This Regatta will be unlike anything Nautique boat owners or their families have ever experienced before. It will be an action-packed fun weekend both on and off the water with an array of exciting activities. Attendees will be able to participate in private/demos clinics with Team Nautique athletes, a Poker Run, a kids waterski, wakeboard and wakesurf contest, a golf tournament, and a themed dinner/awards ceremony for the entire family, just to name a few.

There is no better way to close out your summer as a Nautique boat owner than with your entire family at the Nautique Southwest Regatta.

*Attendees will need to pay for their accommodations and trailer parking.

Schedule of Events

Friday, September 14th
Poker Run Ongoing – All-Day
Golf Tournament – Emerald Canyon Golf Course 
Demo Rides & Coaching with Nautique Pro Athletes – Wakeboard Island
Welcome/Chill-n-Grill – Rivers Edge Cantina

Saturday, September 15th
Poker Run Ongoing – All-Day
Demo Rides & Coaching with Nautique Pro Athletes – Wakeboard Island
Educational Sessions – Wakeboard Island
GromFest Contest – Wakeboard Island
Super Hero Themed Nautique Owner’s Dinner & Awards – Showroom Banquet Room @ BlueWater Resort & Casino
Entertainment – Rivers Edge Cantina

Sunday, September 16th
Demo Rides with Nautique Pro Athletes – Wakeboard Island
Boat Float Photo Op – On river in front of Wakeboard Island

All disciplines are encouraged to compete and show off this summer’s progression at Wakeboard Island! This will be a fun contest judged by the Nautique Team Athletes for our lil shredders of all ages and abilities.

It’s time for all Nautique owners and families to start preparing their costumes for Saturday’s banquet! The following awards are up for grabs:

Best Family Costume
Best Male Costume
Best Female Costume
Best Boy Costume
Best Girl Costume

Nautique Team Athletes Attending Regatta

The ladies kicked off the Open Women Features Only quarterfinal rounds with perfect, buttery conditions, taking the top two riders from each heat to the semifinals. Advancing to the semifinals were Piper Harris (OWC), Mattie Armer (Term), Lisa DeRue (Rose), Kyra Marks (Action), Kalie Thomas (OWC), Sofia Monroy (Mayan), Shannon Stuckey (OWC), and Amanda Sadowski (OWC).

The Jr. Men turned up the heat in the Jr. Men Features Only quarterfinals, with the top two riders from each heat earning their spots in Sunday’s semifinals. Taking the top spots in their heats and moving on to the semifinals, heat winners were Riley Hackworth (Revo), Maarten van Vilet (HYD), Jimmy Schmidt (Quarry), Brayden George (HYD), Gavin Giglio (OWC), and Garrett Coleman (OWC).

Taking lead from the Jr. Men, the Open Men Features Only division stepped it up with Kellan Rudnicki (OWC) winning quarterfinal heat one scoring 94.70 ahead of Kyle Payne (Rose) with 89.80 in second. Heat two went to Drew Glickman (Trophy) scoring 94.60 just ahead of Garrett Lund (OWC) with an 89.00. Tyler Gebben (Action) won heat three with a 91.90 point score followed by Theo Koester (OWC) in second with 90.70. Heat four was owned by Bruno Ulott (Mayan) in first with a perfect 100.00 point score, followed closely by Bobby Trammell (Shark) with an 86.80 in second. The Open Men Features semifinals will hit the water on Sunday.

The Boys Features Only showed just how fast the sport is progressing. The top two riders from the heats in round one cleaned house and went on to the quarterfinal rounds. In the Boy’s Division quarterfinal round the battle was on in heat one with Jadon Scures (Revo) coming away with the top spot for a 94.70 point score. The Heat two win went to Liam Brearley (Rose) with a final score of 95.50.  Gavin Stuckey (OWC) took it away for heat three with a score of 94.10 points. To round out the quarterfinals, Trent Stuckey (OWC) came away with heat four for 93.70 points.

In the Pro Men Features Only qualifying rounds, six riders advanced through to the quarterfinals. Bene Tremmel (GER) scored 92.40 to take the win in heat one and heat two went to Pedro Caldas (BRA) with a 92.30 point score. The top twelve riders of the quarterfinals will advance to the semifinals.

The Pro Traditional division kept the pace of the day with Traditional Wake Park qualifying rounds seeing four riders advance through to the quarterfinals, followed by the top four of each quarterfinal heat going on to the semifinals. In heat one of the quarterfinals, Tom Fooshee (TSR) landed in the top spot with an 85.00, followed by Jack Dorrestijn (TSR) in second with a 77.00. Heat two winner Busty Dunn (AUS) scored 95.50 with Andrew Watson (MWC) hot on his heels scoring 85.00. Guenther Oka (USA) crushed it in heat three taking the win with 98.00 points ahead of Brett Powell (Shark) taking second with 85.50.

