PINE MOUNTAIN, GA - Competition at the 49th Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament concluded Sunday at Callaway Gardens on Robin Lake with amazing weather and thrilling competition throughout all disciplines.

It was quite an interesting day in men’s tricks where defending champion, Nicolas LeForestier tried to reclaim his title but Jimmy Siemers tricked an amazing 11,110 points earning this year’s…Nicola Butler Wins Again!
May 18, 2008

Over the past three days, the world’s top pro wakeboarders battled it out on the waters of Dallas Landing Park in Acworth, GA to compete for the first win the 2008 MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour season. Four rounds and three days later, the top-four riders in the Pro Men’s Division took to the water for the final heat of the contest, where all eyes were on Rusty Malinoski (CAN), Phillip Soven (USA), Adam Errington (SCT) and JD Webb (USA). All four rippers had a killer showing in the…

Face To Face Tour Aims To Give Waterskiing Back To People
May 12, 2008

Current US Open Champion Marcus Brown, in a partnership with MasterCraft Boat Company, is stoked to announce the launch of the inaugural Face To Face Tour which will hit the road nationwide this summer. Having already started on May 10th in Dallas, TX, the Face To Face Tour serves up a variety of opportunities for water sports addicts throughout the country. On the docket are custom clinics, free ski days with a pro, charity benefit days, public outreach days, celebrity appearances, autograph sessions,…

MasterCraft Athletes Sweep 2008 Wake Games
April 28, 2008

The world's best wakeboarders battled it out on the waters of the Orlando Watersports Complex this weekend in the final rounds of the 2008 Wake Games. It turned out to be an international showdown between Rusty Malinoski (Humboldt, Sask.), Phillip Soven (Longwood, Fla.), Adam Errington (Ullapool, Sct.) and Josh Sanders (Nowra, Aus.) in the Pro Men's Division finals. All four rippers took to the water, going huge and holding nothing back, as all four riders wanted to kick off the 2008 King of Wake…

Ride of a Lifetime Sweepstakes
April 22, 2008

Four days. Five nights. Eight Ridiculously Fortunate Souls. Snowboard on Mt. Hood with Oakley Pros every morning. Then hop behind an XStar to ride with MasterCraft Pros Andrew Adkison, Zane Schwenk and Jack Blodgett every afternoon. High Cascade Snowboard Camp. 4 days. 5 nights. 8 winners. You need to register by July 18th. Go to your local MasterCraft Dealer today or click on the sweepstakes link here on MasterCraft.com toregister. Official "Ride of a Lifetime" Sweepstakes Website Remember, to…

Reminder to Enter the Win A XStar Sweepstakes
April 16, 2008

The Win A XStar Sweepstakes drawing is sponsored by Colorado Adventure Sports (supported by Mile High Wakeboarding) in order to provide an opportunity to win a 2008 MasterCraft X Star. All net proceeds above the costs involved with conducting Sweepstakes and awarding prizes (estimated at $80,000 total), will be directed towards LiveStrong and the global fight against cancer.   Official Website and Entry Form   No purchase, payment, or donation necessary to enter or win Sweepstakes. A purchase,…

Sarah Green is Back on the Water!
April 09, 2008

After the birth of Ryan and Sarah Green's son, Fletcher on December 16th 2007, Sarah has begun training again for the 2008 season. "I didn't want to rush back into skiing immediately after the birth of Fletcher, I felt I wanted to concentrate solely on him and wait until the hunger for me to get back out on the water got unbearable! I always had in the back of my mind that I wanted to be back fully fit and skiing for the US Masters and I feel I am on track for that." Sarah took a break from the…

CWB Board Co. Announces New CWB TV
April 03, 2008

CWB recently announced the launch of a brand new digital video application on their website called “CWB TV”. This engaging new feature reflects the immense changes in our industry including the growth of new media applications and platforms. CWB TV is an outstanding new ingredient to their website that offers unique opportunities to watch and learn from videos that CWB produces. In fact, they have already posted cool videos highlighting the 08 season preview, as well as Episode One.1,…

