{"id":14719,"date":"2025-08-08T10:02:15","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T10:02:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/?p=14719"},"modified":"2025-08-08T10:02:15","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T10:02:15","slug":"mastercrafts-commitment-to-responsible-boating-and-protecting-waterways-reaffirmed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/?p=14719","title":{"rendered":"MasterCraft\u2019s Commitment to Responsible Boating and Protecting Waterways Reaffirmed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>    MasterCraft\u2019s Commitment to Responsible Boating and Protecting Waterways Reaffirmed<br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><br \/>\n    <!-- no image --><br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><\/p>\n<div>\n<section class=\"hydra-container\">\n<div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WKB825-MasterCraft-1024x768.jpg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"hydra-image disable-lazyload\" alt=\"Wakesurfing behind a MasterCraft\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WKB825-MasterCraft-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WKB825-MasterCraft-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WKB825-MasterCraft-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WKB825-MasterCraft-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WKB825-MasterCraft.jpg 1968w\">                <\/div><figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">This crew enjoying wakesurfing action, responsibly, aboard a MasterCraft.<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy MasterCraft<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/section>\n<p><iframe id=\"wxuzj5efbz\" src=\"https:\/\/boatingmag.dragonforms.com\/wxuzj5efbz\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"width:100%;height:165px;border:none;overflow:hidden;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mastercraft.com\/boats\/x\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MasterCraft Boat Company<\/a>, the world\u2019s 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 stance to ensure that education, advocacy, and shared responsibility \u2013 not sweeping regulation \u2013 remain the solutions to these challenges.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBoating isn\u2019t just a passion \u2013 it\u2019s an economic driver that supports thousands of jobs and generates billions of dollars for local economies,\u201d said Brad Nelson, CEO of MasterCraft Boat Holdings. \u201cWe take these concerns seriously and are committed to being part of the solution by working with communities, educating boaters, and investing in innovation to ensure safe, responsible enjoyment of our waterways.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As a proud supporter of the <a href=\"https:\/\/wsia.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Water Sports Industry Association (WSIA)<\/a> and its <em>Wake Responsibly<\/em> campaign, MasterCraft endorses three essential principles:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Maintain 200 feet of distance from shore, docks, and other boats and in at least 10 feet of water<\/li>\n<li>Keep music at a respectful level<\/li>\n<li>Minimize repetitive passes in the same area<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\u201cThese guidelines aren\u2019t just rules \u2013 they\u2019re about courtesy, coexistence, and protecting the sport we all love,\u201d said Krista Schipner, Vice President of Marketing for MasterCraft. \u201cWe expect our athletes, dealers, ambassadors, and customers to lead by example so that everyone \u2013 boaters, anglers, and shoreline residents alike \u2013 feels respected. Together, we can ensure these waterways remain accessible for generations.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In support of the <em>Wake Responsibly<\/em> campaign, MasterCraft is implementing the following:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Equipping dealer network with WSIA advocacy resources to educate local boaters<\/li>\n<li>Embedding <em>Wake Responsibly<\/em> principles across all communication channels<\/li>\n<li>Partnering with WSIA on state-level advocacy and supporting scientific research to counter misinformation with facts<\/li>\n<li>Developing consumer-facing education materials for social and in-store use<\/li>\n<li>Hosting on-water events to demonstrate responsible boating behaviors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>MasterCraft is continuously investing in innovations and programs that give boaters the tools to operate responsibly and is actively listening to concerns to inform future solutions.<\/p>\n<p>Waterway restrictions and access challenges are growing, often fueled by misconceptions about wake boats and their environmental impact.<\/p>\n<p>Studies from leading wake experts validate that a wakesurfing boat passing a section of shoreline every nine minutes is less damaging than naturally occurring waves from a 10-mph wind with one mile of fetch. Further, boat wakes and waves from cruising boats, which are not the focus of legislation, dissipate more slowly and lack the initial drop in size associated with wakeboard and wakesurf wakes and waves.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read Next:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/boatingmag.com\/how-to\/unwritten-rules-to-follow-when-water-skiing-wakeboarding-wakesurfing\/\">Unwritten Rules to Follow When Water Skiing, Wakeboarding or Wakesurfing<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur mission is simple: to build memories, not barriers,\u201d added Schipner. \u201cWe are committed to preserving access while ensuring safety, sustainability, and shared responsibility on every lake and shoreline we touch.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For more information about responsible boating practices, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/wakeresponsibly.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wakeresponsibly.com<\/a> or a local MasterCraft dealer.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about MasterCraft products and its dealer network, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mastercraft.com\/boats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mastercraft.com<\/a> and follow along on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mcboatcompany\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/MasterCraftBoats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/mcboatcompany\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">X<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MCBoatCompany\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About MasterCraft<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>MasterCraft is a world-renowned innovator, designer, manufacturer, and marketer of premium performance sport boats. Founded in 1968, MasterCraft has cultivated its iconic brand image through a rich history of industry-leading innovation, and more than five decades after the original MasterCraft made its debut, the company\u2019s goal remains the same \u2013 to continue building the world\u2019s best ski, wakeboard, wake surf, and luxury performance powerboats.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Headquartered in Vonore, TN, MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc. is a leading innovator, designer, manufacturer, and marketer of premium recreational powerboats through its three brands, MasterCraft, Crest, and Balise. 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Courtesy MasterCraft MasterCraft Boat Company, the world\u2019s best-selling towboat brand, today reinforced its commitment to protecting waterways and preserving access for generations to come. 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