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![]() Olympic Games Sites Welcome Wakeboarding May 23, 2013 Ever since the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced a shortlist of new sports to be considered for inclusion in the 2020 Games, speculation on the outcome has been a major discussion point. The very recent exclusion of Wrestling has also been controversial and adds to the enormous publicity surrounding these Olympic developments. Wakeboard is one of the selected sports for the 2020 Games. As a youth focused lifestyle board sport, it would certainly add a totally new dimension to the Olympics.… First Pro Wakeboard Tour Stop - This Weekend!May 13, 2013 The world's top professional wakeboarders will now open the 22nd season of the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour at Lake Acworth Beach at Cauble Park on May 17-18. The event was originally set to take place at Dallas Landing Park, but due to significant rainfall in the area recently and the projected water level of Lake Allatoona it has been relocated. The new venue will not be able to accommodate public access to the water by way of boat. Spectators who planned to enjoy the event by boat on Lake Allatoona… World Cup Champs - IndonesiaMay 06, 2013 MasterCraft and the IWWF World Cup returned once again over the weekend to the Jakabaring Sports Complex for the 37th Waterski and Wakeboard World Cup. The second stop for 2013, having recently completed number 36 in Mandurah - Western Australia, this return to Palembang was a welcome one, the second of which to be held in Indonesia. In true World Cup style, large crowds assembled to watch the world's elite athletes compete in Wakeboard, Jump and Shortboard in both men and women's divisions. MasterCraft,… World Cup Series in Indonesia this WeekendMay 03, 2013 Palembang Indonesia, located just below the Equator in exotic South Sumatra, is well prepared for this weekend's 37th Stop of the Waterski & Wakeboard World Cup Series of the International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation (IWWF). Competition will take place throughout this weekend, concluding on Sunday, May 5th. Having hosted a highly successful World Cup Stop for the first time at the famous Jakabaring Sports City Complex only last November, this return visit to Palembang promises to attract… MasterCraft Extends Exclusive Agreement with Ilmor MarineApril 03, 2013 MasterCraft Boat Company, the world's leading luxury performance inboard boat manufacturer, and Ilmor Marine, a global leader in high performance powertrain engineering, have recently announced they will extend their exclusive partnership for an additional three years. "MasterCraft is very pleased with the relationship we have with the extraordinary team at Ilmor so when the opportunity presented itself to further extend that partnership, we jumped at it," said President and CEO Terry… MasterCraft Athletes Dominate Mandurah World CupMarch 18, 2013 This first World Cup Stop of the 2013 season was a thriller with some extraordinary final results. On this occasion Athletes from both Australia and the USA dominated in an event which attracted contestants from 23 countries. These included world champions and world record holders in Wakeboard, Jump and Shortboard. With temperatures of 32C and sunny blue skies, the City of Mandurah provided an exceptional atmosphere in magnificent surroundings. The Dolphins, Pelicans, surrounding Marinas and Restaurants… Mandurah World Cup Stop This WeekendMarch 14, 2013 This has been the hottest summer on record in Western Australia. Even the local Indian Ocean sea reached new temperature levels. With 34C forecasted for this 36th Waterski & Wakeboard World Cup Stop this coming weekend, the anticipated 140,000 plus spectators will enjoy the very best Wakeboarders and Waterskiers skills in glorious sunshine. Running along side will be action packed BMX and Skate Board competitions, plus Free Style Motocross and all will take place during the annual Channel Seven… MasterCraft Australia Tour 2013February 13, 2013 MasterCraft Boat Company announces the inception and schedule for the 2013 MasterCraft Australia Tour. Renowned for sponsoring the biggest events on the planet including both the Waterski and Wakeboard World Championships, IWWF World Cup and MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour to name but a few, MasterCraft is showing a substantial commitment to waterskiing and wakeboarding in Australia by providing sponsorship to the Australian Wakeboard Nationals and the Australian Open. Add these national events to… MISSION 02: DREAM MACHINEJanuary 04, 2013 Dreams deliver the ultimate freedom. They are where everything comes together effortlessly. Even if what you feel takes you by surprise, it makes perfect sense. We are driven by our dreams. Now it's time to drive one. Introducing the 2013 X10. Watch the new MISSION 02: DREAM MACHINE video Lake Oswego X2 EditionDecember 12, 2012 MasterCraft is always listening to its dealer network for opportunities that will enable them to perform at their best. When Portland Ski Boat Center told us that they could not sell a fully optioned X2 on Lake Oswego due to weight restrictions, MasterCraft seized the opportunity to support their local dealer by advising them about certain weight saving measures available to meet the Lake Association standards. The result is a strategically optioned MasterCraft X2 that is customized for Lake Oswego… WORLD CUP CHAMPIONS: INDONESIANovember 27, 2012 Taking place just 400km from the Equator at Palembang City in Indonesia in constant 33C / 96Fh temperatures, this 35th World Cup Stop of the International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation (IWWF) was one of the most spectacular of the current series. The 24 Countries whose athletes qualified for invitations included Australia, Belgium, Belarus, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, France, Great Britain, Greece, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Netherlands, New Zealand,… CYBER MONDAYNovember 26, 2012 Today is your last day to load up on leftover deals at our MasterCraft By Design online store. Shop for MasterCraft Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers while they last...shirts, caps, visors, polos, hoodies, tanks and more- MasterCraft By Design - CYBER MONDAY SAVINGS IWWF World Cup: LIVE WebcastNovember 24, 2012 Located a short flight from both Jakarta and Singapore, Palembang is hosting the final World Cup Stop of the Waterski & Wakeboard World Cup Series of the International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation (IWWF) this weekend. On Sunday evening, the coveted World Cup Season Champions will also be crowned here. With no less that five World Champions on site, all are anticipating a spectacular last battle for the titles and the World Cup cash prize. The events will include Wakeboard, Waterski Jump… BLACK FRIDAYNovember 21, 2012 As you load up your cart with our 2013 goodies, you are entered for a chance to win a Ronix Wake Parks Bonifay signed pro model wakeboard! Brand new 2013 apparel, tons of accessories and a chance to walk away with a fresh new deck! It's a win, win....win. See you on Friday when the deals hit our Facebook page: MasterCraft on Facebook MasterCraft Adds to its Trophy CaseOctober 15, 2012 MasterCraft Boat Company wraps ups another successful season adding three more pieces of hardware to its trophy case. The accolades are for break-through product, exceptional marketing and most recently, world-class customer service. In May, MasterCraft launched its newest version of the flagship wakeboard boat, the XStar. After only 30 days on the water, the new XStar instantly sealed its place in the history books by pulling seven wake to wake tricks that had never been landed before. As a result,… MasterCraft Announces the Appointment of Its New President and CEOAugust 14, 2012 MCBC Holdings, Inc.- "MasterCraft", manufacturer through its subsidiaries of MasterCraft luxury performance water sports boats, recently announced the appointment of Terry McNew as President and CEO of MasterCraft and its affiliates. Mr. McNew assumes these roles, along with a position on the Board of Directors, effective August 13, 2012. Terry joins MasterCraft from Brunswick Corporation, where he has served since 2009 as Executive Vice President, Manufacturing and Quality for the Recreational… MISSION 01: Trial By FireAugust 06, 2012 The convergence of two epic forces, the 2013 XStar and Rusty Malinoski, in a story of power meets precision. Preparation. Anticipation. Amplification. Validation. WATCH THE VIDEO Harley Wins PWT in Knoxville, Claims Season Title!July 29, 2012 Deja vu and nervous excitement were prevailing themes throughout the day at the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour presented by Rockstar Energy Drink, with the season title once again came down to Phillip Soven and Harley Clifford's performances in the final event of the year. The sport's greatest rivalry lived up to the hype, with all-out final-round performances by both riders culminating in a narrow victory by Clifford, clinching another prestigious Pro Wakeboard Tour season championship for the… Final PWT Stop in Knoxville this Weekend!July 24, 2012 The MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour plans its final 2012 stop in Knoxville, Tennessee on July 28th. Be there to watch the sport's top riders compete in a series of elimination rounds while performing aerial maneuvers and technical rail tricks all behind the massive wake of the new 2013 XStar. MasterCraft Pro Athletes - Harley Clifford, Rusty Malinoski, Steel Lafferty and Shota Tezuka are expected to show-off some of their "last-stop...never seen before moves in competition" behind the XStar… Butler Tops Women's Pro - Final Showdown Set for Knoxville PWTJuly 02, 2012 The final day of the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour in Monroe - Washington was graced with stiff competition and world-class riding from the sport's most talented athletes. Showcasing premiere skills throughout the event, Nicola Butler took the top position on the Women's Pro podium, while Phillip Soven rose to victory in the Men's Pro division. With the win, Soven becomes a prime contender for the season-long title against top MasterCraft Pro Rider Harley Clifford - paving the way for a classic… MasterCraft Pro Tour Returns to Monroe, WAJune 28, 2012 The MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour plans a return to Monroe, Washington this weekend - June 29-30, 2012 after a tremendously successful inaugural stop last year. In 2011, over 8,000 people came out to Lake Tye Park to enjoy the event's the first tour stop in the Pacific Northwest in over 15 years. And this year, it will be even more memorable in Monroe as this is the fourth and the "second-to-last" stop on the Pro Wakeboard Tour - creating an on-water environment for some of the most fiercest… MasterCraft Pro Riders Dominate PWT FinalsJune 11, 2012 Thousands of fans lined the shores of Moonshine Beach at Tablerock Lake in Branson, Missouri to witness the world's best wakeboarders compete during the final day of the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour. While there was no shortage of massive aerials and technical rail tricks thrown-down throughout the day's quarter and semi-final rounds behind the new XStar, the finals were dominated by the MasterCraft Pro Riders who garnered five of the top-six positions: Men's Professional - Finals 1 Soven, Phillip… Harley and Nicola Win PWT Titles in Ft. WorthJune 03, 2012 In front of a crowd of thousands, the final day of the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour concluded with an action packed day of riding from the sport's top athletes. The top performance of the day came from Harley Clifford, who dazzled the spectators at Texas MasterCraft by landing the first ever wake-to-wake double flip in a contest to claim first place in the Men's Pro division. Giving Clifford a run for his money were, Phillip Soven and Rusty Malinoski, who also put in inspired efforts to claim… 2013 MasterCraft XStar - "New Generation" VideoJune 01, 2012 The next generation is here. Watch wakeboarding's reigning "rat pack" take on MasterCraft's newest machine... the 4th generation XStar. 2013 MasterCraft XStar - "The Next Generation" Video Back-2-Back 1080s Pulled Behind New XStarMay 27, 2012 Immediately following Harley Clifford's winning run at the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour stop in Acworth, a handful of the sport's top athletes took on the massive wake from the new MasterCraft XStar during the Rockstar Double Up contest. What ensued was nothing short of amazing, as Rusty Malinoski and Phillip Soven soared to rare heights off the XStar's wake to land elusive back-to-back 1080s in front of a dazzled crowd of 8,000 spectators. "When we launched the new XStar we knew the wake… MasterCraft Dominates First PWT Stop in AcworthMay 21, 2012 Showcasing some of the most progressive contest riding ever, the world's best wakeboarders used the new MasterCraft XStar's giant wake to keep the crowd of 8,000 fans in awe throughout the final day of competition at the first stop on the 2012 MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour presented by Rockstar Energy Drink. Putting together a final run that was a perfect matrix of huge airs and highly-technical rail maneuvers, Harley Clifford proved to be the day's best, posting a 90 point score to claim victory… 2013 MasterCraft XStar - "New Generation" TrailerMay 18, 2012 The 2013 MasterCraft XStar Trailer for the "Next Generation" video coming 5.28.12. Watch the 2013 MasterCraft XSTAR - "New Generation" trailer on our YouTube or Vimeo channels. Or, see the video here on MasterCraft.com. The Golden TicketApril 25, 2012 For a 3rd straight season, the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour (PWT) and the World Wakeboard Association (WWA) will be expanding on the Golden Ticket program; offering a chance for top ranked amateurs to progress and compete against the highest caliber professional wakeboarders on the planet. Each winner of the Golden Ticket will be given a free entry into the PWT stop associated with the Golden Ticket and also upgraded to a free professional membership through the WWA. The Breakdown 12 Golden Tickets… MasterCraft Athletes Top Podium at Mandurah World CupMarch 19, 2012 The EYRES Action Sport Games Mandurah turned out to be the perfect stage for launching the 33rd World Cup Stop for Waterski and Wakeboard. It was also the first Stop ever to be staged in Australia. At the closing ceremony, Mayor Paddi Creevey confirmed that this is part of a four-year agreement with the International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation (IWWF). The event is supported by the State Government through Eventscorp's Regional Events Program, which is funded by Royalties for Regions. As… MasterCraft Signs Shota and Powers to Wakeboard TeamMarch 14, 2012 MasterCraft Boat Company announced they have signed the preeminent up and comers Shota Tezuka and Daniel Powers to their already dominant wake team. While Shota Tezuka and Daniel Powers are legit pros, both came into the industry very differently. Powers earned his stripes early, riding in several competitions and divisions from a very young age. Shota, also a burgeoning phenom, came out last year blazing with a massive bag of tricks and a larger than life personality. Both Tezuka and Powers add… Mandurah World Cup Stop - Official Programme ReleasedMarch 06, 2012 It has been a fascinating adventure for all involved. This global Waterski & Wakeboard World Cup series has taken the event through Europe, North Africa, Middle East, China, South East Asia and Australia. Included were Stops in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower, the Pyramids and the Great Wall. On March 16/18, Western Australia's "Top Tourism Town" of Mandurah will now be added to this very special experience for the fans, athletes and sponsors. Sunshine and glorious 30C weather is forecasted.… Battle of the Giants: Mandurah World CupFebruary 21, 2012 One of the most exciting World Cup events is scheduled for March 16/18 in Mandurah. Apart from the anticipated 100,000 spectators on site, this 33rd Stop of the Waterski & Wakeboard World Cup series has already received confirmed entries from every relevant current World Champion and World Record holder in Waterski Jump and Shortboard and also in Wakeboard. Add to this the 3,000 hours of annual sunshine of Mandurah, and we now have the perfect combination to guarantee outstanding performances… MasterCraft Unveils New Zero Flex Tower 4February 15, 2012 In a move that continues to offer boat owners an unmatched choice of premium options, MasterCraft Boats now introduces its all-new Zero Flex Tower 4 (ZFT 4). The ZFT 4 not only has MasterCraft's signature styling but it comes with phenomenal functionality as well. With all-new quick-release handles, it takes just a simple pull of a lever and the tower lowers easily, removing the headache of storage and traveling. And while the ZFT 4 has more curves than its ZFT 2 sibling, its form does not compromise… MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour: 2012 ScheduleFebruary 08, 2012 The largest and most storied professional wakeboarding circuit in the world is gearing up for its 21st season, as the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour, presented by Rockstar Energy Drink unveiled today its 2012 schedule. The 2012 Pro Tour will visit five cities throughout the United States, including a brand new venue in the Midwest. The 2012 season will kick off May 18 at Dallas Landing Park in Acworth, Ga. and wrap up on July 28 at Volunteer Landing in Knoxville, Tenn. Between Acworth and Knoxville,… MasterCraft Introduces New X-30January 18, 2012 The token badge of any crowded marketplace is the overwhelming sea of sameness - a lot of things are alike but very little is uniquely valuable. And while "alike" is not bad, being distinctly better is...well...best. With phones, Apple is the Kingpin. With liquid, it's Red Bull. And with luxury performance towboats, it's MasterCraft. And now with its recent introduction of the new 23-foot X-30, MasterCraft Boat Company has once again risen above the noisy fray to put its unrivaled stamp… IWWF: 2012 World Cup Heading To MandurahJanuary 04, 2012 The 32nd successful World Cup Stop last September in Linyi, China, attracted over 80,000 spectators. The next Waterski & Wakeboard World Cup Stop scheduled for coming March 16-18, 2012 is expected to see this increase to over 100,000 spectators. With 3,000 hours of annual sunshine and a Mediterranean climate, the venue will be the spectacular setting of Mandurah in Western Australia. Facing the Indian Ocean, it is located just 70km south of Perth. Mandurah's magnificent waterways and Marinas… 2012 Apparel: Just In Time for Christmas!December 08, 2011 No matter if you have been naughty or nice this year, now is the best time to get brand-spanking new, 2012 MasterCraft fashion for Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers. Shop online today and be the first on your waters to sport the latest in MasterCraft style. Check out our Facebook Page showing our 2012 MasterCraft Apparel lineup. Or, visit the MasterCraft by Design online apparel store and shop till you drop! CYBER MONDAYNovember 28, 2011 Today is the absolute LAST day to get incredible savings on 2011 Apparel and closeout pricing on accessories from the MasterCraft by Design online store. The remaining MasterCraft Apparel inventory from the Black Friday sale remains marked 50% Off!! Now is the last time to get those Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers for your MasterCraft fan at half-off the retail price. Plus, today is the last day we will be offering closeout pricing on many popular MasterCraft by Design items and accessories-… BLACK FRIDAY SALENovember 21, 2011 This is the event that you have been waiting for...the BLACK FRIDAY Sale. On Friday - November 25th, our MasterCraft by Design online store will open early with all apparel marked 50% Off! That's right...all MasterCraft Apparel in the store will be marked 50% Off!! Now is the only time to get those Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers for your MasterCraft fan at half-off the price. Plus, we will be offering closeout pricing on many popular MasterCraft by Design items and accessories- Come browse… MasterCraft Garage SaleOctober 28, 2011 This is the fall event that you have been waiting for...the MasterCraft Garage Sale! As we are preparing our shelves to stock all-new 2012, we needed to clean out every nook and cranny in our inventory to bring you official MasterCraft stuff at a sweet deal. Want to snatch-up something cool for yourself? Do you have a MasterCraft fan with a birthday coming up...or, need to get started early on your Christmas shopping?? - we have new boxed and bagged items at Garage Sale prices. Our Garage Sale is… 2011 NCWSA National Collegiate Water Ski ChampionshipsOctober 11, 2011 It's Game On! Join us at Bennett's in Zachary, LA for the start of the 2011 NCWSA Collegiate Nationals on October 13th. This three-day competition features some of the hottest college teams from across the country battling it out on the water to determine who's the collegiate champion! When: October 13-15 Where: Bennett's Water Ski School 18605 Barnett Road Zachary, LA 70791 2011 National Collegiate Water Ski Championships Skier Registration Final Registration will be held at the Team Captain's… MasterCraft PWT Finale to Air on VERSUS TVOctober 04, 2011 Suit up, strap in and get ready for the ride of your life, as the VERSUS television network launches you into the high-flying, fast-paced world of the King of Wake series. With progressive new camera angles and in-depth coverage, this competition-style show follows wakeboarding's top pro riders around the country, as they compete on tour for the sport's most prestigious title. Tune in to VERSUS this Tuesday evening, Oct. 4 at 5:30 p.m. ET for the premier of the final event of the series - the MasterCraft… MasterCraft Athletes Capture World Cup Medals in ChinaSeptember 26, 2011 With 22 Nations represented in the 32nd Waterski & Wakeboard World Cup Stop of the Series, this again attracted one of the largest numbers of spectators to date. The spectacular Linyi City purposely built a World Cup Stadium on the downtown Yihe River bank in Shandong Province - and this stadium is an architectural masterpiece. The finishing touches were completed exactly on time as the overseas athletes arrived this weekend. Following two days of Practice and Preliminary Rounds, Sunday's World… World Champions Heading to Linyi City, China for World Cup StopSeptember 22, 2011 Following closely on the heels of last weekend's highly successful World Cup Stop in Kuching Sarawak Borneo, the top Wakeboard Riders and Waterski Jumpers of the International Waterski and Wakeboard Federation (IWWF) are now arriving in Linyi City in south east China. This promises to be an absolutely thrilling conclusion to the 2011 Series. There can be few Wakeboard and Waterski Jump fans who would not relish the thought of seeing all four current World Champions pitching for World Cup glory at… Team MasterCraft Dominates Wakeboard World Cup PodiumSeptember 19, 2011 A headline that may be a recurring theme, however this podium domination was something truly special. Sarawak - Borneo. The 31st Stop of the MasterCraft World Cup took place in front of what was possibly the largest crowd of the series history. An estimated 100,000 people packed the banks of the Sarawak River in Kuching - Borneo to see thirty of the world's best wakeboarders including the two current World Champions compete for a part of the massive $95,000 prize purse. New for 2011, the invitation… The All New 2012 MasterCraft