Five-Stop Nationwide Tour Delivers World-Class Wakes and Waves Behind MasterCraft X24, Alongside Youth Rider Development, and Unforgettable On-Water Experiences
MasterCraft Boat Company, a subsidiary of MasterCraft Boat Holdings and the best-selling towboat brand, in partnership with the World Wake Association (WWA), today announced the official dates, locations, and event details for the five-stop 2026 MasterCraft WWA Rider Experience. Building on the relaunch of the iconic Rider Experience series announced in October, this multi-year partnership marks MasterCraft’s first return in more than a decade to supporting amateur wakeboarding and wakesurfing competition. It also reaffirms the brand’s long-standing commitment to growing participation, access, and community within watersports.
Each stop on the MasterCraft WWA Rider Experience delivers a full weekend of on-water programming designed to drive progression, connection, and community. The weekend kicks off on Friday with a MasterCraft Rule the Water demo and education day, featuring professional athlete-led on-water demonstrations, ride-and-drive experiences with the latest MasterCraft models, and interactive walkthroughs of the brand’s newest technology and innovations. Saturday and Sunday shift into the WWA-sanctioned Regional Championships, where riders compete in amateur divisions based on age and ability, offering many participants their first-ever competitive experience in an approachable and fun, family-friendly environment. Division champions are crowned at each stop, and participation qualifies riders toward the WWA Nationals . Additionally, all events will feature the WWA Junior Pro Series for Jr. Pro Men’s and Women’s divisions, spotlighting the next generation of elite athletes as they compete for national seeding and travel scholarship opportunities.
Rider registration is $135 per division, with competitors registering separately for each discipline, and a valid WWA membership is required for all participants. All registration, waivers, schedules, scoring, and event communications will be managed through the WWA Rideline app, where riders can also access full event details and daily updates. Riders must bring their own life vest and board to participate.
In addition to competition, each stop will feature community-focused experiences including MasterCraft owner gatherings, dealer-hosted rider engagement events, and opportunities for families and spectators to connect with the sport up close, further reinforcing the tour’s mission to grow participation and strengthen the watersports community nationwide.