Record Number of Sales for Dubai Boat Show
April 02, 2008

Congratulations to Amr Selim and his team from MasterCraft Middle East on achieving record sales on their extremely impressive stand at the 2008 Dubai International Boat Show. Located in Minah Seyahi next to the famous Palm Island Jumeriah in Dubai, the 2008 show really was something special! The beautiful and somewhat surreal location played perfect host to MasterCraft Middle East's stand. On display was a great selection of Saltwater Series boats including Amr's red and silver metal flake "Disco…

Record Number of Sales for Dubai Boat Show
March 31, 2008

Congratulations to Amr Selim and the team from MasterCraft Middle East on achieving record sales on their extremely impressive stand at the 2008 Dubai International Boat Show. Located in Minah Seyahi next to the famous Palm Island Jumeriah in Dubai, the 2008 show really was something special! The beautiful and somewhat surreal location played perfect host to MasterCraft Middle East's stand. On display were a great selection of Saltwater Series boats including Amr's Red and Silver Metal Flake "Disco…

2008 IWSF World Cup
March 31, 2008

Kuno Ritschard, President of the International Water Ski Federation (IWSF), released details today of the calendar of the IWSF Waterski and Wakeboard World Cup series organized for this season. Having successfully completed 21 Stops to date, the locations fixed for this year are the most exotic so far. The venues announced are Dubna on the Volga River in Russia, the Palm Hills Development Wakeboard World Cup on the Mediterranean in Egypt, Doha in Qatar in the Arabian Gulf, Putrajaya, the new Government…

Hola from New Zealand!
March 11, 2008

After a very hectic summer I have a few weeks to relax and enjoy some time at home. From early December I have been fully booked for lessons, demos and contests. For December and January I was based at Orakei Korako, Cave and Thermal parked. Being based on the water’s edge this year saw a huge influx to the number of lessons and camps that I could hold. Holding regular camps for 2 different age groups, 9-13 and 14-19. Also dedicating time for the Enzeel team riders kept me on my toes for Dec and…

MasterCraft To Host Penske Racing Drivers and Featured On #2 NASCAR
March 07, 2008

On March 13th, Penske Racing Drivers Kurt Busch and Sam Hornish Jr. will be making an appearance at the MasterCraft headquarters. Kurt and Sam will be at the factory in the afternoon for an employee meet and greet. Their #2 and #77 show cars will also be on display for everyone to see- Kurt’s #2 car at the March 16th Bristol race will also feature the MasterCraft brand logo. Check out the image on the right of Kurt’s Bristol car and the back deck lid…this is how our logo will…

MasterCraft Athletes Debut on Fuel TV Show
March 05, 2008

Be sure to tune into Fuel TV’s March 6th show, when guest host Chris Pastras sits down with MasterCraft Team Wakeboarders Zane Schwenk and brothers Nick and Julz Heaney. These top athletes give correspondent Jordan Morris a lesson in wakeboarding. Plus, Canadian indie band “We Are Wolves” gets primitive on The Daily Habit stage. Check out the Fuel TV schedule at: http://www.fuel.tv/FUELTVPR/blogs/view/2209?type=Blog&item=17375 Zane Schwenk’s sponsors include: MasterCraft,…

2008 British Waterski Yorkshire and Humberside Awards Evening
February 27, 2008

Saturday 23rd of February saw Roger Thorpe manor as the venue for the annual Yorkshire and Humberside BWS regions award ceremony. Now in it’s fourth year and going from strength to strength, this years event was a sell out with over 180 people in attendance. With the 7 clubs in the region all having a strong presence and getting involved in the overall night. The event is the result of an idea started at the Local Regions Meetings 5 years ago and a lot of hard work and effort put in by the committee…