X-STAR!September 09, 2011 Welcome to the next chapter...the all new 2012 MasterCraft X-Star! After 8 years in the making, the 2012 X-STAR was launched from MasterCraft's top-secret box this morning at Surf Expo in Orlando, Florida. With hundreds of names on the wrap showing all of the people who made the X-Star project possible, this boat is the pinnacle of design, innovation and performance. As quoted from Pro Athlete - Rusty Malinoski, "This boat will change the sport". Check out all of the release buzz and photos… X-Star Voted "2011 Boat of the Year"September 06, 2011 It was another banner year for the 11th annual WakeWorld Riders Choice Awards presented by CWB Board Co. You, the riders, submitted more votes than ever and we thank you for your efforts! We've counted up the votes, determined the winners and sent their names off to the guys who etch them into those heavy glass trophies. The only thing left to do is tell you who won... So what do the results look like for 2011? Some things changed and some things stayed the same. One thing that changed is the addition… IWWF: Under 21 World Championships - LIVESeptember 01, 2011 The French Waterski & Wakeboard Federation and IWWF are pleased to welcome everyone to the 5th IWWF Under 21 World Championships held in Meuzac - France today through Sunday, September 4th, 2011. This is the premier IWWF championship event showcasing the world's best athletes under the age of 21. See some of the best up and coming raw talent on the main stage this weekend! Catch all of the "LIVE" action via the World U-21 Championships Webcast All of the official championship results… Harley Wins PWT in KNX: Crowned King of Wake!August 29, 2011 The top professional wakeboarders from throughout the world hit the waters of Volunteer Landing this past weekend in downtown Knoxville to compete in the fifth and final stop of the 2011 MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour. This year, the Pro Tour finale also doubled as the final contest in the eight-event King of Wake and Queen of Wake series, which meant twice as much was on the line for riders in Knoxville. The Pro Men's division highlighted the event, with Aussie phenom Harley Clifford and top seed… Last PWT Stop in KNX: 20th Annual Awards PartyAugust 23, 2011 The MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour will host its 20th annual Pro Tour Awards party on Sunday, August 28, at the Bijou Theater in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee. The Awards will take place immediately following the exciting conclusion of the Pro Tour's season-ending contest, held at Volunteer Landing, just three blocks south of the Theater. The Award party starts at 7 p.m. "We're inviting everyone out to the Bijou on August 28 to celebrate this milestone season," said Sean Dishman, Sales… Travis Moye: Name My Boat - Facebook ContestAugust 17, 2011 Travis wants a name for his brand spanking new X-Star...and we look to you, our faithful fans, for insight. Give us name ideas...Travis will pick his favorite...we'll even send you a MasterCraft sweatshirt. You have until Friday - August 26th at 9:00PM (EST) to post your name for his boat up on our Facebook wall. Here's the tough part.. Try to keep it clean. MasterCraft Facebook - Travis Moye: Name My Boat Contest 2011 WakeWorld Riders Choice AwardsAugust 02, 2011 The WakeWorld Riders Choice Awards have traditionally been the industry standard when it comes to determining the riders and products that have had the most impact on our sport throughout the year. With a full decade of Riders Choice Awards behind us, we head into year eleven with as much enthusiam and excitement as ever. We think this past year was a great one for wakeboarding's riders, products and boats, but we can't wait to hear YOUR opinion about the riders, products and boats that made a difference… 2011 World Championship Gold MedalsJuly 25, 2011 As the hot sun sank over the flat calm Volga River in Dubna, Russia, and the MasterCraft boats were moored for the night, many of the 37 competing countries agreed that this was one of the most outstanding IWWF World Waterski Championships in living memory. It had everything. The extensive hospitality of the hosts, enthusiastic volunteers, action filled week-long programme of ceremonies and entertainment, packed Nekhaevskiy Watersports Stadium, extensive live TV and Webcast coverage, and most of… World Waterski Championships Bring High HopesJuly 22, 2011 The host city of Dubna in Russia has every reason to feel very proud today. The response of the contestants and supporters from 37 countries to their outstanding efforts over the past six years to prepare for this week's 2011 World Waterski Championships has been very warm indeed. Even the weather has been perfect ! The combination of an outstanding Opening Ceremony on the Volga River, a very well organised International Hall of Fame Ceremony at the Cultural Centre, the well attended IWWF World… Plenty Of Tuesday Surprises At World Waterski Championships In DubnaJuly 20, 2011 Every World Championships has a tough day along the way - and it was here in Dubna today. In beautiful weather and excellent water conditions, Chief Judge Nikki Lee USA and the team were faced with managing and scoring a total of 90 performances - 28 in Slalom and 62 in Tricks. These included Series 5 and 4 in Men Tricks, Series 6, 5 and 4 in Men Slalom and Series 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1 in Ladies Tricks. Meanwhile, back on the ranch, the Executive Board Meeting continued all day at the nearby Resident… Dubna Astounds All With World Championship Opening CeremonyJuly 19, 2011 If getting off to a good start is a sign of great things ahead, last night's World Championships Opening Ceremony was easily the most impressive ever staged by a host. As the sun set over the flat calm Volga River Watersports Stadium in Dubna, Russia, the capacity audience of over 25,000 who had all paid handsome prices for their seats, were treated to a very special occasion. The enormous river-side floating stage with digital backdrops, full theatre lighting and sound systems, was placed right… 2011 Wakeboard World Championships - Largest in HistoryJuly 18, 2011 The Championships drew to a close yesterday in Milano, Italy. Held from the 13th to the 17th of July at the incredible Idroscalo facility, this bi-annual competition was the largest Wakeboard World Championships in the IWWF history. 253 Athletes representing 36 IWWF affiliated federations were competing in all categories from under 9's through to open men. Proving the tremendous growth being seen in the sport, the 2011 Championships also saw entries from Columbia, Ecuador, Mexico and Latvia, all… World Wakeboard Championships - Streaming LIVEJuly 15, 2011 The World Wakeboard Championships is streaming LIVE on the web. Have a front-row seat from your computer and watch all of the "last chance" qualifier action today that will determine which junior, master, veteran, open men and women riders will progress to the semi-finals on Saturday - July 16th. Be sure to tune-in to the WWC Finals on Sunday and catch all of the thrilling action that propels these talented wakeboard athletes to the main stage podium. Watch the WWC action LIVE here View… Wakeboard World Championships - Italy : July 13 - 17July 11, 2011 The International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation (IWWF) is delighted to confirm the details of the largest Wakeboard World Championships ever staged. The venue will be the impressive man-made lake at Idroscalo on the outskirts of Milan, Italy. The competition will take place this week from July 13th to 17th. 253 athletes from 36 IWWF-affiliated Federations will be taking part, their ages ranging from Under 9 through to Regional, World Games and former World Champions in Open Men and Women.… MasterCraft PWT to Heat Up in Monroe - WashingtonJuly 08, 2011 For the first time since 1995, the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour will return to the Evergreen State, when the five-city circuit makes its fourth stop of the 2011 season this weekend in Monroe, Wash., on July 8 and 9. All the high-flying, rail-sliding, water-sports action will take place on Lake Tye, where the sport's top pros will compete for a cash purse and crucial points toward the season standings for the coveted Pro Tour title. Defending Pro Tour titlist Phillip Soven paces the Pro Men's division… Global Invitational Water Ski ChampionshipsJuly 05, 2011 The Global Invitational Water Ski Championships will be making its debut at Millennium Park on July 9-10, 2011. The world's top professional water ski athletes will compete in traditional slalom and long-distance jumping for over $40,000 in prize money. Free-style jumping, wakeboarding, barefoot skiing, hydrofoil, and show skiing will round out the exciting two-day event. The Kent County Parks and Recreation is estimating approximately 10,000 spectators will attend this great event. The Global Invitational… Safe Summer Boating - A Message from John DortonJune 29, 2011 With the start of summer, President and CEO John Dorton reminds MasterCraft boaters to be safe out on the water this season. Take the time to review all boating safety equipment, information and rules before you go out with your family and friends. Exercise common sense. The cause of many boating accidents is often the operator's failure to follow basic safety rules or written precautions. Always have a float plan available so everyone knows where you are at out on the water - be sure to share it!… LA NIGHT JAM IV - Saturday Nite : June 18June 16, 2011 Bennett's Water Ski & Wakeboard School is excited to announce the 4th annual summer festival along side America's #1 night water ski jump tournament - LA Night Jam IV presented by MasterCraft. With admission just $20 per carload, this all ages nighttime event is not one to miss. Grab your friends and family and come out to enjoy an evening of entertainment and fun - watching the most extreme water sports taking place under stadium lighting at the world renown TriLakes in Zachary, Louisiana.… Upsets Lead to Exciting Final Matchup in ColoradoJune 13, 2011 As the wind died down and the sun came out, so did the fans, as a packed shoreline looked on to watch the world's best wakeboarders compete in the finals rounds of action at the third stop of the five-city MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour. The sport's top pros spent their last day in Colorado Springs, Colo., battling it out on the waters of Memorial Park's Prospect Lake for wins in the Pro Men, Pro Women and Jr. Pro Men's division. Over the course of two preliminary rounds, the Pro Men's division… MasterCraft's Response to Recent Civil Trial JudgementJune 09, 2011 Obviously, we are disappointed in the outcome of the trial. We believe the evidence established that the MasterCraft X-45 did not cause this accident. While MasterCraft has great compassion for the victims due to the serious nature of their injuries, we continue to believe this accident was caused by an impaired, reckless operator. The jury's verdict affirms that. Rest assured, there are no design problems with the X-45. We fully intend to defend this case in appeals and this will have NO impact… MasterCraft PWT Cruises into Colorado SpringsJune 07, 2011 The MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour will cruise into Colorado Springs, Colorado this weekend - June 10 & 11, for the third stop of its five-city circuit. All the high-flying, rail-sliding water-sports action will take place on Prospect Lake at Memorial Park, where the sport's top pros will compete for a cash purse and points toward the 2011 season standings for the coveted Pro Tour title. Defending Pro Tour titlist Phillip Soven enters Colorado Springs as the top-seeded rider in the Pro Men's… Harley Tops Acworth - Steel Takes ThirdMay 23, 2011 Fans packed the shores of Lake Allatoona at Dallas Landing Park Saturday to catch the final rounds of action at the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour stop in Acworth, Ga. The sport's top pros spent the day battling it out behind the MasterCraft X-Star for wins in the Jr. Pro Men, Pro Women and Pro Men's divisions. The Pro Men's division kicked off the Pro Tour's last day in Acworth, narrowing the field of 20 riders down to six for the final round of action. Rookie Steel Lafferty and Seattle's Nick… Steel Lafferty Impresses at Acworth Pro Tour QualifiersMay 20, 2011 The MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour officially kicked off its 20th Season today as riders from around the world gathered at Dallas Landing Park in the greater Atlanta area of Acworth, Ga. for the first contest of the five-city Pro Tour circuit. The Acworth stop, which continues through Saturday, May 21, opened with qualifying rounds for the Pro Men's division. A total of 30 pro riders competed in six heats of five today, with only the top four in each group advancing on to tomorrow's Round of 40.… Worlds First Wake Magazine on the App StoreMay 16, 2011 Wake Journal, a weekly publication from award-winning photographer Joey Meddock, has just released the world's first and only wake magazine on the App Store. Slingshot Wake, the first in flex worldwide, is the title sponsor of the groundbreaking digital publication. Download the Wake Journal App for free today. The issues within the app feature page after page of exclusive photography and behind-the-scenes stories from some of the biggest names in wakeboarding and wakeskating. Each issue arrives… MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour Set to Kick-Off 20th SeasonMay 06, 2011 The top professional wakeboarders from throughout the globe are set to hit the waters of Dallas Landing Park in the greater Atlanta area of Acworth, Ga., on May 19-21, to kick off the remarkable 20th season of MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour. All the high-flying, rail-sliding water-sports action will take place just offshore from the park's beach, on Lake Allatoona, where the sport's top pros will compete for a cash purse and points toward the season standings for the coveted Pro Tour title. Throughout… Watch Harley Clifford's Winning RunMay 03, 2011 Watch Harley's winning run after dominating the 2011 Nautique Wake Games. Clifford threw down three different 900 variations as well as a backside off-axis 720, a front 540 and a heelside melon poke 900 off the double-up to win the Wake Games for the second straight year. Harley Clifford's 2011 Wake Games Winning Run MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour Gears Up for 20th SeasonMay 02, 2011 The largest and most storied professional wakeboarding circuit in the world is gearing up for its 20th season, as the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour, presented by ROCKSTAR unveiled today its 2011 schedule. The 2011 Pro Tour will visit five cities throughout the United States, including a brand new venue in the Pacific Northwest. The 2011 season kicks off May 21 at Dallas Landing Park in Acworth, Ga. The Pro Tour will continue with three additional stops before finishing the season with a two-day… 2011 MasterCraft iPhone App - Now Available!March 04, 2011 Get behind the wheel of the latest MasterCraft wakeboard boats with the 2011 MasterCraft Boat Guide App, which is available on both the iPhone and iPad. The App, which includes every 2011 MasterCraft wakeboard boat model, is packed full of videos, photo galleries and a news feed to keep you up to date on events, promotions and more- Be inspired by the latest additions to the MasterCraft boat line up. The 2011 Boat Guide App is packed with content that highlight MasterCraft's more than four decades… MasterCraft Boats Recipient of NMMA Innovation Award for New Tower DesignFebruary 22, 2011 For the second year running, MasterCraft Boat Company, the world's leading luxury performance inboard boat manufacturer, received the coveted NMMA Innovation Award, which this year was awarded to the company at the 2011 Miami International Boat Show for its pioneering technology found in its newest tower offering, the ZeroFlex Tower 5p (ZFT 5p), which raises up and down electrically with a flip of a switch. Only a total of 12 marine manufacturers were honored for innovative achievement by the National… TSO Wake App Now Available!February 16, 2011 Sal Masekela, TSO Studios and MasterCraft announce the launch of TSO Wake, an action sports how-to video app available exclusively on iTunes for the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad. Masekela, long-time ESPN television host of both the Summer and Winter X Games, said "The School of Wake is like nothing else out there. Imagine a kid shredding when he sees another kid stomp that perfect trick. With TSO Wake, he can learn how to do it from the top riders in the industry right there in the boat. TSO… World Championship Tow Boats AnnouncedFebruary 03, 2011 MasterCraft, the official boat of the World Waterski and World Wakeboard Championships, announced today that it will be the exclusive tow boat for the 2011 Championships. At the London International Boat Show in 2009, MasterCraft signed an exclusive agreement with the IWWF to become the exclusive official tow boat of the World Championships, providing boats and on site support and logistics to the World Title events including the Open, Junior, Senior, Under 21, Wakeboard and Disabled World Championships… MasterCraft 300 - Virtual TourJanuary 21, 2011 The MasterCraft 300 virtual tour is packed with features to make the first hand experience as realistic as possible. From your display, walk-through the interior and exterior of the day-yacht and marvel at the premium quality and unique innovations that won Motor Boating's "Best of the Year" Award. Your visit is ready: MasterCraft 300 - Virtual Tour Individuality Can only be reached through total commitment. Half measures and hedged bets are for the followers. Opinions. Decisions.… Parks Bonifay Edition X-StarJanuary 03, 2011 Introducing what is quite possibly the most awe-inspiring machine to ever lay down a wake: the new Parks Edition X-Star. Loaded with all the incredible features and performance you'd expect from an X-Star, the custom Parks Edition is literally wrapped from end to end in signature Parks style. But the bling doesn't end there, each customer who registers and warranties a Parks Edition X-Star will also receive a Parks Edition Ronix wakeboard, boots, rope, handle and KOAL wakesurfer. Oh, by the way,… Red Bull - Wake of FameDecember 01, 2010 Red Bull Wake of Fame marks the next generation of wakeboarding and wakeskating as it pushes the boundaries of the sport. At the legendary Ft. Lauderdale Aquatic Complex that is nestled just behind the International Swimming Hall of Fame, there are three pools that typically host world champion swimmers and divers, but on Friday, December 3rd it will transform into a “wake park” and become the newest playground for the industry’s top riders. The sports of wakeboarding and wakeskating… MasterCraft Announces Exclusive Agreement with New Engine Partner, Ilmor MarineNovember 29, 2010 MasterCraft has announced it is partnering exclusively with Ilmor Marine engines for its power train needs beginning with the 2012 model year. “Ilmor is one of the most impressive high performance engineering companies in the world,” says John Dorton, president and CEO of MasterCraft Boat Company. “The same exceptional minds that dominate Indy are now dedicated to giving MasterCraft owners a power train experience unlike any the industry has ever seen. And it is all exclusive… FACEBOOK CONTEST - Win a MasterCraft Jacket!November 18, 2010 Post your best Fall Boating Pictures to our MasterCraft Facebook Page. A beautiful slalom turn in front of some fall leaves, or perhaps a turkey sitting in your boat...anything that is Fall related! Whichever posted picture to our wall gets the most LOVE by "Likes", wins a cool MasterCraft jacket. Gobble Gobble. Check out the latest pictures posted by our friends or better yet, post up your favorite Fall pic today: MasterCraft Facebook 2010 Pros and JoesNovember 03, 2010 This is by far the biggest collection of superstars that we have ever had at Pros and Joes! If you aren't stoked and excited about this event knowing that Rusty, Andrew, Zane and other top pros are riding, you need to check your pulse and make sure that you are still alive. These guys promise to kill it and put on a great show for all involved. And, this event is absolutely free to the public! So grab everyone you know and head on down to Okeeheelee Park in West Palm Beach, Florida. … Rewind 2011 - the TrailerOctober 07, 2010 MasterCraft's infamous and iconic Rewind videos are only a few months away from being released. While much of the material remains under lock and key, we wanted to give you a sneak peek into what sort of Phantom HD footage we have in store for you. So sit back and watch the incredible 2011 MasterCraft line come to life- MasterCraft YouTube MasterCraft Facebook Dog Photo Contest WinnerOctober 01, 2010 And the winner is...Chevy! MasterCraft would like to congratulate Dave Albrecht and his pal Chevy on their dog photo contest win. We hope you all enjoyed the contest as there were a TON of great photos of our furry little friends posted to our wall! A huge CONGRATS go out to everyone even if you didn’t receive the most “likes”, you’re still a winner in our eyes…or at least your dog’s eyes- Be sure to see all of the great dog photos posted on MasterCraft… MasterCraft Facebook - Dog Photo ContestSeptember 23, 2010 We want to see your dog in a MasterCraft! Post pictures of your dog in a MasterCraft Boat on our Facebook wall. The contest winner will be voted on by people’s “Likes” of the dog photos posted. The winner receives a MasterCraft Shirt of their choice!...yeah, we know it’s only a shirt…but c’mon…the season is winding down and we have run out of the cool stuff- The deadline for picture posting is 11:59pm (EST) on September 30th. The “Likes”… Diablo Shores ProAmSeptember 03, 2010 The Diablo Shores Pro Am is one of the last pro waterskiing events of the season and all of the big gun skiers are set to battle it out for the top podium spot. With so many high caliber skiers traveling to the Diablo Shores in Brentwood, California - the probability of a new World Slalom Record seems imminent. This premier event will be brought to you LIVE via the WebCast-TV Productions Team. Tune into the "Live Chat" during the webcast of the event. Stop in and join the conversation…we… World Cup to Celebrate 30th Stop in ChunCheon City : KoreaAugust 23, 2010 The Waterski and Wakeboard World Cup series will celebrate the staging of its 30th Stop in the picturesque 1,000 year-old City of ChunCheon. This city is located in the north east corner of South Korea and takes place on August 28th - 30th. This host City of the first ever World Leisure Games will welcome over 13,000 athletes from 50 countries, scheduled to compete in 15 different sports at this major international inaugural event. ChunCheon City is also a perfect location for this 30th anniversary… Parks "Double or Nothing" Video Contest - Deadline Aug 20thAugust 19, 2010 You only have a couple days left to submit your video response to MasterCraft's YouTube Channel and enter the Parks "Double or Nothing" Video Contest. The deadline is August 20th, so bust out that Flip and show the MasterCraft Riders why you deserve to win the VIP treatment with Parks. Here's the skinny: MasterCraft is announcing a very cool contest - a contest that will give two lucky people a coveted spectator spot at the infamous Parks “Double or Nothing” Contest. … Harley Clifford Tops Knoxville PodiumAugust 16, 2010 The MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour wrapped up its fifth and final stop of the 2010 season over the weekend in downtown Knoxville, where the world’s top professional riders hit the waters of Volunteer Landing for their last shot at the Pro Tour title. Just as the current points leader, Phillip Soven, predicted, the title came down to the wire in Knoxville. Six riders squared off in the Pro Men’s division final today, with top seed Phillip Soven and defending titlist Harley Clifford in… MasterCraft PWT Finale in Knoxville This Weekend!August 10, 2010 The top professional wakeboarders from throughout the globe are headed to Volunteer Landing in downtown Knoxville this weekend, Aug. 13 & 14 for the final stop of the 2010 MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour. Over the past few months, more than 50 pro riders have been competing on the five-city tour in a points race for one of the most prestigious crowns in wakeboarding – the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour title. “We’ve been competing this entire season, waiting to get to… LIVE WebCast - Junior World ChampionshipsAugust 05, 2010 Watch the LIVE WebCast of the 2010 Junior Water Ski World Championships going on right now in San Gervasio, Italy. 