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Nautique Partners with Wakepoint LBJ

Orlando, FL (December 22, 2023) – Nautique Boat Company is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Wakepoint LBJ, a premier boating destination. Located in Kingsland, Texas, Wakepoint serves boaters on Lake Lyndon B. Johnson just outside of Austin, Texas.

Operating as the ultimate one-stop-shop for boaters in the region, Wakepoint provides a waterfront location with fuel, live events, and a wide array of goods and services to satisfy the needs of their community. The partnership will incorporate on-site Nautique product demos from the local MarineMax dealership, as well as special Team Nautique athlete appearances and clinics. The synergy of the partnership with Nautique and Wakepoint is certain to create a significant amount of benefit to the local watersports community.

“Staying true to our motto of providing the ultimate in “Fuel, Food and Fun” on Lake LBJ, we could not be more excited to partner with the incredible team at Nautique,” said Wakepoint Owner, Scott Westlund. “We’re proud to now offer the pinnacle of luxury, quality and performance that only the Nautique brand can deliver.”

In addition, Wakepoint is the home of WaterWorks, the number one watersports charter service and wakeboard and wakesurf camp in the area. WaterWorks provides customers with everything from sunset cruises around the lake to wakeboarding and wakesurfing, all behind the award-winning G23.

“I am excited to partner up with the great team at Wakepoint LBJ,” said Nautique President Greg Meloon. “They deliver a world-class experience for the watersports families in the lake LBJ community, and serve as the central hub for a great community of boaters. Nautique will certainly provide their passionate customers with the ultimate in performance!”

About Nautique Boat Company: Nautique is celebrating its 98^th anniversary of delivering excellence in the marine industry. A subsidiary of Correct Craft, Nautique has been on the waters of the world with a passion for innovation since 1925. Delivering the very best waterski, wakeboard and wakesurf boats on the market, Nautique continues to drive progression with their award-winning technology and dedication to building the highest-quality boats imaginable. New technology, performance innovations and attention to detail are the cornerstones of what makes the Nautique brand the industry leader. Through the Nautique Cares initiative, employees and athletes dedicate themselves to not only making a difference on the water, but to extend their support to people in need around the world. The world’s best ski boat, world’s best wake boat, and a company that cares. To learn more visit Nautique.com

About Correct Craft: Celebrating 98 years of excellence in the marine industry, Correct Craft is a Florida-based company with global operations. Focused on “Making Life Better,” the Correct Craft family includes Nautique, Centurion, Supreme, Bass Cat, Yar-Craft, SeaArk, Parker, and Ingenity boat companies, Pleasurecraft Engine Group, Indmar Marine Engines, Velvet Drive Transmissions, Mach Connections, Merritt Precision, Osmosis, Watershed Innovation, and Aktion Parks. For more information, please visit www.correctcraft.com

Posted on Friday, December 22, 2023

Dates Set for 64th Nautique Masters

Orlando, FL (November 20, 2023) – Nautique is proud to announce the dates, athlete qualifications, tickets and accommodations for the 64^th Nautique Masters Waterski and Wakeboard Tournament presented by GM Marine. The best waterskiers and wakeboarders in the world will meet at Callaway Gardens on May 24-26th, 2024 in Pine Mountain, Georgia to compete for the most prestigious titles in all of watersports!

Tickets and accommodations are now available for booking via MastersWaterski.com. There will be pavilion and beach tickets available to watch all of the action. Event tickets are available for either 1, 2 or 3 days, and you may book your stay at the beautiful Callaway Gardens for an unforgettable 2024 Memorial Day weekend.

In addition, the full list of qualifying criteria for all athletes is now available on MastersWaterski.com. Alongside the winners of the 2023 Nautique Masters and the champions from Nautique global waterski events in 2023, the 2024 Nautique Masters Qualifying Series will once again determine the remaining invited athletes for the waterski divisions held at the 64^th Nautique Masters. The criteria for invitation into the wakeboarding divisions at the 64^th Nautique Masters will remain the same as previous years.

Pulled exclusively by the world record-setting Ski Nautique and award-winning G23, the Masters is the most prestigious event in all of towed watersports. An invitation to compete at the Masters is universally considered an acknowledgement of achievement for reaching the pinnacle in a given watersports discipline. The 64^th Masters tournament is sanctioned by the the WWA and the IWWF/USAWS. For more information about the 64^th Masters and for continued updates, please visit MastersWaterski.com.

“Memorial Day Weekend at Callaway Gardens is always an incredible experience!” said Nautique President, Greg Meloon. “The Masters is the highlight of the season, with the world’s top athletes battling it out for the coveted titles. I’m pleased to release the event dates and ticket information for this one-of-a-kind event!”

Posted on Monday, November 20, 2023

Nautique Athletes Capture Waterski World Titles!

ORLANDO, FL (October 16, 2023) – The International Waterski and Wakeboard Federation hosted the Waterski World Championships in Groveland, Florida this week with Nautique athletes capturing world titles. The Ski Nautique was on hand to pull the very best waterskiers from around the world to some astonishing performances.

Team Nautique athlete Ryan Dodd won the Men’s Jump division and earned yet another Worlds victory behind the Ski Nautique. “For two years I have counted down the days until this moment” said Ryan Dodd, “To continue to be the reigning World Champion for a decade now, every decision must be calculated, every training opportunity optimized, and everyone in my circle must strive to improve constantly. I am so thankful to be a part of the Nautique team that inspires me and strives for excellence.”

