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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…

  • Sandridge, Tinker to Be Honored by WSIA

    Sandridge, Tinker to Be Honored by WSIA WSIA Leadership Awards honor leaders who embody passion, integrity, and long-term commitment to the industry. Courtesy WSIA Editor’s Note: Glenn Sandridge recently retired as the long-time head of the group overseeing Boating, Wakeboarding and a portfolio of other marine media brands. Learn about the honor, he and boat…

  • Hyperlite Stratos Complete Board and Foil Said to Be Largest Available

    Hyperlite Stratos Complete Board and Foil Said to Be Largest Available Our team is seeking to test the new Hyperlite Stratos soon. Courtesy Hyperlite This new board and e-foil, the Hyperlite Stratos, is being sold as a complete package for $9,999. It looks to be a great set-up for beginners, and the maker says it…

  • 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…

  • First-Ever Forward Drive in a Dedicated Wakeboat

    First-Ever Forward Drive in a Dedicated Wakeboat In an exciting move that marks a potential milestone for the towed water sports industry, Supra Boats, the renowned premium towboat brand under Skiers Choice, Inc is announcing the groundbreaking collaboration with Volvo Penta, global leader in marine propulsion technology. This partnership introduces an innovative concept that brings…

  • Nautical Ventures AquaZone at New Location

    Nautical Ventures AquaZone at New Location AquaZone rendering by Nautical Ventures. See the AquaZone on Pier A, adjacent to the new Las Olas Marina. Courtesy Nautical Ventures Now in its 11th year of energizing and entertaining attendees at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), Nautical Ventures’ AquaZone is taking its excitement to new depths—literally.…

  • 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…

  • Pro Wakesurfer Advocates for Electric Watersports Boats

    Pro Wakesurfer Advocates for Electric Watersports Boats Nobody rides a wave like Austin Keen. A world champion and innovator, the Georgia native is known as one of the most creative riders in water sports. He’s spent his career pushing the limits, and that spirit is exactly why we’re excited to welcome him as Arc’s first…

  • 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…

  • Top 10 Boating Lakes in the US

    Top 10 Boating Lakes in the US USA Today recently published its Top Ten Lakes in the US. We decided to have a little fun and ask AI (in this case, Symbolic.ai) to list the top ten lakes in the US for boating. Here are the results. To start off, here’s an image with the…

  • MasterCraft Makes Waves at 2025 American Century Championship

    MasterCraft Makes Waves at 2025 American Century Championship A surfer rides the wake of a MasterCraft boat(top). Boats at the American Century Tournament on Lake Tahoe. Courtesy MasterCraft Boat Company, American Century Championship MasterCraft Boat Company, a subsidiary of MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc and the best-selling towboat brand, is proud to return as an official…

  • 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,…

  • MasterCraft and Chevy Embark on the Rule The Water Tour 2025

    MasterCraft and Chevy Embark on the Rule The Water Tour 2025 See and demo 2025 MasterCraft Boats models at a Rule the Water Tour stop. Courtesy MasterCraft MasterCraft is back with its third annual Rule The Water demo tour, headlined by its recently redesigned iconic flagship model, the XStar 23 and 25. In partnership with…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Wakesurfing vs. Ocean Surfing

    Wakesurfing vs. Ocean Surfing While similar, there are subtle differences between wakesurfing and ocean surfing. Tatiana Weston-Webb (photos); Kevin Falvey (composite) What caught on as a rough-water activity for wakeboarders and water skiers, wakesurfing has undeniably driven new participants and wake boat buyers to experience riding the energy of a wave. The deep history of…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Basic Rules of Tow Sports Etiquette

    Basic Rules of Tow Sports Etiquette Tow sports require proper etiquette on the water. Roman Babakin/Adobe Stock Imagine a fisherman or waterfront homeowner with a boat tied to a dock as a wakeboat passes, throwing a massive wake while blasting music at nightclub-volume levels. It’s easy to see why they would be unhappy, possibly even…