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#PassTheHandle July 23, 2017: How To Get Involved

With a worldwide mission to share the towed water sports experience with new participants, the fourth annual #PassTheHandle initiative is scheduled for July 23, 2017 (add to calendar). Four years […]

WSIA Driver’s Etiquette: “The Wake Zone” (2017)

With play-by-play commentary, learn how to make the right moves to keep homeowners off your back and allow you to enjoy wake sports for years to come. WSIA Driver’s Etiquette: […]

Wake Responsibly: WSIA Handout & Product Insert (2017)

(click for larger version) CLICK HERE FOR HI RES PRINT-READY PDF FILE To add your own custom image, contact info@wsia.net

2017 WSIA Summit Recap Video

Check out the highlight video of the 2017 WSIA Summit produced by Emily Dale.

2017 WSIA Summit Recap: Story & Photos

Nearly 200 top professionals returned to Steamboat Springs, Colorado for the annual WSIA Summit on March 2-3 to collaborate, share best practices and navigate through key issues to preserve the […]

Boating World Interview With WSIA Executive Director

Kevin Michael reflects on his first year in charge, as well as the industry and wakeboarding. See what Shaun Murray has to say about his approach. Article starts on page […]

Southern Hemisphere #PassTheHandle

With a worldwide mission to inspire new participants to experience the feeling of gliding across the water, the first-ever Southern Hemisphere #PassTheHandle day launched on December 11, 2016. Founded […]

WSIA Recognized As “Game Changer” For Parasail Safety

Over the past 10 years, there have been a total of 68 parasailing-related injuries and 10 deaths. However, since 2013, the industry has seen a remarkable reduction in the number […]

2016 Parasail Operators Symposium Recap & Photos

Matching record attendance, the Parasail Operators Symposium evolved with special program additions and a new venue in November of 2016. Hosted by the WSIA, this one-of-its-kind event gathers operators from […]

WSIA Participates In Lake Cleanup Month

In October, LakeLove.net announced the second in a series of lake cleanup efforts. This new, worldwide initiative is available for anyone to take part in, with obvious benefits for […]

Survey of Sales 2015

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

Product Warning Labels

Newly updated product warning labels are now available. A username and password is required to download the label graphic files. Please contact info@wsia.net for more information.

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

0July 20, 2017
Parasail Operators Symposium 2017

Mark your calendar for November 1-3, 2017 for the annual WSIA Parasail Operators Symposium. This year’s event will be held at the Little Harbor Resort in Ruskin, FL.
0July 11, 2017
State Boating Law Administrator contact list

Have a specific question about boating in your state? Boating safety contacts for each state are available on individual state pages. Click on your state to find the boating law administrator and others involved in boating safety education, law enforcement, numbering & titling and other boating program areas.
0July 6, 2017
#PassTheHandle July 23, 2017: How To Get Involved

With a worldwide mission to share the towed water sports experience with new participants, the fourth annual #PassTheHandle initiative is scheduled for July 23, 2017 (add to calendar). Four years […]
0June 22, 2017
Donate to #PassTheHandle

Help us continue to grow our annual participation drive with a donation to the #PassTheHandle initiative!
0June 21, 2017
Charity Nominations for 2017 Auction

Nominations are now open for charities to be the beneficiaries of our annual Charity Auction at Surf Expo.
0April 20, 2017
WSIA Driver’s Etiquette: “The Wake Zone” (2017)

With play-by-play commentary, learn how to make the right moves to keep homeowners off your back and allow you to enjoy wake sports for years to come. WSIA Driver’s Etiquette: […]
0April 19, 2017
Wake Responsibly: WSIA Handout & Product Insert (2017)

(click for larger version) CLICK HERE FOR HI RES PRINT-READY PDF FILE To add your own custom image, contact info@wsia.net
0April 17, 2017
2017 WSIA Summit Recap Video

Check out the highlight video of the 2017 WSIA Summit produced by Emily Dale.
0April 11, 2017
Refusal of Care / Contact Card form

The Refusal of Care / Contact Card form is available as a password-protected download for all active WSIA members.

Water Sports INSIDER

0March 7, 2017
2017 WSIA Summit Recap: Story & Photos

Nearly 200 top professionals returned to Steamboat Springs, Colorado for the annual WSIA Summit on March 2-3 to collaborate, share best practices and navigate through key issues to preserve the […]
0February 21, 2017
Boating World Interview With WSIA Executive Director

Kevin Michael reflects on his first year in charge, as well as the industry and wakeboarding. See what Shaun Murray has to say about his approach. Article starts on page […]
0January 24, 2017
Southern Hemisphere #PassTheHandle

With a worldwide mission to inspire new participants to experience the feeling of gliding across the water, the first-ever Southern Hemisphere #PassTheHandle day launched on December 11, 2016. Founded […]
0December 15, 2016
2016 Parasail Operators Symposium Recap & Photos

Matching record attendance, the Parasail Operators Symposium evolved with special program additions and a new venue in November of 2016. Hosted by the WSIA, this one-of-its-kind event gathers operators from […]
0December 6, 2016
Wakeskating Featured On LG TV OLED 4K Demo

Check out clips of pro wakeskaters Nick Taylor and Ben Horan on the LG OLED TV 4K demo reel in stores now including Best Buy.
0December 6, 2016
WSIA Participates In Lake Cleanup Month

In October, LakeLove.net announced the second in a series of lake cleanup efforts. This new, worldwide initiative is available for anyone to take part in, with obvious benefits for […]