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Gordy Holmes Promoted to President & CEO of Connelly Skis/CWB Board Co.
Posted on November 29, 2011 | No CommentsGordy Holmes was recently promoted to President and CEO of Connelly Skis/CWB Board Co. It is a well deserved promotion after working very hard for the company for over 30... -
Leadership Awards 2011 Winners
Posted on October 10, 2011 | No CommentsIt was another night of excitement, anticipation and enthusiasm as the WSIA Leadership Awards opened the 2011 Wake Awards to honor the best companies in water sports -
Water Sports Foundation Awarded Federal Grant
Posted on August 4, 2011 | 1 CommentThe Water Sports Industry Association (WSIA) announced today that it has been awarded a U.S. Coast Guard federal grant to help with the Coast Guard’s mission to increase awareness of boating safety and reduce boating accidents and deaths. -
Indiana Wakesurfing Restrictions: Direct Drive & V-Drive Exempt
Posted on July 14, 2011 | 1 CommentAs of July 1, 2011, the State of Indiana has banned wakesurfing behind outboard and I/O boats. Leading to some confusion, both Direct Drive and V-Drive boats are exempt from the restriction, and wakesurfing is legal behind those types of boats. -
New Location for Summit in the Snow 2012
Posted on May 10, 2011 | No CommentsWith encouragement from it’s board of directors, the WSIA set out to find a new host for the 2012 Summit in the Snow. Five major resorts responded to the WSIA’s Request... -
Surf Expo Launches Action Sports Expo Asia
Posted on May 10, 2011 | No CommentsThe 300-booth event will be held at the incredible Marina Bay Sands Convention Center and will offer a marketplace to manufacturers, distributors and retailers in the surf, skate, standup paddle, wake, and wind industries. -
Successful Parasail Operators Symposium
Posted on April 19, 2011 | No CommentsHosted by the WSIA and Surf Expo, the first-ever Parasail Operators Symposium was a smash success in Orlando, FL, and had a huge turnout for the growing industry. -
Senate Bill 392 Progress
Posted on April 18, 2011 | No CommentsWe gained a wealth of knowledge in helping craft positive legislation from what was a potential hazard for the parasail industry. However, the now WSIA-approved bill has been stopped due to procedural issues, but there is a chance of it advancing at some point in the future.







