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![The 2019 WSIA Charity Auction is coming up soon, so we are now collecting items to include in this great fundraiser for water sports charities. To include one of your […]](https://www.wsia.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/WSIA_Auction2019_CallForItems-Feature_01-36x36.jpg "Charity Auction – Call for Items")
Charity Auction – Call for Items
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BoatPAC: Support Recreational Boating
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Charity Nominations for 2019 Surf Expo Auction
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Parasail Operators Symposium 2019
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Parasail Operators Symposium – Registration
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2019 WSIA Leadership Awards
Posted on March 6, 2019 | 1 CommentThe annual Leadership Awards is a ceremony that recognizes industry leaders and top performers for the year. -
2019 WSIA Summit Recap: Story & Photos
Posted on March 5, 2019 | 1 CommentEpic snow conditions and productive meetings took place in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, where over 200 industry professionals gathered for the annual WSIA Summit. -
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. -
![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 […]](https://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 […] -
USCG Marine Safety Alert: Parasail & Watersport Passenger Transfers
Posted on November 12, 2018 | No CommentsUnited States Coast Guard Marine Safety Alert -Inspections and Compliance Directorate- "Hazards of Parasail & Watersports Passenger Transfers" -
![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 […]](https://www.wsia.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/JTS2488-2-115x115.jpg "Pro Wakeboarders Clean Up Orlando’s Conway Chain")
Pro Wakeboarders Clean Up Orlando’s Conway Chain
Posted on October 23, 2018 | No CommentsIn 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 […] -
Product Warning Labels
Posted on October 1, 2018 | 1 CommentCurrent (version 17.1) product warning labels are now available. A username and password is required to download the label graphic files. Please contact info@wsia.net for more information. -
![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 […]](https://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 […] -
![Dan Power, a Lieutenant Paramedic, shows us a technique for righting and stabilizing a downed and unconscious rider. Using this technique will give you the ability to save an injured participant from […]](https://www.wsia.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/28698574_1626587967421233_1913187430023300353_o-115x115.jpg "How to Right an Unconscious Wakeboarder")
How to Right an Unconscious Wakeboarder
Posted on August 21, 2018 | No CommentsDan Power, a Lieutenant Paramedic, shows us a technique for righting and stabilizing a downed and unconscious rider. Using this technique will give you the ability to save an injured participant from […] -
![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. […]](https://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 […]](https://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. -
Current Active WSIA Members
Posted on July 24, 2018 | No CommentsActive 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. -
![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 […]](https://www.wsia.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/MED_8678-115x115.jpg "Is Parasailing Safe? What You Need To Know Before You Fly")
Is Parasailing Safe? What You Need To Know Before You Fly
Posted on July 13, 2018 | No CommentsThinking 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 […] -
![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 […]](https://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 […]](https://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 […]](https://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 […] -
![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 […]](https://www.wsia.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Screen-Shot-2018-03-26-at-10.42.31-AM-115x115.jpg "Video: WSIA Summit Recap (2018)")
Video: WSIA Summit Recap (2018)
Posted on March 26, 2018 | No CommentsRelive 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 […] -
![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, […]](https://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 […]](https://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 […]