MasterCraft GB The Season Ahead
February 27, 2008

The winter plans have been going well and the calendar is once again looking full for the 2008 season. Rider League the wakeboard tour which is open to everyone is back in a big way taking in 6 stops throughout the north of England, including being a huge part of the Conwy Maritime Festival on the August Bank Holiday Saturday. This event will see the Rider Leaguers competing in front of a 4000 strong crowd, the aim to show them something they can be involved in and with 2 MasterCraft’s on the…

MasterCraft Named Manufacturer of the Year
February 19, 2008

East Tennessee APICS announced last week that MasterCraft Boat Company is the East Tennessee APICS Manufacturer of the Year for 2007. MasterCraft's "lean manufacturing" implementation is the best in the region and provides superior product quality and customer service to their dealers, according to a release the company distributed. Mastercraft says it is holding the region to a higher standard in manufacturing excellence. “We are delighted to receive this kind of recognition,” said John Fausch,…

Team MasterCraft Riders on Top at the 2007 EAME Wakeboard Championships - South Africa
February 17, 2008

The stunning Emerald Casino Resort on the Vaal River in South Africa saw 87 riders from 11 countries competing for the 2007 EAME Wakeboard Championships, a truly spectacular event. The beautiful location played the perfect host with plenty of action both on and off the water. The Red Bull Free Style FMX Show wowed the crowds with South Africa’s top FMX Riders performing breathtaking stunts, jumping over the PWT Edition X-Star and also a spectacular air display from the local display team, Gabriel…

MasterCraft.com Awarded Best Website In Marine Industry
February 14, 2008

MasterCraft announced that it has earned the Best Marine Site Overall at the annual North American Marine Industry Web Award presentation sponsored by NMMA and boats.com. The awards are designed to recognize companies that lead the North American marine industry's drive towards higher standards of excellence in website design and content. “The web is obviously playing an exponentially larger role in window shopping and final retail demand, even with items like cars and boats” says Phil Walker,…

MasterCraft Receives Prestigious J.D. Power and Associates Award
February 14, 2008

MasterCraft announces that it is has earned a top honor from J.D. Power and Associates and is rated “Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Ski and Wakeboard Boats in a Tie”. MasterCraft, in its 40th year of business, has staked its reputation over the past four decades on striving for the highest possible customer satisfaction, an effort emulated by its competitors and now recognized by J.D. Power and Associates. “Since 1968, MasterCraft has been raising the expectations and standards of design,…

2008 MasterCraft GB Rider League
February 12, 2008

For 2008 the MasterCraft Rider League Tour is back. In conjunction with Wakeboard UK this year sees the tour expanding once more. Taking in a total of 6 stops in the North of England, starting on 26th April at Calmwater Bay in Knaresborough. Once again the MasterCraft X-2 is the choice boat for these events and there have been a few changes for this season. The open men and masters’ men categories are now being split into 2 divisions each due to demand for entries. Were will be 30 competitors…

Harley Clifford Takes The Planet X WakeJam Title
February 04, 2008

The very same day Harley Clifford became an official MasterCraft Team Rider he proved his worth by forcing two of Australia’s (if not the World’s) most experienced riders, Daniel Watkins and Brett Eisenhauer, into 3rd and 2nd place, respectively. Having knocked out the other Junior men to take the 8th rider spot in the Pro Men Division, Harley, barely 15 years old, put in a flawless final pass to take first place in the Pro’s! A Gold Medal and a cheque for almost $10,000 was the icing on the…

Harley Clifford takes the title at the Gold Coast Planet X WakeJam
February 02, 2008

The very same day Harley Clifford became an official MasterCraft Team Rider he proved his worth by forcing two of Australia’s (if not the World’s) most experienced riders, Daniel Watkins and Brett Eisenhauer, into 3rd and 2nd place, respectively. Having knocked out the other Junior men to take the 8th rider spot in the Pro Men Division, Harley, barely 15 years old, put in a flawless final pass to take first place in the Pro’s! A Gold Medal and a cheque for almost $10,000 was the icing on the…

