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Records Shattered at the Nautique Water Ski World Series Rocky Mountain ProAm

ORLANDO, FL (August 3, 2026) – The second stop of the inaugural Nautique Water Ski World Series saw records shattered once again as the Rocky Mountain ProAm made its historic debut at Predator Bay Water Ski Club in Calgary, Alberta. Marking both the first-ever Rocky Mountain ProAm and the first tournament of the new partnership between Nautique Boats and Predator Bay Water Ski Club, the event showcased the world's best athletes while continuing the series' remarkable run of record-breaking performances behind the Ski Nautique.

Just weeks after multiple records fell at the opening stop of the Nautique Water Ski World Series at the Botaski ProAm, history continued at Predator Bay as athletes once again pushed the limits of the sport. From multiple course records to a pending Pro Men Trick World Record, the weekend further established the Nautique Water Ski World Series as a defining force in global waterskiing.

Team Nautique athlete Anna Hunter (USA) claimed the Pro Women Trick title with 10,500 points, while teammate Neilly Ross (CAN) finished second with 10,460 points. The event featured a remarkable progression of the Predator Bay Pro Women Trick course record. Ross first set a new course record of 10,280 points during the first qualifying round before fellow Team Nautique athlete Erika Lang (USA) raised the standard even higher with an incredible 11,310-point performance in the second qualifying round to become the new course record holder.

“I’m honored to take the win at the Rocky Mountain Pro Am!” said Team Nautique athlete Anna Hunter. “A huge thank you to Nautique for hosting the Nautique Water Ski World Series and for their continued support of our sport. The 2027 Ski Nautique is pushing the sport to new levels, and it’s exciting to see that reflected in the level of competition at every event. I can’t wait for the next stop in California!"

History was made once again in Pro Men Trick when Matias Gonzalez (CHI) scored an astounding 13,140 points during the first qualifying round, establishing a Pending Pro Men Trick World Record.

In Pro Women Slalom, Team Nautique athlete Regina Jaquess (USA) emerged victorious with 1.5 @ 10.25m (41 off) in the finals. Earlier in the tournament, Jaquess and Jaimee Bull (CAN) each ran 3 @ 10.25m (41 off) to break the Predator Bay Pro Women Slalom course record, with Bull's performance also setting a new Canadian National Record.

Jaquess added another podium finish in Pro Women Jump, soaring 47.1m (155ft) behind the GM Marine-powered Ski Nautique to claim third place.

“It’s an honor to be a Team Nautique athlete as they present this Series,” said Team Nautique athlete Regina Jaquess. “The latest generation of the Ski Nautique has a lot to offer in all three events. My best score this weekend was a 3 @ 41 off, and hoping to get to six soon – maybe at the next stop – the California ProAm! Thank you, Nautique, for making a tour for all three events around the world.”

Team Nautique athlete Charlie Ross (CAN) battled through an exciting Pro Men Slalom final, tying for first place after skiing 3 @ 10.25m (41 off). After a runoff, Ross finished second with 5 @ 10.75m (39.5 off).

The future of the sport was equally impressive throughout the U21 divisions. Alexia Abelson (USA) established a new U21 Women Trick course record with 10,030 points. In U21 Men Trick, Jake Abelson (USA) earned the victory over fellow Pending World Record holder Matias Gonzalez (CHI), while 12-year-old Ridge Kreuger (USA) rounded out the podium in third. With two World Record holders competing alongside one of the sport's brightest young talents, the Nautique Water Ski World Series continues to demonstrate its role in developing the next generation of waterskiers and providing a pathway for future champions.

"The momentum behind the Nautique Water Ski World Series is undeniable," said Nautique President, Greg Meloon. "Seeing another event produce record-breaking performances while celebrating the debut event of our partnership with Predator Bay is a testament to the caliber of athletes, venues, and organizations involved.  It’s exciting to see the future of waterskiing reimagined!”

With two historic stops now complete and records continuing to fall behind the Ski Nautique, the inaugural Nautique Water Ski World Series now heads to California for its next chapter as athletes prepare to compete at the California ProAm.

Nautique Crowns 2026 Wakeboard and Wakesurf National Champions

ORLANDO, FL (July 30, 2026) – The nation's top wakeboarders and wakesurfers converged at the Sunset Cove Amphitheater in Boca Raton, Florida, this past weekend as the Nautique WWA Wakeboard National Championships and the Nautique USA National Wakesurf Championships, both presented by GM Marine, crowned the 2026 National Champions. The event also served as the third stop of the 2026 Nautique Wake Series and the fourth stop of the 2026 Nautique Wakesurf Series, with valuable points on the line as athletes continue their pursuit of overall series titles.

