Pro Watercross announced that the 2022 World Championships will be postponed until 2023; Hurricane Ian damaged the event venue and surrounding area, and local businesses and infrastructure would not be back online in time for the event.
Hurricane Ian made landfall in Southwest Florida on September 28, 2022 as a destructive Category 4 hurricane, causing widespread damage and flooding to the area.
Collier County/Naples in Florida drove the decision, as they manage Sugden Regional Park where the event was scheduled to be held this October.
Sugden Regional Park encompasses Lake Avalon – a 60-acre man-made lake & freshwater beach where the 2022 World Championship matches were scheduled to take place.
According to event organizers, “The storm surge caused inland flooding; Sugden Regional Park and area hotels and restaurants would not be ready for the event.”
“As you can imagine, these businesses are facing many obstacles and are working hard to open their doors again. We look forward to 2023 in Naples and wish everyone our best and a quick recovery,” PWX published in a written statement on their website.