2010 Junior World Championship - LIVE WebCast Starting today and ending on Sunday – August 8th, an onsite broadcast team in Italy is producing a FREE WebCast of all the exciting championship action. Check-in from your computer right now and watch some great international competition on the world stage. 2010 Pro Tour Awards To Be Held In Downtown Knoxville - August 14July 26, 2010 To help commemorate one of the most exciting and innovative seasons yet, the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour will host its 19th annual Pro Tour Awards ceremony on Saturday, August 14 from 9 p.m. – 11 p.m. at the Bijou Theater in downtown Knoxville. The Awards will take place immediately following the conclusion of the season-ending contest, held at Volunteer Landing, just three blocks south of the Theater. “The 2010 Pro Tour has been one of the most impressive and exciting seasons… The MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour is taking it LIVE to the Springs!July 23, 2010 The MasterCraft PWT is on the water in Colorado Springs, Colorado for a great weekend of wakeboarding competition and live concert fun. Watch the videos and check-in on all the action through MasterCraft’s Facebook page: MasterCraft Facebook Schedule of Events Friday, July, 23 9:30 AM: Junior Pro Men Quarterfinals 12:00 – 5:00 PM: Pro Men Round of 40 Saturday, July 24 11:30 PM: Pro Men Quarterfinals 1:30 PM: Junior… Harley Clifford Tops E-Town PodiumJune 19, 2010 Fans lined the shores of Freeman Lake Park today to catch the final rounds of action at the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour stop in Elizabethtown, Ky. Riders in the Pro Men and Jr. Pro Men’s division spent the day battling it out on the water behind the MasterCraft X-Star in hopes of winning the third stop of the 2010 season. The pros kicked off the day with their quarterfinals, where 20 riders hit the water in five heats of four to battle for a spot in the semifinal round. Only the… MasterCraft PWT - LIVE in Elizabethtown This WeekendJune 17, 2010 The high-flying, rail-sliding, water-sports action of the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour is headed to Elizabethtown, Ky., June 18 & 19, for the third stop of the 2010 season. The two-day event, held on the waters of Freeman Lake Park, features the top pro wakeboarders from throughout the globe competing for cash, points and pride by performing rail tricks and aerial stunts, while being towed on the water behind the official Pro Tour towboat, the MasterCraft X-Star, at a speed of approximately… Nicola Unstoppable at Texas PWTJune 14, 2010 Fans packed the shores of Lake Moser at Texas MasterCraft to catch the final rounds of action at the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour stop in Fort Worth. Riders spent Saturday battling it out behind the MasterCraft PWT X-Star for wins in the Pro Men and Pro Women’s divisions, as well as the Jr. Pro Men. And the Pro Women’s battle was Texas Hot as both former Rookie of the Year Raimi Merritt and former Australian Pro Tour champ Hayley Smith appeared to have the edge in the contest,… 2010 F-18 MasterCraft Edition WakesurferJune 08, 2010 Order your Walker Project MasterCraft Signature Series Wakesurfer now through June 20th and receive a MasterCraft Surf Towel and Tshirt. Products will ship the week of the 28th… Board Description The new 2010 F-18 MasterCraft Edition incorporates over 6 years of wakesurf R&D. Everything from bottom contours and curves to volume placement and rail design. All elements are designed to offer the rider exceptional speed and response. This model is available exclusively through… Freddy Wins Jump Title at LA Night Jam IIIJune 07, 2010 MasterCraft athlete Freddy Krueger soared 217 feet to win the men's jumping title at LA Night Jam III on Saturday night at TriLakes in Zachary, La. LA Night Jam III featured some of the world's top water ski jumpers competing under the lights. It was the third consecutive year that Krueger has won the LA Night Jam. Great Britain's Damien Sharman finished second, jumping 216 feet. Denmark's June Fladborg won the women's title for the third consecutive year, jumping 167 feet. Belarus' Natalia Berdnikova… LA NIGHT JAM IIIJune 03, 2010 Combine the darkness of night, with the heat of fire, the intensity of extreme sports, the groove of live music and you have the LA Night Jam! LA Night Jam III presented by MasterCraft, is back in action and ready to rock greater Baton Rouge. This extreme sports competition combined with a family Louisiana festival is sure to be the most memorable night of the summer. An estimated 6,000 spectators will be present during the finals to see the top 6 women and top 8 men jump death defying… On Location Tour with Jodi FisherMay 25, 2010 This summer, Jodi Fisher will be hitting the road in the USA and Canada with his On Location Tour. Ready to coach you and your buddies at your favorite ski site, Jodi has all of the coaching skills to take your performance to the next level. No flights, rental cars or hotels to worry about…relax and learn in the comfort of your own training site, allowing you to take full advantage of Jodi’s expert help with your skiing performance and equipment set up. For 25 years, Jodi… New PWT Format Makes a Splash: Clifford Takes The Win in AcworthMay 24, 2010 History was made on the water, and the MasterCraft Pro Tour has never been more exciting and fun. Thousands of fans were on hand and over 300 boats lined up on the course at Dallas Landing in Acworth, Georgia. The crowd was hyped and so were the riders. The new format was a huge improvement and a lot of industry folks were saying this was the best and most fun Pro Tour stop ever. Between the live music, a stacked six-man pro final, plenty of ROCKSTAR girls, a big-air challenge… MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour - Opening DayMay 21, 2010 For the first time since 2008, the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour returned to Acworth, Ga. today to host its 2010 season-opening event. The Pro Tour, which runs through Saturday, May 22, in Acworth at Dallas Landing Park, opened its first day of action with qualifying rounds for 35 riders. Each of the 35 riders hit the water today, vying for one of 24 spots in tomorrow’s Round of 40, where they will be joined by last year’s top-16 ranked athletes on the 2009 Pro Tour. Among… MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour Live This WeekendMay 19, 2010 The top professional wakeboarders in the world are set to kick off a brand new season of high-flying, rail-sliding, water-sports action, as the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour opens its 2010 season, on May 20-22, on the waters of Lake Allatoona at Dallas Landing Park in Acworth, Ga. Acworth is the first of five stops in a series points race for the coveted Pro Tour title. Riders accumulate points based on final placement at each tour stop, with the highest total points-earner taking home the… Chico State Wins National Wakeboarding ChampionshipMay 17, 2010 MasterCraft and the Alt Games returned to the sunny beach of Fiesta Island to crown a 2010 College Wakeboarding Champion through a three-day competition that featured teams from across the country. Matching up against schools like defending champion Florida, Kentucky, Florida Gulf University, Central Washington and more, Chico State University took home the coolest prize in college sports: the Alt Games dude trophy. Despite having ringers like Raquel Hoffman, Chico State was at a disadvantage… MasterCraft Tows theAltGames This WeekendMay 12, 2010 MasterCraft recently jumped on-board to become the official tow boat of the 2010 College Wakeboard Nationals to be televised and aired on CBS College Sports several times throughout the summer. This weekend, May 14-16, join MasterCraft and USA Wakeboard in San Diego for the best ever Collegiate Wakeboard Nationals. The best collegiate riders are set to compete in San Diego, CA at Fiesta Island in Mission Bay. Mastercraft joins Monavie and Jack In the Box as sponsors for the awesome event… Harley Clifford Tops PodiumMay 05, 2010 The young guns definitely made their mark this past weekend at the Wake Games in the pro men division. There was a lot of anxiety leading up to the weekend. Riders were just ready to get out there and show what they’ve been working on. With a modified judging format, riders were rewarded for their overall impression, which consists of a lot of elements. But if you wanted to do well, you had to throw the hardest moves in the sport – and, nobody made those moves look better than MasterCraft’s… See the New 2010 PWT on FacebookApril 29, 2010 The official towing machine of the 2010 MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour has made its debut on Facebook. Visit MasterCraft's Facebook page to see the new PWT X-Star: MasterCraft Facebook Because the ‘09 PWT X-Star was so wildly successful, the design team did a “reversal” of the gel coat for 2010. The bow is now styled midnight black with the stern being white, as well as a new boarding platform and a host of other tour features and innovations. There is a limited production of (5)… Custom Rider Control - Customize the Settings of Your Ride Online!April 27, 2010 Check out the Custom Rider Control web application that allows you to customize the rider settings for your MasterCraft BIG. Custom Rider Control Finally, a fast and easy way to set up your rider settings. Simply set up your USB Thumb Drive, enter your unique rider metrics into the control panel, submit and import the new rider to your MasterCraft BIG…it’s that easy. Style that special ride for your family and friends- An acronym of Boat Instrument Gauge,… Pro Wakeboard Tour Unveils New Action Packed FormatApril 09, 2010 The MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour will hit the water in a new way during its 2010 season. Each stop now will feature three different competition formats, an innovative mix of live music, and the largest wake party around, all set to take place on Saturday evenings. Event organizer World Sports & Marketing announced today that the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour will unveil its new action-packed setup in five cities throughout the United States during its 19th season, which included stops in… MasterCraft iPhone WrapsMarch 31, 2010 MasterCraft's new iPhone wraps are simply amazing! They are extremely detailed and fit perfectly on your phone. Installation is a breeze and they keep your phone free of scratches and grime! Each wrap includes a free matching wallpaper download for your iphone screen! The Apple iPhone 3G and 3Gs cover the front and back of the device and have cutouts for the ambient light and proximity sensors, so they protect without interfering with iPhone's operation or functionality. Other Features include:… 2010 MasterCraft Boat WrapsMarch 25, 2010 A MasterCraft boat says a lot about its owner. And even though each model is distinctive, every boat can say a whole lot more with an extreme make-over from Sirlin Enterprises. Founded by Josh Sirlin and based in Seattle, this dynamic company specializes in creating edgy and artistic graphics for a variety of sporting goods applications. Sure, sneakers are cool. But having a MasterCraft as your canvas is a unique opportunity to create an incredible self-portrait. Sirlin Enterprises… Parks Bonifay Documentary Wins AwardMarch 02, 2010 Based upon the life of MasterCraft Pro Athlete Parks Bonifay, the Parks Bonifay Documentary film received the award for "Best Biography" and was nominated for “Best Editing” and “Best Film” at the X-Dance Action Sports Film Festival in Salt Lake City. X-Dance is an annual film festival for all movies created in and around action and outdoor sports and it runs parallel to the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. This accolade from the action sports film community… Custom Rider Control - Customize the Settngs of Your Ride Online!February 18, 2010 Check out the recently launched Custom Rider Control online application that allows you to customize the rider settings for your MasterCraft BIG. Custom Rider Control Finally, a fast and easy way to set up your rider settings. Simply set up your USB Thumb Drive, enter your unique rider metrics into the control panel, submit and import the new rider to your MasterCraft BIG…it’s that easy. An acronym of Boat Instrument Gauge, the MasterCraft BIG features a crystal… MasterCraft X-25 - Recipient of 2010 NMMA Innovation AwardFebruary 12, 2010 MasterCraft Boat Company, the world's leading luxury performance inboard boat manufacturer, received the coveted NMMA Innovation Award at the 2010 Miami International Boat Show for its pioneering technology found in the new MasterCraft X-25. Only a total of 10 marine manufacturers were honored for innovative achievement by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Boating Writers International (BWI). The Innovation Awards, organized by NMMA and judged by BWI, recognize… Custom Rider Control - Customize the Settings of Your Ride Online!February 11, 2010 Check out the recently launched Custom Rider Control online application that allows you to customize the rider settings for your MasterCraft BIG. Custom Rider Control Finally, a fast and easy way to set up your rider settings. Simply set up your USB Thumb Drive, enter your unique rider metrics into the control panel, submit and import the new rider to your MasterCraft BIG…it’s that easy. An acronym of Boat Instrument Gauge, the MasterCraft BIG features a crystal… Martin Motor Sports and MasterCraft INT Sign Jaret LlewellynJanuary 29, 2010 Martin Motor Sports of Alberta, Canada, announced that in conjunction with MasterCraft International, it has recently signed professional waterskier Jaret Llewellyn to be a part of the MasterCraft team. Llewellyn, who is a skiing tour-de-force, holds such titles as Current World Overall Champion, 4-time World Jump Champion (1997, 1999, 2001, 2005), 5-time World Cup Jump Champion (1996, 1997, 1999, 2003, 2005), US Open Overall Champion in 2000, 3-time US Pro Tour Jump Champion (1998,… MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour Unveils New FormatJanuary 25, 2010 The MasterCraft PWT will hit the water in a new way during its 2010 season, as each stop will now feature three different competition formats, an innovative mix of live music and the largest wake party around, all set to take place on Saturday evenings. Event organizer World Sports & Marketing announced today that the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour will unveil its new action-packed setup in five cities throughout the United States during its 19th season, including stops in Fort Worth, Tex.;… MasterCraft 300 Wins MotorBoating Magazine Best of Year AwardJanuary 11, 2010 The editors of MotorBoating magazine announced today that the MasterCraft 300 was chosen as one of the winners of the 2009 Best of the Year Awards. These annual awards have long honored innovative and creative additions to the boating experience across several categories. The MasterCraft 300, and all winners will appear in the February 2010 issue of MotorBoating magazine, and will also be honored at a private reception at the 2010 Miami International Boat Show. “Our Best of the Year… The MasterCraft Winter Boat Show ProgramJanuary 07, 2010 MasterCraft is pleased to announce the launch of its new Winter Boat Show Program. Consumers can now save thousands on the purchase of a new MasterCraft boat during the 2010 Boat Show season. $1,500 on 2010 Models $3,000 on 2009 Models $6,000 on 2008 Models $8,000 on 2007 Models The program is available for new, unregistered MasterCraft boats sold and warranty registered in the USA and Canada by participating MasterCraft Dealers. Contact your local dealer soon because this offer is… An Innovative Concept Like No Other In the WorldDecember 23, 2009 The world debut of the new X25-225V marks the epitome of modern design and performance. Built on the infamous, intercoastal CSX 220 hull, these athletic boats will deliver a precise wake, a silky soft ride through any liquid commotion and stellar driving dynamics all while giving passengers unsaid creature comforts never before seen on the water. In other words, MasterCraft is again leading the way with the unveiling of the new X25-225V boat models. X25 A bold new breed of wakesport… IWWF Announces Major World Championships Official Tow Boat Agreement with MasterCraftDecember 08, 2009 Following detailed discussions with boat manufacturers over the past six months, the International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation (IWWF) has just announced a major six-year official tow-boat agreement with MasterCraft, the premium manufacturer of inboard wakeboard, waterski and luxury performance boats. This will cover the World Championships for Tournament, and Disabled Waterskiing, Wakeboard and the Waterski & Wakeboard World Cup series. The experience gained with MasterCraft over… Introducing MasterCraft By DesignNovember 25, 2009 MasterCraft is excited to announce the launch of the new MasterCraft by Design website. Ready for the holiday gift giving season, the site offers premium aftermarket and custom billet accessories to finish out any MasterCraft boat. As an innovative feature, the website offers unique design tools that allow visitors to colorize and specialize components. In addition to the many billet products, the website is also offering the brand new Oakley-MasterCraft signature series optics. Oakley and MasterCraft… World Cup Series Has Perfect 2009 Finale In PutrajayaNovember 09, 2009 This 29th Stop of the Waterski & Wakeboard World Cup Series ended with perfection on many fronts. In temperatures reaching 35C, the 51 athletes from 15 countries were provided with outstanding facilities in Putrajaya Malaysia for this last event of the 2009 World Cup calendar. Based at the Putrajaya Watersports Complex, a short distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, an estimated 20,000 spectators attended over the November 7/8 weekend. As a vacation destination, it is certainly one… Putrajaya World Cup Site Ready for Final Stop of 2009November 04, 2009 Top Waterski athletes from 15 countries are now converging on Kuala Lumpur International Airport for the short ride to Putrajaya. This will be the 29th World Cup Stop in the series. The Timetable and Webcast details for this last Waterski & Wakeboard World Cup Stop of the season have been released today. Both the Putrajaya Stop and overall World Cup season winners will be crowned at this beautiful tropical venue on Sunday evening immediately following the November 7/8 competition. Putrajaya… Putrajaya World Cup StopOctober 13, 2009 Putrajaya will host its second World Cup Stop at their magnificent complex outside of Kuala Lumpur. On November 6, 2009, professional athletes from around the world will compete for podium and champion titles in the Slalom, Shortboard and Jump events. At a time when many cities around the world are concerned about falling Tourist numbers, Putrajaya City in Malaysia has reported a record 2.6 million in 2008 according to the New Straits Times. The good news is that our World Cup series has played… PWT Reno Stop to Air on FuelTV TonightOctober 12, 2009 Tune in to FUEL TV tonight at 8:00pm ET to catch the premier of the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour stop in Sparks-Reno, Nevada. The half-hour-long show tracks the rise and fall of the world’s top pro riders, as they compete for a huge cash purse and the Pro Tour title. Catch the highlights and wipeouts, complete with athlete commentary, as all the high-flying, rail-sliding, water-sports action goes down at Sparks Marina for the final stop of 2009 Pro Tour. Be sure to checkout all the… 800 Million Viewers Watch World Cup Stop in ChinaOctober 05, 2009 This was the 28th Stop of the Waterski & Wakeboard World Cup series of the International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation (IWWF). It was staged for the first time in this South West Monsoon region of China - a major car manufacturing and attractive tourist area. The pristine clean downtown River Liu was the venue. Live TV coverage distributed to 800 million viewers was provided by 20 TV Stations in China's CCTV network. The World Cup's own TV production team will distribute the edited TV… World Cup Stop in China This WeekendSeptember 30, 2009 To mark the 60th Anniversary of the Peoples Republic of China at the International Aquatic Carnival in the City of Liuzhou, the International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation (IWWF) will present the next stop of the successful World Cup series in a truly spectacular location. This will all take place over this weekend: October 1st – 3rd. Located 727km west of Hong Kong in China, the City of Liuzhou with its 2100 year history, will host a World Cup Stop for the very first time.