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Neilly Ross sets Another World Record Behind the Ski Nautique

ORLANDO, FL (January 2, 2025) – Team Nautique athlete Neilly Ross broke her previous IWWF World Open Women Tricks World Record with a new score of 11,430 points.

Now approved by the International Waterski and Wakeboard Federation (IWWF), Neilly’s World Record score was set behind the record-setting Ski Nautique on Lake Ledbetter in Winter Garden, Florida during the 2^ndround of the Autumn Record Tournament.

“Late in the season, I continued to train harder than ever and have really been skiing the best of my life,” said Team Nautique Athlete, Neilly Ross. “After breaking the record the first time with 11,380 points, I almost felt a sense of relief, but it really motivated me to keep pushing. I stood up the last five rounds of competition in 2024, and all of them were right on the edge of moving the needle further – I feel really fortunate with the way things came together. I can’t wait for more opportunities behind the Ski Nautique in 2025!”

Neilly’s World Record performances are a testament to her unwavering skill and dedication after 15 years of experience in the sport. Having already shattered boundaries, she now sets her sights on a new challenge – pushing women’s trick over the 12,000-point barrier.

“Neilly’s relentless pursuit of excellence continues to deliver extraordinary results that have once again redefined the possibilities for the sport of waterskiing," said Nautique President, Greg Meloon. “We can’t wait to see what’s in store for Neilly in 2025.”

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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, January 3, 2025

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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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