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Parasail Operators Symposium 2016

Please join us November 2-4 at the Bay Harbor Hotel in Tampa, FL for the annual Parasail Operators Symposium! Online Registration You can now register in advance online, and save […]

Wakeboarding Hall of Fame to Induct Eight at Surf Expo Ceremony

The Wakeboarding Hall of Fame (WHF) will host its second annual induction ceremony at Surf Expo on Thursday, September 8 at 10:30 a.m. at the Alliance MultiMedia Booth on the […]

Survey of Sales 2015

The 2015 Survey of Sales is now available to all active WSIA members. Contact us for help with the download.

Online Registration for Parasail Operators Symposium 2016

Register online for the annual WSIA Parasail Operators Symposium, bringing together the Parasail industry for Leadership, Education and Advocacy. See you in Tampa!

Presidential Proclamation — National Safe Boating Week, 2016

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Each year, as summer approaches and warmer weather draws crowds to our Nation’s beaches, lakes, and rivers, we set […]

Summit 2017 Returns to Steamboat, CO

The #WSIAsummit will return to Steamboat, Colorado in 2017! Mark your calendars now to join us March 1st – 4th.

WSIA Captain’s Etiquette Video (2016)

With boating safety being more important than ever, driver’s etiquette is of equal importance, so we can continue to enjoy our activities long into the future. Learn how to drive […]

Latest Updates

0September 20, 2016
Parasail Operators Symposium 2016

Please join us November 2-4 at the Bay Harbor Hotel in Tampa, FL for the annual Parasail Operators Symposium! Online Registration You can now register in advance online, and save […]
0August 29, 2016
Wakeboarding Hall of Fame to Induct Eight at Surf Expo Ceremony

The Wakeboarding Hall of Fame (WHF) will host its second annual induction ceremony at Surf Expo on Thursday, September 8 at 10:30 a.m. at the Alliance MultiMedia Booth on the […]
0July 18, 2016
#PassTheHandle Day Set For Sunday, July 24

New Participants Of Towed Water Sports To Become Social Media Stars With a mission to share the passion for towed water sports worldwide, the third annual #PassTheHandle day will take […]
0July 18, 2016
Survey of Sales 2015

The 2015 Survey of Sales is now available to all active WSIA members. Contact us for help with the download.
0July 11, 2016
Online Registration for Parasail Operators Symposium 2016

Register online for the annual WSIA Parasail Operators Symposium, bringing together the Parasail industry for Leadership, Education and Advocacy. See you in Tampa!
0July 5, 2016
Current Active WSIA Members

Active WSIA members can use their annual member password to download an XLSX spreadsheet of all currently active WSIA members. Contact us with questions or problems accessing the file.

Water Sports Retailer

0March 10, 2016
WSIA Announces Kevin Michael As New Executive Director

On a mission to promote and protect towed water sports long into the future, the WSIA (Water Sports Industry Association) announces Kevin Michael as the group’s new Executive Director, effective […]
0March 10, 2016
2016 WSIA Leadership Awards: Results

As the highlight of the annual Summit, the WSIA leadership Awards took place March 1, 2016. Congrats to all the winners and finalists. Innovative Product of the Year: The […]
0March 10, 2016
2016 WSIA Summit Recap

In a departure from tradition, the WSIA Summit found itself in a warmer climate this year, as San Diego hosted the top gathering of towed water sports industry members […]
0February 24, 2016
Why You Need To Learn More About BoatPAC

The WSIA encourages you to consider learning more about BoatPAC with regular promotion and also inviting people working in the water sports industry to visit BoatPAC.org to learn more about […]
0February 24, 2016
WWA Names Corrie Wilson As First Female Executive Director

The World Wakeboard Association (WWA) today announced the promotion of Corrie Wilson to the position of executive director. She becomes the first woman in the modern history of wakeboarding […]
0January 27, 2016
Ski / Wake Boat Sales Up 65% In December

In addition to an impressive month of towboat sales in December of 2015, the WSIA succeeded in updating Statistical Survey’s category title from “Ski” to “Ski Wake.” These surveys represent […]
0November 23, 2015
Wakeboarding Hall Of Fame: Initial Inductees Honored

Wakeboarding Hall Of Fame inductees plus several of the HOF board members. (L-R) Shannon Best (board member), Shaun Moore (board member), Tony Klarich (board member), Tom King (Inductee: Creator Category), […]
0October 2, 2015
Wakesurfing Day With State BLAs

In September, the WSIA taught over 20 state boating law administrators how to wakesurf during the NASBLA conference in Wichita, Kansas. Many more BLA’s came along for a ride in […]
0August 24, 2015
WSIA Expands Staff; Prepares For Future

Orlando, FLA (Aug. 25, 2015) – As part of a movement to bring the towed water sports industry to its next level, the WSIA (Water Sports Industry Association) announced two new hires effective […]