2017 Malibu Evolution Pro Series Presented by Rockstar Energy Airing on NBC Sports Sunday, Dec. 24th at 5:00 p.m. ET.

(December 21, 2017) – The 2017 Malibu Evolution Pro Series presented by Rockstar Energy will air on NBC Sports Network this Sunday, December 24th at 5:00 p.m. ET. Set your DVR, tune-in and join the journey that took the world’s best wakeboarders across the globe to compete at the highest level behind the world-class Malibu M235. Comprised of three stops on the WWA Wakeboard World Series (WBWS), each Malibu Evolution Pro Series event was action packed featuring the 2017 season’s most pivotal moments and epic performances.

Stop one took place in Loudon, TN at Malibu Boat’s world headquarters with the Malibu Factory Smoky Mountain Pro presented by Rockstar Energy. Located along the Tennessee river, crowds gathered both on shore and on the water to watch as a highlight reel final kept everyone on their feet.

Stop two headed to Vienna, Austria on the historic Danube River for the Malibu Vienna Pro presented by Rockstar Energy. Featuring both Pro Wakeboard and Wakesurf divisions, this event plugged-in to Europe’s progressive wake scene and became a challenging test of will, experience, and strategy as athletes battled challenging conditions.

The third and final stop capped off both the Malibu Evolution Pro Series and WWA Wakeboard World Series in Shiga, Japan at the Malibu Lake Biwa Pro presented by Rockstar Energy. Japan’s top riders joined the mix on their home turf with incredibly talented athletes that put the pressure on the field throughout every round. The most intense moments of the year, riders once again rose to the occasion and combatted tough conditions that resulted in each round being treated as if it could be the deciding moment of the 2017 season.

TUNE-IN!!!!

Join us this Sunday on NBC Sports Network at 5:00 p.m. ET to watch the world’s top riders compete in the season’s most intense events during the 2017 Malibu Evolution Pro Series presented by Rockstar Energy.

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About Malibu: Founded in 1982 with headquarters in Loudon, Tenn., Malibu Boats, Inc., is the world’s #1 manufacturer of watersports towboats. Malibu also designs and manufactures Axis Wake Research—together, the two brands control 50% of the worldwide inboard boat market through a global dealer network. In 2017, Malibu acquired Cobalt Boats, the leader in stern drive boats and growing in other segments. Malibu Boats, Inc., has four locations worldwide, including facilities in Tennessee and California, Cobalt Boats in Kansas and Malibu Australia, employing more than 1,200 people in total. Malibu builds boats to help you live a #lifewithoutlimits on the water. [NASDAQ: MBUU] | @malibuboats | #thetruthisonthewater

About Rockstar: Rockstar Energy Drink is designed for those who lead active lifestyles – from Athletes to Rockstars. Available in over 25 flavors at convenience and grocery outlets in over 30 countries, Rockstar supports the Rockstar lifestyle across the globe through Action Sports, Motor Sports, and Live Music. For more information, visit: http://ift.tt/18oEiwP

About The WWA: Developed for riders by riders, the World Wake Association stands as a global network of passionate representatives dedicated to the growth of towed boardsports. Since 1989 our mission and values remain true to the core of our community. Our position as the authority on competitive standards has been earned through consistent development; sanctioning and producing more than 6,000 worldwide events and counting. We are the only organization solely focused on the best interests of the sport, spearheading a collective movement on the journey to discover where wake takes you. The WWA owns and operates the WWA Wakeboard World Series, WWA Wake Park World Series, WWA Wakeboard National Championships, WWA Wake Park National Championships, WWA Wakeboard World Championships, WWA Wake Park World Championships, WWA Wake Park Triple Crown, WWA Pro Card and WWA Rider Experience.  For more information on the World Wake Association, check out www.thewwa.com.