Steel Lafferty - Master of Disaster Craft
January 29, 2008

Check out Steel Lafferty’s brand spanking new X-Star. A complete collaborative effort by the big boys in the business that saw Mastercraft providing the canvas, Nike 6.0 the color pallette, System AVD brought out the innovative design know-how, and Steel added his own style and personality throughout. Here’s what System AVD Inc.’s Josh Sirlin had to say about teaming up with Steel to create a boat wrap uniquely Lafferty: “The process was a lot of fun… We’re stoked to be working with…

Fuel TVs Blue Carpet Special Push Process
January 24, 2008

Tune in tonight and this weekend to watch Oakley’s wakeboarding team take over FUEL TV’s Blue Carpet Special. This show was filmed on November 10, 2007 at Oakley’s headquarters in Foothill Ranch at the World Premiere. After a year in production Push Process is available for order through Oakley and our exclusive distributor Video Action Sports. The part number is 39-534. Get yours today! For more info go to http://oakley.com/community/news/article/id/645 “Blue Carpet Special Push Process”…

EAME Wakeboard Championships 2008 - South Africa
January 24, 2008

Monday the 11th February marks the start of the 2008 EAME Wakeboard Championships, being held on the Vaal River at the Emerald Casino Resort in Johannesburg - South Africa. Running until the 17th, this event is going to be spectacular. MasterCraft will once again be in full force with a hospitality area & boat show and of course the legendary X-Star tow boats. Alongside the action on the water will be Freestyle Motocross, Helicopter Rides, Classic and Sports Car Show, Harley Davidson Motorbike Show,…

London Boat Show 2008
January 21, 2008

MasterCraft GB were once again in full force at the prestigious London International Boat Show, held at the Excel centre in London's Docklands. Boats on display included the all new CSX 265 which commanded lots of attention as the newest MasterCraft to add to the ever growing product range. Also shining in all it's glory was the latest 2008 X-Star, the best selling X2, the CSX 220 and the world's best ski boat, the Pro Star 197. Located on the busiest aisle opposite all the dream yachts, MasterCraft…

MasterCraft Stepping It Up In 2008
January 16, 2008

Orlando based Step Up Productions, the nation's original producer of portable wakeboard rail jams, is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with MasterCraft for the 2008 season. With over 100 events under their belt spanning 30 cities and three countries, Step Up Productions is the undisputed leader in taking the sport to the people. "We are very excited to be joining forces with Mastercraft Boats and Hyperlite Wakeboards," said Kevin Little, vice president of the company. "Now we are…

Rewind08 DVD Now Available
January 07, 2008

The highly anticipated release of MasterCraft’s Rewind08 DVD has arrived! This year’s Rewind is chocked full of amazing wakeboarding and waterskiing action, as well as some fantastic boat footage. With some of the most incredible video production to date, the Rewind08 DVD has a montage of great segments featuring the new CSX265, highlights from the 2007 Pro Wakeboard Tour, the Double Up Del Noche super event, the Guantanamo Bay - Cuba exhibition for the military troops, the 20th Anniversary…

Team MasterCraft Riders Dan Nott and Estelle Tuaz Named EAME Athletes of the Year!
January 01, 2008

Congratulations to our very own Team MasterCraft rider's, Dan Nott and Estelle Tuaz who have been titled the EAME Athletes of the year! Here's what the IWSF had to say.... Dan Nott Dan has had an extremely busy year and has travelled extensively. He has always been a proactive rider and is now one of the most recognised riders in the world. He has supported IWSF wakeboard extensively and his commitment to the sport, drive and determination to succeed has granted him the title of EAME Rider of the…

Happy Holidays!!
December 19, 2007

From our Family to Yours, ...because there is no time more fitting to say "Thank You" to those who have contributed to our success this past year- We wish you a happy holiday filled with all of the peace and joy of the season, and a great New Year of health, happiness and prosperity. The MasterCraft Family

