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Business Support Links & Resources for COVID-19

We are here to help. The WSIA and our committees are here to help you and your business any way we can. Below we have included several links to educational […]

2020 WSIA Leadership & Innovative Product Awards

The Leadership & Innovative Product Awards is an annual ceremony that recognizes industry leaders and top performers for the year.

2020 WSIA Summit Recap: Story & Photos

Over 250 industry professionals traveled to the Resort at Squaw Creek in Lake Tahoe, California, for the annual WSIA Summit.

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.

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.

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

0March 31, 2020
2020 WSIA Summit: Video Recap

Watch the video recap of the 2020 WSIA Summit, which took place in Lake Tahoe on February 25-26.
0March 27, 2020
Business Support Links & Resources for COVID-19

We are here to help. The WSIA and our committees are here to help you and your business any way we can. Below we have included several links to educational […]
0March 2, 2020
2020 WSIA Leadership & Innovative Product Awards

The Leadership & Innovative Product Awards is an annual ceremony that recognizes industry leaders and top performers for the year.
0March 2, 2020
2020 WSIA Summit Recap: Story & Photos

Over 250 industry professionals traveled to the Resort at Squaw Creek in Lake Tahoe, California, for the annual WSIA Summit.
0February 13, 2020
Competition Vests VS. USCG Approved Life Jackets

The only time you should use a competition vest is when you are in a controlled environment where you are being closely observed.
0February 12, 2020
Wake Park Safety Signs – Download

Please use the links below to download the design files for the Wake Park Safety Signs. Each sign is available in Adobe Illustrator (.AI) format, as well as print-ready PDFs (with crop […]
0February 12, 2020
Protected: Wake Park Safety Sign Package – Order Online

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0December 1, 2019
USCG Parasailing Rules and Flight Safety Marine Bulletin

Download the full PDF of the latest USCG Marine Safety Information Bulletin, covering Parasailing Navigation Rules and Flight Safety.
0November 26, 2019
“Don’t Be A Kook!” – A Quick Guide to Wakesurfing Etiquette

Wakesurfing has an inherent set of rules that we all need to consider in order to all get along and have the most fun together.

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 […]