Aaron Cutler (Revo) gave the crowd something to talk about in the Adaptive Standing semifinal, starting out his run with a massive wrapped H/S 360 off the kicker to earn a perfect score of 100.00 points.

The Intermediate Traditional semifinals saw the top two riders from each heat advance to the six man final. Riders advancing to the final include Andrew Hopkins (Quarry), Piper Harris (OWC), Barrett Swope (WNH), Corey Kalisik (Revo), Bruno Ulott (Mayan), and Dylan Hoogeboom (Action).

In the Advanced Traditional semifinal, heat one winner Liam Brearley (Rose) heads to the final scoring 94.00 for the heat win along with Fynn Bullock (Shark) placing second with 85.00 point score. Parker Swope (WNH) took the win in heat two with a score of 92.50 and Theo Koester (OWC) scored 84.00 in second. Joining them in the final from heat three, Dillion Riley (Rose) took the top spot with 89.00 ahead of Gavin Stuckey (OWC) taking second scoring 87.50.

“It is awesome to not only see the insane amount of riders, but the level of riding that everyone is performing at, combined with the epic conditions and hospitality of The Quarry Cable Park. This weekend is sure to be one of the best WWA Wake Park National Championships!” said WWA announcer, Dano The Mano.

For a full list of results Click Here.

Day three of the 2018 Nautique WWA Wake Park National Championships begins at 8:00 a.m. CT on Saturday, August 4th with eleven amateur and pro divisions combined.

To view the daily schedule, Click Here.

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About Nautique Boat Company: Celebrating 93 years of excellence in the marine industry, Nautique is a subsidiary of Correct Craft and has been on the waters of the world with a passion for innovation since 1925. Nautique is known to push the envelope of possibility on the water, and our owners have come to expect nothing but the absolute best. The Ski Nautique has been reinvented as the lightest ski boat on the market, the G-Series has won numerous awards for wakeboard boat and wake surf boat of the year while unlocking new possibilities in wakeboarding and wake surfing, and our GS-Series has given families endless days on the water without compromise. Through our Nautique Cares initiatives we’re dedicated to not only making a difference on the water, but to people in need around the world. The world’s best ski boat, world’s best wake boat, and a company that cares. To learn more visit Nautique.com.

About Rockstar: Rockstar Energy Drink is designed for those who lead active lifestyles – from Athletes to Rockstars. Available in over 25 flavors at convenience and grocery outlets in over 30 countries, Rockstar supports the Rockstar lifestyle across the globe through Action Sports, Motor Sports, and Live Music. For more information, visit: RockstarEnergy.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 towed boardsports. 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 6,000 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.

“Once again, the level of riding at the Nautique WWA Wakeboard National Championships exceeded expectations,” said Nautique President Greg Meloon. “Congratulations to all of the competitors that captured National titles behind the 5x Wakeboard Boat of the Year, the G23. I’d also like to thank all of the competitors and fans that attended the largest wake event of the year.  Special thanks to the city of Monroe for hosting such an incredible event.”

The Pro Wakeskate division kicked off the final day with 9x WWA Wakeskate World Champion Reed Hansen (USA) leading the pack with clean wake to wake 360s to take the win with a score of 90.33. James Balzer (CDN) took second scoring 85.67 with a T/S indy shove, followed by Brian Grubb (USA) in third stomping a H/S F/S big spin for a score of 82.67.

Sam Brown (AUS) stole the show for the Jr. Pro Men division this season, sealing it off with a National title win with a final score of 91.67. Thomas Herman (USA) put down an 87.33 in second place with back to back heel sevens. Bryce Grey (AUS) placed third giving it everything he had, throwing a dum-dum for a final 80.67.

Nautique athlete Meagan Ethell (USA) rose to the top of the Pro Women’s division, taking her second reigning National title scoring 92.33. She held her current Wakeboard World Series (WBWS) ranking with a moby dick and a wrapped mute H/S F/S 540 in pass one, followed by a massive roll to blind in pass two. Zahra Kell (AUS) joined the podium in second place, throwing a big dum-dum for a score of 87.00, followed by Nicola Butler (USA) in third with a final score of 83.00.

“The year’s WWA Wakeboard National Championships was a super awesome event, all the ladies really threw down and the conditions were perfect behind the Super Air Nautique G23’s wake,” commented Pro Women’s Champion, Meagan Ethell. “I feel like the introduction of the new 4-trick format will really continue to progress Women’s wakeboarding.”

