Press Releases

Nautique Boats Welcomes Thomas Degasperi Back to Team Nautique

ORLANDO, FL (December 13, 2024) – Nautique is thrilled to welcome Thomas Degasperi back to Team Nautique. A two-time World Champion with 28 Pro Tour victories including a Nautique Masters Title and three Nautique Moomba Masters Titles, Thomas is recognized as one of the most accomplished water skiers in the world. Thomas began his professional career with Team Nautique, and we are truly honored to have him back on the team!

“As a kid, I remember skiing in Italy at my parent’s ski school. They always had a Nautique boat, so all my memories growing up and learning the sport were attached to the Nautique brand,” said Team Nautique athlete Thomas Degasperi. “Fast forward many years, and Nautique is still the leader in our industry. It is so humbling and so refreshing to join a team that keeps pushing our sport forward with such a legacy. To me, it is like coming home after many years. I am excited and dedicated to help in growing our sport with the Nautique Team.”

Thomas is not only celebrated for his impressive achievements on the water, but also for his dedication to sharing his passion for the sport with the next generation. By coaching aspiring athletes at his ski schools in Orlando, Florida and Trento, Italy, Thomas has become a key figure in fostering growth within the sport, shaping the future of water skiing.

“It is an honor to welcome Thomas Degasperi to the Nautique Team,” said Nautique President, Greg Meloon. “Thomas not only competes at the highest level, but his leadership and mentorship is inspiring the next generation of athletes who will define the next level of progression behind the Ski Nautique.”

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About Nautique Boat Company:
Nautique is celebrating its 100^th anniversary of delivering excellence in the marine industry. A subsidiary of Correct Craft, Nautique has been on the waters of the world with a passion for innovation since 1925. Delivering the very best waterski, wakeboard and wakesurf boats on the market, Nautique continues to drive progression with their award-winning technology and dedication to building the highest-quality boats imaginable. New technology, performance innovations and attention to detail are the cornerstones of what makes the Nautique brand the industry leader. Through the Nautique Cares initiative, employees and athletes dedicate themselves to not only making a difference on the water, but to extend their support to people in need around the world. The world’s best ski boat, world’s best wake boat, and a company that cares. To learn more visit Nautique.com

About Correct Craft: Celebrating 100 years of excellence in the marine industry, Correct Craft is a Florida-based company with global operations. Focused on “Making Life Better,” the Correct Craft family includes Nautique, Centurion, Supreme, Bass Cat, Yar-Craft, SeaArk, Parker, and Ingenity boat companies, Pleasurecraft Engine Group, Indmar Marine Engines, Velvet Drive Transmissions, Mach Connections, Merritt Precision, Osmosis, Watershed Innovation, and Aktion Parks. For more information, please visit www.correctcraft.com

Posted on Friday, December 13, 2024

Book your 65th Nautique Masters Experience!

ORLANDO, FL (November 25, 2024) – With the continued support of our incredible partners at GM Marine, Nautique is proud to announce the dates, tickets, accommodations, and athlete qualifications for the 65^thNautique Masters Water Ski and Wakeboard Tournament and the 32^nd Nautique Junior Masters Water Ski and Wakeboard Tournament. Powered by GM Marine technology, the Centennial Edition, record-setting Ski Nautique and award-winning Super Air Nautique G23 will deliver world-class performance for the best watersports athletes in the world.

The most prestigious weekend in watersports will be held May 23^rd- 25^th, 2025, on the legendary waters of Robin Lake at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia. With tickets and accommodations now available via MastersWaterski.com, we invite you to book your stay at the beautiful Callaway Gardens! Watch all the action from the Robin Lake beach with the purchase of beach tickets, or secure pavilion tickets to upgrade your Nautique Masters experience. Beach and pavilion tickets are available for 1, 2, or 3 days, and will be mailed to your address upon purchase.

