PINE MOUNTAIN, GA (May 25, 2025) – The world’s most elite waterski and wakeboard athletes etched their names into history on finals day at the 65th Nautique Masters Water Ski and Wakeboard Tournament presented by GM Marine. The iconic Robin Lake at Callaway Gardens set the stage with over 2,000 spectators in attendance.
With a packed shoreline and glassy conditions, the Open Women Trick Final proved to be an exciting start to finals day! Team Nautique athlete Erika Lang (USA) scored 10,530 points to take her 6th Open Women Trick Title! Giannina Mechler (GER) took the second spot on the podium with 10,020 points, and Team Nautique athlete Anna Hunter (USA) took third with a score of 9,450.
“I’m so excited to have taken the win in Women’s Tricks today at the 65th Masters,” said Team Nautique athlete, Erika Lang. “The conditions on Robin Lake were incredible and I knew exactly what to expect from the wakes thanks to the consistent and reliable pop behind the Ski Nautique.”
The record-breaking Ski Nautique pulled Jake Abelson (USA) to his very first Masters Title in Open Men Trick with an impressive score of 12,190! Dorien Llewellyn (CAN) scored 10,680 to take second, and Joel Poland secured the third spot on the podium with 10,670 points.
In the Open Women Slalom final, Allie Nicholson (USA) was crowned with her first Masters Title, skiing 2 @ 39 off! Allie was followed by Vennesa Vieke (AUS) and Team Nautique athlete Neilly Ross (CAN) who ran 1.5 @ 39 off and 5 @ 38 off, respectively.
Pulled by the GM Marine powered Ski Nautique, Freddie Winter (GBR) claimed the Open Men Slalom title with 2.5 @ 41 off. Nate Smith (USA) took second place running 2 @ 41 off, and Cole McCormick skied 3.5 @ 39 off to take third.
In the Open Women Wakeboard Final, Meagan Ethell (USA) landed the first ever Switch Pete 540 in a women’s wakeboard contest behind the Super Air Nautique G23, securing her 9th Masters Title! Hinata Yoshihara (JPN) took the second spot on the podium with an 85, and Eugenia De Armas (ARG) took third with a score of 75.
Nic Rapa (AUS) stood up for two incredible passes and was crowned with his first Open Men Wakeboard Title with a score of 94! Tyler Higham (USA) and Trent Stuckey (USA) took second and third with scores of 89.33 and 84.67, respectively.
During the Open Women Jump Final, Hanna Straltsova (USA) soared 176 feet (53.6m) to defend her Masters Title! Lauren Morgan (USA) jumped 166 feet (50.6m) to claim second place, Brittany Wharton (USA) took third, jumping 166 feet (50.5m).
As the men hit the water for the Pro Men Jump division, Joel Poland (GBR) emerged victorious, jumping 230 feet (70.1m) to defend his Masters Title. Team Nautique athlete Ryan Dodd (CAN) jumped 218 feet (66.3m) to take second, and Igor Morozov (White Flag) jumped 214 feet (65.1m) for a third place finish.
“Congratulations to all the 65th Nautique Masters Champions!” Said Nautique President, Greg Meloon. “It’s an honor to carry on the legacy of the Masters, and we take great pride in supporting and celebrating both the sport and all the incredible athletes.”
Please visit masterswaterski.com for the final standings of the 65th Nautique Masters Water Ski and Wakeboard Tournament presented by GM Marine.
About Nautique Boat Company:
Nautique is celebrating its 100th 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