Giving the crowd something to remember, Harley Clifford (AUS) came out on top with an epic performance behind the Super Air Nautique G23 to earn his winning score of 98.00. Clifford put down 3 back to back double flips to take him over the edge along with a huge KGB to officially lock in his National title. In second, Cory Teunissen (AUS) had two incredible stand-up passes that included a huge double half cab roll and stomped a T/S 1080 scoring 96.00. Guenther Oka (USA) rounded out the podium with a H/S wrapped nose grab backside 900 and a nose Pete 5 for a third place finishing score of 92.33.

“I’m unbelievably stoked to take the win today, all the boys went super big in one of the heaviest finals I’ve ever been a part of,” stated Pro Men’s Champion, Harley Clifford. “Everyone killed it but I’m amped that the judges favored me today and I end up with this win. See everyone in Japan!”

All riders from each division are invited to the 2018 Nautique WWA Wakeboard World Championships presented by Rockstar Energy August 30^th – September 2^nd in Miyoshi City, Japan. Click Here for more information.

For a full list of results from day four of the 2018 Nautique WWA Wakeboard National Championships presented by Rockstar Energy Click Here.

Dedicated to progressing the sport from the ground up, the Nautique Wake Series puts riders first, developing the stars of tomorrow and showcasing the top athletes of today with every major event held behind the Super Air Nautique G23. The Nautique Wake Series is the only event series that gives riders of all ages, gender and skill level the opportunity to compete at an elite level. level.

For more information on the Nautique Wake Series Click Here.

 For more information on the 2018 WWA Wakeboard World Series Click Here.

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About Nautique Boat Company: Celebrating 93 years of excellence in the marine industry, Nautique is a subsidiary of Correct Craft and has been on the waters of the world with a passion for innovation since 1925. Nautique is known to push the envelope of possibility on the water, and our owners have come to expect nothing but the absolute best. The Ski Nautique has been reinvented as the lightest ski boat on the market, the G-Series has won numerous awards for wakeboard boat and wake surf boat of the year while unlocking new possibilities in wakeboarding and wake surfing, and our GS-Series has given families endless days on the water without compromise. Through our Nautique Cares initiatives we’re dedicated to not only making a difference on the water, but to people in need around the world. The world’s best ski boat, world’s best wake boat, and a company that cares. To learn more visit Nautique.com.

About Rockstar: Rockstar Energy Drink is designed for those who lead active lifestyles – from Athletes to Rockstars. Available in over 25 flavors at convenience and grocery outlets in over 30 countries, Rockstar supports the Rockstar lifestyle across the globe through Action Sports, Motor Sports, and Live Music. For more information, visit: RockstarEnergy.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 towed boardsports. 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 6,000 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.

“The excitement is contagious among the amateur competitors during the first day of the Nautique WWA Wakeboard Nationals,” said Nautique President Greg Meloon. “With the Super Air Nautique G23 delivering perfect wakes, we were thrilled that the future of the sport threw down in great conditions provided by the Pacific Northwest.”

The Amateur Wakeskate division laid down multiple ollies and surface spins, with Alex Barber (WA) earning the top score of the day with a 57.33. Keeping the competition fierce, Gavin Doody (TX) proved to be equally impressive with a variety of technical moves finishing second with 46.33. The two will be joined in Thursday’s final by Cole Park (CA) who finished third with 39.33 and Francisco Cabezas (FL) who placed fourth with 35.33.

In the Boys division Fynn Bullock (NC) had an amazing opening run with a heat-winning score of 87.33 showing that hard work pays off landing a H/S backside 720 and whirly 5. Alex Albin (CA) took the win in heat two, throwing down a massive KGB for a final score of 75.67.

All eyes were on the water as the Jr. Women displayed what they’ve been working on all summer behind the award-winning Super Air Nautique G23. Elle Christensen (UT) put herself on the map with a run full of inverts, landing her a score of 72.33. Following closely behind her, Hollie Waldrop (FL) threw a T/S roll to revert for 59.33 followed by Zoe Luquette (NV) in third with 47.00 heading through to tomorrow’s final.

“All of the riders have been working hard this year, and it’s so awesome to see everyone progress throughout the season to then show up to ride at the Wakeboard Nationals, commented Jr. Women rider Elle Christensen. “It’s always fun going to new places for wakeboarding and it’s so pretty here in Washington!”

The legendary Super Air Nautique G23 showcased its versatility, increasing the wake’s shape and size for the Jr. Men Semifinals as the boys brought the heat to Washington with huge passes from all. Parker Swope (TX) took heat one throwing a massive T/S B/S 360 for a winning score of 83.67. Dylan Sexton (LA) threw a huge Moby Dick for a final score of 83.33. In heat three, Jimmy Schmidt (IL) had a solid ride hitting a wrapped KGB and tantrum to blind, sending him to the finals with a score of 67.67.

