Featured
-
![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://www.wsia.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/thumbnail-36x36.png "Surf Expo 2019 Meeting Schedule")
Surf Expo 2019 Meeting Schedule
17 August 2019 1:00 AM | No Comments -
![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
16 August 2019 5:10 PM | No Comments -
BoatPAC: Support Recreational Boating
13 August 2019 9:58 AM | No Comments -
Charity Nominations for 2019 Surf Expo Auction
12 August 2019 8:47 PM | No Comments -
Parasail Operators Symposium 2019
09 August 2019 2:00 PM | No Comments
-
wakeboarding Archive
-
![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 […]](https://www.wsia.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/G0091549-115x115.jpg "May Is Lake Cleanup Month!")
May Is Lake Cleanup Month!
Posted on May 17, 2019 | No CommentsWSIA 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 […] -
![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. -
![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 […] -
![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 […] -
Watersports Responsibility Code Poster
Posted on December 11, 2017 | No CommentsThe Watersports Responsibility Code poster, outlining the 10 things all watersports enthusiasts should be aware of when enjoying towed water sports. -
![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 […]](https://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 […]](https://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 […] -
![Our social-sphere was buzzing last weekend, surrounding WSIA’s #PassTheHandle Day on Sunday, July 23. Founded by water sport legends Zane Schwenk and Shaun Murray, this project, designed to cultivate first-time […]](https://www.wsia.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/PTH_Feature2017_recap_01-115x115.jpg "2017 #PassTheHandle Day Grows To New Heights")
2017 #PassTheHandle Day Grows To New Heights
Posted on July 24, 2017 | No CommentsOur social-sphere was buzzing last weekend, surrounding WSIA’s #PassTheHandle Day on Sunday, July 23. Founded by water sport legends Zane Schwenk and Shaun Murray, this project, designed to cultivate first-time […] -
![With a worldwide mission to share the towed water sports experience with new participants, the fourth annual #PassTheHandle initiative is scheduled for July 23, 2017 (add to calendar). Four years […]](https://www.wsia.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/PTH_Feature2017_01-1-115x115.jpg "#PassTheHandle July 23, 2017: How To Get Involved")
#PassTheHandle July 23, 2017: How To Get Involved
Posted on July 6, 2017 | No CommentsWith a worldwide mission to share the towed water sports experience with new participants, the fourth annual #PassTheHandle initiative is scheduled for July 23, 2017 (add to calendar). Four years […] -
![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: […]](https://www.wsia.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/drivers-etiquette-the-wake-zone-115x115.jpg "WSIA Driver’s Etiquette: “The Wake Zone” (2017)")
WSIA Driver’s Etiquette: “The Wake Zone” (2017)
Posted on April 20, 2017 | No CommentsWith 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: […] -
![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 […]](https://www.wsia.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/WSIA_KevinArticle_BoatingWorld-115x115.jpg "Boating World Interview With WSIA Executive Director")
Boating World Interview With WSIA Executive Director
Posted on February 21, 2017 | No CommentsKevin 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 […] -
![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 […]](https://www.wsia.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/PTH_feature_BoyTrainers-115x115.jpg "Southern Hemisphere #PassTheHandle")
Southern Hemisphere #PassTheHandle
Posted on January 24, 2017 | No CommentsWith 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 […] -
![With boating safety being more important than ever, driver’s etiquette is of equal importance, so we can continue to enjoy our activities long into the future. Learn how to drive […]](https://www.wsia.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Screen-Shot-2016-04-11-at-4.21.59-PM-115x115.png "WSIA Captain’s Etiquette Video (2016)")
WSIA Captain’s Etiquette Video (2016)
Posted on April 11, 2016 | No CommentsWith boating safety being more important than ever, driver’s etiquette is of equal importance, so we can continue to enjoy our activities long into the future. Learn how to drive […] -
![On a mission to promote and protect towed water sports long into the future, the WSIA (Water Sports Industry Association) announces Kevin Michael as the group’s new Executive Director, effective […]](https://www.wsia.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/EDannounce_feature-115x115.jpeg "WSIA Announces Kevin Michael As New Executive Director")
WSIA Announces Kevin Michael As New Executive Director
Posted on March 10, 2016 | No CommentsOn a mission to promote and protect towed water sports long into the future, the WSIA (Water Sports Industry Association) announces Kevin Michael as the group’s new Executive Director, effective […] -
![Wakeboarding returns to the X Games for the first time since 2005 with the inaugural Real Wake Driven by MasterCraft. Like the rest of the X Games Real series, this […]](https://www.wsia.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Screen-Shot-2015-06-30-at-9.40.25-AM-640x356-115x115.png "X Games Real Wake Video Contest")
X Games Real Wake Video Contest
Posted on July 16, 2015 | No CommentsWakeboarding returns to the X Games for the first time since 2005 with the inaugural Real Wake Driven by MasterCraft. Like the rest of the X Games Real series, this […] -
Creation of the Water Sports Foundation
Posted on May 27, 2014 | No CommentsIn 2003, the Water Sports Industry Association (WSIA) founded the Water Sports Foundation (WSF) as the non-profit educational arm of the WSIA. WSF was specifically designed to be the WSIA’s boating safety and education division. WSF has been active in securing non-profit federal grant funds from the U.S. Coast Guard, specifically in the area of public outreach for boating safety according the Coast Guard’s strategic plan.