Bringing wakeboarding and wakesurfing together at one National Championship event, the weekend united professional and amateur athletes across both disciplines. With 240 competitors, the event celebrated every level of the sport while inspiring the next generation of riders and showcasing the continued progression of wake sports.

The Super Air Nautique G23 Paragon pulled Team Nautique athlete Joey Harris to win the National Championship Title in Pro Men Surf with Team Nautique athlete Noah Flegel taking second. Parker Payne rounded out the podium after making history by landing the first-ever kickflip in surf-style competition.

“I had such a rad time this week and I’m grateful to have ended up on the top spot in Pro Men Surf,” said Team Nautique athlete Joey Harris. "The level of riding keeps progressing and I’m stoked to compete with these awesome dudes. Thank you Nautique and the WWA for putting on these sick events - I’m looking forward to what’s next!”

Noah Flegel also delivered one of the weekend's most impressive feats by competing in all four Pro Men Surf divisions in addition to Pro Men Wakeboard. Remaining undefeated since the inception of Pro Men Foil divisions, he captured the National Championship Titles in both Pro Men Foil and Pro Men Foil – Straps.

“Having the Nautique National Championships in my hometown of Boca Raton has been incredible," said Team Nautique athlete Noah Flegel. "Getting to compete in front of my friends and family is a dream come true. Taking the win in both Pro Men Foil and Pro Men Foil - Straps was my main objective, and I’m so stoked to come second in Pro Men Surf behind my fiercest competitor and fellow Nautique team rider Joey Harris!”

In the Pro Women Skim and Surf divisions, team Nautique athletes Bailey Dunn and Jodi Grassman found themselves on the podium with Bailey taking second in Pro Women Skim and Jodi taking third in Pro Women Surf.

On the wakeboard side, the Super Air Nautique G23 threw its industry-leading wakes for Team Nautique athlete Cory Teunissen to put together one of his cleanest stand-up passes of the season to claim the 2026 Nautique WWA Pro Men Wakeboard National Championship Title. 

“I’m absolutely stoked to take the top spot at Nautique Wakeboard Nationals,” said Team Nautique athlete Cory Teunissen. "Wakeboarding is in such an insane place right now. I feel like I’m constantly just trying to keep up, so when these moments come around they feel that much more special. Thank you to everyone who loves and supports me. I appreciate you all more than you know."

The Pro Women Wakeboard division also marked a significant milestone for the sport as the finals featured double-ups behind the Super Air Nautique G23, highlighting the continued progression of professional women's wakeboarding.

“Each year, the National Championships remind us of our passion for wake sports," said Nautique President, Greg Meloon. "Watching athlete progression as families, fans, and competitors come together for an incredible weekend is what the Nautique Wake and Surf Series are all about."

With another successful weekend in the books, attention now turns to the final stops of both series, where overall Nautique Wake Series and Nautique Wakesurf Series champions will be crowned. 

Click the link below for the current Nautique Wake and Surf Series rankings. 

Nautique Wake and Surf Series Rankings

Nautique Boats Introduces Model Year 2027

ORLANDO, FL (July 29, 2026) – Led by the launch of the all-new 2027 Super Air Nautique S-Series, Nautique Boats is proud to introduce its complete Model Year 2027 line-up, now available on Nautique.com. Designed with bold visuals and dynamic storytelling, each new model page showcases the latest enhancements for 2027 through detailed feature highlights and extensive photo galleries that bring every Nautique model to life. 

In addition to the all-new model pages, the Design Your Nautique interactive boat builder has been completely updated to reflect the changes for Model Year 2027. Customize every detail by experimenting with color combinations and premium options to instantly see your selections come together in a beautifully rendered, immersive experience.

Now available for download, the 2027 Nautique Digital Brochure provides a comprehensive guide to the entire Model Year 2027 line-up, featuring striking photography and complete model specifications for an inside look at what sets every Nautique apart.

Beyond the digital experience, the 2027 line-up reflects Nautique's commitment to crafting products with purpose – not simply to build exceptional boats, but to create experiences that bring people together, inspire lifelong passions, and enrich lives. For more than a century, that philosophy has shaped every Nautique built. The redesigned Super Air Nautique S-Series is the latest expression of that philosophy, delivering the capability, performance, and craftsmanship watersports enthusiasts deserve. 

Complementing the introduction of the S-Series, the new features and refinements across the Nautique product line include the Manual and Actuated Swim Terrace, Steering Assist Throttle Control, redesigned Flight Control Towers®, the YANMAR diesel engine offering aboard the GS22 and GS24, Swivel Mirror and Throw Pillow options for the GS and S-Series, a windshield door improvement on the G-Series and Paragon models, an exclusive Docking Light Animation for the Paragon Series, redesigned mooring covers, and five all-new color options that provide even more opportunities for personalization.

