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5 days ago | 
wakeboardingmag.com | Kevin Falvey
Across the country, and, in fact, the world, forces are at work which seek to limit, or even eliminate the right to wakeboard and wakesurf. While most wake boat owners are responsible operators, the few that act with disregard for other boaters are a big part of this challenge we face. Check out this video from the Watersports Industry Association (WSIA). Take its message to heart. Then share it with other boat owners and riders. The future of the sport may depend on it.
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5 days ago | 
boatingmag.com | Kevin Falvey
Maybe you own an older boat and don't want to replace it but would love some "new boat" features such as assisted docking or a Dynamic Positioning System? Or maybe you're selling your boat and think it will sell quicker and for a higher price if it offers newer systems, such as joystick steering. You simply might desire a "glass helm" with touchscreens in place of older gauges. Or maybe lightning struck your boat, killing the current system, and an all-in-one replacement sounds great.
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1 week ago | 
wakeboardingmag.com | Kevin Falvey
Scroll to 3:33 in this video to see Ethell’s history-making trick!Meagan Ethell made history at the 2025 Nautique Masters Waterski and Wakeboard Tournament, presented by GM Marine, when, on her last run, she wrapped up and pulled off an NBD, landing an X-Mobe 540 in a contest. The event was held at Calloway Gardens, Pine Mountain, Georgia, over the Memorial Day Weekend. Ethell is a nine-time Master’s champion, and the first woman to land this trick in a contest behind the boat.
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1 week ago | 
boatingmag.com | Kevin Falvey
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1 week ago | 
wakeboardingmag.com | Kevin Falvey
AI is truly pervasive in society. Even wake-control systems aboard some boats are verging on AI, or at least using artificial intelligence in their development. That said, we haven’t seen an application of AI catching air or riding a wave (yet.) These remain very human activities. Moreover, watersports is a means of personal expression as much as a show of athleticism and grace. One might devise a robot capable of performing certain tricks, but it wouldn’t be the same.
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2 weeks ago | 
wakeboardingmag.com | Kevin Falvey
Tigé Boats has once again redefined what’s possible on the water. The company’s flagship model, the Ultré ZX, has been crowned Boating Industry’s Top Product of the Year, marking a monumental leap in performance, luxury, and innovation. This accolade follows the model’s recent Innovation of the Year win, proving that Tigé is reshaping the towboat market. The 2025 Ultré ZX isn’t just the best in class—it’s creating an entirely new category of premium wake and surf boats.
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2 weeks ago | 
wakeboardingmag.com | Kevin Falvey
Pass the Handle is an awesome annual program of Watersports Industry Association (WSIA) in which beginners are introduced to the sport by those with experience. Of course, any day is a good day to do that, but this year’s official Pass The Handle Day is July 20, 2025. If you would like to organize a Pass The Handle event, and help bring new people into the sport, while sharing and passing along some of your skill and experience, WSIA makes it easy for you.
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2 weeks ago | 
wakeboardingmag.com | Kevin Falvey
The World Wake Association offers the WWA Rideline app. This app is a global hub for wake, billed as “by riders for riders.” Available for iOS and Android, links to download the app can be found here: thewwa.com/rideline-v2/The WWA Rideline app includes the features shown in the graphic below. This app should prove useful and fun for any riders, industry people and fans who want to stay in the know.
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2 weeks ago | 
wakeboardingmag.com | Kevin Falvey
Cory Teunissen (@coryteunissen) took the top podium at Stop 1 of the 2025 Pro Wakeboard Tour and defended his 2024 PWT title. Teunissen edged-out Guenther Oka by two points, earning a score of 94.67. Nic Rapa took third place. Jett Lambert (@jettshreds) also defended his title, taking the win in Junior Pro Wakeboard. The event was held on May 17, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas at Marine Creek Lake Park.
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3 weeks ago | 
wakeboardingmag.com | Kevin Falvey
Thomas Herman, Supra Boats pro rider, features in a new video by the Sea Tow Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting boating safety, about the dangers of driving a boat while not sober. In this episode of the “Sober Skipper™: Why It Matters” series, released in conjunction with National Safe Boating Week, the new video highlights the critical role of a Sober Skipper in ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience on the water.