Celebrate Our 40th Anniversary in Style!
December 14, 2007

This is an exciting time for MasterCraft owners, fans and enthusiasts worldwide! As we kick off our 40th Anniversary celebration, we are now offering limited edition boats, as well as exclusive 40th Anniversary merchandise through the MasterCraft Pro Shop. MasterCraft.com is currently promoting the official 40th Anniversary boat lineup through its award winning “Design-A-Boat” application. Choose between the legendary XStar, the world record ProStar 197, or the renowned ProStar 190. Design your…

New Zealand Gets Shiny New Showroom
November 30, 2007

Congratulations to Darren and the team from Wheels to Water - New Zealand on the launch of their brand new showroom. Located in Tauranga in The Bay Of Plenty, the shiny new showroom boasts a selection of the current models and the legendary MasterCraft Rewind DVD playing on the huge tv screen!

The VW Diesel ProStar 190 Gains IWSF Approval
November 27, 2007

In this their 40th Anniversary year, MasterCraft has, once again, announced yet another industry “First”. The MasterCraft ProStar 190, fitted with the Volkswagen 225-6 Diesel engine (PS190 225-6) has today received the full International Water Ski Federation (IWSF) approval as a World Record Capability Tow Boat.This major breakthrough represents the culmination of almost 2 years work by MasterCraft and Volkswagen engineers. And the PS190 225-6 is no "one off" special. This is a standard production…

Sarah and Ryan Green — Western Australia Season Update
November 27, 2007

MasterCraft Team Skiers, Sarah and Ryan Green have once again been busy promoting the MasterCraft brand “down under” in Western Australia. Last weekend Ryan’s brother, Jarrad, who is President of the Western Australian Waterski Association, displayed their MasterCraft boat, alongside 60 competitors, but in prime position, at the first ever York Ski Boat Rally. All of the local competitive boat dealers and ski shops were represented, including our very own Dave Gordon from PSA Ski Boats, who…

MasterCraft Exclusive Towboat at the Chinese Taipei International Wakeboard Championships
November 21, 2007

This was a fantastic event, sponsored and supported by MasterCraft Dealer Tommy Yu of Sea Dynamics of Hong Kong, and another step in the process of growing the sport of Wakeboarding and the MasterCraft brand within the fastest developing market in the World. We are already seeing Chinese riders competing and taking podium positions at a world level. With the right facilities, X-Series Tow Boats and world class coaching riders from around this region could become a major force in the not too distant…

Push Process Movie Premieres Before Packed House
November 19, 2007

On November 10, a massive group of wake sport fans arrived at the Oakley headquarters in southern California to view the most anticipated wake movie in years, Push Process, sponsored by Oakley, MasterCraft, CWB and Alliance. Click here to see trailer: http://www.pushprocessmovie.com/trailer/ Although the buzz and chatter was around this truly epic wakeboard movie, the night was also jammed full of other incredible entertainment, including DJ’s, autograph signings, on-site events and a VIP reception…

MasterCraft Athletes Dominate 2007 Editor's Choice Awards
November 16, 2007

MasterCraft Water Ski Athletes dominated The Water Skier Magazine’s 2007 Editor’s Choice Awards. According to Scott Atkinson (Director of Communications) with The Water Skier, Mandy Nightingale was selected as the Female Athlete of the Year while Freddy Krueger was nominated as the Male Athlete of the year! Verbatim from The Water Skier Magazine article written by Scott: Female Athlete of the Year Since returning to tournament water skiing five years ago, Mandy Nightingale has become the face…

Barcelona Boat Show — November 3rd – 11th 2007
November 16, 2007

Congratulations to Mamo and Jose Mill on their production (once again) of a spectacular boat show stand for this year’s Barcelona Boat Show. The elegant and stylish design of the stand presented MasterCraft as a brand that characterises excellence. Only Mamo, known for her attention to detail, could make a display of Genuine MasterCraft Parts look positively chic! Nine gleaming MasterCraft boats represented the ProStar, X-Series, MariStar and Salt Water Series’; attracting the punters in greater…