… Design the MasterCraft 300 of Your DreamsSeptember 17, 2009 You can now experience the exceptional design, innovation and indulgence of the MasterCraft 300 online. The MC300 is now available and fully customizable within the mastercraft.com Design-A-Boat application. Create, build and share the MC300 of your dreams! Mouse over the interactive design features and select from premium gel coat colors, fine wood cabinets and top-grade interiors. Choose from a stable of powerful engines and then add distinctive options from our collection that will have… iDrive Boats ProgramSeptember 15, 2009 iDrive Boats believes that boating is fun when it is safe for everyone on board. So, they designed a certification program to be utilized from the computer, from a classroom, or from the water. Their trained instructors and course material writers have over 100 years combined experience in boating. They are experienced boaters who know MasterCraft, understand the boats and deliver relevant information to new and experienced boaters alike. The iDrive Boats’ curriculum was born out of… MasterCraft Reveals New 2010 InnovationsAugust 31, 2009 Even an average Joe gets lucky and shows strength every once and awhile but it takes an extraordinary company to show strength all the time. With the introduction of its 2010 innovations, MasterCraft once again leaves the average Joe behind and steps into the realm of exceptional. First up, MasterCraft’s newest form of eye candy, the obviously named MasterCraft BIG (Boat Instrument Gauge) – this beautiful, crystal clear and easily navigable 6” display is more computer than… Vote the X-Star and MC Riders!August 19, 2009 It is time... Time, once again, to get out the vote. And the good news is you don't have to be 18 years old to do it! The annual vote for WakeWorld’s “Rider’s Choice Awards”, which is the industry standard when it comes to determining the riders and products that have had the most impact on wakesports, is right around the corner and as always, MasterCraft and its riders are asking that you support us by voting. Thanks to your votes in the past, the MasterCraft… Harley Wins Title and Rusty Throws First 1080August 17, 2009 The MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour wrapped-up its fifth and final stop of the 2009 season yesterday in the greater Reno area of Sparks, Nevada where the world’s top pro riders hit the waters of Sparks Marina for the closing-rounds of action. The Pro Men’s division battled it out on the water in quarterfinal and semifinal rounds before Danny Harf, Harley Clifford, Rusty Malinoski and Phillip Soven hopped off the dock, respectively, for the four-man final. Clifford and Harf both had impressive… MasterCraft 2010August 12, 2009 Seldom has a model year been so eagerly awaited. Now, the wait is over. Characterized not only by its powerful designs and innovative features, MasterCraft is again leading the marine industry with the unveiling of their new 2010 stable of boats. BIG is Beautiful MasterCraft’s newest innovation, the BIG (Boat Instrument Gauge) Screen, is a beautiful, crystal clear 6” display that is more computer than gauge, allowing you to see not only typical fuel, temperature,… Mary Lou Celebrates Her 80th Birthday At Pine LakeAugust 10, 2009 Mary Lou Rynski came to Pine Lake Ski School to celebrate her 80th Birthday waterskiing. Mary Lou has been coming to Pine Lake for the last 18 years and really wanted to celebrate her day in style out on the water. Congratulations Mary Lou! Since 1974, Pine Lake Ski School has attracted people of all ages and skill levels. The ski school exclusively uses MasterCraft tow boats and is located at the Pine Lake Marina in West Bloomfield, Michigan. Pine Lake is a beautiful 395 acre all natural and… MasterCraft Official Towboat of the 2009 London Night JumpAugust 05, 2009 Renowned as one of the very best events in the world, this year will be bigger and better than ever. With the world's elite waterski jumpers confirmed the regular; several thousand strong are expected to be on hand to witness a spectacle like no other! MasterCraft Boats UK will be providing the athletes with the best jump boat in the world - Team MasterCraft and World Record Holder, Freddy Krueger's signature Prostar 190 – “The Nightmare Edition”. Equipped with the LY6 -… MasterCraft Announces a Nationwide Tour for Its 300August 03, 2009 As a company never satisfied with the status quo, MasterCraft announces it will be showcasing its newest exemplar of luxury, the MasterCraft 300, through a nearly 100-day nationwide tour. Modeled after its highly effective consumer event, Fanfare, customers from all over the country will be able to go beyond any brochure or website and have a chance to look, feel and demo the critically acclaimed day-yacht. “The idea for this tour came from the tremendous success of Fanfare,”… 2010 Tournament Team Boats Roll Off the LineJuly 23, 2009 The special edition 2010 ProStar Tournament Team Boats are completing final production and getting dialed in for MasterCraft’s elite team members. The world’s first towboat approved for all 5 of the major USA Waterski and World Cup series competitions has a brand new look for this year. Canadian Blue Flake trimmed in bright white with Chromex stars and TT drip molded decals make this boat clean and sharp. The 2010 TT boats also feature MasterCraft’s new tri-spoke steering wheel.… MasterCraft's Harley Clifford Tops PWT StandingsJuly 20, 2009 The top pro wakeboarders from throughout the globe hit the waters of Freeman Lake Park on Sunday for the final rounds of action at the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour stop in Elizabethtown, Ky. Riders competed through a series of elimination rounds today, vying for a huge cash purse and points toward the tour standings. The pros were first off the dock this morning for their quarterfinal round, where 20 riders battled it out on the water in five heats of four for spot in the semifinals. The… FOLLOW Andrew on Twitter During The PWTJuly 15, 2009 Follow MasterCraft Athlete Andrew Adkison on Twitter during the days of the Pro Wakeboard Tour. Andrew will be posting live tweets throughout the days while he’s onsite and competing in the PWT. Using his iPhone, Andrew is providing direct access to fans who are interested and want to know what he’s doing during pro wakeboarding competition. Andrew is among one of the many top sports athletes now active on Twitter, the fast-growing social networking website that allows for people… WORLD CUP DRAMA and THRILLS in Dubna, RussiaJuly 13, 2009 This was the 27th Stop of the Waterski and Wakeboard World Cup Series and the sixth to be staged in the spectacular Volga River site in Dubna City in the Region of Moscow. To date the World Cup series has awarded over $2.5 million to the winners. MasterCraft has been the official boat sponsors in all 27 World Cup Stops to date. This Dubna Stop included Shortboard /Tricks and Jump for both Men and Women. . In the Tricks Finals, 19 year old Marion Aynaud FRA impressed all with a 6950 points score… MasterCraft Tows World Cup in Russia This WeekendJuly 10, 2009 Moscow's two international airports were busier than usual today with the arrival of the Waterski World Cup athletes from twelve countries making their way to the city of Dubna for the first World Cup Stop of the 2009 season. The impressive huge roadside posters advertising the event, plus the excellent weather forecast, should ensure that the 30,000 seats waiting at the Volga River stadium will be full on this Saturday and Sunday. Temperatures of 29C and sunshine are expected with a light… Freddy Wins In MichiganJuly 01, 2009 MasterCraft athlete Freddy Krueger won the men's jumping title Saturday at the second ProSki Tour stop and inaugural Global Marine Invitational at Placid Waters in Allendale, Michigan. The competition featured men's slalom and jumping and a cash-prize purse of $30,000. Once again, Freddy jumped 225 feet in the finals to earn the victory. Canada's Jaret Llewellyn finished second with a 223-foot jump and Great Britain's Jason Seels was third with a 222-foot effort. Congratulations… PWT COMES TO KNOXVILLE!June 26, 2009 The top pro wakeboarders on the planet are set to battle it out on the river at Volunteer Landing in Knoxville, Tennessee this weekend, June 27 & 28, for the third stop of the 2009 MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour. Athletes will compete through a series of elimination rounds throughout the event, judged on rail tricks and big-air maneuvers, as they're towed on the water behind the official PWT towboat, the MasterCraft X-Star, at a speed of approximately 25mph. Athletes competing in Knoxville… Harley and Andrew Podium in Wisconsin!June 22, 2009 The MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour wrapped up its final day of action in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin yesterday with five rounds of riding between the Pro Men and Jr. Pro Men divisions. The Pro Men were first off the dock this yesterday for a 20-man quarterfinal, which eliminated half the competition, advancing only the top two riders in each of the five heats. The 10 semifinalists battled it out for one of four spots in the finals, with Andrew Adkison, Harley Clifford, Aaron Rathy… Follow Zane on Twitter During The Pro Wakeboard TourJune 16, 2009 Follow MasterCraft Athlete Zane Schwenk on Twitter during the days of the Pro Wakeboard Tour. Zane will be posting live tweets throughout the days while he’s onsite and competing in the PWT. Using his iPhone, Zane is providing direct access to fans who are interested and want to know what a professional athlete truly does during wakeboarding competition. “It’s an opportunity to engage people and be interactive”, said Zane. “It’s really interesting to know what’s… Freddy Sets Night Jump Record In LAJune 09, 2009 MasterCraft Athlete Freddy Krueger won the men's jumping title at Louisiana Night Jam 2009, a professional night water ski jumping tournament, held this past weekend at Tri-Lakes in Zachary, La. Denmark's June Fladborg won the women's jumping title. Krueger and Fladborg were the defending champions of their respective events. Krueger jumped 229 feet to earn the men's title and even set a night jump record! Canada's Jaret Llewellyn finished runner-up with a 219-foot jump. Fladborg leaped… MasterCraft's Harley and Nicola Win Big at PWT in Texas!June 03, 2009 Fans packed the shores of Texas MasterCraft today for the final rounds of the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour stop in Fort Worth, Texas. Riders in the Pro Men, Women and Jr. Pro Men divisions, threw down their best runs of the contest to try to win the first Tour stop of the 2009 season. The one reoccurring theme throughout this weekend’s contest in the Pro Men’s division was upsets created by rookie riders, and today was no different. MasterCraft’s Harley Clifford of Australia,… MasterCraft Athletes Dominate MastersMay 28, 2009 It all began on Memorial Day 1959 in Callaway Gardens, Georgia, USA. At that time, an estimated 13,000 spectators enjoyed the thrills of the birth of this event. Fifty years later, the watersports community celebrated the golden anniversary of the Masters Waterski and Wakeboard tournament in style over this past weekend. In spite of the unusually cool and damp weather, both the atmosphere and level of performances on the water were exceptional. The 50th Masters, as usual, was full of… FACE TO FACE TOUR SET FOR SECOND SEASON!May 12, 2009 Current US Open Champion Marcus Brown, in partnership with sponsors MasterCraft Boat Company and HO/Syndicate, is stoked to announce the launch of the second season of the Face To Face Tour which will hit the road nationwide this summer. Starting June 1st in San Antonio, TX, the Face To Face Tour will be serving up a variety of opportunities for water sports addicts throughout the western US. Already on the docket are custom clinics, free ski days with a pro, public outreach days, celebrity… Make Your Reservation For Camp MasterCraft!April 28, 2009 Come join other skiers and wakeboarders at Camp MasterCraft! It will be held at Coble Water Ski and Wakeboard Camp in Lillington NC the week of June 1-4, 2009. It's just around the corner but you won't want to miss out. Pro MasterCraft Team skier, April Coble Eller, will be there training with you as well as her husband, Chris Eller, MasterCraft Pro Tour driver. This is an all-inclusive family camp where you'll ride behind the newest MC boats! We will offer a SPECIAL DISCOUNT for MasterCraft… Sirlin's New Graffiti WrapApril 08, 2009 Josh Sirlin's new graffiti will be showcased at the Telus World Ski and Snowboard Festival in Whistler B.C., April 17-26. The design will become available as a boat wrap design option through all MasterCraft Dealers on May 1st. Sirlin's graffiti masterpiece took around six hours from start to finish - check out this neat video on our MC.tv channel or go to YouTube and see the “2009 Sirlin Graffiti Design” video. Rusty Makes The Cover of WBMMarch 30, 2009 In the highly anticipated and soon-to-be-released May issue of WAKEBOARDING magazine, Rusty gets some well deserved cover action as he is "punted" into the air off of a MasterCraft PWT wake. See the May 2009 cover shoot video and the Bone Crusher's behind the scenes action to get that awesome hero shot. Be sure to get the latest issue of WBM by subscribing or pick one up at your local newsstand. Sirlin's MasterCraft GraffitiMarch 11, 2009 Josh has been back in the studio working on some cool stuff. His current work includes a creative for us that is the driving inspiration behind MasterCraft's upcoming wrap designs. Josh will be sending us time-lapse video with some funky animation of this graffiti painting coming to life. Click to see the new "2009 Sirlin Graffiti" work. Check back soon for the video and boat wrap- Heath Voss - MasterCraft Boat Owner and Warthog Racing Team CaptainMarch 05, 2009 The 2009 AMA Monster Energy Supercross series headed due north-west up to the Indianapolis Lucas Oil Stadium. It was a red letter day for all that is MDK/Warthog, as the Warthog Nation set records on qualifying riders into the mains. Of the 15 members of the Warthog Nation that hit the track in Indy, eight of them made their main events. Never before in AMA racing have so many riders from one organization staked their claim to the final races of the night. The new Lucas Oil Stadium… MasterCraft Launches FanFare 2009!February 27, 2009 This spring MasterCraft Boat Company and its local dealers will host the premiere marine event that provides select VIP's with a world-class experience. As your dealer's invited guest, you'll be among the privileged to drive, ride or get a pull behind any boat, participate in an interactive factory tour, meet MasterCraft senior management, and take advantage of the opportunity to own an incredible 2009 MasterCraft at preferential pricing. Yeah, we thought that might get you a little excited too!… MasterCraft Wins Excellence in Design AwardFebruary 18, 2009 Trailer Boats magazine has announced the winners in the 2009 Excellence in Design awards program, which seeks to define and recognize what is truly outstanding in boat design. MasterCraft was this year’s recipient of the design award in the towboats category for the innovative MariStar 235. Every element of design and execution has come together to create this quintessential MasterCraft boat. With seating for 16 and a deeper hull for a smooth, elegant ride, the MariStar 235 brings together… MasterCraft 300 Unveiled - Watch The Miami VideoFebruary 13, 2009 Raising the bar to unparalleled heights, MasterCraft - the world leader in luxury performance inboards - officially unveiled the MasterCraft 300 at the 2009 Miami International Boat Show. Several onlookers, including media and industry professionals, were on hand to grab a first look at the industry’s first and only twin-tip day yacht. “It is definitely thrilling to finally show the MasterCraft 300 to the public,” says John Dorton, president and CEO of MasterCraft.“We believe… The Curtain Will Rise TomorrowFebruary 11, 2009 The curtain is about to rise and so is the bar. In less than 24 hours, the greatest evolution in the boating industry will be unveiled. The MasterCraft 300 will take center stage in Miami at precisely 10:45am (EST). Be at the show, or go to the official MasterCraft 300 website for exclusive coverage, the debut video and complete photos. The Evolution is Now! MasterCraft 300 Unveiling - This Thursday!!February 09, 2009 With only a couple days remaining until the unveiling of the MasterCraft 300 at the Miami International Boat Show, the media buzz is really humming strong. We have had numerous media outlets contact us directly to learn more about the 300 and to get a "sneak peek" before the debut at 10:45am (EST) on Thursday. Although we aren't gving away any backstage passes, we are thrilled that so many people are interested in seeing the world's first twin-tip day yacht. It's not too late to make… MasterCraft 300 To Debut in One Week!February 05, 2009 Be there when it happens! The new MasterCraft 300 will be revealed in precisely one week at the Miami International Boat Show. February 12, 2009. Booth: P23 Time: 10:45am February 12th will be a day to remember as MasterCraft unveils its newest vessel at the Miami International Boat Show. Known for its leadership and trendsetting over the last 41 years, MasterCraft will again flex its innovative muscle and uncover the world’s first 30 foot twin-tip day yacht. The MasterCraft… MasterCraft Inks Deal with Rider Nicola ButlerFebruary 04, 2009 MasterCraft Boat Company announces that it has recently signed rider Nicola Butler to its world-class wakeboarding team. Butler, 16 years old, is a podium tour-de-force in only her 2nd year as a professional and is easily considered not only the best female rider but also the future of women's wakeboarding. Known for her aggressive yet smooth style, the native of Cape Town, South Africa is stoked to have the support of MasterCraft and the pull of the award-winning X-Star to add more tricks… Peter Birdsall Awarded British Waterski Lifetime Honorary MembershipFebruary 03, 2009 At the recent British Waterski AGM, MasterCraft International's co-founder, Peter Birdsall was presented with a highly prestigious and rare award, Honorary Lifetime Membership to the federation in recognition to his services to the sport over the last 4 decades. Although Peter's involvement with the sport goes way back to the late sixties, here’s the story of how the Birdsall legacy came about. Ian and Peter Birdsall first met up with Rob Shirley way back in 1975 at the World Championships… Rusty Ramping Air With A HelicopterJanuary 29, 2009 See the exclusive video here on the MasterCraft homepage that everyone is talking about - Rusty ramping up some big air and getting almost too close to the filming helicopter. As shot by professional videographer and athlete, Jack Blodgett, Rusty goes "sky high" and comes so close to the blades that the pilot needs to back-off the helicopter. A true gem in the MC.tv line-up, this is a must see video for all Rusty fans- Watch it now on the MC.com homepage by clicking on the first… Andrew’s Aussie Blog and PhotosJanuary 20, 2009 MasterCraft's Andrew Adkison is heading to Australia for the Pro Tour and is going to be documenting his adventures throughout the down under trip with a daily blog and cool pics. Check out Andrew Adkison’s website to learn more. Here’s the skinny straight from Andrew: It recently came together that myself, Trevor Hansen, and Corey Bradley will be heading to Australia for the Aussie Pro Tour in late January and early February. Trev and I will be there for 18 days starting January 21st… Persuade Your Spouse to Buy A Boat!January 05, 2009 Need help this boat show season to persuade your loved one to buy a boat? Check out Discover Boating's Spousal Conversion Kit that provides the tools to help significant others embrace the boating lifestyle. Discover Boating, the national public awareness campaign on behalf of the recreational boating industry, has developed the Spousal Conversion Kit, a seven-step boat ownership program that, if executed correctly, can help that special someone understand why life is better with a boat –… MasterCraft 300 WebsiteDecember 12, 2008 The MasterCraft 300 website was launched amid the buzz of the marine industry and media covering MasterCraft's newest vessel. The revolutionary MasterCraft 300 website uncovers some of the top secrets MasterCraft Boat Company has been hiding for months. See the Gallery of covert images, read “The Story”, subscribe to the MasterCraft 300 feed or Register to join in on the latest evolution of the boating world. Ultimately, February 12th is the biggest day for the boating world… Cincinnati MasterCraft Partners With Wake NationDecember 03, 2008 Cincinnati MasterCraft, in partnership with Wake Nation, is excited to announce their new sales office, located onsite at the new cable park in Fairfield, Ohio. While Wake Nation won’t officially open its doors until May of 2009, the Cincinnati MasterCraft sales office will begin operations onsite in April. The onsite display of the latest MasterCraft models, in combination with Wake Nation’s new board shop and cable park, makes Wake Nation the Cincinnati hotspot for wakeboarding.… Win A MasterCraft!!November 19, 2008 MasterCraft Boat Company has teamed up with a local charity event, Eskimo Escapades, to raffle off an X-1, complete with custom wrap graphics, tower, tower speakers, cover and trailer. The boat was specially designed and manufactured by MasterCraft for the 15th Annual Eskimo Escapades Shut Up & Ski raffle event to be held on January 10, 2009. The 15th Annual Eskimo Escapades Shut Up & Ski raffle is selling 1000 tickets at $100 per ticket – this means each individual… Freddy Sets New World Record!November 05, 2008 Freddy Krueger recently set the pending world record jump of 247 feet in a tournament held at McCormick’s in Seffner, Florida behind his 2008 MasterCraft ProStar 197, aptly named “The Nightmare”. In 2006, Krueger established the current world record of 243 feet at this same tournament, this same location and behind his MasterCraft ProStar 197. After a hard fought season of battling it out with the likes of Jaret Llewellyn and Ryan Fitts, Krueger came out on top, hitting… You're Invited To FanFare 2008October 29, 2008 Newton's third law of motion dictates that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. So while your boating season may be winding down, activities at MasterCraft are ramping up. All the excitement and anticipation is for FanFare 2008. Which is MasterCraft's way of giving you the full-on celebrity treatment, without the paparazzi chasing you around Vonore, Tennessee. This fall MasterCraft Boat Company with its local dealers will host this premiere marine event that provides select… 2009 Wraps NOW Available!October 16, 2008 MasterCraft has released its new 2009 line-up of boat wraps. Amazing new graphics and designs that are meant to impress. All designs can be color customized to suit any preference. Add a wrap to any MasterCraft wakeboard or waterski boat, new and used. You can even customize your tow vehicle to match your boat. Create a rig that will make your friends and neighbors jealous! Fresh wraps will be released quarterly, so be on the lookout for more cool designs. All… FANFARE 2008October 09, 2008 Newton's third law of motion dictates that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. So while your boating season may be winding down, activities at MasterCraft are ramping up. All the excitement and anticipation is for FanFare 2008. Which is MasterCraft's way of giving you the full-on celebrity treatment, without the paparazzi chasing you around Vonore, Tennessee. This fall MasterCraft Boat Company and its local dealers will host this premiere marine event that provides select VIP's… SURFING AND WAKEBOARDING IN CALIFORNIA - Nick and Julz Open Wake Experience In L.A.October 03, 2008 Come wakeboard and surf in Los Angeles, Southern California. Ride and surf at www.wakexperience.com with Nick & Julz Heaney, Pro Red Bull and Mastercraft riders now based in California, offering wakeboarding and wake/surf packages. Ride behind their 09 Mastercraft X-star at one of the countries best riding spots, the site of the X-Games, and then learn to surf minutes away at some of California's best surfing beaches on the West coast. Accommodation is in the… MasterCraft and Walter N. Meloon Family Jointly Announce The Opening of a New Central Florida DealershipSeptember 25, 2008 MasterCraft and the Walter N. Meloon family announce a new dealership for the Central Florida market. MasterCraft has joined forces with Walter N. Meloon, of the famed marine industry family, to open MasterCraft of Orlando, a full sales and service facility that will offer the entire MasterCraft product line. The Meloons recently sold their shares in Correct Craft, the manufacturing company built by their family, and will reopen the site of their former dealership, Southeast Correct Craft, as the… MasterCraft Athletes Honored At Wake AwardsSeptember 18, 2008 MasterCraft wakeboarders were recognized at the Wake Awards in Orlando, Florida this past weekend during the 2008 Surf Expo. The Wake Awards recognize 15 different awards in video, photography and top riding in both of the wakeboarding and wakeskating categories. The Wake Awards are determined by an industry-wide voting panel of over 50 members. The King and Queen of Wake are determined by a season-long race for the crown where riders accumulate points at designated WWA events; namely,… Rusty and Nicola Win The Worlds!September 08, 2008 Fans packed the shorelines of the Oklahoma River in Oklahoma City yesterday to witness the final rounds of the 2008 Rockstar Energy Drink WWA Wakeboard World Championships. Taking the top spot in the six-man final and claiming the 2008 world title was MasterCraft’s Rusty Malinoski, 24, of Humboldt, Sask., who became the first Canadian rider to win the world title since Jeremy Kovak claimed it in 1997. Fellow Canadian rider, Aaron Rathy of Nanaimo, B.C., finished the contest in second place.