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The 2024 Nautique WWA Wakeboard World Championships Returns to Australia

Orlando, FL (October 4, 2024)

The Nautique WWA Wakeboard World Championship presented by GM Marine returns to Australia after nearly two decades
The 2024 Wakeboard World Champions and 2024 Nautique Wake Series Champions are crowned
Team Nautique athlete Zahra Kell emerges victorious as the 2024 Nautique Wake Series Overall Champion in Pro Women Wakeboard
Team Nautique Athlete Noah Flegel reigns undefeated in all 2024 Pro Men Foil divisions between the Nautique Surf Series and Nautique Wake Series
The Super Air Nautique G23 makes history by pulling the first ever double KGB landed in a traditional contest format

After nearly two decades, the Nautique WWA Wakeboard World Championship presented by GM Marine made its highly anticipated return to Australian waters, delivering an unforgettable weekend on the iconic Gold Coast. With the prestige of being crowned World Champion and the Overall Nautique Wake Series Champion on the line, the intensity of the competition was palpable as the world’s best professional and amateur wakeboard, wakeskate, and foil athletes battled it out at the fourth and final stop of the 2024 Nautique Wake Series.

Celebrated for its industry-leading hull design and innovative technology, the all-new Centennial Edition Super Air Nautique G23 threw perfect wakes tailored to the wide array of skill levels across over 30 divisions. Spectators filled the beach to cheer for over 150 competitors ranging from 6 to 55 years of age, representing over 30 countries. Whether it be emerging talents or seasoned professionals, the G23’s crisp and customizable wakes provided world-class performance for every heat.

After an intense weekend of competition, Team Nautique athlete Zahra Kell emerged victorious as the 2024 Nautique Wake Series Overall Champion in Pro Women Wakeboard. With wins at the 2024 Nautique Moomba Masters and the 2024 Nautique WWA Wakeboard National Championship and a second-place finish at the 2024 Nautique Masters Water Ski and Wakeboard Tournament, Zahra proved to be an unstoppable force all season long.

“To win the Nautique Wake Series Overall Championship two years in a row is an absolute dream!” said Nautique athlete Zahra Kell. “I am on could 9 and am so thankful for Nautique Boats and the WWA!”

Team Nautique Athlete Noah Flegel also put on an incredible performance, taking the wins in both Pro Men Foil and Pro Men Foil Straps. With these wins, Noah has officially completed the 2024 season winning every single Pro Men foil division offered between the Nautique Surf Series and Nautique Wake Series.

To top off the weekend, the Super Air Nautique G23 made history by pulling the first ever double KGB landed in a traditional contest format! As the G23 produced a textbook double-up, Pro Men rider Thomas Herman executed the double heelside backroll with a backside 360-degree spin. Nautique was proud to provide the perfect platform for this monumental achievement as the Super Air Nautique G23 continues to push the limits of the sport.

With a season full of historical industry firsts and unforgettable memories, the 2024 Nautique Wake Series has been a massive success. Nautique Boats would like to thank all the participants, sponsors, vendors, and fans that made this season one we will never forget!

“The 2024 Nautique WWA Wakeboard World Championships and 2024 Nautique Wake Series have been nothing short of extraordinary,” said Nautique President, Greg Meloon. “This year’s events showcased the incredible talents of athletes across the globe combined with Nautique’s commitment to relentless innovation and delivering the best on water experience imaginable.”

Click the links below to access the final results of the 2024 Nautique Wake Series.

2024 Nautique Wake Series Rankings - Pro Men

2024 Nautique Wake Series Rankings - Pro Women

2024 Nautique Wake Series Rankings - Jr. Pro Men

2024 Nautique Wake Series Rankings - Jr. Pro Women

Posted on Friday, October 4, 2024

Nautique Hosts the Largest Wakesurf Event in History

Orlando, FL (August 26, 2024)

Nautique hosts the largest wakesurf event in history behind the Super Air Nautique G23 Paragon
Team Nautique Athlete Noah Flegel makes history with the first ever strapless foil 3 shuv in a contest
2024 Nautique Wakesurf Series Champions are crowned with Team Nautique athletes Bailey Dunn and Noah Flegel claiming Overall Titles
Nautique Wakesurf Series Champions receive an invite to surf Kelly Slater’s Surf Ranch

The 2024 Nautique Wakesurf Series came to an epic close this past weekend as the Nautique Masters Wakesurf Championships presented by GM Marine shattered records and became the largest wakesurf event in the history of the sport! With 190 entries, Nautique was deeply honored to host this monumental event on the iconic waters of Robin Lake at Callaway Gardens.

