LOUDON, Tenn. – Malibu Boats, the global leader in watersports towboat manufacturing, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated 2025 Malibu Rider Experience. This premier series of events, in partnership with the World Wakeboard Association (WWA), invites riders of all ages and skill levels to experience world-class coaching, camaraderie, and competition. The 2025 Rider Experience will span three regions, providing access to top-tier watersports across the nation.
“Thirteen years strong, and the Rider Experience Series is still where it all begins,” said Shannon Starling, WWA President “We’re building champions, one rider at a time with a focus on fun, family and the thrill of competition. We’re thrilled to continue this legacy with Malibu Boats and watch the next generation in wake shine.”
The Malibu Rider Experience is renowned for its combination of fun, community, and skill-building opportunities. Each weekend is packed with activities, from hands-on clinics with professional athletes to family-friendly entertainment, culminating in exciting wakeboarding and wakesurfing competitions. Participants can immerse themselves in the world of watersports while enjoying the latest innovations from Malibu Boats.
“The Malibu Rider Experience isn’t just an event—it’s a celebration of wakeboarding, wakesurfing and foiling,” said Malibu Boats’ Marketing Manager, Rob Corum. “Rider Experience showcases Malibu’s scalable cutting-edge wake and wave technology that fuels the growth of water sports and inspires every rider to push beyond the ordinary.”
2025 MALIBU WWA RIDER EXPERIENCE DATES
Malibu Boat dealers in each region will host the WWA Rider Experience events. Beginning in the Eastern region and working its way across North America.
East Region: Winter Haven, Florida Known for its scenic lakes and vibrant watersports community, Winter Haven is the perfect setting to kick off the Rider Experience. Participants can expect warm weather, calm waters, and expert coaching in the heart of Florida’s lakes region.
Central Region: Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri Famous for its expansive waterways and stunning landscapes, Lake of the Ozarks offers a central hub for watersports enthusiasts. The Rider Experience here promises thrilling competition and a warm, welcoming atmosphere for families and riders alike.
West Region: Colorado: Set against the stunning backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, the West Region stop in Colorado offers an unforgettable experience. With clear blue skies and refreshing mountain air, this is a must-attend event for watersports enthusiasts in the western United States.
Continuing on the success of past years, the 2025 Rider Experience Series is combining the excitement of the Malibu Boats Just Ride Tour to offer one full demo day and two days of amateur competition.
Day 1: Just Ride Tour Demo Day: Experience the latest Malibu lineup and receive 1:1 time with some of Malibu and Axis’ Pro Team Riders. Registration with your local dealer is required. The Just Ride Tour schedule will be released in May 2025. For more information, visit here.
Day 2-3: WWA Regional Championships: Wakeboard, Wakeskate, Wakesurf, Foil. WWA National Championships qualifying competition. Open to All ages, All abilities.
The WWA Regional Championships is the competition aspect of the Rider Experience, providing competitors with the opportunity to earn their spot to the 2025 WWA Wakeboard and Wakesurf National Championships. The series embodies Malibu’s commitment to fostering the next generation of riders while celebrating the passion and dedication of the watersports community.
Registration for the 2025 Malibu Rider Experience opens March 10th and spots are expected to fill quickly. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable event series! For more information and to register, visit www.malibuboats.com/riderexperience.
Qualification Rule:
The WWA Regional Championships will continue to qualify and rank riders for the 2025 WWA Wakeboard National Championships. All athletes must compete in their respective WWA Regional Championship to be eligible for the 2025 WWA Wakeboard National Championships.
| About Malibu Boats, Inc.Based in Loudon, Tennessee, Malibu Boats, Inc. (MBUU) is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of a diverse range of recreational powerboats, including performance sport, sterndrive and outboard boats. Malibu Boats, Inc. is the market leader in the performance sport boat category through its Malibu and Axis boat brands, the leader in the 20’ – 40’ segment of the sterndrive boat category through its Cobalt brand, and in a leading position in the saltwater fishing boat market with its Pursuit and Cobia offshore boats and Pathfinder, Maverick, and Hewes flats and bay boat brands. A pre-eminent innovator in the powerboat industry, Malibu Boats, Inc. designs products that appeal to an expanding range of recreational boaters, fisherman and water sports enthusiasts whose passion for boating is a key component of their active lifestyles. For more information, visit www.malibuboats.comwww.axiswake.comwww.cobaltboats.comwww.pursuitboats.comwww.maverickboatgroup.com |
| About The WWA: Developed for riders by riders, the World Wake Association stands as a global network of passionate representatives dedicated to the growth of wakesports. Since 1989 our mission and values remain true to the core of our community. Our position as the authority on competitive standards has been earned through consistent development; sanctioning and producing more than 15,500 worldwide events and counting. We are the only organization solely focused on the best interests of the sport, spearheading a collective movement on the journey to discover where wake takes you. The WWA owns and operates the WWA Wakeboard World Series, WWA Wake Park World Series, WWA Wakeboard National Championships, WWA Wake Park National Championships, WWA Wakeboard World Championships, WWA Wake Park World Championships, WWA Wake Park Triple Crown, WWA Pro Card and WWA Rider Experience. For more information on the World Wake Association, check out thewwa.com |