… Get $3,000 Back On A New 2009 MasterCraft!September 04, 2008 Take delivery of a new 2009 MasterCraft ProStar 190, 197 or 214 (offer also good on 2009 X-7 and X-14) equipped with Zero Off and get a check back for $3,000. That’s right. That’s what it says. Take delivery of one of these great new 09’ MasterCraft beauties equipped with a Zero Off GPS-based speed control system by December 31st and get a check back for a cool $3,000. Zero Off requires no adjustments, no calibrations, no hassles. The system uses input… Footstock Is A Huge Success!September 02, 2008 This year will be remembered as the year Footstock arrived as the premier Figure 8 Barefoot Tournament in the world. With the presence of Andre and Zane DeVilliers, World Champion Keith St.Onge, 4 time Footstock Champion Aaron Schoelzel, 3 time Footstock Champ Chris Van Zeeland, 4 time Footstock champ and X Games Gold Medalist - Peter Fleck, as well as Barefoot legend Don Mixon Jr....this event was stacked with talent. Footstock has always had a mystique that’s hard to explain other than… Pro Water Ski Tour Coming To Trophy LakesAugust 21, 2008 After a short summer break the Tour is back up to speed. Stop Six of the Mastercraft Pro Water Ski Tour 2008 (PWST) will come south on August 29th to Trophy lakes in Charleston, South Carolina. The Two day event will consist of a two round Slalom competition for Open Men & Open women with the finals on Saturday being in the Head to Head Format. In addition to this, there is a two round jump event for Open Men again with an eight skier run off for the final placing. To make thinks even more… MasterCraft Men Dominate World Podium!August 18, 2008 With unusual weather patterns now almost commonplace globally, the beach area location for the event developed rough water in the early part of the Preliminary Round. It was at this point that a decision was made to bring the Wakeboard Riders into the man-made Palm Hills Lagoon within the actual swimming pools and entertainment area. Adopting an Obstacle format made this a highly successful decision. What impressed all of the very large numbers of spectators was the response from the Riders… Wakeboard World Cup Comes To EgyptAugust 11, 2008 The first stop of the 2008 Wakeboard World Cup gets underway this week with 24 athletes from 12 countries all arriving at the Palm Hills Development, Hacienda Bay in Egypt. A brand new location for the World Cup, set in the luxury development on the North Coast of Egypt, the world’s best wakeboarders will all take to the water, each battling for the prestigious titles and even more important $80,000 in prize money! MasterCraft Egypt are providing the legendary X-Star, guaranteed… WakeJam in Ireland!August 06, 2008 You are invited to the 2008 Waterways Ireland WakeJam on Lough Erne, Broadmeadow, Enniskillen Castle on August 16 and 17. The fourth installment from the Erne Wakeboard Club is heating up to be the best wakeboard event Irish waterways have ever witnessed. The Erne Wakeboard Club are hosting Ireland’s pinnacle wakeboard event with 50 competitors attending over the weekend. WakeJam brings the best riders from all over Ireland to compete. Riders from a young as 6 years old up to the experienced… MasterCraft Launches New 2009 Website!July 16, 2008 MasterCraft is proud to announce the launch of its brand new website! Leveraging award winning design elements and features from the 2007 website, MasterCraft is again leading the marine industry with a website that is innovative, feature rich and easy-to-use. It is the ultimate MasterCraft destination and experience online! Here’s a quick tour of the highlights: Everything is just one click away! Mouse over the interactive features and simply click to do and go wherever you want - learn more… Rusty and Nicola Win Big at Pro-AmJune 23, 2008 After winning in 2005 and 2006, MasterCraft rider Rusty Malinoski claimed his third Pro-Am title in four years, after taking the top spot in today's Pro Men finals at the Tig Pro-Am Wakeboard Championship. The now three-time Pro-Am wakeboard champion took on fellow countryman Aaron Rathy, two-time wakeboard world champ and MasterCraft rider Andrew Adkison (Panama City, Fla.) and two-time wakeboard World Series champion Daniel Watkins (Gold Coast, Australia), who respectively rounded out the podium,… PWST Coming To Michigan This WeekendJune 16, 2008 The MasterCraft Pro Tour is back in Michigan this weekend! See the best slalom skiers in the world battle it out on the beautiful waters of Lake Jepawhit. The action starts on Friday - June 20th and leads up to the finals on Sunday – June 22nd. This is the second Slalom event in the tour and is being held at Lake Jepawhit in the Gaines Township and is 46 miles east of Lansing and 75 miles north-west of Detroit. The lake is a skiers's Paradise because of its length and glassy conditions. 100-foot-tall… Nicola Butler Sets Record in MinneapolisJune 08, 2008 The third stop on the MasterCraft US Pro Tour of Wake Boarding played out in cloudy Minneapolis over the weekend. Despite the cool cloudy conditions, the crowds came out to watch the best in the world battle it out for wake boarding supremacy. Sixteen year old, Nicola Butler set a new US Pro Tour record, being the first female rider to ever win three consecutive tour stops. Her wins put her out to an almost unstoppable lead in the point’s race for the overall tour championship title. Nicola… Nicola Looks To Continue Hot Streak in Twin CitiesJune 04, 2008 Undefeated and under 20-years old: this is how to describe the number one-ranked female rider of the 2008 MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour, which is set to splash into the Twin Cities area at Island Lake County Park, June 7-8, 2008. MasterCraft pro athlete - Nicola Butler, 16, Cape Town, South Africa enters the Twin Cities contest, the third of five tour stops, as the top-ranked athlete in the Tour’s Indmar Performance Standings. She is undefeated in the 2008 season and paces the Pro Women’s Division… Nicola Looks To Continue Hot Streak in Twin CitiesJune 04, 2008 Undefeated and under 20-years old: this is how to describe the number one-ranked female rider of the 2008 MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour, which is set to splash into the Twin Cities area at Island Lake County Park, June 7-8, 2008. MasterCraft pro athlete - Nicola Butler, 16, Cape Town, South Africa enters the Twin Cities contest, the third of five tour stops, as the top-ranked athlete in the Tour’s Indmar Performance Standings. She is undefeated in the 2008 season and paces the Pro Women’s Division… Nicola Champ Again! - Rusty, Andrew PodiumJune 02, 2008 Thousands of excited wakeboarding fans were out on a sweltering summer day at the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour stop in Fort Worth - and, yesterday had the Pro Men’s Division final heat down to four at Texas MasterCraft. JD Webb (USA), Rusty Malinoski (CAN), Andrew Adkison (USA) and Phillip Soven (USA) battled it out on the waters of Lake Moser to see which rider would claim the top spot in Fort Worth. All four rippers put up some exciting runs, but in the end Soven took home the win. Adkison… Karen Truelove Wins PWST Title!June 02, 2008 U.S. water ski athletes Karen Truelove and Jamie Beauchesne won respective titles Sunday at the H2Osmosis Pro Swerve Water Ski Championships at Whitestone Lakes in Talking Rock, Ga. It was the opening event of the 2008 MasterCraft Pro Water Ski Tour. Beauchesne, of Rocky Pond, N.H., won the men's slalom title, while Truelove, of Winter Garden, Fla., won the women's slalom title. The event featured a head-to-head format. Beauchesne out-dueled Jonathan Travers of Groveland, Fla., in the men's semifinals,… Pro Women Hot in PWT - Ft. WorthJune 01, 2008 Never before in theMasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour’s 17-year history has Pro Women’s wakeboarding been featured in Fort Worth. So it came as no surprise today to see thousands of fans lining the shores of Lake Moser at Texas MasterCraft to witness their debut. Fans were also happy to wait in line for hours to take photos and receive autographs from the talented female rippers. Nearly 20 of the world’s best female wakeboarders took to the water today for the opening round of the… Catch The Pro WaterSki Tour Live This Weekend!May 30, 2008 Join H2Osmosis Sports and Mastercraft May 30-June 1st, at Whitestone Lake Estates in Talking Rock, GA as they bring you one of the Premier Water Ski Events of the season. This is the first stop of 5 Slalom Events of the 2008 Mastercraft Pro Water Ski Tour. This event will also be a qualifier for the 2008 US Open of Water Skiing. The H2Osmosis Pro Swerve Water Ski Championships will feature the best skiers in the world, when 40 Open Men, 30 Open Women, and 40 Masters Men compete to take home the… PWT - Ft. Worth Kicked Off TodayMay 30, 2008 The world’s top wakeboarders took to the waters of Lake Moser at Texas MasterCraft today for the opening rounds of the 2008 MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour in Fort Worth. The Tour kicked off the three-day contest with qualifying rounds for the Pro Men and Jr. Men divisions. More than 55 riders from throughout the globe turned out to qualify for the Pro Men’s Division at this weekend’s event, including Tom Fooshee of San Marcos, TX. Fooshee finished second in his heat of four with a score of… Jimmy, Regina, Freddy and Rusty All Crowned Champs at MastersMay 26, 2008 PINE MOUNTAIN, GA - Competition at the 49th Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament concluded Sunday at Callaway Gardens on Robin Lake with amazing weather and thrilling competition throughout all disciplines. It was quite an interesting day in men’s tricks where defending champion, Nicolas LeForestier tried to reclaim his title but Jimmy Siemers tricked an amazing 11,110 points earning this year’s…Nicola Butler Wins Again!
May 18, 2008 Over the past three days, the world’s top pro wakeboarders battled it out on the waters of Dallas Landing Park in Acworth, GA to compete for the first win the 2008 MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour season. Four rounds and three days later, the top-four riders in the Pro Men’s Division took to the water for the final heat of the contest, where all eyes were on Rusty Malinoski (CAN), Phillip Soven (USA), Adam Errington (SCT) and JD Webb (USA). All four rippers had a killer showing in the… Face To Face Tour Aims To Give Waterskiing Back To PeopleMay 12, 2008 Current US Open Champion Marcus Brown, in a partnership with MasterCraft Boat Company, is stoked to announce the launch of the inaugural Face To Face Tour which will hit the road nationwide this summer. Having already started on May 10th in Dallas, TX, the Face To Face Tour serves up a variety of opportunities for water sports addicts throughout the country. On the docket are custom clinics, free ski days with a pro, charity benefit days, public outreach days, celebrity appearances, autograph sessions,… MasterCraft Athletes Sweep 2008 Wake GamesApril 28, 2008 The world's best wakeboarders battled it out on the waters of the Orlando Watersports Complex this weekend in the final rounds of the 2008 Wake Games. It turned out to be an international showdown between Rusty Malinoski (Humboldt, Sask.), Phillip Soven (Longwood, Fla.), Adam Errington (Ullapool, Sct.) and Josh Sanders (Nowra, Aus.) in the Pro Men's Division finals. All four rippers took to the water, going huge and holding nothing back, as all four riders wanted to kick off the 2008 King of Wake… Ride of a Lifetime SweepstakesApril 22, 2008 Four days. Five nights. Eight Ridiculously Fortunate Souls. Snowboard on Mt. Hood with Oakley Pros every morning. Then hop behind an XStar to ride with MasterCraft Pros Andrew Adkison, Zane Schwenk and Jack Blodgett every afternoon. High Cascade Snowboard Camp. 4 days. 5 nights. 8 winners. You need to register by July 18th. Go to your local MasterCraft Dealer today or click on the sweepstakes link here on MasterCraft.com toregister. Official "Ride of a Lifetime" Sweepstakes Website Remember, to… Reminder to Enter the Win A XStar SweepstakesApril 16, 2008 The Win A XStar Sweepstakes drawing is sponsored by Colorado Adventure Sports (supported by Mile High Wakeboarding) in order to provide an opportunity to win a 2008 MasterCraft X Star. All net proceeds above the costs involved with conducting Sweepstakes and awarding prizes (estimated at $80,000 total), will be directed towards LiveStrong and the global fight against cancer. Official Website and Entry Form No purchase, payment, or donation necessary to enter or win Sweepstakes. A purchase,… Sarah Green is Back on the Water!April 09, 2008 After the birth of Ryan and Sarah Green's son, Fletcher on December 16th 2007, Sarah has begun training again for the 2008 season. "I didn't want to rush back into skiing immediately after the birth of Fletcher, I felt I wanted to concentrate solely on him and wait until the hunger for me to get back out on the water got unbearable! I always had in the back of my mind that I wanted to be back fully fit and skiing for the US Masters and I feel I am on track for that." Sarah took a break from the… CWB Board Co. Announces New CWB TVApril 03, 2008 CWB recently announced the launch of a brand new digital video application on their website called “CWB TV”. This engaging new feature reflects the immense changes in our industry including the growth of new media applications and platforms. CWB TV is an outstanding new ingredient to their website that offers unique opportunities to watch and learn from videos that CWB produces. In fact, they have already posted cool videos highlighting the 08 season preview, as well as Episode One.1,… Record Number of Sales for Dubai Boat ShowApril 02, 2008 Congratulations to Amr Selim and his team from MasterCraft Middle East on achieving record sales on their extremely impressive stand at the 2008 Dubai International Boat Show. Located in Minah Seyahi next to the famous Palm Island Jumeriah in Dubai, the 2008 show really was something special! The beautiful and somewhat surreal location played perfect host to MasterCraft Middle East's stand. On display was a great selection of Saltwater Series boats including Amr's red and silver metal flake "Disco… Record Number of Sales for Dubai Boat ShowMarch 31, 2008 Congratulations to Amr Selim and the team from MasterCraft Middle East on achieving record sales on their extremely impressive stand at the 2008 Dubai International Boat Show. Located in Minah Seyahi next to the famous Palm Island Jumeriah in Dubai, the 2008 show really was something special! The beautiful and somewhat surreal location played perfect host to MasterCraft Middle East's stand. On display were a great selection of Saltwater Series boats including Amr's Red and Silver Metal Flake "Disco… 2008 IWSF World CupMarch 31, 2008 Kuno Ritschard, President of the International Water Ski Federation (IWSF), released details today of the calendar of the IWSF Waterski and Wakeboard World Cup series organized for this season. Having successfully completed 21 Stops to date, the locations fixed for this year are the most exotic so far. The venues announced are Dubna on the Volga River in Russia, the Palm Hills Development Wakeboard World Cup on the Mediterranean in Egypt, Doha in Qatar in the Arabian Gulf, Putrajaya, the new Government… Hola from New Zealand!March 11, 2008 After a very hectic summer I have a few weeks to relax and enjoy some time at home. From early December I have been fully booked for lessons, demos and contests. For December and January I was based at Orakei Korako, Cave and Thermal parked. Being based on the water’s edge this year saw a huge influx to the number of lessons and camps that I could hold. Holding regular camps for 2 different age groups, 9-13 and 14-19. Also dedicating time for the Enzeel team riders kept me on my toes for Dec and… MasterCraft To Host Penske Racing Drivers and Featured On #2 NASCARMarch 07, 2008 On March 13th, Penske Racing Drivers Kurt Busch and Sam Hornish Jr. will be making an appearance at the MasterCraft headquarters. Kurt and Sam will be at the factory in the afternoon for an employee meet and greet. Their #2 and #77 show cars will also be on display for everyone to see- Kurt’s #2 car at the March 16th Bristol race will also feature the MasterCraft brand logo. Check out the image on the right of Kurt’s Bristol car and the back deck lid…this is how our logo will… MasterCraft Athletes Debut on Fuel TV ShowMarch 05, 2008 Be sure to tune into Fuel TV’s March 6th show, when guest host Chris Pastras sits down with MasterCraft Team Wakeboarders Zane Schwenk and brothers Nick and Julz Heaney. These top athletes give correspondent Jordan Morris a lesson in wakeboarding. Plus, Canadian indie band “We Are Wolves” gets primitive on The Daily Habit stage. Check out the Fuel TV schedule at: http://www.fuel.tv/FUELTVPR/blogs/view/2209?type=Blog&item=17375 Zane Schwenk’s sponsors include: MasterCraft,… 2008 British Waterski Yorkshire and Humberside Awards EveningFebruary 27, 2008 Saturday 23rd of February saw Roger Thorpe manor as the venue for the annual Yorkshire and Humberside BWS regions award ceremony. Now in it’s fourth year and going from strength to strength, this years event was a sell out with over 180 people in attendance. With the 7 clubs in the region all having a strong presence and getting involved in the overall night. The event is the result of an idea started at the Local Regions Meetings 5 years ago and a lot of hard work and effort put in by the committee… MasterCraft GB The Season AheadFebruary 27, 2008 The winter plans have been going well and the calendar is once again looking full for the 2008 season. Rider League the wakeboard tour which is open to everyone is back in a big way taking in 6 stops throughout the north of England, including being a huge part of the Conwy Maritime Festival on the August Bank Holiday Saturday. This event will see the Rider Leaguers competing in front of a 4000 strong crowd, the aim to show them something they can be involved in and with 2 MasterCraft’s on the… MasterCraft Named Manufacturer of the YearFebruary 19, 2008 East Tennessee APICS announced last week that MasterCraft Boat Company is the East Tennessee APICS Manufacturer of the Year for 2007. MasterCraft's "lean manufacturing" implementation is the best in the region and provides superior product quality and customer service to their dealers, according to a release the company distributed. Mastercraft says it is holding the region to a higher standard in manufacturing excellence. “We are delighted to receive this kind of recognition,” said John Fausch,… Team MasterCraft Riders on Top at the 2007 EAME Wakeboard Championships - South AfricaFebruary 17, 2008 The stunning Emerald Casino Resort on the Vaal River in South Africa saw 87 riders from 11 countries competing for the 2007 EAME Wakeboard Championships, a truly spectacular event. The beautiful location played the perfect host with plenty of action both on and off the water. The Red Bull Free Style FMX Show wowed the crowds with South Africa’s top FMX Riders performing breathtaking stunts, jumping over the PWT Edition X-Star and also a spectacular air display from the local display team, Gabriel… MasterCraft.com Awarded Best Website In Marine IndustryFebruary 14, 2008 MasterCraft announced that it has earned the Best Marine Site Overall at the annual North American Marine Industry Web Award presentation sponsored by NMMA and boats.com. The awards are designed to recognize companies that lead the North American marine industry's drive towards higher standards of excellence in website design and content. “The web is obviously playing an exponentially larger role in window shopping and final retail demand, even with items like cars and boats” says Phil Walker,… MasterCraft Receives Prestigious J.D. Power and Associates AwardFebruary 14, 2008 MasterCraft announces that it is has earned a top honor from J.D. Power and Associates and is rated “Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Ski and Wakeboard Boats in a Tie”. MasterCraft, in its 40th year of business, has staked its reputation over the past four decades on striving for the highest possible customer satisfaction, an effort emulated by its competitors and now recognized by J.D. Power and Associates. “Since 1968, MasterCraft has been raising the expectations and standards of design,… 2008 MasterCraft GB Rider LeagueFebruary 12, 2008 For 2008 the MasterCraft Rider League Tour is back. In conjunction with Wakeboard UK this year sees the tour expanding once more. Taking in a total of 6 stops in the North of England, starting on 26th April at Calmwater Bay in Knaresborough. Once again the MasterCraft X-2 is the choice boat for these events and there have been a few changes for this season. The open men and masters’ men categories are now being split into 2 divisions each due to demand for entries. Were will be 30 competitors… Harley Clifford Takes The Planet X WakeJam TitleFebruary 04, 2008 The very same day Harley Clifford became an official MasterCraft Team Rider he proved his worth by forcing two of Australia’s (if not the World’s) most experienced riders, Daniel Watkins and Brett Eisenhauer, into 3rd and 2nd place, respectively. Having knocked out the other Junior men to take the 8th rider spot in the Pro Men Division, Harley, barely 15 years old, put in a flawless final pass to take first place in the Pro’s! A Gold Medal and a cheque for almost $10,000 was the icing on the… Harley Clifford takes the title at the Gold Coast Planet X WakeJamFebruary 02, 2008 The very same day Harley Clifford became an official MasterCraft Team Rider he proved his worth by forcing two of Australia’s (if not the World’s) most experienced riders, Daniel Watkins and Brett Eisenhauer, into 3rd and 2nd place, respectively. Having knocked out the other Junior men to take the 8th rider spot in the Pro Men Division, Harley, barely 15 years old, put in a flawless final pass to take first place in the Pro’s! A Gold Medal and a cheque for almost $10,000 was the icing on the… Steel Lafferty - Master of Disaster CraftJanuary 29, 2008 Check out Steel Lafferty’s brand spanking new X-Star. A complete collaborative effort by the big boys in the business that saw Mastercraft providing the canvas, Nike 6.0 the color pallette, System AVD brought out the innovative design know-how, and Steel added his own style and personality throughout. Here’s what System AVD Inc.’s Josh Sirlin had to say about teaming up with Steel to create a boat wrap uniquely Lafferty: “The process was a lot of fun… We’re stoked to be working with… Fuel TVs Blue Carpet Special Push ProcessJanuary 24, 2008 Tune in tonight and this weekend to watch Oakley’s wakeboarding team take over FUEL TV’s Blue Carpet Special. This show was filmed on November 10, 2007 at Oakley’s headquarters in Foothill Ranch at the World Premiere. After a year in production Push Process is available for order through Oakley and our exclusive distributor Video Action Sports. The part number is 39-534. Get yours today! For more info go to http://oakley.com/community/news/article/id/645 “Blue Carpet Special Push Process”… EAME Wakeboard Championships 2008 - South AfricaJanuary 24, 2008 Monday the 11th February marks the start of the 2008 EAME Wakeboard Championships, being held on the Vaal River at the Emerald Casino Resort in Johannesburg - South Africa. Running until the 17th, this event is going to be spectacular. MasterCraft will once again be in full force with a hospitality area & boat show and of course the