With both Masters and Overall titles on the line, the best wave in the industry served as the perfect canvas for the global wakesurfing community as they threw down their best tricks of the season behind the award-winning Super Air Nautique G23 Paragon. The numerous divisions offered for each and every skill level provided an inclusive experience for riders resulting in an impressive competitor age range of 5-69! Among these armature and professional wakesurfers were 10+ families with two or more members competing for a Nautique Masters win and a chance to achieve the 2024 Nautique Wakesurf Series Overall Champion Titles.

Team Nautique athlete Noah Flegel pushed the boundaries of what is possible in competitive foiling once again with the first ever strapless foil 3-shuv landed in a contest! Noah’s groundbreaking performances landed him wins in both Pro Men Foil and Pro Men Foil Straps, and a third-place finish in Pro Men Surf. Nautique teammate John Ackerman also put on an incredible show, taking second in the Pro Men Foil Straps division.

“We saw some of the best riding the sport has ever seen in all of the pro divisions, and I was stoked to be in all 4 finals with the best of the best!” said Team Nautique athlete Noah Flegel. “It is always a pleasure to compete behind the G23 Paragon; It throws the biggest and best waves in the game!”

Other notable performances include that of Nautique Team athletes Bailey Dunn and Jodi Grassman as they each took third in Pro Women Surf and Pro Women Skim, respectively.

“We are beyond thrilled to have hosted the largest wakesurf event in the sports history,” said Nautique President Greg Meloon. “Wakesurf Masters was created to showcase the incredible growth and popularity of wakesurfing at the best venue in watersports. It reflects our commitment to supporting and advancing the sport behind the Paragon G23 which provides the most progressive surf wave available on the market.”

With results in for the Nautique Maters Wakesurf Championship, we were proud to crown the 2024 Nautique Wakesurf Series Overall Champions! These riders battled it out behind the G23 Paragon all season long and accumulated the most points within all four stops of the series. We’d like to extend a special congratulations to Team Nautique athletes Noah Flegel and Bailey Dunn for their achievements as 2024 Nautique Wakesurf Series Overall Champions! Noah emerged as the Overall Champion in both Pro Men Foil and Pro Men Foil Straps, and Bailey proved victorious as the Overall Champion in Pro Women Skim!

“What a year! It’s a privilege being able to represent a company I love so much,” said Nautique athlete Bailey Dunn. “It’s been awesome to see the progression in the sport thanks to the G23 Paragon providing the best waves in the industry! Thank you to Nautique and the WWA for all you do!”

In celebration of all the incredible athletes who have triumphed in this year’s Nautique Wakesurf Series, we are excited to invite the pro division series winners and two of the amateur division winners, chosen at random, to the Surf Ranch for a one-of-a-kind experience to surf perfect waves with fellow champions!

Nautique Boats extends its deepest gratitude to all the participants, sponsors, vendors, and fans who contributed to the great success of this milestone event and the Nautique Wakesurf Series as a whole.

Click here to access the final results of the 2024 Nautique Wakesurf Series.

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 Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Nautique Boats Pulls the 34th Consecutive Nautique WWA National Championships

Orlando, FL (July 30, 2024) – Nautique Boats was proud to pull the 34th consecutive Nautique WWA National Championships presented by GM Marine this past weekend! Held on the picturesque Lake Tye in Monroe, Washington, stop #3 of both the Nautique Wake Series and Nautique Wakesurf Series brought the nation’s top wakeboard and wakesurf athletes together for four days of intense competition.

With the record-breaking Super Air Nautique G23 pulling the wakeboard divisions and the award-winning Super Air Nautique G23 Paragon providing the perfect waves for the surf divisions, this year’s Nationals delivered an exhilarating display from 263 seasoned professionals and emerging talents alike. The wide range of divisions for all ages and skill levels ensured a diverse and inclusive competition with ages ranging from 5 to 71 years old. Representing the initiatives of Wake for Warriors, we were also proud to have 5 adaptive competitors surfing for a national title.

Team Nautique athlete Noah Flegel blew the competition out of the water and made history as the first person to make it to the final round in all six pro men divisions. Noah claimed the National title in three out of these six divisions with wins in Pro Men Foil, Pro Men Foil Straps, and Pro Men Surf. Noah took the second spot on the podium in Pro Men Wakeskate and came third in Pro Men Skim.

“The Nautique WWA Nationals is one of the most prestigious events of the year.” Said Nautique athlete, Noah Flegel. “I had a lot on my plate this weekend, and I’m so stoked with the turn out! I’m looking forward to the next event on August 22nd at the Wakesurf Masters!”