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2018 NAUTIQUE WAKE SERIES TO INCLUDE FIVE GLOBAL WWA WAKEBOARD WORLD SERIES EVENTS

(December 18, 2017) – The World Wake Association (WWA) and Nautique Boat Company are excited to announce the 2018 Nautique Wake Series, set to include five of the world’s most prestigious WWA Wakeboard World Series (WBWS) events. Towed exclusively behind the 4X Wakesurf and 5X Wakeboard Boat of the Year, the Super Air Nautique G23, each season the Nautique Wake Series delivers the absolute pinnacle of wake competition. The world’s top professional athletes continue to return to this series as a career-defining platform to showcase progression and define themselves as the sport’s elite. A dedication to rider development and a family-friendly environment has made the Nautique Wake Series home to athletes competing in all WWA professional and amateur divisions, continuing a tradition that puts riders first.

“Every year the Nautique Wake Series includes the world’s most amazing events behind the world’s best boat. It brings everyone in wakeboarding together from pro riders to amateurs making each stop a world-class event and family reunion combined. After a delayed start last season, I’m striving for the overall title and I’m excited for another year of seeing everyone push the sport,” said Nautique Athlete and defending Nautique WWA Wakeboard World Champion Meagan Ethell.

The 2018 season will include the most epic lineup of all-time with the inclusion of watersport’s most legendary events. The Nautique Wake Series and WWA WBWS will once again kick off the season at the world’s most spectated watersports event, the Nautique Moomba Masters in Melbourne, Australia. Stop two lands in the beautiful tropical paradise of Cancun, Mexico for the Nautique Wake Open presented by Rockstar Energy. Stop three will see the Nautique Wake Series and WWA WBWS include the Nautique Masters Waterski & Wakeboard Tournament held each year at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, GA for the first time ever, combining the world’s most prestigious event with the world’s elite wake series. Riders will have the opportunity to battle it out for a Masters invitation at the Nautique Masters Wakeboard LCQ held in Orlando, Florida. Stop four will arrive on the west coast in Monroe, WA for the Nautique WWA Wakeboard National Championships presented by Rockstar Energy. The fifth and final stop will take us to Miyoshi City, Japan for the Nautique WWA Wakeboard World Championships.

Pro Men, Pro Women, Jr. Pro Men and Pro Wakeskate athletes compete throughout the season with over $30,000 (USD) in additional overall prize money on the line for the overall Nautique Wake Series title. The Nautique WWA Wakeboard World Championships will crown WWA World Champions, Nautique Wake Series Overall Champions and WWA Wakeboard World Series Overall Champions.

2018 Nautique Wake Series Schedule:

Stop #1:  Nautique Moomba Masters 
March 7th-12th in Melbourne, Australia (WWA-WBWS)

Stop #2:  Nautique Wake Open 
April 19th-21st in Cancun, Mexico (WWA-WBWS)

**Nautique Masters Wakeboard LCQ** 
April 28th in Orlando, Florida (WWA-WBWS)

Stop #3:  Nautique Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament
May 25th-27th in Pine Mountain, Georgia (WWA-WBWS)

Stop #4:  Nautique WWA U.S. Wakeboard National Championships  
July 25th-28th in Monroe, Washington (WWA-WBWS)

Stop #5:  Nautique WWA Wakeboard World Championships 
August 30th-September 2nd in Miyoshi City, Japan (WWA-WBWS)

Dedicated to progressing the sport from the ground up, the Nautique Wake Series puts riders first, developing the stars of tomorrow and showcasing the top athletes of today with every major event held behind the Super Air Nautique G23. The Nautique Wake Series is the only event series that gives riders of all ages, gender and skill level the opportunity to compete at an elite level.

For more information on the Nautique Wake Series Click Here.

For more information on the WWA Wakeboard World Series Click Here.

 

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About Nautique Boat Company: Celebrating 93 years of excellence in the marine industry, Nautique is a subsidiary of Correct Craft and has been on the waters of the world with a passion for innovation since 1925. Nautique is known to push the envelope of possibility on the water, and our owners have come to expect nothing but the absolute best. The Ski Nautique 200 has changed waterskiing with 25 world records, the G-Series has won numerous awards for wakeboard boat and wakesurf boat of the year while unlocking new possibilities in wakeboarding and wakesurfing, and our GS Series has given families endless days on the water without compromise. Through our Nautique Cares initiatives we’re dedicated to not only making a difference on the water,but to people in need around the world. The world’s best ski boat, world’s best wake boat, and a company that cares. To learn more visit Nautique.com.