The Veterans division closed out the day with Dayle Cartwright (FL) taking the win for heat 1, throwing a huge switch crowmobe for a score of 88.33, followed by Chad Lowe (CA) in second with 75.67 with a wrapped H/S F/S 5. Looking quite stylish behind the infamous Super Air Nautique G23, Ben Chrisman (FL) took the win for heat two with a score of 82.00, followed by Josh Wildman (IN) in second with 73.33.

“The Nautique WWA National Wakeboard Championships is the largest event of the season with first-time riders to seasoned veterans from across the U.S. competing for their chance at a National title. We’re excited to be out west for a week of non-stop wakeboard action with our extended family of wake and seeing the progression that took place this summer,” said WWA Executive Director Corrie Wilson.

For a full list of results Click Here.

Day two of the 2018 Nautique WWA Wakeboard National Championships begins at 8:00 a.m. PT on Thursday, July 26th featuring fifteen Amateur division final rounds, four Amateur division semifinal founds, and the Jr. Pro Quarterfinals.

To view the daily schedule, Click Here.

Dedicated to progressing the sport from the ground up, the Nautique Wake Series puts riders first, developing the stars of tomorrow and showcasing the top athletes of today with every major event held behind the Super Air Nautique G23. The Nautique Wake Series is the only event series that gives riders of all ages, gender and skill level the opportunity to compete at an elite level. level.

For more information on the Nautique Wake Series Click Here.

The Nautique USA National Wakesurf Championships will be the premier, family-oriented wakesurfing event that will take place on September 28th – 30th, 2018 in downtown Waco, Texas on the Brazos River. This event has a place for surfers of all ages and ability levels come together. Nautique Boats and WWA have worked with an exclusive panel of wakesurfing’s top athletes and officials to create the next generation of competitive wakesurfing format, judging criteria, and divisions. Athletes will compete in a rider-developed format that rewards the uniqueness of both skim and surf styles equally in the amateur and pro divisions alike.

“As a guy who has been in competitive wakesurfing since it started, this new format and approach is a breath of fresh air! It’s no longer how many tricks can you jam into a run but how well and stylish are you executing tricks,” commented Nautique team rider, Drew Danielo. “All this behind the Nautique G23 with a wave that has the best shape, size and versatility, this is bound to a great event!” Check out the new format here: https://www.thewwa.com/wwa-wakesurf-format/

New Format Outline

The first in wake sports to use heats, the WWA will introduce a proven heat system at the 2018 Nautique USA National Wakesurf Championships, creating a more defined placement and advancement system for the athletes. Surfers will be seeded based on the 2017 Nautique USA Wakesurf National Championship event.

“From grass roots to the professional level, we are taking the much-needed steps to continue growth and progression, at a defining time in the sport of wakesurfing,” said WWA President Shannon Starling. “We’ve created a format that we feel really rewards powerful, clean, well-executed tricks, which will allow flow and creativity to emerge, and divisions that allow all athletes from first-time to seasoned surfers, a place that is competitive and fun.”

On top of all the action behind the G23, the Nautique USA National Wakesurf Championships will also feature exclusive access to the all-new BSR Surf Resort, the nation’s newest and most sought-after wave pool. Nautique and its fellow sponsors will host participants for a BSR beach party Saturday night from 6 to 9 PM. This family-friendly event will allow you to kick back and relax with food, music, and the best wave pool on the planet.

The Nautique USA National Wakesurf Championships will feature athletes from across the U.S. battling it out for a title and $20k in prize money that will be up for grabs in the pro divisions. As one of the most anticipated events of the year, registration will be capped and space will be limited so sign up today. www.thewwa.com/surfnationals

Register Now!

 Event Dates:
September 28^th– 30^th, 2018

Daily Schedule of Events

Divisions:
All Amateur Divisions: $125

All Pro Divisions: $150

Registration Information

Location:
Brazos River, Downtown Waco, Texas
202 S. University Parks Dr.
Waco, TX  76701

Hotel Information

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About Nautique Boat Company: Celebrating 93 years of excellence in the marine industry, Nautique is a subsidiary of Correct Craft and has been on the waters of the world with a passion for innovation since 1925. Nautique is known to push the envelope of possibility on the water, and our owners have come to expect nothing but the absolute best. The Ski Nautique has been reinvented as the lightest ski boat on the market, the G-Series has won numerous awards for wakeboard boat and wake surf boat of the year while unlocking new possibilities in wakeboarding and wake surfing, and our GS-Series has given families endless days on the water without compromise. Through our Nautique Cares initiatives we’re dedicated to not only making a difference on the water, but to people in need around the world. The world’s best ski boat, world’s best wake boat, and a company that cares. To learn more visit Nautique.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 towed boardsports. 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 6,000 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.