Dan Nott takes third place on the podium in Doha, Qatar
November 12, 2007

Congratulations to Dan Nott, team MasterCraft rider from Great Britain, on securing a place on the podium in the recent IWSF Wakeboard World Championships in Doha. Check out the podium shots below, as well as some superb pics of Dan in action, on the water, in Qatar. Want to know more about Dan??? Name:                         Dan Nott Born:                           1/5/84 Nationality:                  British Interests:                   …

Team MasterCraft Wins 2007 Dam 2 Dam!
November 06, 2007

The 20th Annual Dam 2 Dam Barefoot Ski Race was held this past weekend in Austin Texas. Considered to be the “Grand Daddy” of Barefoot Racing, this exciting event had over 100 barefoot water ski athletes – comprising of 20 teams – all competing in thrilling barefoot racing to determine who was the top team in the world. Team MasterCraft, comprised of athletes Doug Winters, Chad Mietz and the legend Paul Stokes, won the Open Finals barefoot race. Against all odds, this marvelous team rose…

Canada and USA Share Spoils In Doha at Last World Cup Stop of the 2007 Season
November 06, 2007

The International Water Ski Federation (IWSF) has just completed the 21st successful Stop of the current Waterski and Wakeboard World Cup series. To date, cash prizes in excess of US$2,000,000 have been paid to the athletes. TV shows of each Stop have been targeted at audiences of over 500 million viewers. News Releases have been distributed to 192 countries on every one of the 21 Stops completed. The search for suitable new downtown venues and event partners for the future continues as the momentum…

Wakeboard World Cup — Doha 2007
November 06, 2007

Saturday 3rd November saw the final stop of the invitation only Wakeboard World Cup series. With the Wakeboard World Championships final held the day before, the elite riders were pumped and ready to go! The format was two heats each for men and women, the two winners then going head to head for the title and all important, massive prize money. Being invitation only, the World Cup series offers spectators a fast paced event of extremely high level riding with only the big names eligible. Having…

Andrew Adkison Crowned World Champion in Doha
November 05, 2007

Friday - November 2nd was the finals of the 2007 IWSF Wakeboard World Championships in Doha. Having started off with 127 Riders from 24 Countries, the running order was down to the last six athletes in seven different categories. These ranged from Boys and Girls all the way up to Open Men and Open Women. Conditions at the Diplomatic Club were perfect. Sunshine, 32C / 94Fh and a slight headwind produced first class results in all groups. The XStar MasterCraft boat started the proceedings promptly…

Trapp, Bennett Selected As USA Water Ski Athletes Of The Month
November 02, 2007

USA Water Ski has selected MasterCraft Athletes’ Ian Trapp (Zachary, La.) and Danyelle Bennett (Zachary, La.) as its Male and Female Athletes of the Month for October. The University of Louisiana-Monroe Water Ski Team was selected as Team of the Month. Trapp, Bennett and the University of Louisiana-Monroe Water Ski Team are now eligible for the United States Olympic Committee’s Athletes and Team of the Month honors. Trapp won the men's slalom title at the 29th Collegiate Water Ski National Championships,…

MasterCraft Dealers In Michigan Partner To Become One Team
October 22, 2007

The local MasterCraft dealer formally known as Water Sports Marine has recently partnered with western Michigan’s Action Water Sports. Water Sports Marine has been serving the Fenton, Waterford and surrounding areas since 1971. With the retiring of his partner, Gregg Rising of Water Sports Marine made the decision to partner with Action Water Sports to grow his business and provide his customers with top of the line service. “Our goal is to always give our customers a trustworthy dealership…

Body Glove Photo Shoot With Rusty Malinoski
October 19, 2007

Recently, Body Glove held an amazing photo shoot on the “Parker Strip” of the Colorado River in Parker, Arizona with the infamous Rusty Malinoski sporting his new signature series PFD and team wetsuit while riding behind Body Glove’s specially wrapped MasterCraft CSX220 (Cross Sport Extreme) boat. Starting a unique marketing trend that supports shared athletes, as well as strengthens industry partnerships, Body Glove hosted a wonderful day and a half on the water capturing all of the photo…