 

About Rockstar: Rockstar Energy Drink is designed for those who lead active lifestyles – from Athletes to Rockstars. Available in over 25 flavors at convenience and grocery outlets in over 30 countries, Rockstar supports the Rockstar lifestyle across the globe through Action Sports, Motor Sports, and Live Music. For more information, visit: http://ift.tt/18oEiwP

 

About The WWA: Developed for riders by riders, the World Wake Association stands as a global network of passionate representatives dedicated to the growth of wakesports. Since 1989 our mission and values remain true to the core of our community. Our position as the authority on competitive standards has been earned through consistent development; sanctioning and producing more than 12,500 worldwide events and counting. We are the only organization solely focused on the best interests of the sport, spearheading a collective movement on the journey to discover where wake takes you. The WWA owns and operates the WWA Wakeboard World Series, WWA Wake Park World Series, WWA Wakeboard National Championships, WWA Wake Park National Championships, WWA Wakeboard World Championships, WWA Wake Park World Championships, WWA Wake Park Triple Crown, WWA Pro Card and WWA Rider Experience. For more information on the World Wake Association, check out www.thewwa.com.

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❄HOLIDAY BLOWOUT SALE! ⛄ 40% OFF EVERYTHING IN THE WWA STORE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

Happy Holidays from the WWA!

Take advantage of our biggest sale of the year while supplies last with 40% off everything in the WWA store!

T-SHIRTS, HATS, STICKERS, RIDER BIBS AND MORE!

SHIPPING AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE

                                                       

Project Your Passion for Wake with WWA Gear!

Visit the WWA online store for 40% off everything and let the world know your passion is on the water, wherever wake takes you.

                                                                   

Visit the Store

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WWA Rideline Issue 4 Feature – Guenther Oka

Traveling the world this season, Guenther Oka brought smiles on the dock and domination on the water to glassy boat lines, gnarly winch spots and wake parks across the globe. In this WWA Rideline exclusive, we discover a raw approach to riding a wakeboard from one of the sport’s most fascinating characters. With a priority on fun, he has developed his riding into something unique, and anywhere, anytime, in any form, he’s considered among the best in the world. This is the story everyone wants to hear in the next generation of riders that are quite simply fully committed and limitless. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD NOW!

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The Fourth Issue of WWA Rideline Has Landed!

Download the fourth issue of WWA Rideline now available through our FREE WWA Rideline App! Focused on your country, your riders, and your stories, the WWA Rideline is the global voice of wake. Explore each of our global editions to be released this week with exclusive region-specific articles and worldwide features that explore where wake takes today’s riders.

                                                       

Traveling the world this season, Guenther Oka brought smiles on the dock and domination on the water to glassy boat lines, gnarly winch spots and wake parks across the globe. In this WWA Rideline exclusive, we discover a raw approach to riding a wakeboard from one of the sport’s most fascinating characters. With a priority on fun, he has developed his riding into something unique, and anywhere, anytime, in any form, he’s considered among the best in the world. This is the story everyone wants to hear in the next generation of riders that are quite simply fully committed and limitless.

Download WWA Rideline today and find out why Guenther Oka is MEANT FOR THIS.

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2017 Nautique WWA Wakeboard World Championships Presented by Rockstar Energy Airing on NBC Sports Saturday, Dec. 9th at 2:30 p.m. ET.

(December 7, 2017) – The 2017 Nautique WWA Wakeboard World Championships presented by Rockstar Energy will air on NBC Sports Network this Saturday, December 9th at 2:30 p.m. ET. Pulling the sport’s defining moments, 4X Wakesurf and 5X Wakeboard Boat of the Year, the Super Air Nautique G23 once again gave the world’s best professional and amateur wake athletes an elite platform in pursuit of the 2017 WWA World Title. Be sure to set your DVR and tune-in to watch the action-packed 2017 Nautique WWA Wakeboard World Championships presented by Rockstar Energy from the Canadian National Exhibition waterfront in Toronto!