After setting a tournament record behind the Ski Nautique in the preliminary round, Team Nautique’s Erika Lang took home the top spot in the Women’s Trick portion of the event. “I’m so incredibly happy to take home the World title as well as set the tournament record with a score of 10,930 points in the preliminary round.” said Erika Lang, “Jack Travers always provides amazing conditions and the wakes on the Ski Nautique are always so clean and consistent allowing me to push the limits every time I’m on the water!”

Team Nautique skier Pato Font also earned a top spot on the podium of the Men’s Trick division after putting together two smooth passes in the final round behind the Ski Nautique and earning himself another world title. “Super excited to be able to win my second World Championship and to tie the World Record in the preliminary round.” said Pato Font. “Thanks to Nautique Boats for the continuous support.”

“I’d like to congratulate all of the waterskiers who won World Championship titles behind the Ski Nautique this week,” said Nautique President Greg Meloon. “I am especially proud of the Nautique team for their incredible performances. The Ski Nautique continues to exceed expectations for every waterskier that hits the water!”

Posted on Monday, October 16, 2023

Nautique Masters Wakesurf Championships Concludes!

Orlando, Florida (September 12, 2023) – The all-new G23 Paragon was showcased for the first time in an international competition over the weekend, after pulling some incredible performances during the Nautique Masters Wakesurf Championships presented by GM Marine. Fans on hand watched as the best wakesurfers in the world put on amazing performances during the final event of the Nautique Wakesurf Series, with two Team Nautique athletes claiming overall titles.

The Nautique Wakesurf Series was comprised of five stops around the globe this year, with the culmination over the weekend at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia. Team Nautique athlete Jodi Grassman earned enough points to take the overall titles in the Pro Women surf and skim divisions.

“To win the overall Nautique Wakesurf Series is one of my biggest accomplishments.” said Nautique athlete Jodi Grassman. “Being able to travel the world doing what I love, while representing the companies who believe in me means everything. I can’t wait for the 2024 season to see how much the Nautique Wakesurf Series continues to grow and to compete with so many talented athletes who push me to achieve accomplishments such as this one.”

During the Pro Men divisions, it was another Nautique athlete, Drew Drennan that earned enough points to take the overall titles in the Pro Men surf and skim divisions as well. Drew rode amazing all year long and felt right at home in the last event behind the G23 Paragon.

“Winning the overall for the Nautique Wakesurf Series has taken me around the world to compete against some of the best athletes in the industry and share my love and excitement for this sport with others.” said Nautique athlete Drew Drennan. “Taking the top spot is something I will never forget. Thank you to everyone who puts the hard work in to making this series possible.”

“The Nautique Wakesurf Series has taken wakesurfing across the globe in 2023!” said Nautique President Greg Meloon. “I’m proud of Jodi and Drew for their accomplishments and it was exciting to see the all-new G23 Paragon on the water to cap off an incredible season.”

Posted on Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Nautique Athletes claim World Titles!

Ferreira do Zêzere, Portugal (September 5, 2023) – An incredible weekend of action was capped off with Nautique athletes taking the top spots during the Nautique WWA Wakeboard World Championships presented by GM Marine. The event was held at the beautiful Lago Azul in Ferreira do Zêzere, Portugal, with crowds on hand to witness the 145 of the best wakeboarders from around the world ride behind the award-winning G23.

The performances from the Team Nautique athletes made for a dramatic finish to the 2023 season with Zahra Kell and Cory Teunissen winning the Pro Women and Pro Men divisions respectively. After taking some time off from competition, Zahra had an incredible season and was unstoppable in Portugal. Earning her way into the finals, Zahra put together two passes behind the G23 that easily sealed the win and the World title. This win clinched the overall season titles for Zahra in the Nautique Wake Series and WWA Wakeboard World Series.

“This season has been absolutely incredible.” said Zahra Kell. “For me, the Nautique Wake Series and WWA Wakeboard World Series have always been the pinnacle for wakeboarding, and to win three out of four of these events during my comeback season and take the overall series win is like a dream come true. The Nautique WWA Wakeboard World Championships in Portugal was also by far my favorite event if the year. Bring on 2024!”

Team Nautique Cory Teunissen felt right at home behind the G23 all weekend long and added yet another World title to his belt. This win clinched the overall Nautique Wake Series and WWA Wakeboard World Series titles for Cory, making this the culmination of an incredible season where he dominated the competition scene event after event.

“This year has been one of the biggest emotional roller coasters I've ever been on.” said Team Nautique athlete Cory Teunissen. “After battling injuries all year, I knew that I still had more to give. For it to come down to the last event of the season and finish the year off with a win of the World Championships and to clinch the Nautique Wake Series and the Wakeboard World Series meant a lot. It’s been one of the most rewarding wins of my career!”

“What an exciting way to cap off an incredible season!” said Nautique President Greg Meloon. “Watching all of the best athletes in the world ride behind the G23 here in Portugal was amazing to witness. It was also a great weekend for Team Nautique, with Cory and Zahra taking home World and overall series titles. I’d like to send out a big congrats to all the winners and everyone that enjoyed this very special weekend!”

Posted on Tuesday, September 5, 2023