Greg Badal Wins 2007 Big Dawg Championship!
October 02, 2007

Winter Garden, Florida: Team Mastercraft Skier - Greg Badal dominated in winning the 2nd Annual Big Dawg Championships. Greg ran 3@39-1/2 off in the final to best Chad Scott who had scored 2-1/2@39. Badal, of Brentwood, Cailfornia also hosts the annual Diablo Shores Pro-Am. There were 4 qualifying events throughout the US. Michigan, North Carolina, Texas, and California each hosted and event. The top 8 from each event plus the next best 18 made up the field of 50 for the finals in Florida. Badal…

Nicolas Le Forestier scores World's Best Performance in Tricks
September 23, 2007

2007 EAME Waterski Championships Europe - Africa - Middle East Recetto, Italy 19-23 Sept 2007 Yes, he has done it again! On his return from the final tournament for the season, at the EAME Waterski Championships in Recetto Italy, Nick was carrying yet another two gold medals to add to his already very impressive season tally. Along with his gold Team medal, Nick took gold with the World’s Best Performance in Tricks, scoring a spectacular 12200 points, after Aliaksei Zharnasek threw down the gauntlet…

MasterCraft Athletes Podium
September 16, 2007

In front of a roaring crowd and the MasterCraft family, athletes Marcus Brown, Mandy Nightingale and Karen Truelove won respective titles last night under the lights on Lake Buena Vista in DownTown Disney. Marcus Brown won his first career U.S. Open men's slalom title by defeating Thomas Moore in a thrilling runoff for the championship. After both skiers tied with scores of 2 buoys at 39-1/2 feet off, Marcus then came off the dock with determination and posted a score of 1 buoy at 41 feet off to…

Watch The US Open Championship Finals Tonight!
September 15, 2007

Tune in from your computer tonight to watch the "live" WebCast broadcast of the 20th Anniversary - U.S. Open of Waterskiing Championship Finals in Downtown Disney. Listen in as the infamous Mike Ferraro and colorful Tadd Schreiber announce all of the action straight from the shores of Lake Buena Vista. Be sure to Watch as the lovely Will Christein interviews all of the skiers, VIPs and celebrities! This is a can't miss event, so be sure to point your browser to the WebCast-TV link at 7:00pm (EST).…

Top Podium for Bonnet Brothers
September 10, 2007

7th National title for Julien Bonnet Last weekend, MasterCraft Europe team members, the Bonnet Brothers, both took their rightful places on the podium during the Belgian Championship. Julien, competing his last year in Junior Men before moving into Open Men , easily made it through the qualification rounds. During the finals, Julien pushed it to the limit by pulling together a great run which included his signature method moby dick, whirlybird, batwing and some clean, off axis, spins - just letting…

7th National title for Julien Bonnet
September 08, 2007

During the weekend of 8 and 9 September, the canal of Vilvoorde, Brussels was hosting the Belgian Wakeboard Nationals 2007. With the best riders present, the pressure was on! Current European Wakeboard Champion, Julien Bonnet was tipped as one of the favourites for national gold. During the qualifications, Julien cheered up the crowd with a massive array of clean and technical tricks. Although Julien (who is in his 1st year at the Brussels ULB University) was injured earlier this season whilst competing…

MasterCraft Dominates 2007 Riders Choice Awards
September 07, 2007

With the polls now closed and votes counted, Wakeworld.com announced the winners today of its 7th annual Rider’s Choice Awards. With categories ranging from Top Ten Male Riders to Most Improved Riders to Boat of the Year, wake sport enthusiasts gathered around their computers in the thousands over the last few weeks to cast their ballot for their favorite riders, best wake sport equipment and most envied ride. And at the top of the pile? The MasterCraft X-Star and its infamous team of riders.…