The 2017 Nautique WWA Wakeboard World Championships marked the fourth stop of the Nautique Wake Series and sixth stop of the WWA Wakeboard World Series (WBWS).

The Pro Men’s division once again came down to razor-thin margins with masterful runs from the entire field. On the hunt to regain his WWA World Champion Title, Clifford was put to the test and threw down a mind-blowing stand-up run for the win. The performance also solidified Clifford’s highly contested 2017 Nautique Wake Series Overall Title. Nic Rapa went massive in the final, landing him in second place just ahead of Nautique rider Mike Dowdy who set the bar extremely high landing back-to-back double flips and a cab 900 off the massive Super Air Nautique G23 wake.

Nautique athlete Meagan Ethell put together one of the best runs of her career to take home her third WWA World Title followed by Nautique teammate Raimi Rutledge in second. Staying consistent all season long with amazing riding, Rutledge secured her second consecutive Nautique Wake Series Overall Title.

Guenther Oka took on a gauntlet of the world’s best Jr. Pro riders to win his second consecutive WWA World Title and the Nautique Wake Series Jr. Pro Overall Title. Rockstar athlete Reed Hansen was on a tear in 2017 and topped it off with his 9th Pro Wakeskate WWA World Title along with the Nautique Wake Series Overall Title. What Reed is able to do on a wakeskate time and time again under pressure is unmatched. Showcasing some of 2017’s best performances, this show is one you don’t want to miss!

 

TUNE-IN!!!!

Watch the world of wake come together to throw down at the Nautique WWA Wakeboard World Championships presented by Rockstar Energy this Saturday, December 9th at 2:30 p.m. E.T. on NBC Sports Network.

Dedicated to progressing the sport from the ground up, the Nautique Wake Series puts riders first, developing the stars of tomorrow and showcasing the top athletes of today with every major event held behind the Super Air Nautique G23. The Nautique Wake Series is the only event series that gives riders of all ages, gender and skill level the opportunity to compete at an elite level.

For more information on the Nautique Wake Series Click Here.

For more information on the WWA Wakeboard World Series Click Here.

 

About Nautique Boat Company: Celebrating 93 years of excellence in the marine industry, Nautique is a subsidiary of Correct Craft and has been on the waters of the world with a passion for innovation since 1925. Nautique is known to push the envelope of possibility on the water, and our owners have come to expect nothing but the absolute best. The Ski Nautique 200 has changed waterskiing with 25 world records, the G-Series has won numerous awards for wakeboard boat and wakesurf boat of the year while unlocking new possibilities in wakeboarding and wakesurfing, and our GS Series has given families endless days on the water without compromise. Through our Nautique Cares initiatives we’re dedicated to not only making a difference on the water,but to people in need around the world. The world’s best ski boat, world’s best wake boat, and a company that cares. To learn more visit Nautique.com.

 

About Rockstar: Rockstar Energy Drink is designed for those who lead active lifestyles – from Athletes to Rockstars. Available in over 25 flavors at convenience and grocery outlets in over 30 countries, Rockstar supports the Rockstar lifestyle across the globe through Action Sports, Motor Sports, and Live Music. For more information, visit: http://ift.tt/18oEiwP

 

About The WWA: Developed for riders by riders, the World Wake Association stands as a global network of passionate representatives dedicated to the growth of towed boardsports. Since 1989 our mission and values remain true to the core of our community. Our position as the authority on competitive standards has been earned through consistent development; sanctioning and producing more than 6,000 worldwide events and counting. We are the only organization solely focused on the best interests of the sport, spearheading a collective movement on the journey to discover where wake takes you. The WWA owns and operates the WWA Wakeboard World Series, WWA Wake Park World Series, WWA Wakeboard National Championships, WWA Wake Park National Championships, WWA Wakeboard World Championships, WWA Wake Park World Championships, WWA Wake Park Triple Crown, WWA Pro Card and WWA Rider Experience. For more information on the World Wake Association, check out www.thewwa.com.

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