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Nominations are now open for charities to be the beneficiaries of our annual Charity Auction at Surf Expo.

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.

Water Sports Foundation Wins Four Awards

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 […]

Video: WSIA Summit Recap (2018)

Relive all the best moments from the #WSIAsummit or see what you missed and start making plans for next year, Feb. 28 – Mar. 1, 2019 back in Steamboat! WSIA […]

2018 WSIA Summit Recap: Story & Photos

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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: […]

Latest Updates

0August 3, 2018
Water Sports Foundation Awarded Six Non-Profit Boating Safety Grants by U.S. Coast Guard

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. […]
0August 1, 2018
Charity Nominations for Annual Auction

Nominations are now open for charities to be the beneficiaries of our annual Charity Auction at Surf Expo.
0July 30, 2018
2018 #PassTheHandle: A Huge Success

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 […]
0July 25, 2018
Committee & Board Meeting Schedule: Surf Expo 2018

ROOM: S230B (all details subject to change) THURSDAY, SEPT. 6 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, […]
0July 25, 2018
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.
0July 24, 2018
Current Active WSIA Members

Active WSIA members can use their annual member password to download an XLSX spreadsheet of all currently active WSIA members. Contact us with questions or problems accessing the file.
0July 13, 2018
Is Parasailing Safe? What You Need To Know Before You Fly

Thinking about taking a parasail ride this summer? Spectacular views combined with the exhilarating feeling of flying make up this popular activity, which can be seen high above the water […]
0June 20, 2018
Wake Responsibly: Take the Pledge

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 […]
0June 19, 2018
Parasail Operators Symposium 2018 – Registration

Register now for the 2018 WSIA Parasail Operators Symposium, November 7-8, 2018 in beautiful Ruskin, Florida.

Water Sports INSIDER

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 […]
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 […]