An invitation to compete at the Nautique Masters is universally considered an acknowledgement of achievement for reaching the pinnacle in a given watersports discipline. The 65^th Masters and 32^nd Junior Masters tournament is sanctioned by the WWA and the IWWF/USAWS. Find the full list of qualifying criteria for 2025 at MastersWaterski.com.

For more information or continued updates on the 65^th Nautique Masters Water Ski and Wakeboard Tournament, please visit MastersWaterski.com

Posted on Monday, November 25, 2024

Dates Announced for the 2025 Nautique Wakesurf Series

Orlando, FL (November 22, 2024) – Nautique Boats and The World Wake Association (WWA) are thrilled to announce the event schedule for the 2025 Nautique Wakesurf Series. Boasting record numbers in participation last season, the Nautique Wakesurf Series is the largest wakesurf event series in the world, drawing unprecedented attendance from fans and competitors alike.

Pulled by the award-winning Super Air Nautique G23 Paragon, the 2025 Nautique Wakesurf Series will be comprised of five prestigious events across the globe. The skim, surf, and foil divisions geared towards all ages and skill levels will push the progression of wakesurfing, serving as the perfect platform to challenge the world’s best wakesurfers while fostering the next generation of riders in a family-friendly environment.

Participants will have the opportunity to earn points based on their placement within their division at each event they attend for the 2025 season. With the ability to drop your lowest of all five event scores, surfers will battle it out to secure their invite to the pinnacle event of the season, the Nautique Masters Wakesurf Championships, presented by GM Marine.

Dubai Creek Marina played host to the first stop of the series on November 2^nd-3^rd, 2024, for the Wakesurf Championships – Dubai Creek Edition. The second stop of the series will take the world’s best wakesurfers to Lake Biwa, Japan for the Japan Wakesurf Open presented by YANMAR on May 16^th-18^th.

The Nautique European Wakesurf Championships will be held in a different location for 2025, taking riders to the waters of Botaski in Madrid, Spain on July 26^th-27^th. Following this, stop number four of the series will be held in Grand Junction, Colorado as riders will compete for National Titles at the Nautique USA National Wakesurf Championships presented by GM Marine on July 30^th-August 3rd.

The fifth and final stop of the 2025 Nautique Wakesurf Series is the most coveted event of the season, the Nautique Masters Wakesurf Championships presented by GM Marine. Wakesurfers will hit the waters of Lake Robin at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia August 21^st-24^th to compete for Masters Titles and the chance to win the 2025 Nautique Wake Series Overall Titles.

“The Nautique Wakesurf Series has developed into the premier series for the sport of wake surfing with record participation in 2024! This series has delivered new standards for expectations from the amateur to pro level competitors," said Nautique President, Greg Meloon. "The 2025 Nautique Wakesurf Series is set to be the most exciting season yet behind the G23 Paragon!"

2025 Nautique Wakesurf Series Schedule:

Stop #1: The Wakesurf Championships – Dubai Creek Edition
November 2-3, 2024
Dubai Creek Marina – Port Saeed, Dubai

Stop #2: Japan Wakesurf Open, Presented by YANMAR
May 16-18, 2025
YANMAR Marina - Lake Biwa, Japan

Stop #3: Nautique European Wakesurf Championships - Spain
July 26-27, 2025
Botaski – Madrid, Spain

Stop #4: Nautique USA National Wakesurf Championships, Presented by GM Marine
July 30- August 3, 2025
Grand Junction, Colorado

Stop #5: Nautique Masters Wakesurf Championships, Presented by GM Marine
August 21-24, 2025
Callaway Gardens - Pine Mountain, Georgia

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Posted on Friday, November 22, 2024

Neilly Ross sets World Record Behind the Ski Nautique

ORLANDO, FL (November 18, 2024) – Team Nautique athlete Neilly Ross has broken the World Record in Women's Trick with a score of 11,380 points behind the record-setting Ski Nautique.