“Every Nautique is designed and crafted to enhance the experience on the water and deliver memories that last a lifetime,” said Nautique President, Greg Meloon. “The 2027 line-up reflects our continued commitment to purposeful innovation and exceptional craftsmanship.”

Discover the 2027 line-up in its entirety via Nautique.com, the Design Your Nautique interactive boat builder, and the 2027 Nautique Digital Brochure. From exploring new features to creating a boat uniquely your own, Model Year 2027 invites you to experience the moments and memories that make time on the water unforgettable.

Discover Model Year 2027 on Nautique.com

Design Your 2027 Nautique

Download the 2027 Nautique Digital Brochure

Spain Welcomes the 2026 Nautique European Wakesurf Championships

ORLANDO, FL (July 14, 2026) – The 2026 Nautique European Wakesurf Championships hosted the world's top wakesurf athletes at Botaski in Seseña, Spain, where competitors from 14 countries battled for podium finishes at the third stop of the 2026 Nautique Wakesurf Series.

Nautique has proudly partnered with Botaski for more than a decade, and the facility once again proved to be an exceptional venue for world-class competition. Under the direction of Ricardo Botas and Cristina Medem, Botaski's two purpose-built man-made lakes – engineered with 15-meter-deep water and protected shorelines - provided ideal conditions for wakesurfing behind the award-winning Super Air Nautique G23 Paragon.

The event welcomed 56 competitors across 23 professional and amateur divisions, continuing the Nautique Wakesurf Series' commitment to growing the sport by creating opportunities for riders of all levels to compete at the same premier event. Athletes traveled from the United States, Spain, France, Switzerland, Italy, and many other nations from around the world, highlighting the continued international growth of competitive wakesurfing.

Team Nautique athletes dominated the professional divisions with a series of podium finishes.

Competing in all four Professional Men's disciplines, Team Nautique athlete Noah Flegel continued to demonstrate why he is one of the sport's most accomplished athletes. Noah captured first-place finishes in Pro Men Surf, Pro Men Foil, and Pro Men Foil-Straps while successfully defending his title as the undefeated Pro Men Foil Champion. During Pro Men Foil, Noah landed 360 shove-its and attempted backflips while unstrapped, continuing to push the progression of foil wakesurfing with tricks rarely attempted in competition.

“The level of riding improves year after year at the European Wakesurf Championships – largely due to the incredible conditions and perfect wake behind the G23 Paragon,” said Team Nautique athlete Noah Flegel. “I was so stoked to defend three of my titles from last year, and I can’t wait to go even bigger and better at next year’s event!”

The Pro Men Surf podium was swept entirely by Team Nautique athletes, further reinforcing Nautique's leadership at the highest level of competitive wakesurfing. With Noah in first place, Team Nautique athletes Joey Harris and John Akerman took the second and third spots on the podium, respectively. John stomped a frontside indy air reverse wave transfer further demonstrating the progressive level of riding showcased throughout the event.
 
Beyond his Pro Men Surf podium finish, John also secured third place in Pro Men Skim, while Joey achieved a third-place finish in Pro Men Foil-Straps. 

In Pro Women Surf, Team Nautique athlete Bailey Dunn claimed victory with Team Nautique athlete Jodi Grassman finishing second. In Pro Women Skim, Jodi earned second place while Bailey rounded out the podium with a third-place finish.

“Spain was such a fun stop!” said Team Nautique athlete Bailey Dunn. “We had some of the best conditions all weekend, and riding behind the G23 Paragon is such a blast. Huge thanks to Nautique for putting on amazing events around the world and creating so many opportunities for us to come together and enjoy the sport we love.”

With the European Wakesurf Championships complete, athletes now turn their attention to the fourth stop of the five-event Nautique Wakesurf Series, the Nautique USA National Wakesurf Championships presented by GM Marine.

"The Nautique European Wakesurf Championships continue to showcase just how much wakesurfing has grown on the international stage," said Nautique President, Greg Meloon. "Our longstanding partnership with Botaski provides an incredible venue for athletes from around the world to compete, and we're proud to see Team Nautique continue to raise the bar with performances that are advancing the sport."

The Inaugural Nautique Water Ski World Series Opens with Record-Breaking Performances at the Botaski ProAm

ORLANDO, FL (June 29, 2026) – Nautique Boats is proud to celebrate the successful opening stop of the inaugural Nautique Water Ski World Series with the Botaski ProAm presented by GM Marine, held at the world-renowned Botaski water ski facility in Seseña, Spain. Marking the beginning of a groundbreaking five-stop series, the event brought the world's best three-event water ski athletes together for an unforgettable four days of elite competition, record-breaking performances, and international camaraderie.