In the Pro Foil divisions, Team Nautique athletes John Ackerman and Erika Lang also delivered podium worthy performances. John took third place in Pro Men Foil Straps and Erika took second and third in Pro Women Foil Straps and Pro Women Foil, respectively.

Team Nautique athlete Jodi Grassman surfed her way to third place in Pro Women Surf, with Nautique teammate Bailey Dunn also securing third in the Pro Women Skim division.

The award-winning Super Air Nautique G23 pulled not one, but two Nautique athletes to win National titles in the Pro Wakeboard divisions. Cory Teunissen put down incredible passes to take the win in Pro Men Wakeboard, and Zahra Kell was victorious in Pro Women Wakeboard, securing her #1 ranking in the Nautique Wake Series going into the final event of the season.

“Winning Nationals was such a dream.” Said Nautique athlete Zahra Kell. “I had a lot of setbacks this week before the event and being able to put it all aside to stand on top of the podium means the world. Thank you Nautique and the WWA!”

Anticipation is building for the final stops for both the Nautique Wakesurf Series and the Nautique Wake Series. In just three weeks, the 2024 Nautique Wakesurf Series concludes with the Nautique Masters Wakesurf Championships presented by GM Marine! Shortly after, the Nautique WWA World Wakeboard Championships will be held on the Gold Coast of Australia. Click here to learn more or to register for the final events of the season!

Posted on Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Nautique Hosts the 2024 Nautique European Wakesurf Championships!

Orlando, FL (July 16, 2024) – The award-winning Super Air Nautique G23 Paragon set the stage with perfect waves all weekend long at the 2024 Nautique European Wakesurf Championships, stop #2 of the Nautique Wakesurf Series. With numerous competitors of all ages and abilities from 10 different countries, Nautique was proud to host a record number of both participants and spectators in the events four-year history!

With perfect, sunny conditions and the best wave in the industry, athletes hit the water at Liquid Leisure in Windsor, England. Team Nautique athlete Noah Flegel was victorious in the Pro Men Skim division with Team Nautique athlete John Ackerman taking second. In the Pro Women Skim division, it was Team Nautique athlete Jodi Grassman on top of the podium. Bailey Dunn took second in the Pro Women Skim division for Team Nautique as well.

Nautique Team athlete Noah Flegel continued to perform flawlessly, taking first in both the Pro Men Foil and Pro Men Foil – Straps divisions. Also riding for Team Nautique, Drew Drennan took third in Pro Men Foil as well as second in Pro Men Foil – Straps.

In the Pro Men Surf division, Nautique Team athletes Noah Flegel and John Ackerman surfed their way to the podium taking second and third, respectively. Team Nautique riders dominated the Pro Women Surf final as well, with Bailey Dunn taking second place and Jodi Grassman placing third.

“We are thrilled to host the Nautique European Wakesurf Championship each year,” said Nautique President, Greg Meloon. “It’s an incredible opportunity to acknowledge some of the world’s best wakesurfing and foiling athletes, and we are proud to be a part of the sport’s growth around the globe and popularity in Europe.”

To learn more about the 2024 Nautique Wakesurf Series or to register for the final two stops in the series, click here.

Posted on Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Nautique Launches 2025 Centennial Edition Line-Up on Nautique.com

Orlando, FL (June 11, 2024) – Nautique announces the launch of the highly anticipated 2025 Centennial Edition model year line-up on Nautique.com. The release of the 2025 line-up marks a significant milestone in Nautique’s profound history.

Each model in the 2025 Centennial Edition line-up is a testament to Nautique’s legacy of unwavering commitment to boatbuilding excellence, meticulously designed to cater to the diverse needs of watersports enthusiasts, families, and luxury seekers alike. Whether riding, surfing, skiing, or simply enjoying a day on the water, Nautique Boats promise an unparalleled blend of performance, style, and luxury.

The award-winning Nautique website showcases the 2025 Centennial Edition models with an easy, user-friendly interface. The individual model pages display photo galleries, in-depth information of each feature, educational walk-through videos, and inspirational product videos allowing customers to take a deeper dive into what each 2025 Nautique boat model has to offer. With a fully mobile-responsive design, consumers can easily access the comprehensive Centennial Edition line-up and design the Nautique of their dreams on the go or from the comfort of their home on our award-winning Design Your Nautique interactive boat builder.

“We’re proud to unveil the 2025 Nautique Centennial Edition line-up, marking one hundred years of boat building ingenuity,” said Nautique President, Greg Meloon. “Our team at Nautique has poured their passion into every detail of the Centennial Edition models to deliver the best on water experience imaginable. Undoubtedly, our customers will create unforgettable memories aboard their Centennial Edition Nautiques.”

Posted on Thursday, July 11, 2024