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Schedule of Events – Summit 2019
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Schedule of Events – Summit 2019
Posted on February 18, 2019 | 1 CommentCheck out the Schedule of Events for WSIA Summit 2019, Feb. 28 - March 1 at the Steamboat Grand, CO. Updated regularly! -
2019 WSIA Summit: Keynote Grant Korgan
Posted on February 6, 2019 | 1 CommentThursday night, Summit attendees will have the pleasure of listening to Keynote Speaker Grant Korgan talk about his life journey. -
Summit 2019
Posted on January 28, 2019 | No CommentsMark your calendars for the WSIA Summit 2019, returning to the Steamboat Grand, February 28-March 1, 2019. Online registration and hotel booking information is coming soon! -
Ground Transportation – Summit 2019
Posted on January 28, 2019 | 1 CommentBook online with GoAlpine for your transportation from Hayden/Yampa Valley to Steamboat Springs and save 15% as part of the WSIA group. -
![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 […]](http://www.wsia.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/POS2018_Recap_FeaturedImage_v2-115x115.jpg "2018 Parasail Operators Symposium Recap")
2018 Parasail Operators Symposium Recap
Posted on November 14, 2018 | No CommentsFeaturing 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 […] -
![Orlando, FL August 24, 2018: The Wakeboarding Hall of Fame (WHF) announced its 2018 inductees. The 2018 Wakeboarding Hall of Fame Inductees are trendsetting athletes Parks Bonifay, Randall Harris, Cobe […]](http://www.wsia.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/WHOF-115x115.png "Wakeboarding Hall of Fame Announces Seven New Members for 2018")
Wakeboarding Hall of Fame Announces Seven New Members for 2018
Posted on August 27, 2018 | No CommentsOrlando, FL August 24, 2018: The Wakeboarding Hall of Fame (WHF) announced its 2018 inductees. The 2018 Wakeboarding Hall of Fame Inductees are trendsetting athletes Parks Bonifay, Randall Harris, Cobe […] -
![Orlando, FL August 3, 2018: Since 2011, the Water Sports Foundation (WSF) has been a significant boating safety partner for the U.S. Coast Guard’s non-profit grant recreational boating safety program. […]](http://www.wsia.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Screen-Shot-2018-08-03-at-12.37.21-PM-115x115.png "Water Sports Foundation Awarded Six Non-Profit Boating Safety Grants by U.S. Coast Guard")
Water Sports Foundation Awarded Six Non-Profit Boating Safety Grants by U.S. Coast Guard
Posted on August 3, 2018 | No CommentsOrlando, FL August 3, 2018: Since 2011, the Water Sports Foundation (WSF) has been a significant boating safety partner for the U.S. Coast Guard’s non-profit grant recreational boating safety program. […] -
![On July 22nd, the fifth annual #PassTheHandle took place and was the biggest success since the movement’s inception. With large scale participation from global companies, professional athletes, industry legends […]](http://www.wsia.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/RedBullPassTheHandle_WSIA_Rutledge_399-115x115.jpg "2018 #PassTheHandle: A Huge Success")
2018 #PassTheHandle: A Huge Success
Posted on July 30, 2018 | No CommentsOn July 22nd, the fifth annual #PassTheHandle took place and was the biggest success since the movement’s inception. With large scale participation from global companies, professional athletes, industry legends […] -
Wake Responsibly: WSIA Handout, Signs and Downloads
Posted on July 25, 2018 | No CommentsDownload 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. -
![In an effort to foster a peaceful environment on all waterways, Wake Responsibly is a campaign that educates homeowners and boaters about courteous behavior to ensure every moment on the […]](http://www.wsia.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/unnamed-115x115.png "Wake Responsibly: Take the Pledge")
Wake Responsibly: Take the Pledge
Posted on June 20, 2018 | No CommentsIn an effort to foster a peaceful environment on all waterways, Wake Responsibly is a campaign that educates homeowners and boaters about courteous behavior to ensure every moment on the […] -
![Now in its fifth year, #PassTheHandle will continue to inspire first-timers to experience the thrill of towed water sports on July 22, 2018. Founded by industry icons Zane Schwenk […]](http://www.wsia.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/jimmy-115x115.jpg "2018 #PassTheHandle Day: Get Involved")
2018 #PassTheHandle Day: Get Involved
Posted on June 5, 2018 | No CommentsNow in its fifth year, #PassTheHandle will continue to inspire first-timers to experience the thrill of towed water sports on July 22, 2018. Founded by industry icons Zane Schwenk […] -
![Water Sports Foundation Wins Four Awards at IBWSS Media Campaign Contest At the 2018 International Boating and Water Safety Summit (IBWSS) in Lexington, KY in March, the non-profit Water Sports […]](http://www.wsia.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Screen-Shot-2018-05-16-at-2.45.30-PM-115x115.png "Water Sports Foundation Wins Four Awards")