legendary X-Star tow boats. Alongside the action on the water will be Freestyle Motocross, Helicopter Rides, Classic and Sports Car Show, Harley Davidson Motorbike Show,… London Boat Show 2008January 21, 2008 MasterCraft GB were once again in full force at the prestigious London International Boat Show, held at the Excel centre in London's Docklands. Boats on display included the all new CSX 265 which commanded lots of attention as the newest MasterCraft to add to the ever growing product range. Also shining in all it's glory was the latest 2008 X-Star, the best selling X2, the CSX 220 and the world's best ski boat, the Pro Star 197. Located on the busiest aisle opposite all the dream yachts, MasterCraft… MasterCraft Stepping It Up In 2008January 16, 2008 Orlando based Step Up Productions, the nation's original producer of portable wakeboard rail jams, is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with MasterCraft for the 2008 season. With over 100 events under their belt spanning 30 cities and three countries, Step Up Productions is the undisputed leader in taking the sport to the people. "We are very excited to be joining forces with Mastercraft Boats and Hyperlite Wakeboards," said Kevin Little, vice president of the company. "Now we are… Rewind08 DVD Now AvailableJanuary 07, 2008 The highly anticipated release of MasterCraft’s Rewind08 DVD has arrived! This year’s Rewind is chocked full of amazing wakeboarding and waterskiing action, as well as some fantastic boat footage. With some of the most incredible video production to date, the Rewind08 DVD has a montage of great segments featuring the new CSX265, highlights from the 2007 Pro Wakeboard Tour, the Double Up Del Noche super event, the Guantanamo Bay - Cuba exhibition for the military troops, the 20th Anniversary… Team MasterCraft Riders Dan Nott and Estelle Tuaz Named EAME Athletes of the Year!January 01, 2008 Congratulations to our very own Team MasterCraft rider's, Dan Nott and Estelle Tuaz who have been titled the EAME Athletes of the year! Here's what the IWSF had to say.... Dan Nott Dan has had an extremely busy year and has travelled extensively. He has always been a proactive rider and is now one of the most recognised riders in the world. He has supported IWSF wakeboard extensively and his commitment to the sport, drive and determination to succeed has granted him the title of EAME Rider of the… Happy Holidays!!December 19, 2007 From our Family to Yours, ...because there is no time more fitting to say "Thank You" to those who have contributed to our success this past year- We wish you a happy holiday filled with all of the peace and joy of the season, and a great New Year of health, happiness and prosperity. The MasterCraft Family Celebrate Our 40th Anniversary in Style!December 14, 2007 This is an exciting time for MasterCraft owners, fans and enthusiasts worldwide! As we kick off our 40th Anniversary celebration, we are now offering limited edition boats, as well as exclusive 40th Anniversary merchandise through the MasterCraft Pro Shop. MasterCraft.com is currently promoting the official 40th Anniversary boat lineup through its award winning “Design-A-Boat” application. Choose between the legendary XStar, the world record ProStar 197, or the renowned ProStar 190. Design your… New Zealand Gets Shiny New ShowroomNovember 30, 2007 Congratulations to Darren and the team from Wheels to Water - New Zealand on the launch of their brand new showroom. Located in Tauranga in The Bay Of Plenty, the shiny new showroom boasts a selection of the current models and the legendary MasterCraft Rewind DVD playing on the huge tv screen! The VW Diesel ProStar 190 Gains IWSF ApprovalNovember 27, 2007 In this their 40th Anniversary year, MasterCraft has, once again, announced yet another industry “First”. The MasterCraft ProStar 190, fitted with the Volkswagen 225-6 Diesel engine (PS190 225-6) has today received the full International Water Ski Federation (IWSF) approval as a World Record Capability Tow Boat.This major breakthrough represents the culmination of almost 2 years work by MasterCraft and Volkswagen engineers. And the PS190 225-6 is no "one off" special. This is a standard production… Sarah and Ryan Green — Western Australia Season UpdateNovember 27, 2007 MasterCraft Team Skiers, Sarah and Ryan Green have once again been busy promoting the MasterCraft brand “down under” in Western Australia. Last weekend Ryan’s brother, Jarrad, who is President of the Western Australian Waterski Association, displayed their MasterCraft boat, alongside 60 competitors, but in prime position, at the first ever York Ski Boat Rally. All of the local competitive boat dealers and ski shops were represented, including our very own Dave Gordon from PSA Ski Boats, who… MasterCraft Exclusive Towboat at the Chinese Taipei International Wakeboard ChampionshipsNovember 21, 2007 This was a fantastic event, sponsored and supported by MasterCraft Dealer Tommy Yu of Sea Dynamics of Hong Kong, and another step in the process of growing the sport of Wakeboarding and the MasterCraft brand within the fastest developing market in the World. We are already seeing Chinese riders competing and taking podium positions at a world level. With the right facilities, X-Series Tow Boats and world class coaching riders from around this region could become a major force in the not too distant… Push Process Movie Premieres Before Packed HouseNovember 19, 2007 On November 10, a massive group of wake sport fans arrived at the Oakley headquarters in southern California to view the most anticipated wake movie in years, Push Process, sponsored by Oakley, MasterCraft, CWB and Alliance. Click here to see trailer: http://www.pushprocessmovie.com/trailer/ Although the buzz and chatter was around this truly epic wakeboard movie, the night was also jammed full of other incredible entertainment, including DJ’s, autograph signings, on-site events and a VIP reception… MasterCraft Athletes Dominate 2007 Editor's Choice AwardsNovember 16, 2007 MasterCraft Water Ski Athletes dominated The Water Skier Magazine’s 2007 Editor’s Choice Awards. According to Scott Atkinson (Director of Communications) with The Water Skier, Mandy Nightingale was selected as the Female Athlete of the Year while Freddy Krueger was nominated as the Male Athlete of the year! Verbatim from The Water Skier Magazine article written by Scott: Female Athlete of the Year Since returning to tournament water skiing five years ago, Mandy Nightingale has become the face… Barcelona Boat Show — November 3rd – 11th 2007November 16, 2007 Congratulations to Mamo and Jose Mill on their production (once again) of a spectacular boat show stand for this year’s Barcelona Boat Show. The elegant and stylish design of the stand presented MasterCraft as a brand that characterises excellence. Only Mamo, known for her attention to detail, could make a display of Genuine MasterCraft Parts look positively chic! Nine gleaming MasterCraft boats represented the ProStar, X-Series, MariStar and Salt Water Series’; attracting the punters in greater… Dan Nott takes third place on the podium in Doha, QatarNovember 12, 2007 Congratulations to Dan Nott, team MasterCraft rider from Great Britain, on securing a place on the podium in the recent IWSF Wakeboard World Championships in Doha. Check out the podium shots below, as well as some superb pics of Dan in action, on the water, in Qatar. Want to know more about Dan??? Name: Dan Nott Born: 1/5/84 Nationality: British Interests: … Team MasterCraft Wins 2007 Dam 2 Dam!November 06, 2007 The 20th Annual Dam 2 Dam Barefoot Ski Race was held this past weekend in Austin Texas. Considered to be the “Grand Daddy” of Barefoot Racing, this exciting event had over 100 barefoot water ski athletes – comprising of 20 teams – all competing in thrilling barefoot racing to determine who was the top team in the world. Team MasterCraft, comprised of athletes Doug Winters, Chad Mietz and the legend Paul Stokes, won the Open Finals barefoot race. Against all odds, this marvelous team rose… Canada and USA Share Spoils In Doha at Last World Cup Stop of the 2007 SeasonNovember 06, 2007 The International Water Ski Federation (IWSF) has just completed the 21st successful Stop of the current Waterski and Wakeboard World Cup series. To date, cash prizes in excess of US$2,000,000 have been paid to the athletes. TV shows of each Stop have been targeted at audiences of over 500 million viewers. News Releases have been distributed to 192 countries on every one of the 21 Stops completed. The search for suitable new downtown venues and event partners for the future continues as the momentum… Wakeboard World Cup — Doha 2007November 06, 2007 Saturday 3rd November saw the final stop of the invitation only Wakeboard World Cup series. With the Wakeboard World Championships final held the day before, the elite riders were pumped and ready to go! The format was two heats each for men and women, the two winners then going head to head for the title and all important, massive prize money. Being invitation only, the World Cup series offers spectators a fast paced event of extremely high level riding with only the big names eligible. Having… Andrew Adkison Crowned World Champion in DohaNovember 05, 2007 Friday - November 2nd was the finals of the 2007 IWSF Wakeboard World Championships in Doha. Having started off with 127 Riders from 24 Countries, the running order was down to the last six athletes in seven different categories. These ranged from Boys and Girls all the way up to Open Men and Open Women. Conditions at the Diplomatic Club were perfect. Sunshine, 32C / 94Fh and a slight headwind produced first class results in all groups. The XStar MasterCraft boat started the proceedings promptly… Trapp, Bennett Selected As USA Water Ski Athletes Of The MonthNovember 02, 2007 USA Water Ski has selected MasterCraft Athletes’ Ian Trapp (Zachary, La.) and Danyelle Bennett (Zachary, La.) as its Male and Female Athletes of the Month for October. The University of Louisiana-Monroe Water Ski Team was selected as Team of the Month. Trapp, Bennett and the University of Louisiana-Monroe Water Ski Team are now eligible for the United States Olympic Committee’s Athletes and Team of the Month honors. Trapp won the men's slalom title at the 29th Collegiate Water Ski National Championships,… MasterCraft Dealers In Michigan Partner To Become One TeamOctober 22, 2007 The local MasterCraft dealer formally known as Water Sports Marine has recently partnered with western Michigan’s Action Water Sports. Water Sports Marine has been serving the Fenton, Waterford and surrounding areas since 1971. With the retiring of his partner, Gregg Rising of Water Sports Marine made the decision to partner with Action Water Sports to grow his business and provide his customers with top of the line service. “Our goal is to always give our customers a trustworthy dealership… Body Glove Photo Shoot With Rusty MalinoskiOctober 19, 2007 Recently, Body Glove held an amazing photo shoot on the “Parker Strip” of the Colorado River in Parker, Arizona with the infamous Rusty Malinoski sporting his new signature series PFD and team wetsuit while riding behind Body Glove’s specially wrapped MasterCraft CSX220 (Cross Sport Extreme) boat. Starting a unique marketing trend that supports shared athletes, as well as strengthens industry partnerships, Body Glove hosted a wonderful day and a half on the water capturing all of the photo… Greg Badal Wins 2007 Big Dawg Championship!October 02, 2007 Winter Garden, Florida: Team Mastercraft Skier - Greg Badal dominated in winning the 2nd Annual Big Dawg Championships. Greg ran 3@39-1/2 off in the final to best Chad Scott who had scored 2-1/2@39. Badal, of Brentwood, Cailfornia also hosts the annual Diablo Shores Pro-Am. There were 4 qualifying events throughout the US. Michigan, North Carolina, Texas, and California each hosted and event. The top 8 from each event plus the next best 18 made up the field of 50 for the finals in Florida. Badal… Nicolas Le Forestier scores World's Best Performance in TricksSeptember 23, 2007 2007 EAME Waterski Championships Europe - Africa - Middle East Recetto, Italy 19-23 Sept 2007 Yes, he has done it again! On his return from the final tournament for the season, at the EAME Waterski Championships in Recetto Italy, Nick was carrying yet another two gold medals to add to his already very impressive season tally. Along with his gold Team medal, Nick took gold with the World’s Best Performance in Tricks, scoring a spectacular 12200 points, after Aliaksei Zharnasek threw down the gauntlet… MasterCraft Athletes PodiumSeptember 16, 2007 In front of a roaring crowd and the MasterCraft family, athletes Marcus Brown, Mandy Nightingale and Karen Truelove won respective titles last night under the lights on Lake Buena Vista in DownTown Disney. Marcus Brown won his first career U.S. Open men's slalom title by defeating Thomas Moore in a thrilling runoff for the championship. After both skiers tied with scores of 2 buoys at 39-1/2 feet off, Marcus then came off the dock with determination and posted a score of 1 buoy at 41 feet off to… Watch The US Open Championship Finals Tonight!September 15, 2007 Tune in from your computer tonight to watch the "live" WebCast broadcast of the 20th Anniversary - U.S. Open of Waterskiing Championship Finals in Downtown Disney. Listen in as the infamous Mike Ferraro and colorful Tadd Schreiber announce all of the action straight from the shores of Lake Buena Vista. Be sure to Watch as the lovely Will Christein interviews all of the skiers, VIPs and celebrities! This is a can't miss event, so be sure to point your browser to the WebCast-TV link at 7:00pm (EST).… Top Podium for Bonnet BrothersSeptember 10, 2007 7th National title for Julien Bonnet Last weekend, MasterCraft Europe team members, the Bonnet Brothers, both took their rightful places on the podium during the Belgian Championship. Julien, competing his last year in Junior Men before moving into Open Men , easily made it through the qualification rounds. During the finals, Julien pushed it to the limit by pulling together a great run which included his signature method moby dick, whirlybird, batwing and some clean, off axis, spins - just letting… 7th National title for Julien BonnetSeptember 08, 2007 During the weekend of 8 and 9 September, the canal of Vilvoorde, Brussels was hosting the Belgian Wakeboard Nationals 2007. With the best riders present, the pressure was on! Current European Wakeboard Champion, Julien Bonnet was tipped as one of the favourites for national gold. During the qualifications, Julien cheered up the crowd with a massive array of clean and technical tricks. Although Julien (who is in his 1st year at the Brussels ULB University) was injured earlier this season whilst competing… MasterCraft Dominates 2007 Riders Choice AwardsSeptember 07, 2007 With the polls now closed and votes counted, Wakeworld.com announced the winners today of its 7th annual Rider’s Choice Awards. With categories ranging from Top Ten Male Riders to Most Improved Riders to Boat of the Year, wake sport enthusiasts gathered around their computers in the thousands over the last few weeks to cast their ballot for their favorite riders, best wake sport equipment and most envied ride. And at the top of the pile? The MasterCraft X-Star and its infamous team of riders.… Waterski World Cup in Northern IrelandSeptember 07, 2007 Enniskillen Stop to Deliver Season Champions Once Again. The nineteenth Stop of the highly successful Waterski and Wakeboard World Cup series is now heading for the picturesque town of Enniskillen in Northern Ireland. It all takes place on September 7/9 With the thrilling conclusion to the previous Stop in Dubna in Russia still fresh in the minds of all World Cup athletes, this Enniskillen Stop will dictate the 2007 season’s winners. It will also be the third visit to Enniskillen since 2005.… MasterCraft Intl. Team Skier Sarah Green visits IrelandSeptember 07, 2007 Sarah Green, one of the top ladies three-event skiers in the world, brought her invaluable experience to Irish waters. Meteor WaterSki Club near Belfast in the North of Ireland co-ordinated a 10 day coaching course with Sarah, following up from a course with with husband Ryan in 2006. Bringing this level of coaching to Irish skiers is a real catalyst for the sport. In the week following the course the results of the coaching were obvious as her students of all ages and disciplines dominated the… Freddy Sets Another Record At The Worlds!September 02, 2007 At the 2007 Waterski World Championships in Linz-Steyregg, Austria over the weekend, Freddy Krueger set a new record in the Men’s jump. With a large crowd on hand in an atmosphere that was truly electric, only Jaret Llewellyn and Freddy Krueger remained on the dock to round out the men’s jump finals. And what a finish it was! Starting ahead of Freddy, Jaret landed an impressive set of 68.9m, 67.5m and a giant 70.7m (232 ft.) on his third jump…the audience applauded. On his first jump, Freddy… MasterCraft Athletes give Record-Breaking Performances at the Waterski World Championships in Linz-Steyregg, Austria.September 02, 2007 In Mens Tricks, could the defending World Champion, Nicolas Le Forestier (FRA), do it one more time? Six athletes scored more than 10,500 points. Five athletes scored more than 11,000 points. Nevertheless, Le Forestier did the seemingly impossible with a new World Championships record in the Preliminary Round of 11960 and a Gold Medal score in the Finals of 11680 to retain his title. In Mens Jump, although presented with the daunting challenge of a 70.7m jump from the defending World Champion, Freddy… MasterCraft Management Partners with Transportation Resource Partners and Charlesbank Capital PartnersAugust 17, 2007 MasterCraft, the world’s leading builder of water ski, wakeboard and luxury performance towboats, recently announced that management joined with Transportation Resource Partners (TRP) and Charlesbank Capital Partners to purchase the interest previously owned by US Equity Partner’s, an investment fund sponsored by Wasserstein & Co. This exciting new business relationship will provide MasterCraft invaluable resources to accomplish its aggressive five year growth plan. “Without a doubt we have… MasterCraft Secures High Profile Marketing Location in QatarAugust 09, 2007 In a major marketing move, MasterCraft dealer for Qatar and the UAE, Amr Selim, has secured a prime display position for a MasterCraft X-45 - inside the new Virgin Megastore in Doha, Qatar. Multiple video displays, all over the store, are featuring the MasterCraft Rewind production video continuously throughout the day. MasterCraft Vice President, International Sales and Marketing, Ian Birdsall said, "This is an innovative and exciting marketing concept, exposing MasterCraft to large numbers of… Nicolas Le Forestier - Success after Surgery RehabAugust 05, 2007 With the unpleasant memory of his October knee surgery now confined to past history, Nicolas le Forestier has returned to the competitive arena with renewed resolve and a matchless determination to win. After his success at the Masters, in May, with a superb course record score of 12050, Nick had his sights focused on the world record in June. An untimely fall, on an 800 point trick (which would have seen him tie for the world record) robbed him of the opportunity on this occasion. Not to be daunted,… Mad City Ski Team Repeat Winners at WI State ChampionshipJuly 31, 2007 Competing in the Wisconsin State Show Ski Tournament, the Mad-City Ski Team, sponsored by MasterCraft, edged out the Janesville Rock Aqua Jays to lay claim to their second straight Wisconsin State Championship! The ski show, entitled “A Tale of 2 Ski Shows”, featured two stand-out announcers in longtime favorite Adam Schaller and new comer Matt Baumler facing off on stage to determine once and for all which is better, Mad-City Style or Traditional Show Ski Style. During the course of their epic… WAKEJAM 2007July 28, 2007 Waterways Ireland presents WAKEJAM 07 in Loch Erne, Enniskillen, Northern Ireland on Broad Meadow - 28th & 29th July, hosted by Erne Wakeboard Club Waterway Ireland WAKEJAM 07 is the pinnacle wakeboard event in Ireland of 2007. Enniskillen Castle provides a fabulous backdrop to the event with ‘flat calm’ conditions enabling a perfect pass of the competition course for all riders. The event will feature international riders from the United States, Australia and Europe. The aim of Waterways… Rusty Malinoski Lands 2nd Place Finish at Portland and Overall for 2007July 25, 2007 Rusty Malinoski wound up an incredible campaign on the final stop of the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour, finishing up in second place in Portland and snatching the second seed overall for the MasterCraft PWT. Without a doubt, this has been Rusty’s strongest year in and out of competition and this recent second place finish validates his endurance, consistency and a drive to win. The crowds and the sunshine turned out in Portland, OR, to watch one of the closest battles ever played out in the final… MasterCraft Does It Again Down UnderJuly 21, 2007 After taking the prestigious “Best Stand in Show” award at Melbourne Boat Show – the MasterCraft dealers, here in Australia, have done it again – this time at the Adelaide Boat Show in South Australia. Vice-President, International Sales and Marketing, Ian Birdsall, is delighted with the efforts and resultant success of the dealer teams in this exciting market.“We were confident that this region was well suited to the MasterCraft range – but we have been amazed… Rusty Lands His Third 1080!!!July 11, 2007 No other rider has ever done more than one 1080. Parks Bonifay was the first to do it back in 1999 and Danny Harf finally matched Parks' performance seven years later. Since then, Rusty has cornered the market on 1080's by spinning the last three. Both Parks Bonifay and Danny Harf were in the infamous black XStar yesterday to witness Rusty's latest 1080, which was switch toeside, on Lake Minniehaha in Clermont, Florida. Not only has his XStar pulled all the top pros in Florida and beyond, but this… Rusty Malinoski Claims 3rd in Kelwona PWT StopJuly 09, 2007 Rusty Malinoski continued his consistent performances this season with a third place finish at the fourth stop of the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboarding Tour. Once again Malinoski battled through the early rounds defeating all of his opponents in his quest to win the overall Pro Tour Title. The water conditions on Lake Okanagan are by far the worst on tour, with two foot white wash rolling down the course, so the challenge of pulling out the money tricks was a little more intense than usual. For Shane… MasterCraft Athletes train in BelgiumJuly 09, 2007 Midsummer, 3 team members of MasterCraft Europe trained together to prepare for the upcoming competitions. France’s Estelle Tuaz came to Belgium to join the Bonnet Brothers, Julien and Xavier, for an intensive week of wakeboarding behind their brand new MasterCraft X2. Estelle Tuaz, two times world champion in Girls division who recently won the US Masters, worked hard on her spins and rolls to revert. Training with Julien and Xavier definitely built up her confidence. A nice and smooth style,… MasterCraft Receives Prestigious Award in AustraliaJuly 06, 2007 In our first year exhibiting at the Melbourne (Australia) Boat Show, MasterCraft has received the coveted "Stand of the Year" Award. Ian Birdsall, MasterCraft’s VP International Sales and Marketing, said; "We are extremely pleased to receive this award and it is a fitting tribute to the effort and energy put in by our MasterCraft team, here in Australia." Birdsall stated further, "This is a fresh and exciting market for MasterCraft; one in which we are making great inroads, with rave reviews from… MasterCraft Wins NMMA CSI Award For Third Consecutive YearJuly 05, 2007 For the third straight year, MasterCraft Boat Company is the recipient of NMMA CSI Award for the Inboard niche, an honor bestowed by owners ranking MasterCraft the highest in customer satisfaction. The Marine Industry CSI Awards Program, launched back in 2001, currently recognizes over 100 participating companies actively measuring customer satisfaction to pursue continuous improvement. Award recipients achieved and maintained an independently-measured standard of excellence of 90 percent or higher… MasterCraft Launches New 2008 Design-A-Boat ApplicationJuly 03, 2007 MasterCraft is proud to announce the launch of its new 2008 Design-A-Boat application and new boat model line-up. The 2007 Gold ADDY award winning Design-A-Boat application was re-freshed for 2008 and includes expanded content. New functionalities give the consumer the ability to choose between different gel coat schemes, as well as to toggle between unique selections of the swim platform and tower. In addition, consumers now have full control over the interior vinyl selections with many base and… Rusty Wins at Nationals!June 26, 2007 Kenosha, Wis.