Category: watersports
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MasterCraft WWA Rider Experience 2026 Dates Announced
MasterCraft WWA Rider Experience 2026 Dates Announced The dates and locations of the 2026 MasterCraft/World Wake Association Rider Experience have been announced. Courtesy MasterCraft MasterCraft, in partnership with the World Wake Association (WWA), has officially announced the dates, locations, and event details for the five-stop 2026 MasterCraft WWA Rider Experience. Reestablished as a premier grassroots…
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Fliteboard RACE Brings High Performance to Foiling
Fliteboard RACE Brings High Performance to Foiling The Fliteboard RACE features a long, narrow shape; a precision-tuned integrated kicker so riders can push harder into turns; optimized mast placement; and more. Courtesy Fliteboard This new Flite RACE is being billed as “the world’s fastest Fliteboard.” Designed and built in partnership with Mercury Racing, it is said…
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An All-New X24 Leads the MasterCraft 2026 Lineup
An All-New X24 Leads the MasterCraft 2026 Lineup The MasterCraft X24 debuts as part of the 2026 model lineup from the watersports boat builder. Courtesy MasterCraft VONORE, Tenn., Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MasterCraft Boat Company, a MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc (NASDAQ: MCFT) subsidiary and the world’s best-selling towboat brand, today announced its 2026 model…
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Volvo Penta Launches Enhanced Single-Engine Joystick Technology
Volvo Penta Launches Enhanced Single-Engine Joystick Technology Volvo Penta’s single-engine joystick is now available to even more boaters. Courtesy Volvo Penta Volvo Penta is expanding its award-winning Electronic Vessel Control (EVC) features with the launch of enhanced joystick technology for V8 single gasoline engines. Now, a broader range of watersports and recreational vessels can offer…
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MasterCraft’s Commitment to Responsible Boating and Protecting Waterways Reaffirmed
MasterCraft’s Commitment to Responsible Boating and Protecting Waterways Reaffirmed This crew enjoying wakesurfing action, responsibly, aboard a MasterCraft. Courtesy MasterCraft MasterCraft Boat Company, the world’s best-selling towboat brand, today reinforced its commitment to protecting waterways and preserving access for generations to come. With waterway restrictions and local ordinances increasing nationwide, MasterCraft is taking an industry-leading…
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Installing a Watersports Mirror on a Center-Console
Installing a Watersports Mirror on a Center-Console Once installation is complete, remove the protective film from the mirror’s reflective surface and, if necessary, clean the mirror with the supplied microfiber cloth. Jim Hatch Today’s new center-consoles have evolved into much more than just fishing boats. These popular models increasingly come with all kinds of family-oriented…
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Choosing the Right Watersports Tow Point
Choosing the Right Watersports Tow Point Tubing, skiing and wakeboarding all have different requirements. Courtesy Monster Tower, Sea Dog (eye), Centurion Boats (pylon) Almost every boater, whether they’re watersports fanatics or enjoy it casually, has the idea to take someone tubing, skiing or boarding behind their boat. But not all tow points are created equal,…
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Pro Wakeboarder Speaks Out for Boating Safety
Pro Wakeboarder Speaks Out for Boating Safety The Sea Tow Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting boating safety, has launched the last video in its “Sober Skipper: Why It Matters” series, featuring professional wakeboarder, Thomas Herman. Released in conjunction with National Safe Boating Week, the new video highlights the critical role of a Sober Skipper…
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Top Water Toys for Summer
Top Water Toys for Summer Fliteboard’s Series 5 is a versatile, all-around platform. Courtesy Fliteboard Schoolchildren and boating enthusiasts have one thing in common. And that is, both groups know that summer is the best time of year. The sun’s out, the days are long, and the water beckons. Scratch that—schoolkids and boaters actually have…
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Let Her Rip Tour Set for 2025
Let Her Rip Tour Set for 2025 “This campaign is about empowering and inspiring women to build confidence and feel their best on the water.” –Meagan Ethell Courtesy MasterCraft Now in its fifth successful year, the MasterCraft Let Her Rip Tour powered by Progressive takes off for 2025. Let Her Rip is about empowering and…
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High vs. Low Tow Points
High vs. Low Tow Points Which type of towing rig is the best one for your boat? It all depends on what type of watersport you plan to pursue. Randy Vance The right tow point—a water-ski pylon or a wakeboard tower—transforms your boat for watersports. With this addition, it’s not just about the experience in…
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Soaking Up Tow-Sports Fun at TL Summer Nights
Soaking Up Tow-Sports Fun at TL Summer Nights TL Summer Nights is packed with action…and free corn! Aidan McCarthy Only in Wisconsin might freestyle water-skiing and free sweet corn be highlights of the same event. This past August, I found myself sitting on a bench overlooking Lake Mary, watching a national champion on a single…
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5 Keys to Wakefoiling Behind a Boat
5 Keys to Wakefoiling Behind a Boat Wakefoiling is the biggest new thing. Jeff McKee In watersports, change through progression is a constant. Ever-improving technology, mind-blowing athletic advancements, and the search for the newest iteration of water gliding go on. Foiling is the newest big thing, providing a vehicle for progression without the impact. If…