ORLANDO, FL (July 29, 2025) – The award-winning Super Air Nautique G23 Paragon pulled the largest Nautique European Wakesurf Championships to date this past weekend on the pristine waters of Botaski in Madrid, Spain. With perfect conditions all weekend long, an impressive 14 countries were represented with 76 participants across 18 divisions.
Among this large field of riders was Team Nautique athlete Noah Flegel, who took the win in three of the four Pro Men divisions: Pro Men Strapless Foil, Pro Men Strapped Foil, and Pro Men Surf. Noah also found himself on the podium in Pro Men Skim, with an impressive second place finish.
“The Nautique European Wakesurf Championships in Spain was such an incredible event through and through,” said Team Nautique athlete, Noah Flegel. “The most beautiful G23 Paragon I’ve ever seen delivered perfect waves all weekend at the best venue I’ve ever visited, Botaski! Glassy conditions and deep water made for some very impressive riding from every one of my fellow Nautique team members and competitors alike!”
Team Nautique athletes John Akerman, Joey Harris, and Drew Drennan also landed spots on the podium in the Pro Men divisions, with John claiming the win in Pro Men Skim, Joey taking second in Pro Men Surf, and Drew placing third in Pro Men Strapless Foil.
As for the ladies, the G23 Paragon pulled Team Nautique athlete Bailey Dunn to victory in Pro Women Skim, with teammate Jodi Grassman taking second place. Jodi put two more incredible passes together in Pro Women Surf to place third.
“The 2025 European Wakesurf Championships in Spain marked a significant milestone for wakesurfing with the largest attendance in the event’s history including participants attending from around the globe,” said Nautique President, Greg Meloon. “We are incredibly proud of our Team Nautique athletes for their world-class performances and continued leadership on the water. Events like this exemplify how the global wakesurfing community can come together in a premier setting to celebrate the sport, push its boundaries, and inspire the future of wakesurfing."
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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
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