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Protected: Parasail Operators Symposium 2020 – Virtual Event Session Videos
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WSIA Elects Robert Oswell As New President
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2020 Charity Auction Recap
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Parasail Operators Symposium 2020 – Virtual Event
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How to Prepare for the Post-Pandemic Retail World w/ Sam Dantzler
29 September 2020 10:20 AM | No Comments
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News Archive
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WSIA Elects Robert Oswell As New President
Posted on November 9, 2020 | No CommentsDuring the September meetings of the WSIA, the board of directors unanimously approved the election of Robert Oswell to president. -
Parasail Operators Symposium 2020 – Virtual Event
Posted on November 5, 2020 | No CommentsThe WSIA Parasail Operators Symposium is going virtual for 2020! Mark your calendars to join us online on November 5th. -
Wake Responsibly: WSIA Handout, Signs and Downloads
Posted on September 2, 2020 | 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. -
Summit 2021
Posted on September 2, 2020 | No CommentsMark your calendars for Tuesday-Wednesday, February 23-24th, 2021, for the annual WSIA SUMMIT event at the Squaw Creek Resort in Tahoe, California. -
2020 Surf Expo WSIA Meeting Schedule
Posted on September 1, 2020 | No CommentsThe WSIA will host several committee meetings and a seminar during Surf Expo Connect, Sept 16-18. -
New Coast Guard Recreational Boating Stats Show a Reduction in Boating Deaths for Third Straight Year
Posted on June 16, 2020 | No CommentsThe United States Coast Guard has released its 2019 Recreational Boating Statistics report revealing a decline in American boating deaths for the third straight year. -
Water Sports Foundation Veteran Appointed Chairman, U.S. Coast Guard National Boating Safety Advisory Council
Posted on June 16, 2020 | No CommentsJim Emmons, a 31-year career marine industry veteran and current non-profit outreach grants director for the Water Sports Foundation was recently appointed as the USCG NBSAC Chairman. -
WSIA Announces Rich Kolb As New Subject Matter Expert
Posted on June 1, 2020 | No CommentsThe WSIA is pleased to welcome AIS Subject Matter Expert Rich Kolb to the team. -
WSIA Towboat Brands Take Steps to Curb Aquatic Invasive Species
Posted on May 28, 2020 | No CommentsIn an effort to stop the spread of AIS, the WSIA is working in collaboration with towboat manufacturers to develop new modifications and best practices. -
![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 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.wsia.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/featured_megaphone.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Business Support Links & Resources for COVID-19")
Business Support Links & Resources for COVID-19
Posted on March 27, 2020 | No CommentsWe 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 […] -
Competition Vests VS. USCG Approved Life Jackets
Posted on February 13, 2020 | No CommentsThe only time you should use a competition vest is when you are in a controlled environment where you are being closely observed. -
“Don’t Be A Kook!” – A Quick Guide to Wakesurfing Etiquette
Posted on November 26, 2019 | No CommentsWakesurfing has an inherent set of rules that we all need to consider in order to all get along and have the most fun together. -
![Produced for boaters by the WSIA, this new-and-improved Towed Water Sports Boating Handbook is refreshed for 2019 and beyond. This 24-page guide contains information on best practices and tips to […]](https://i1.wp.com/www.wsia.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/WSIA_TWSH_2019Cover_Feature.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "All-New Towed Water Sports Handbook")
All-New Towed Water Sports Handbook
Posted on October 9, 2019 | No CommentsProduced for boaters by the WSIA, this new-and-improved Towed Water Sports Boating Handbook is refreshed for 2019 and beyond. This 24-page guide contains information on best practices and tips to […] -
The WWA Promotes Wake Responsibly
Posted on September 19, 2019 | No CommentsThis summer, the WWA spread the Wake Responsibly message across the U.S. Watch the video to learn more about this initiative. -
1 Season, 70 #PassTheHandle Events, and Countless Memories for New Participants
Posted on August 29, 2019 | No CommentsAugust 28 marked the 70th #PassTheHandle event facilitated by Robby Maschhaupt and Carolina Water Sports in 2019. -
Wakeboarding Hall of Fame Announces Seven New Members for 2019
Posted on August 26, 2019 | No CommentsThe Wakeboarding Hall of Fame Announces Seven New Inductees for 2019. -
![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. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.wsia.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/thumbnail.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Surf Expo 2019 Meeting Schedule")
Surf Expo 2019 Meeting Schedule
Posted on August 17, 2019 | No CommentsRoom 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. […] -
BoatPAC: Support Recreational Boating
Posted on August 13, 2019 | No CommentsBoatPAC is your voice in action on Capitol Hill. Join BoatPAC today and help fight for our industry. -
![New Adventure Booking App Joins WSIA and Boasts Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity to Ride with Waterski and Wake Sports HOF Member Parks Bonifay ENCINITAS, Calif. (July 22, 2019) – Adventure IO (AIO), […]](https://i2.wp.com/www.wsia.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Screen-Shot-2019-07-22-at-12.02.28-PM-1.png?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Adventure IO Joins WSIA")
Adventure IO Joins WSIA
Posted on July 23, 2019 | No CommentsNew Adventure Booking App Joins WSIA and Boasts Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity to Ride with Waterski and Wake Sports HOF Member Parks Bonifay ENCINITAS, Calif. (July 22, 2019) – Adventure IO (AIO), […] -
WSIA Rider Meeting
Posted on June 4, 2019 | No CommentsThe WSIA assembled a meeting with local professional wakeboarders to discuss the importance of the Wake Responsibly campaign.