Career Highlights
2017
IWWF U’11s National Champion
2018
U’12s Scottish Champion for Boat and Cable
2019
U’14s Scottish Champion for Boat and Cable
2020
IWWF U’15’s Girls Champion
IWWF U’18s Junior Women National Champion
Joined Team GB
WWA U’18s Junior Women World Champion
2022
Awards
Young Sportswoman of the Year 2022 – Scottish Women in Sport
Performance of the Year –
Waterski & Wakeboard Scotland
What's Next
Unfortunately, I sustained a back injury this year whilst competing in the Cold Water Classic in Belgium. I had to pull out of all competitions this year. I am currently working with a PT to rehabilitate my back but disappointed that I have missed out on a full year of riding. In order to train over the winter, I hope to train abroad..
About Me
Hi, I'm Orla, I’m 17 years old and live in Scotland, UK.
My wakeboarding journey started at Foxlake Adventures when I was 8 years old. I started to take it seriously in 2017 when I won my first National Championship aged 10. I've gone on to become World Champion in 2022 and now ride for Team GB.
To Help Me
I am seeking guidance, mentoring and sponsorship
to help me on my wakeboarding adventures to inspire others to follow their dreams.
Mentorship
I want to be inspired and guided by adults who have a business and entrepreneurial experience, who can pass on their knowledge and wisdom to help me grow as an individual, a sportsperson and develop my career aspirations
Finance
I face a continual financial challenge as the sport is fully self-funded.
Advice
Advise me on marketing, public relations strategy and pursuing sponsorship opportunities
Training
Living in Scotland makes it difficult to train in the winter months as I don’t have the resources to train abroad. The nearest full cable is a six hour drive away.
Challenge
Challenge me to improve my communication skills, how to develop my case for support and give regular updates on my progress so that I can build up my public speaking, pitch skills and confidence
Travel
Sponsoring me will help me with my travel costs so I can look for better opportunities to train and compete around the world
Question
Allow me to ask you questions and get your view on decisions I need to make about opportunities and challenges that I’m faced with
Brand
It will also help me to build my brand, which will provide me with a better chance of becoming a coach in the future
Cost
I am also looking for practical help with meeting the costs associated with progressing in this sport which can be found below
Recognition
In return for sponsorship, I will give you appropriate recognition