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Summit 2020

Mark your calendars for February 25 & 26, 2020, for the annual WSIA Summit, now located at the Resort at Squaw Creek, Lake Tahoe, California.

1 Season, 70 #PassTheHandle Events, and Countless Memories for New Participants

August 28 marked the 70th #PassTheHandle event facilitated by Robby Maschhaupt and Carolina Water Sports in 2019.

Parasail Operators Symposium 2019

Mark your calendars! WSIA Parasail Operators Symposium 2019 November 6-7, 2019 Little Harbor Resort, Ruskin FL Online registration now open!

Parasail Operators Symposium – Registration

Register online now for the 2019 WSIA Parasail Operators Symposium, returning to beautiful Ruskin, Florida on November 6-7, 2019. Get on the list, and book your hotel now!

Parasail Operators Symposium 2019 – Hotel

Book your hotel now for the 2019 WSIA Parasail Operators Symposium. Great rooms available at The Inn at Little Harbor and Harborside Suites.

May Is Lake Cleanup Month!

WSIA staff and friends cleaned up Lake Holden in Orlando on May 7, 2019 as part of the #LakeLove initiative. Many pro riders helped out including Cobe Mikacich and others […]

2018 WSIA Survey of Sales

CLICK HERE for the members-only password protected document! (e-mail info@wsia.net for your password) CLICK HERE for the presentation version including participating and non-participating brands.

Wake Park Best Practices Guide

This free resource is a guide created by the WSIA Wake Parks committee and all parks are highly encouraged to use it. Special considerations are outlined for Operations, Safety, Training […]

2019 WSIA Summit Recap: Story & Photos

Epic snow conditions and productive meetings took place in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, where over 200 industry professionals gathered for the annual WSIA Summit.

2018 Parasail Operators Symposium Recap

Featuring its largest attendance to date, 270 parasail industry leaders gathered in Ruskin, Florida on November 7-8 to collaborate and share best practices at the eighth annual Parasail Operators Symposium […]

USCG Marine Safety Alert: Parasail & Watersport Passenger Transfers

United States Coast Guard Marine Safety Alert -Inspections and Compliance Directorate- “Hazards of Parasail & Watersports Passenger Transfers”

Pro Wakeboarders Clean Up Orlando’s Conway Chain

In an effort to protect the waters we use and love, October’s Lake Cleanup month inspired several of today’s top pro wakeboarders to join forces with the WSIA to clean […]

Wake Responsibly: WSIA Handout, Signs and Downloads

Download the art files and graphics for the Wake Responsibly campaign. There are Master Files, Print PDFs and JPGs for web use. Email info@wsia.net with any questions.

Latest Updates

0September 19, 2019
Summit 2020

Mark your calendars for February 25 & 26, 2020, for the annual WSIA Summit, now located at the Resort at Squaw Creek, Lake Tahoe, California.
0September 19, 2019
The WWA Promotes Wake Responsibly

This summer, the WWA spread the Wake Responsibly message across the U.S. Watch the video to learn more about this initiative.
0September 4, 2019
Charity Auction 2019

The 2019 WSIA Charity Auction is now LIVE online at: https://www.32auctions.com/wsia2019 All proceeds are divided evenly among the following charities: Wake For Warriors On The Edge Ann’s Angels Above The […]
0August 29, 2019
1 Season, 70 #PassTheHandle Events, and Countless Memories for New Participants

August 28 marked the 70th #PassTheHandle event facilitated by Robby Maschhaupt and Carolina Water Sports in 2019.
0August 26, 2019
Wakeboarding Hall of Fame Announces Seven New Members for 2019

The Wakeboarding Hall of Fame Announces Seven New Inductees for 2019.
0August 17, 2019
Surf Expo 2019 Meeting Schedule

Room W203C – Orange County Convention Center THURSDAY, SEPT. 5 Camps & Schools: 1:30 p.m. Wake Parks: 3:00 p.m. Towboats: 4:30 p.m. (Wake Awards doors open: 6 p.m.) FRIDAY, SEPT. 6 Equipment: 8:00 — 9:30 a.m. […]
0August 13, 2019
BoatPAC: Support Recreational Boating

BoatPAC is your voice in action on Capitol Hill. Join BoatPAC today and help fight for our industry.
0August 12, 2019
Charity Nominations for 2019 Surf Expo Auction

Submit your favorite water sports charity to be a recipient for the proceeds of this year’s Auction at Surf Expo!
0August 9, 2019
Parasail Operators Symposium 2019

Mark your calendars! WSIA Parasail Operators Symposium 2019 November 6-7, 2019 Little Harbor Resort, Ruskin FL Online registration now open!

Water Sports INSIDER

0May 17, 2019
May Is Lake Cleanup Month!

WSIA staff and friends cleaned up Lake Holden in Orlando on May 7, 2019 as part of the #LakeLove initiative. Many pro riders helped out including Cobe Mikacich and others […]
0October 23, 2018
Pro Wakeboarders Clean Up Orlando’s Conway Chain

In an effort to protect the waters we use and love, October’s Lake Cleanup month inspired several of today’s top pro wakeboarders to join forces with the WSIA to clean […]
0December 7, 2017
Southern Hemisphere #PassTheHandle Day – December 10

#PassTheHandle is a movement that started four years ago as a way to inspire others to share their passion for towed water sports with new participants, and it has quickly […]
0November 10, 2017
2017 Parasail Operators Symposium Recap & Photos

Over 200 parasail industry leaders gathered in Ruskin, Florida on November 1-2 to learn, collaborate and share best practices at the seventh annual Parasail Operators Symposium hosted by the Water […]
0October 19, 2017
Mike Dowdy & Meagan Ethell Team Up With WSIA For Lake Cleanup Month

In recognition of Lake Cleanup Month (#LakeLove), pro wakeboarders living in Orlando on Lake Jessamine cleaned the shorelines on October 18 in an effort to improve the quality of […]
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 […]