstacles in an ocean‑front setting, with prize purses exceeding USD 50,000 across men’s and women’s divisions.
In the Men’s division:
1. Pedro Caldas (Brazil) — 188.00 points
2. Dominik Hernler (Austria) — 175.43 points
3. Liam Peacock (United Kingdom) — 167.33 points
In the Women’s division:
1. Claudia Pagnini (Italy) — 158.00 points
2. Bhraebhim Pipatsawaddhi (Thailand) — 154.33 points
3. Katinka Buiting (Netherlands) — 147.67 points
Event context and highlights
The unique format featured riders completing four runs each — first two for “Best Line” and the final two for “Best Trick” — with the top two scores counting toward the final result. The setting, on a private island with turquoise waters and beachfront obstacles, provided an elevated experience for both riders and fans. The judging panel included wakeboarding legends such as Parks Bonifay.
While exact spectator numbers were not publicly disclosed, event materials described a strong vibe as riders and invite‑only attendees converged in a tropical contest environment. The prize money structure, with the men’s winner receiving USD 15,000 and the women’s winner USD 10,000, underscored the event’s ambition to raise the bar globally.
Results, stats & predictions provided by: wyldata.com
Article Sources: https://www.shredthecable.com/en/niti-island-treasure-hunt-2025-en/, https://wakesteeze.com/blogs/news/niti-island-treasure-hunt-2025-recap