- The 2007 WWA Wakeboard National Championships featured 70 riders in the Pro Men's Division, but on the final day of competition, only one rider stood out and took the top spot - Rusty Malinoski. "I'm stoked to win today. It's the first time I won this event, so I couldn't be happier right now," said Malinoski. "Winning Nationals is a great accomplishment for me." Malinoski has been battling all season long for the top spot in the King of Wake standings and with his win at Nationals,… Malinoski and Adkison Represent for Master Craft at the US Pro TourJune 17, 2007 Rusty Malinoski continues his incredible run at the 2007 US Pro Tour of Wake Boarding, taking down some of the biggest names in the industry, fighting his way all the way to second place at the third stop in Twin Cities, MN. With a second in Atlanta and a win at the last stop in Texas, Rusty has entered into a battle with Phillip Soven for the overall US Pro Tour Championship Title. Malinoski is so solid it the water right now, the only one that has a chance of challenging him right now is Soven.… WaterSki Pro Slalom Shootout: Wrap-upJune 15, 2007 Day One: The ski lake at the Swiss Ski School in Clermont, FL is now calm after 2 days of intense competition at the 2007 WaterSki Pro Slalom Shootout. The world’s best skiers and towboats gathered to see who was King of the proverbial waterski mountain. Day one was dominated by MasterCraft and its athletes. In the first event, the all important head-to-head slalom competition, Jamie Beauchesne hit the podium in first place with a 2.5 @ 41 off, followed by Chris Rossi with 2 @ 41 off and MasterCraft’s… WaterSki Shootout Update: Marcus Brown Heats UpJune 14, 2007 With the first day of the 2007 WaterSki Pro Slalom Shootout in the books, MasterCraft and its athletes officially walked away as the champions of the day. Of course, that translates into even more pressure on Day 2, already in motion. But as can be expected, MasterCraft thrives under pressure and apparently so does its athletes. The first event of Day 2 started with the “Cold 39” where competitors were challenged to test their “cold streak” and see how many buoys they could ski at 39 off… WaterSki Pro Slalom Shootout: MasterCraft Dominates the DayJune 13, 2007 Event one at the WaterSki Pro Slalom Shootout held at the beautiful Swiss Ski School in Clermont Florida, has already been an intense bout between some of the world’s greatest skiers. With the morning’s head-to-head slalom competition wrapped up, the first event’s winners have emerged. Taking the top spot was Jamie Beauchesne with a 2.5 @ 41 off, followed by Chris Rossi with 2 @ 41 off and MasterCraft’s own, Marcus Brown with 1.5 @ 41 off. All three finalists, when given the choice, opted… MasterCraft Pro Athletes STACK the U.S. Water Ski Team RosterJune 11, 2007 USA Water Ski announced on Sunday the selections for two U.S. Water Ski Teams that will participate in respective international events this summer. The 2007 U.S. Pan American Games Water Ski Team will compete in the 2007 Pan American Games, July 21-24, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and the 2007 U.S. Elite Water Ski Team will compete in the 2007 Water Ski World Championships, Aug. 27-Sept. 2, in Linz, Austria. The selections were based on performances at the 2007 U.S. Elite Water Ski Team Trials, which… Adkison Nudges Malinoski In WichitaJune 10, 2007 The Wichita Wakefest was held yesterday and today on the Arkansas River located just off the downtown square of Wichita, Kansas. Spectators flocked to the river bank to see the two-time World Champion Andrew Adkison and the 2006 WWA World Series Champion Rusty Malinoski battle it out against the competition between the bridges with over $19,000 in cash up for grabs…and the MasterCraft pros didn’t disappoint. In the final competition today, it was Champion versus Champion as Andrew Adkison nudged… Karen Truelove Crowned Queen!June 04, 2007 Despite the harsh conditions created by Tropical Storm Barry, the skiing was thrilling at the 2007 Pro Swerve Water Ski Championships held this past weekend at the Trophy Lakes on Johns Island, South Carolina. A stiff constant wind combined with a steady sideways rain, picking up at times, nipped at the competitors like mosquitoes’ in the Amazon. Still, the women stepped up and battled not only each other, but the weather as well- In the “Queen of the Course” finals on Sunday, Karen Truelove… Malinoski Captures Big Win in TexasJune 03, 2007 Fort Worth, Texas. On the third and final day of competition, all eyes were on 2006 Pro Wakeboard Tour champion Danny Harf, as he was well on his way to reclaim victory in Ft. Worth. However, Rusty Malinoski took charge and went head-to-head in the final round of the 2007 MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour to capture the Lone Star State victory. "Danny is a strong rider and going head-to-head with him is a tough challenge," said Malinoski. "We both had great runs, but I guess today things just went… MasterCraft To Bring "Big Guns" to The Shootout!May 31, 2007 After winning two out of the three competitions over Malibu last year, MasterCraft is eager to bring out their legendary record boats and posse of pro athletes to the 2007 Shootout. With the “newbie” Correct Craft in the skirmish, MasterCraft is again looking to prove who is truly the big Sheriff in town. The stage is set on June 12-14 at the Swiss Ski School in Clermont, Florida, for three industry giants — MasterCraft, Malibu and Correct Craft — to contend against each other in the WaterSki… MasterCraft Hosts Kids and "In His Wake" MinistriesMay 30, 2007 On a beautiful day at the factory docks today, MasterCraft hosted the “In His Wakes” ministries. With many local at risk children on the docks that usually don’t get a chance to participate in water sports, these kids were treated to a wonderful day of water skiing, wakeboarding and tubing. The ministries of In His Wakes are fueled by three passions…people, water sports and Jesus Christ! In His Wakes shares the love of Jesus Christ using the unique draw of water sports to minister to a range… MasterCraft Athletes Dominate The Podium At The 48th Masters!May 29, 2007 Beautiful weather brought out loads of people to the shores of the finals on Sunday at the 48th Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament at Callaway Gardens – Georgia this past Memorial Day weekend. In addition, countless fans and enthusiasts from over forty-two countries watched the “live” web cast event from the comfort of their homes. And, many were not disappointed as several MasterCraft athletes dominated the podiums. In the men’s trick competition, MasterCraft athlete Nicholas LeForestier… MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour Heads to Texas MasterCraft this WeekendMay 28, 2007 The exciting MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour continues this weekend with the 2nd stop heading to Texas MasterCraft in Fort Worth, Texas. Join in on all of the action as Pro MasterCraft athletes like Rusty Malinoski, Andrew Adkison, Zane Schwenk, Maeghan Major and Laura Lohrmann compete for tour stop titles. The Facts Date June 1-3, 2007 Venue Texas MasterCraft 2161 East Loop 820 N Fort Worth, TX 76118 http://www.texasmastercraft.com/miscpage_002.asp Airport Dallas/Fort Worth Lodging Hampton Inn &… Sanctuary Cove Boat Show 2007 — Gold Coast, AustraliaMay 24, 2007 The stunning Sanctuary Cove Resort on the glorious Gold Coast of Australia is basking in glorious autumn sunshine today; for the opening of the annual boat show. The brilliant sunshine reflects as brightly off the eye-catching display of MasterCraft boats as it does off the dazzling blue water of the marina. The team from “Wyld About Boats”, MasterCraft’s dealer here on the Gold Coast, have assembled an impressive selection, from the MasterCraft range, to satisfy the interest of the enthusiastic… Pro Wakeboard Tour - Competition Heats Up!May 21, 2007 The weather was terrific and the competition was hot during the first stop of the Pro Wakeboard Tour on the beautiful shores of Lake Allatoona this weekend in Acworth, Georgia. Top contenders Rusty Malinoski, Andrew Adkison, Phillip Soven, JD Webb and Chad Sharpe battled it out in the semi-finals on Sunday. Soven snagged the title after the final round in a head-to-head heat with 2006 WWA World champion Rusty Malinoski. The PWT is shaping up to be the competition of the summer…stay tuned… Pro Wakeboard Tour to Kick-off 16th Season in Acworth, GAMay 15, 2007 The 16th season of the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour will kick off this weekend in Acworth, Georgia on beautiful Lake Allatoona. Join in on all of the action as Pro MasterCraft athletes like Rusty Malinoski, Zane Schwenk, Andrew Adkison and Maeghan Major compete for tour stop titles. The Facts Date: May 18th – 20th Venue: Dallas Landing Park – Lake Allatoona, Acworth, GA 5120 Allatoona Drive Acworth, GA 30101 Airport: Atlanta International Lodging: Best Western Days Inn Econo Lodge Super 8… Summerset Marine Opens New LocationMay 11, 2007 Summerset Marine recently hosted a Grand Opening of their new location in "Lake Country" to the northwest of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Summerset Marine now has three locations from Lake Geneva to this new location. Established in 1990, they have one of the best MasterCraft sales teams and service departments in the market. In addition, they are proud to be a MasterCraft quality dealership. Summerset Marine offers seasonal service of piers and lifts in the local market and operates with top quality crews… USA and Australia Excel as Doha Delivers Thrilling IWSF Wakeboard World Championships for Twenty Two NationsMay 11, 2007 The very impressive Diplomatic Club site in Doha in Qatar plus 33C temperatures created a perfect setting for the bi-annual International Waterski Federation (IWSF) Wakeboard World Championships. Moscow hosted the 2005 event. With Riders from 22 Nations competing, only the most talented would survive the grueling knock-out rounds. Doha has a history of hosting major international sports events and has invested heavily in its facilities. Qatar’s Aspire – Academy for Sports Excellence – unveiled… Gold Coast University Wakeboard SchoolApril 23, 2007 Introducing the MasterCraft X-Star Experience On Monday 23rd April Griffith University - Gold Coast Campus held a wakeboard school for all their Wakeboard and Waterski members. As the MasterCraft dealer, here on the Gold Coast, we were delighted to loan the University the X-Star, as none of the students had ever before enjoyed the amazing experience of riding behind a MasterCraft. They could all now use the occasion to experience the full potential of the X-Star, considering that most of the riders… A Few Good Men...April 19, 2007 When word came from up and coming rider, Mikey Marsh, about a possible opportunity to do something cool for our country’s service men and women, MasterCraft immediately jumped onboard. As a company with close ties to the military through our 600 employees, MasterCraft told Mikey it would be an honor to be able to say “thank you” to our troops. Then we found out the trip was to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba! Immediately the questions begin to fly: How do ride near an island that doesn’t really like… Carolina Spring Madness!April 12, 2007 Open to Mastercraft Boat Owners, their friends and family, the Carolina Spring Madness is the must attend owner’s event of the year! Located on the beautiful shores of Lake Wiley at the Paramount Carowinds bordering North Carolina and South Carolina, this highly anticipated event is being organized and hosted by MasterCraft boat owners, for MasterCraft boat owners. From May 10th – 13th, attendees may come and go as they please, stay where they want and choose where they want to eat.… Updog. The Movie: Starts Shipping Today!April 10, 2007 What's Updog??? Updog is the latest video release from award winning producer, Ronnie Romero. Featuring riding from around the globe from many of the top riders around the world including MasterCraft’s Rusty Malinoski. There is a special tribute section from Darin Shapiro which features his current riding, as well as a montage of clips from earlier Sidewayz wake titles including Six Pack, 12 Honkeys, and Natural Born Thrillaz. It is a don’t miss video section, as it will be the last time Darin’s… Proskiers.com Launch New WebsiteApril 01, 2007 Proskiers.com is a new website that was launched to promote the top end of Tournament Waterskiing. TomGrey, the man with the idea and webmaster, created a site that will be of interest to not only Professional Waterskiers, but also to competetive skiers at all levels. The idea is that the site not only promotes ourselves but also becomes like a tree branching off to all other existing waterski websites helping promote them too in their unique ways. We hope to provide up to date information on Pro… Daytona Marine - South Africa - MasterCraft Shootout CompetitionMarch 23, 2007 Daytona Marine is making waves to welcome the latest PWT X-STAR by hosting The Daytona, MasterCraft Shoot-Out competition. 8 Riders will test their skills, tricks and free flowing adrenalin to see who jams the biggest trick, pushes the best run and takes the biggest crash. Join us for a day of Xtreme fun, watching South Africa’s top riders go head to head, pushing the limits and reaching new heights to become The Master. We’ll be revving up the day with the latest models from Ducati,… MasterCraft Rider League Back for 2007March 21, 2007 The 12th of May 2007 sees the return of the MasterCraft Riders League. After the success of last season, which saw 3 Yorkshire clubs hosting an event each, it has been decided to extend Rider League for this season. Aimed at the entry level rider, each event consists of a one day format, usually on a Saturday. It sees 21 riders each receive a 15 minute coaching session from one of the top pro MasterCraft team riders, then in the afternoon we have a competition, with divisions in Open men, Junior… MasterCraft COO, Terry Bell, Passes AwayMarch 19, 2007 Terry Bell, the MasterCraft Chief Operating Officer, recently passed away after a battle with a serious medical condition. Bell, who has been with the company since 1997, has left a legacy of true leadership, pushing MasterCraft to the highest standards of innovative research & development, quality boat-building and manufacturing best practices that have often been emulated throughout the marine industry. “To say Terry was a key figure in MasterCraft’s success over the last 10 years would… Greens dominate Aussie OpenMarch 19, 2007 MasterCraft skiers Ryan and Sarah Green have had a great weekend at the Australian Open. The last of the Southern hemisphere stops was in Albury this weekend, three hours North of Melbourne. Great weather brought out great crowds to the site situated along the highway that runs from Melbourne to Sydney. Being a smaller town, publicity is easy to obtain - on the TV, radio and newspapers - which helped get the word out to the public. It was a great atmosphere, with many of the International skiers… MasterCraft Athlete Takes Moomba Masters 2007 TitleMarch 16, 2007 MasterCraft Athlete, Jodi Fisher, again took the Men's Slalom Title in the first pro event of the 2007 Professional Season, when he became the 2007 Moomba Masters Slalom Champion, this past weekend in Melbourne, Australia. Some words from Jodi on the event: “This is the second time I have become the Moomba Masters Slalom Champion, but I have to tell you it still felt as good as the first one.” “This event is very tough. To be consistent over three rounds of competition, and in… Aussie Team MasterCraft skiers kick off 2007 season.March 15, 2007 Aussie team MasterCraft, Sarah and Ryan Green, have kicked off the 2007 season downunder very srongly, showing that they have been working extremely hard during the off-season. The first elite competition of the year was in Christchurch, New Zealand. Good weather and great crowds made this event run really well. Aussie Ryan Green finished 5th in Jump and ended up second in an "interesting concept" of a trick flip off! Taking out 2nd place in Overall was a good start to Ryan's season. Sarah had a… MasterCraft to be Featured on CMTMarch 01, 2007 While MasterCraft management and staff members were in Miami for the recent world-famous boat show, the company had the opportunity to do some interviews and a product demonstration for Country Music Television’s Top 20 Countdown. The day began early, leaving Sea Isle Marina in Miami on one of our new CSX 220s. Out in the waterway, CMT interviewed both John Dorton and Zane Schwenk. After that, Zane put on a show for the camera, performing some very cool wakeboard tricks that were captured on film.… MasterCraft.com Wins Two Silver ADDY Awards!February 22, 2007 MasterCraft Boat Company is proud to announce that it went 2-for-2 at the ADDYs on Saturday night, February 17th in Madison, Wisconsin. The MasterCraft.com website brought home Silver ADDYs in the Interactive Media category for Web Site, Consumer Flash-Based and Online Micro-Mini Site, respectively. The award winning website represents MasterCraft’s commitment to design excellence, quality and innovation at all levels. MasterCraft, in a partnership with Clotho Advanced Media and On Design Studios,… Enzeel Wakeboard New Zealand makes an impact on the West CoastFebruary 13, 2007 Kurt Robertson, pro wakeboard coach, took the battle to the competition recently when he took his new MasterCraft X-1 to the West Coast of New Zealand – an area previously dominated by Malibu. However, all heads were turned once the X-1 graced the water – and none more than Kurt’s students who had the pleasure to ride behind the object of everyone else’s desire! Check out this stunning location shot! KURT ROBERTSON Pro Wakeboard coach, New Zealand Wakeboard Team Founder of ENZEEL Wakeboard… Supercross Star - James "Bubba" Stewart Gets New 2007 MasterCraftFebruary 11, 2007 2006 World Supercross GP Champion - James “Bubba” Stewart bought a new 2007 MasterCraft X2 for his 21st birthday. His 2007 MC X2 is going to be parked in good company, a Ferrari, Lamborgini, Rolls and Bentley are now the X2's roommates. James said he wanted a MasterCraft after seeing it several times at Supercross events throughout the last season. James Stewart is a professional motocross racer sometimes referred to as the Tiger Woods of Supercross. He is known for his tenacity, speed and… See MasterCraft in the AMA Supercross Series!February 09, 2007 The dirt flies when the off-road motorcycle racers of the AMA Supercross Series hit the track! Feel the adrenaline as MasterCraft and AMA Supercross invade arenas and stadiums across the country: Houston, TX - Reliant Stadium: 02-10-07 San Diego, CA - Qualcomm Stadium: 02-17-07 Atlanta, GA - Georgia Dome: 02-24-07 St.Louis, MO - Edward Jones Dome: 03-03-07 Daytona, FL - International Speedway: 03-09-07 Orlando, FL - Citrus Bowl: 03-17-07 Indianapolis, IN - RCA Dome: 03-24-07 Irving, TX - Texas Stadium:… Dew Action Sports Tour Announces 2007 ScheduleFebruary 08, 2007 The Dew Action Sports Tour recently announced its Tour dates and locations: June 21-24 Panasonic Open – TBA July 19-22 Right Guard Open – Cleveland: North Coast Harbor Aug 16-19 Vans Invitational – Portland: Rose Quarter Sept. 20-23 Toyota Challenge – Salt Lake City: Energy Solutions Arena Oct. 18-21 PlayStation Pro – Orlando: Amway Arena The Dew Tour is the premier action sports series in the world, encompassing five U.S. cities… The MasterCraft ProStar is made available for all Western Australian TournamentsJanuary 29, 2007 Western Australia has kicked off the New Year with some great performances on the water. Ryan and Sarah Green 'aka Greenski', along with MasterCraft have donated their boat for use at all Western Australian tournaments. This has been a huge financial saving for the tournament division as previously they had to pay to rent a boat for the tournaments since selling their tournament boat a couple of years ago. The first tournament, the Lower Greater Southern Championships, was held on a river down South,… 2007 MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour Schedule AnnouncedJanuary 25, 2007 The MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour has officially released the 2007 schedule for the highly anticipated 16th season. The tour will get started May 18th-20th at Dallas Landing Park in Acworth, Georgia, just outside of Atlanta. This location is a beautiful 82-acre park that overlooks the marvelous Lake Allatoona. The 2nd stop of the MC Pro Wakeboard Tour will take the world’s top professional wakeboarders and fans to a new and magnificent location – Fort Worth, Texas.On June 1 st-3rd, Texas MasterCraft… Andrew Adkison is World Champion — Again!January 08, 2007 With the 2006 professional wakeboarding season officially wrapped up, all scores have been tallied to see who might be crowned this year’s King of the Wakeboarding World. And for the second time in three years, Andrew Adkison, who entered the 2006 season rejuvenated after breaking three bones in his lower back at the end of the 2005 season, has been crowned World Champion. From the get-go, it was apparent Adkison wanted to send a message he was back in action. With Adkison winning his first-ever… Extreme Watersports — Coming to a TV Near You!January 03, 2007 With winter cold comes anxiety – especially for MasterCraft owners and watersports enthusiasts who dream of summer mornings, days and nights to carve buttery water or pop off to a new high off incomparable wakes. While we can’t do much about the cold, we can help you shake off the dreary winter months by bringing you a new twist on extreme watersports as they hit a TV near you. So get your VCR, DVR or TiVo ready… you have some action to record. Check out the Air Chair King, Geno Yauchler,… Discover Boating Report: Where Americans Take To The WaterDecember 20, 2006 Chicago, IL - The start of winter marks the start of boat show season when thousands of boats will be bought and sold across the country. To get ready, Discover Boating, the national consumer awareness program for the recreational boating industry, took a look at how many boats are already on the water and released new data showing overall boat registrations increased 1.3 percent to 12.9 million in 2005. The national rankings reveal Florida as the top boating state for the second year in a row with… Green retains Asian Australasian titlesDecember 10, 2006 Ryan Green once again showed his dominance on the water last weekend in Mulwala, Australia when he took out the Trick, Jump and Overall Titles at the Group 3 IWSF championships. The weekend was a hot one with temperatures not falling below 40 degrees but this didn't stop Ryan from tricking 9810, jumping 60.8m and getting 3rd in Slalom with 2@11.25m in the finals on Sunday. Green was very happy with his performance as he had only just come off a two month brake after the US and European season. "I… Malinoski Does It Again!December 07, 2006 With MasterCraft riders, it's never a fluke - heroics and memorable athleticism are always the order of the day. Far fetched? Let’s consider the roster – Parks, Shane, Zane, Andrew, Derek, Jeff and Nick and Julz – all pioneers, all trend setters. But then there is Rusty Malinoski – or as his friends like to call him – “Bonecrusher”. In a span of two months, this powerhouse has smacked down two – count ‘em two – 1080s laying to rest any notion this kid is a flash in the pan. Indeed,… Boating Industry Names MasterCraft Dealers To Top 100November 22, 2006 MasterCraft is pleased to announce and congratulate twelve of its dealers that have recently been named to Boating Industry’s Top 100 Dealer list – an achievement that further signifies MasterCraft’s and its dealer’s commitment to delivering a superior sales and service experience to its owners. In fact, this recognition comes on the tail end of another industry accolade that also named MasterCraft tops in customer service – the NMMA CSI Award which MasterCraft has received two years running.