The debut stop attracted nearly 100 athletes representing over 20 countries, showcasing the truly global reach of three-event tournament waterskiing. A total of 40 professional athletes competed alongside 22 Under-21 competitors with strong international representation from the United Kingdom, the United States, Spain, Colombia, Canada, Austria, Denmark, and many other nations from around the world.

Nautique has proudly partnered with Botaski for more than a decade, making it a fitting venue to launch this exciting new chapter for the sport. Directed by Ricardo Botas and Cristina Medem, Botaski has become one of the world's premier tournament water ski destinations. Featuring two purpose-built man-made lakes engineered specifically for waterskiing, the site consistently provides world-class conditions for training and competition.

The Nautique Water Ski World Series at the Botaski ProAm delivered history almost immediately, with two pending World Records established behind the Ski Nautique - the first World Records ever set at the Botaski site. Eight-time World Record holder and Team Nautique athlete Erika Lang (USA) set a pending Pro Women's Tricks World Record with 11,710 points, while Jake Abelson (USA) established a pending Pro Men's Tricks World Record with 13,100 points. In the Under-21 division, Cristhiana De Osma (PER) also added her name to the record books by setting a new Peruvian Under-21 Women's Slalom National Record with 3.5 @ 10.75m (39.5 off).

Lang continued her remarkable weekend by capturing the Pro Women's Tricks title with 11,430 points in the finals, followed by fellow Team Nautique athlete Neilly Ross (CAN), who secured second place with 10,520 points.

“I am so happy to have taken the win as well as set a new pending World Record of 11,710 points at the first stop of the Nautique Waterski World Series,” said Team Nautique Athlete, Erika Lang. “I had just found out that my previous World Record of 11,560 points had been approved, so I was feeling super confident on the water going into the event. The redesigned Ski Nautique has been the key factor in helping me achieve these scores - the newly designed hull has allowed me to trick faster, getting more tricks in time than ever before. I’m excited for the rest of the Nautique Water Ski World Series and to see if I can push my score even higher.”

Team Nautique athletes also dominated the Pro Slalom divisions. Charlie Ross (CAN) claimed the Pro Men's Slalom title with a winning score of 0.5 @ 9.75m (42 off), while Regina Jaquess (USA) delivered a record-setting performance in Pro Women's Slalom, establishing a new Botaski course record with 2.5 @ 10.25m (41 off) to earn the victory.

“It’s been an amazing start to the year,” said Team Nautique athlete, Charlie Ross. “Winning the Botaski ProAm this weekend qualified me for the 2027 Nautique Masters and put me in the lead for the very first Nautique World Series Overall Pro Men’s Slalom Champion title. Continuing forward, I aspire to do everything in my power to try and claim a World Series Championship and be best prepared for the Masters next year! A Masters title is something I have dreamed about for as long as I can remember. Qualifying this weekend was the first step in making that dream a reality.”  

“As an athlete, the Nautique Water Ski World Series is amazing,” said Team Nautique Athlete Regina Jaquess. “It’s giving us a chance to have tournaments in all three events year-round. Motivation is strong amongst the athletes, as you can see with Erika breaking the World Record in Tricks! I was able to set a course lake record of 2.5 @ 41 and take the win at the first stop of the series at Botaski ProAm. I can’t wait to have more opportunities at the next four stops behind the redesigned Ski Nautique to get down 41!  Thank you to the Botas Family and Nautique Boats for a great event and setting the new standard. It was special to take the win and have the support on site with the Nautique crew in Spain!”

With the first stop complete, athletes now turn their attention to the remaining four events as they continue to accumulate points toward qualification for the Nautique Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament®, presented by GM Marine.

"The Botaski ProAm exceeded every expectation we had for the opening stop of the Nautique Water Ski World Series," said Nautique President, Greg Meloon. "To witness athletes from 26 countries come together, see two pending world records established behind the Ski Nautique, and watch competitors across the Professional, Under-21, and Senior divisions perform at such an incredible level was an unforgettable way to launch this series. We're proud to create new opportunities for athletes around the world while continuing to invest in the future of three-event waterskiing."

We are grateful to our valued partners, GM Marine, PCM Marine Engines, Eagle Wetsuits, ZeroOff, Masterline, Syndicate Waterskis, and JL Audio for their belief in our vision and incredible support in helping us bring this exciting new series to fruition. 

To learn more about the Nautique Water Ski World Series or to watch the event webcast, please visit the links below. 

Learn more about the Nautique Water Ski World Series

Watch the Botaski ProAm

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