The record was set during the Okee 3 Event Tournament held at Ski Club of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Florida and has been approved by the International Waterski and Wakeboard Federation (IWWF).

“Since I was 8, I have put every ounce of effort into the dream of breaking the World Record,” said Team Nautique athlete Neilly Ross. “I’m incredibly grateful for my competitors, with whom we have pushed each other—and the sport—to new, previously unthinkable heights. And of course, for the unparalleled performance of the world record-setting Ski Nautique.”

Neilly has had a strong season thus taking second at the 64^th Nautique Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament®, presented By GM Marine in May and now etching her name into history with yet another world record behind the Ski Nautique.

“I’d like to congratulate Neilly Ross on this monumental accomplishment!” said Nautique President Greg Meloon. "The Ski Nautique has once again provided the consistent pull that allows athletes to break world records. I can’t wait to see what’s next for Neilly for the remainder of the season!“

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Posted on Monday, November 18, 2024

Dates Announced for the 2025 Nautique Wake Series

Orlando, FL (November 8, 2024) – The World Wake Association (WWA) and Nautique Boat Company are excited to announce the 2025 Nautique Wake Series dates and event locations! The Nautique Wake Series has a legacy of showcasing the world’s highest-level of competitive wakeboarding while nurturing the next generation of riders, prioritizing rider development in a family-friendly atmosphere. As this legacy continues, the Nautique Wake Series will maintain its commitment to pushing the progression of wakeboarding with a riders-first focus.

Towed exclusively by the award-winning G23 for the 12^th consecutive year, the 2025 Nautique Wake Series will kick off with the 64^th Moomba Masters International Invitational presented by GM Marine at the Moomba Festival in Melbourne, Australia on March 6-10^th. The second stop of the series will be none other than 65^th Nautique Masters Waterski and Wakeboard Tournament® presented by GM Marine May 23-25^th on the acclaimed waters of Robin Lake at Callaway Gardens. Riders will have the opportunity to earn a Masters invitation through the Nautique Masters Virtual Wakeboard LCQ hosted in the WWA Rideline app.

Grand Junction, Colorado will play host to stop three of the 2025 Nautique Wakesurf Series on July 30^th - August 3^rd for the Nautique WWA Wakeboard National Championships proudly presented by GM Marine. The fourth and final stop will take the best riders in the world to the waters of Boca Raton, Florida September 10-14^th for the Nautique WWA Wakeboard World Championships, also presented by our great partners at GM Marine.

As last year’s Nautique Wake Series proved to be one for the books with numerous new tricks landed and some of the highest scoring passes to date, you won’t want to miss what’s in store for the 2025 Nautique Wake Series! Pro Men, Pro Women, Jr. Pro Men, and Jr. Pro Women will put their best tricks down all season long for the chance to be crowned the 2025 WWA World Champions, Nautique Wake Series Overall Champions, and WWA Wakeboard World Series Overall Champions.

“The 2025 Nautique Wake Series is once again set to elevate competitive wakeboarding as it continues to be the only event series providing riders of all ages and skill level the opportunity to compete at an elite level," said Nautique President, Greg Meloon. "We are dedicated to progressing the sport, and the Super Air Nautique G23 provides the perfect platform for displaying this progression on the world stage."

2025 Nautique Wake Series Schedule:

Stop #1: 64^th Nautique Moomba Masters presented by GM Marine
March 6-10^th
Melbourne, Australia on the Yarra River (WWA-WBWS)

Stop #2: 65^th Nautique Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament® presented by GM Marine
May 23^rd-25^th
Pine Mountain, Georgia – Callaway Gardens (WWA-WBWS)

Stop #3: Nautique WWA Wakeboard National Championships presented by GM Marine
July 30^th-August 3^rd
Grand Junction, Colorado (WWA-WBWS)

Stop #4: Nautique WWA Wakeboard World Championships presented by GM Marine
September 10-14^th
Boca Raton, Florida (WWA-WBWS)