… Freddy Krueger Lands Perfect Season and Sets Pending World Record!November 20, 2006 There are moments in life that are simply perfect - often coincidental, rarely calculated. Unless, of course, you are Freddy Krueger. Waterskiing’s poster child for excellence, Krueger has done what no one in watersports history has ever done – he endeavored and accomplished a perfect record this year. And if a Cinderella season were not enough, Krueger won the last tournament on November 5th at McCormick’s in Seffner, Florida by stomping out a world record jump – an astonishing 243 feet.… Rusty Malinoski 1080 Video - Now Available!November 10, 2006 Check out the Rusty Malinoski 1080 video by clicking on the link below: Rusty Malinoski’s 1080 Only a few short weeks after Danny Harf broke the 7 year dry spell and cracked open an official 1080 behind the MasterCraft X-Star, Rusty Malinoski, wakeboarding’s newest star and Harf’s roommate, decided the gauntlet had been thrown. With the trademark raw strength that has earned him the title of “bonecrusher”, Malinoski carved a hard route straight into the… Boating Magazine Recognizes the MasterCraft MariStar 280November 09, 2006 MasterCraft, who is no stranger to industry accolades, has recently received another industry honor from the #1 marine publication, Boating Magazine. In its 50th anniversary edition, Boating named the MasterCraft MariStar 280 a “new classic”, identifying it as one of the few breakthrough boats in the last several years. Boating goes on to say, “[The MariStar 280] redefined the concept of a big-water day boat. It was so impressive that it’s one of the few boats our editors… MasterCraft Dealer Days AwardsOctober 25, 2006 MasterCraft Dealer Days ended last night by way of an impressive awards ceremony with many top Dealers receiving awards. Shown below are the categories and the winning dealers: Top Servicing Dealers East Coast Region – Sterling Marina Midwest Region – WaterSports Marine South Coastal Region – Bay Area Watersports Southeast Region – Williams Brothers Ski & Sport South Central Region – S&W Performance Marine West Region – Portland Ski Boat Center International… MasterCraft Dealer Days...UpdateOctober 24, 2006 After last nights reception, the Dealers started their day with a motivating presentation by MasterCraft CEO, John Dorton. John reviewed MasterCraft’s phenomenal business results, as well as shared his “Mission” plan that outlined the opportunities for continued growth. Following John, additional members of the senior management team, including Scott Crutchfield (Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales), Parker Stair (Director of National Sales) and John Behling (MasterCraft’s… MasterCraft "Dealer Days" Kicks OffOctober 22, 2006 With beautiful weather under sunny skies, MasterCraft officially kicked off its 2007 Model Year “Dealer Days” at the Sanibel Harbour Resort in Florida. Dealers and their families arrived today from around the world to participate in this grand annual event. While some just lounged at the pool and soaked up the sun, many of the Dealers that arrived earlier in the day were given free access to choose and test drive any of the MasterCraft boats lined up at the marina. Of course, the most… Rusty Malinoski Lands A 1080 Behind The X-Star!!October 12, 2006 Only a few short weeks after Danny Harf broke the 7 year dry spell and cracked open an official 1080 behind the MasterCraft X-Star, Rusty Malinoski, wakeboarding’s newest star and Harf’s roommate, decided the gauntlet had been thrown. With the trademark raw strength that has earned him the title of “bonecrusher”, Malinoski carved a hard route straight into the monstrous X-Star wake and pulled off a storybook switch toe-side 1080 – a trick that has now only been recorded… 4th Annual Southern Boat Owners Reunion - USA Waterski Hall of FameOctober 11, 2006 MasterCraft and Bay Area Water Sports proudly present the 4th Annual Southern Boat Owners Reunion on Saturday – October 28th at the USA Waterski Hall of Fame in Polk City, Florida. Be A Part Of History This will be the first Boat Owner’s Reunion ever held at the USA Waterski Hall of Fame. The Water Ski Hall of Fame honors and perpetuates the names and accomplishments of those skiers, pioneers, and officials whose dedication and competitive achievements at National and International levels have… Rusty Malinoski Becomes 2006 WWA Wakeboard World Series ChampionOctober 02, 2006 The points were close between the WWA Wakeboard World Series competitors going into the No Fear WWA Wakeboarding World Championships. Rusty Malinoski and Daniel Watkins were tied with 275 points in first place and the other riders were close in following. The No Fear WWA Wakeboarding World Championships was the determining factor of who would take home their share of the $20,000 USD purse. Fear Rusty's Points The No Fear WWA Wakeboarding World Championships had a stacked final heat with Tino… Andrew Adkison wins WWA Wakeboarding World ChampionshipSeptember 24, 2006 Andrew Adkison won his second world title in three years today at the No Fear WWA Wakeboard World Championships in Fort Worth, Texas. Adkison, a MasterCraft athlete from Orlando, Florida, topped the finals field with a 95.00 to defeat another MasterCraft athlete, Rusty Malinoski. "The Man” Adkison, who has been a leading rider all year on the professional circuit, also won the last world championship to be held in the United States, two years ago in Orlando, Florida. He says both titles mean everything… Final 2006 Wakeboard World Cup Stop - SingaporeSeptember 22, 2006 Located just off the Pan-Island Expressway and within easy reach of the city’s immediate population of 3.5 million, the 2006 Wakeboard Finals of the IWSF World Cup series will be held September 30th thru October 1st on Singapore’s magnificent downtown Bedok Reservoir. The enormous success of the past two Wakeboard World Cup Stops at this site has proved this to be one of the best stops on the tour. As in past years, over 17,000 spectators are again expected to crowd the landscaped banks in perfect… U.S. Open of Waterskiing - WebCast-TV ReplaySeptember 19, 2006 The official WebCast-TV broadcast replay of the U.S. Open of Waterskiing is now available for free online. Watch all of the highlights, interviews, action skiing, as well as the awards ceremony...straight from your computer! WebCast-TV Replay of the 2006 U.S. Open of Waterskiing Be sure to view the photos and results on the U.S. Open of Waterskiing website: www.usopenofwaterskiing.com If you haven't already purchased your souvenir shirt from this historic event, now is the time! The remaining shirts… U.S. Open of Waterskiing - "Championship Belts"September 16, 2006 The finals were held Saturday night under the lights of Lake Buena Vista at Downtown Disney, the Walt Disney World Resort's famed retail, shopping, dining and entertainment district. More than $100,000 in cash prizes were at stake as a huge crowd witnessed a stunning way to end the U.S. Open. With the music from the House of Blues and the lighting display created by Disney, everyone had an incredible time cheering on their favorite athelete and being a part of an amazing spectacle that just buzzed… U.S. Open of Waterskiing - Kicks Off Today!September 13, 2006 The 2006 U.S. Open of Waterskiing officially kicked off this morning at the USA Water Ski headquarters on Lake Grew, Florida. The Men’s Trick - Qualifying Round #1 opened the day with Russell Gay leading the group with 10,920 points. The weather is pleasant as temperatures are in the 80’s with some clouds and a nice breeze. Go to the official website to get the latest results, news and photos: U.S. Open of Waterskiing - Official Website WebCast TV - Trailer Promo Watch the video trailer to learn… Parks 3rd Annual Double Or Nothing Goes Huge!September 12, 2006 Orlando, Fla. - Twelve of the best wakeboarders in the world charged meaty double-ups all day long in Orlando, Florida today as the third annual Parks Bonifay Double Or Nothing double-up contest set fire to historic Lake Ivanhoe. The SkinnyRed Bull’s flowed like water and MasterCraft X-Star’s served up the deal, with over $10,000 in cash and prizes on the line for the coveted titles of “Biggest Air” and “Best Trick.” Rider’s rode stylish and looked tight in their Fox Riders Co. custom… X-Star Pulls Official 1080 !!September 07, 2006 In the long list of wakeboarding exploits, no trick torments wakeboarders more than the elusive 1080. While there have been rumored cases of riders cleanly rotating around three full times without wiping out, there are only 2 documented cases that prove it can actual happen – one in 1999 by Parks Bonifay and now by Danny Harf this past weekend. And the common denominator? Four-time Rider’s Choice Boat of the Year, the MasterCraft X-Star - the only boat that has pulled the only official 1080’s… MasterCraft and Its Athletes Dominate 2006 Riders Choice AwardsSeptember 05, 2006 With the polls now closed and votes counted, Wakeworld.com announced the winners today of its 6th annual Rider’s Choice Awards. With categories ranging from Top Ten Male Riders to Most Improved Riders to Boat of the Year, wake sport enthusiasts gathered around their computers in the thousands over the last few weeks to cast their ballot for their favorite riders, best wake sport equipment and most envied ride. And at the top of the pile? MasterCraft and its infamous team of riders. Legendary X-Star… U.S. Open of Waterskiing Website - LIVESeptember 01, 2006 The official U.S. Open of Waterskiing website is now live! Check out the website for the latest information and photos of this year's premier event. The website offers a schedule of events to include running orders, athlete bios and photos, latest news, photo gallery and much, much more: U.S. Open of Waterskiing - Official Website WebCast TV - Trailer Promo Watch the video trailer to learn more about how you can tune in free of charge to see live action skiing, interviews and highlights...fed straight… MasterCraft To Sponsor The Skyview OpenAugust 23, 2006 The MasterCraft Skyview Open for women's slalom skiers will return to Skyview Lake in Harmony, NC this weekend (August 26th - 27th) with 18 of the world's best in the sport attending.The Women Athletes The field will include seven of the top 10 skiers in the world rankings and 13 of the top 20, starting with No. 1 Sarah Green of Great Britain, No. 2 Regina Jaquess of Atlanta, No. 3 Natalie Hamrick, a native of Greenville, S.C., and No. 4 Karen Truelove Krueger, a Raleigh native and North Carolina… MasterCraft Athletes Dominate the 2006 World CupAugust 21, 2006 As a proud sponsor of the 2006 Waterski World Cup Series, MasterCraft is pleased to announce that three of their athletes won major cup titles. The season overall winners of the 2006 World Cup were confirmed and publicized last week by the International Waterski Federation: Mandy Nightingale - 2006 World Cup Shortboard Winner and World Record BreakerWhile displaying her superior shortboarding skills, as well a being a main contributor to the Ladies total points increase from 7690 points to 8530… 2006 Boston International In Water Boat ShowAugust 17, 2006 The Boston Boat Show features an enormous display of power boats and sailboats - big and small. Additionally, you can learn about hundreds marine-related products and services, from print publications to the latest boating electronics. Scores of dealers will exhibit the newest power boats and sailboat models, and thousands of boat accessories and other marine gear.The DetailsThe Boston International In Water Boat Show is the only Boat Show in Boston featuring both "In Water" displays as well as… Freddy Krueger Wins World Cup Jump TitleAugust 14, 2006 The town of Enniskillen in Northern Ireland really took this stop of the World Cup series to heart. It also provided a totally new level of competition technology in partnership with the Irish Waterski Federation and MasterCraft. Add to this a large and enthusiastic audience, outstanding performances from the athletes and strong local media support and the outcome was certainly impressive.The AtmosphereFollowing previous 2006 World Cup Stops in Qatar, France, China and Russia, it was time to return… N. Ireland Completes Preparations For Last World Cup StopAugust 07, 2006 Following Russia’s thrilling Waterski & Wakeboard World Cup Stop in Dubna, the highest ranked Waterskiers in the World are now heading for Enniskillen in Northern Ireland on August 12th and 13th. With $780,000 at stake for the series, this will be their last Waterski Stop of 2006. EnniskillenThe Town of Enniskillen will be transformed into a major waterski and watersports centre during this period. The World Cup site is located just beneath Enniskillen’s 12th Century Castle on the banks of the… 2006 Double Up Del NocheAugust 03, 2006 After the tremendously successful, inaugural launch of the Double Up Del Noche in 2005, the faithful few organizers had unknowingly created the standard of double up contests. Now, in 2006, the masses will once again congregate on the water’s edge, expecting to have their imaginations quenched by the bedazzling exploits of the industry’s best wakeboarding athletes. "El Cuento" - The StoryNearly 30 of the world’s top professional wakeboarders, including Andrew Adkison, Rusty Malinowski, Danny… 2006 U.S. Open of Waterskiing: Presented by MasterCraftAugust 01, 2006 Professional waterskiing, one of watersports most popular disciplines since the 1920???s, is about to turn another significant corner in its long history. The 2006 US Open of Waterskiing, presented by MasterCraft Boat Company, will move from being a typical tournament event to a mega on-water display of the best skiing has to offer. The Facts The 2006 US Open, a high stakes, intense competition of renowned water skiers, will accomplish more this year than ever. While still an officially sanctioned… MasterCraft Ends Pro Wakeboard Tour In RenoJuly 30, 2006 The MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour had another phenomenal year with some exceptional pro athletes showing their extraordinary riding skills. In addition, this years tour stops showed incredible fan support, as there were record crowds in attendance. The final stop of the MasterCraft PWT was held in Reno, Nevada today with an exciting finish. Coming into the Reno contest, Danny Harf was the leader on the season-long Indmar Performance Award points race by a mere 20 points. But after a great run by… Rusty Malinoski Triumphs In PortlandJuly 16, 2006 So far this season on the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour, Rusty Malinoski has fallen just short in picking up a victory. But today in Portland, he took that final step. A number-two seed coming into the contest, Malinoski defeated Philip Soven 96.0 to 94.0 in the head-to-head finals to win his first tour stop of the year. Rising To The Top Malinoski has finished second and third respectively the last two stops – in Minnesota and his home country of Canada – but came through today in Portland… MasterCraft Athletes Dominate PWT PodiumJuly 09, 2006 Before a record crowd of over 30,000 fans in Kelowna, Canada, Shane Bonifay captured 2nd place and Rusty Malinoski seized 3rd place in a domination of the podium in this the 3rd stop of the Pro Wakeboard Tour. Feet on Fire On Sunday, Bonifay was on fire by exhibiting his great boarding skills and showed the crowd his greatest riding yet of the tour. Shane kept the heat on throughout his passes as he was narrowly defeated in the finals to capture a second place podium stance. Top of His Game In his… Rusty Malinoski Wins Beijing Title!June 26, 2006 This World Cup stop was held at the spectacular Foban-Emin Water Ski Club located just forty minutes north of the Olympic City of Beijing in China. Constructed just four years ago, this first class facility delivered one of the highest standards yet both on and off the water. Malinoski Beats Harf The final stage of the Beijing World Cup Stop was the Pro Men Head-to-Head challenge. MasterCraft's Rusty Malinoski (Canada) pulled off the biggest surprise of the day by beating Phillip Soven (USA) for… WAKEBOARD WORLD CUP (FRANCE) - This Weekend!June 16, 2006 The Wakeboard World Cup stop in France this weekend talents of some of the World's best Wakeboard Riders from twelve different countries News Phillippe Sueur, Mayor of Enghiens-les-Bains and Francois Lemann, President of the French Water Ski Federation, today extended a warm welcome to all the athletes from twelve countries as they began to arrive via Paris for this weekend’s World Cup Stop. The City is just 12km from the Eiffel Tower. All will be based at Hotel du Lac, overlooking the picturesque… Mid-America Reunion: Join Us!June 09, 2006 With all that will be going on at the Mid-America Reunion at the Texas Ski Ranch, we have finally nailed down the schedule. Below you will find all the information that you need for this event. We still have some room for those of you who want to come, so get us your names by pre-registering here. This is your way to RSVP so we can make sure to have enough food, t-shirts, etc. We will collect the registration fee when you check-in at TSR on the 17th. MID-AMERICA REUNION Date: June 17, 2006 Location:… Pro Slalom Shootout: MasterCraft Wins Two Out of Three!June 02, 2006 Team MasterCraft took two of the three events in the inaugural WaterSki Magazine's Pro Slalom Shootout yesterday at Isles of Lake Hancock, in Orlando, Florida. With a dominating, 20-point victory in the Big Spray competition on Wednesday, Team MasterCraft skiers filled the open field on Thursday, with team member Terry Winter taking the top finish -- 3 at 41 off -- behind the ProStar 197. The Low Down "Most of our team skied in the final round of the Open event,-- said team captain Wade Cox, who… National Safe Boating Week: May 20th - 26thMay 20, 2006 Boat Smart. Boat Safe. Wear It! May 20-26, 2006 is National Safe Boating Week. The theme for this year's North American Safe Boating Campaign is "Boat smart. Boat safe. Wear it!" More than 70,000,000 Americans enjoy recreational boating each year. Annual boat registrations have increased steadily from just over 10 million in 1988 to nearly 12.8 million in 2004. During this same time period, boating-related fatalities have decreased, due in part to increased use of life jackets, or personal flotation… Donnie "The Terminator" Brown - Boating Magazine ArticleMay 16, 2006 "The Terminator" Boating Magazine - June 2006 By Jeff Hemmel. Photo by Fresh Air Photo The fisherman first notices the leaping object in his peripheral vision, a telltale glimmer of spray with shimmering silver and blue. With small-craft advisories keeping most of the yahoos ashore, this one will surely go in his box. So he changes his heading to cross its path and settles in. He's never seen one leap so often or so far. It's a monster, maybe a recordbreaker. But when it finally gets close, the… Adkison Wins His First-Ever Tour TitleMay 08, 2006 MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour Acworth, GA Sunday, May 07, 2006 Andrew Adkison won his first-ever MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour title today in Acworth, Georgia just outside of Atlanta. Born in neighboring state Tennessee, Adkison soared through the first Tour stop of the year winning his final match up of the day beating JD Webb. Seeded #2, Adkison, a MasterCraft team rider, knocked off the #1 seed of the contest Daniel Watkins in today's semifinals before beating the #5 seed Webb. He also had… MasterCraft Introduces the Athletic, Adventurous CSXFebruary 16, 2006 Choosing to go where no boat company has gone before, MasterCraft – the world leader in luxury performance inboards -- announces it unveiled the CSX – a bold, new direction for boating – at the 2006 Miami International Boat Show. The CSX, or Cross Sport Xtreme, is a center console tour de force designed for the active, versatile boater and is aimed to successfully merge the diverse lifestyles of outdoor enthusiasts. “Most boats have been designed to match very specific market needs such… Throttle Up! Enter To Win The Texas Ski Ranch SweepstakesJanuary 04, 2006 Sign up to win a one week "Ho-Down" at the Texas Ski Ranch. The Texas Ski Ranch is an action sport paradise. Whether you participate or just enjoy the lifestyle, this 70 acre park is for you. Soak up the sun on TSR's beach; meet new friends in the lounge; enjoy a cold drink on the balcony at Coconutz Bar and Grill; try the Cable Lake, Skatepark, Boat Lake, Rock Wall or MotoX track; get the hottest new equipment and fashions at The Board Shop; test drive the newest Mastercraft boats at The Wake Zone… BOAT SHOW PROMOTIONNow is your best chance to get the MasterCraft you want at the price you want to pay January 01, 2006 Boat Show Season is here and there is no better time to buy than between now and March 31, 2006. MasterCraft has packed the season with incentives that are designed to make it easier than ever to own the boat of your dreams. Simply choose any 2006 MasterCraft from dealer inventory and choose between three of the following packages — at no charge — for boats purchased and delivered between January 1 and March 31, 2006. *This promotion is only available in the continental United States. MasterCraft Breaks Mold Again with Debut of All-New X-2February 12, 2005 Vonore, TN -MasterCraft has become accustomed to winning over skeptics. In the mid 90's, MasterCraft took the leadership role in the growth of wakeboarding by releasing the X-Star, the first true wakeboard boat, when water skiing was driving the industry. The reaction: "They've lost their minds to pursue a 'fad'". In 2003, MasterCraft decided to replace the best-selling wakeboard boat in history and introduced a completely new X-Star, with the unique pickle-fork look and a wake the size of which… End of the New Zealand SummerNovember 30, 1999 The New Zealand season ended very well for the Enzeel wakeboard team. The final weekend of March saw the Team compete at the New Zealand nationals on Lake Karapiro. After a long summer of fun in the sun the Team won four national titles with all nine riders making top five there respective divisions. Mastercraft NZ rider Talor Walters had the strongest run of his summer to convincingly win the Junior boys and looks forward to riding over the NZ winter to take on the strong field in the September… Update from Harley CliffordNovember 30, 1999 As the old saying goes, "a picture says a thousand words" so here is a six thousand word update from our Australian Pro Rider Harley Clifford! MC GB Rider League off to a Flying StartJanuary 01, 1970 |