Water Sports Foundation Wins Four Awards
Posted on May 16, 2018 | No CommentsWater Sports Foundation Wins Four Awards at IBWSS Media Campaign Contest At the 2018 International Boating and Water Safety Summit (IBWSS) in Lexington, KY in March, the non-profit Water Sports […] -
![On February 28, the 2018 WSIA Summit concluded with the Leadership Awards, an annual ceremony that recognizes industry leaders and top performers for the year. With more than 200 attendees, […]](http://www.wsia.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/awards-115x115.jpg "2018 WSIA Leadership Awards")
2018 WSIA Leadership Awards
Posted on March 6, 2018 | No CommentsOn February 28, the 2018 WSIA Summit concluded with the Leadership Awards, an annual ceremony that recognizes industry leaders and top performers for the year. With more than 200 attendees, […] -
![Over 200 industry professionals returned to Steamboat Springs, Colorado for the annual WSIA Summit on February 27-28 to collaborate and focus on topics including safety, risk management, advocacy and growing participation, to […]](http://www.wsia.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Summit18_Group4457_01_webfeature-115x115.jpg "2018 WSIA Summit Recap: Story & Photos")
2018 WSIA Summit Recap: Story & Photos
Posted on March 6, 2018 | No CommentsOver 200 industry professionals returned to Steamboat Springs, Colorado for the annual WSIA Summit on February 27-28 to collaborate and focus on topics including safety, risk management, advocacy and growing participation, to […] -
![#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 […]](http://www.wsia.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/PTH_feature_MurrayPeace-115x115.jpg "Southern Hemisphere #PassTheHandle Day – December 10")
Southern Hemisphere #PassTheHandle Day – December 10
Posted on December 7, 2017 | No Comments#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 […] -
![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 […]](http://www.wsia.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Aslanian_WSIA2017_0868-115x115.jpg "2017 Parasail Operators Symposium Recap & Photos")
2017 Parasail Operators Symposium Recap & Photos
Posted on November 10, 2017 | No CommentsOver 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 […] -
![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 […]](http://www.wsia.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/G0031309-115x115.jpg "Mike Dowdy & Meagan Ethell Team Up With WSIA For Lake Cleanup Month")
Mike Dowdy & Meagan Ethell Team Up With WSIA For Lake Cleanup Month
Posted on October 19, 2017 | No CommentsIn 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 […] -
![Press Release: W. CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., June 12, 2017– ASTM International’s committee on amusement rides and devices (F24) has updated its standard on parasailing in efforts to continually enhance safety in […]](http://www.wsia.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Aslanian_POS2016_0427-1-115x115.jpg "Revised ASTM International Standard Continues to Support Parasailing Safety")
Revised ASTM International Standard Continues to Support Parasailing Safety
Posted on August 29, 2017 | No CommentsPress Release: W. CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., June 12, 2017– ASTM International’s committee on amusement rides and devices (F24) has updated its standard on parasailing in efforts to continually enhance safety in […] -
![The Wakeboarding Hall of Fame board of directors recently elected Mike Weddington be the nonprofit’s second president. “Mike is bringing a lot of fresh new ideas and a ton of […]](http://www.wsia.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/WBHoF-logo-color-115x115.jpeg "Wakeboarding Hall Of Fame Names Weddington President")
Wakeboarding Hall Of Fame Names Weddington President
Posted on August 8, 2017 | No CommentsThe Wakeboarding Hall of Fame board of directors recently elected Mike Weddington be the nonprofit’s second president. “Mike is bringing a lot of fresh new ideas and a ton of […] -
![In an effort to proactively educate drivers on courteous boating behavior, the World Wake Association is currently promoting WSIA’s Wake Responsibly campaign to help minimize conflicts on waterways between homeowners […]](http://www.wsia.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/WWA_WebFeature_01-115x115.jpg "WWA Promoting “Wake Responsibly” Campaign")
WWA Promoting “Wake Responsibly” Campaign
Posted on August 7, 2017 | No CommentsIn an effort to proactively educate drivers on courteous boating behavior, the World Wake Association is currently promoting WSIA’s Wake Responsibly campaign to help minimize conflicts on waterways between homeowners […]