Waterski World Cup in Northern Ireland
September 07, 2007

Enniskillen Stop to Deliver Season Champions Once Again. The nineteenth Stop of the highly successful Waterski and Wakeboard World Cup series is now heading for the picturesque town of Enniskillen in Northern Ireland. It all takes place on September 7/9 With the thrilling conclusion to the previous Stop in Dubna in Russia still fresh in the minds of all World Cup athletes, this Enniskillen Stop will dictate the 2007 season’s winners. It will also be the third visit to Enniskillen since 2005.…

MasterCraft Intl. Team Skier Sarah Green visits Ireland
September 07, 2007

Sarah Green, one of the top ladies three-event skiers in the world, brought her invaluable experience to Irish waters. Meteor WaterSki Club near Belfast in the North of Ireland co-ordinated a 10 day coaching course with Sarah, following up from a course with with husband Ryan in 2006. Bringing this level of coaching to Irish skiers is a real catalyst for the sport. In the week following the course the results of the coaching were obvious as her students of all ages and disciplines dominated the…

Freddy Sets Another Record At The Worlds!
September 02, 2007

At the 2007 Waterski World Championships in Linz-Steyregg, Austria over the weekend, Freddy Krueger set a new record in the Men’s jump.   With a large crowd on hand in an atmosphere that was truly electric, only Jaret Llewellyn and Freddy Krueger remained on the dock to round out the men’s jump finals. And what a finish it was! Starting ahead of Freddy, Jaret landed an impressive set of 68.9m, 67.5m and a giant 70.7m (232 ft.) on his third jump…the audience applauded. On his first jump, Freddy…

MasterCraft Athletes give Record-Breaking Performances at the Waterski World Championships in Linz-Steyregg, Austria.
September 02, 2007

In Mens Tricks, could the defending World Champion, Nicolas Le Forestier (FRA), do it one more time? Six athletes scored more than 10,500 points. Five athletes scored more than 11,000 points. Nevertheless, Le Forestier did the seemingly impossible with a new World Championships record in the Preliminary Round of 11960 and a Gold Medal score in the Finals of 11680 to retain his title. In Mens Jump, although presented with the daunting challenge of a 70.7m jump from the defending World Champion, Freddy…

MasterCraft Management Partners with Transportation Resource Partners and Charlesbank Capital Partners
August 17, 2007

MasterCraft, the world’s leading builder of water ski, wakeboard and luxury performance towboats, recently announced that management joined with Transportation Resource Partners (TRP) and Charlesbank Capital Partners to purchase the interest previously owned by US Equity Partner’s, an investment fund sponsored by Wasserstein & Co. This exciting new business relationship will provide MasterCraft invaluable resources to accomplish its aggressive five year growth plan. “Without a doubt we have…

MasterCraft Secures High Profile Marketing Location in Qatar
August 09, 2007

In a major marketing move, MasterCraft dealer for Qatar and the UAE, Amr Selim, has secured a prime display position for a MasterCraft X-45 - inside the new Virgin Megastore in Doha, Qatar. Multiple video displays, all over the store, are featuring the MasterCraft Rewind production video continuously throughout the day. MasterCraft Vice President, International Sales and Marketing, Ian Birdsall said, "This is an innovative and exciting marketing concept, exposing MasterCraft to large numbers of…

Nicolas Le Forestier - Success after Surgery Rehab
August 05, 2007

With the unpleasant memory of his October knee surgery now confined to past history, Nicolas le Forestier has returned to the competitive arena with renewed resolve and a matchless determination to win. After his success at the Masters, in May, with a superb course record score of 12050, Nick had his sights focused on the world record in June. An untimely fall, on an 800 point trick (which would have seen him tie for the world record) robbed him of the opportunity on this occasion. Not to be daunted,…

Mad City Ski Team Repeat Winners at WI State Championship
July 31, 2007

Competing in the Wisconsin State Show Ski Tournament, the Mad-City Ski Team, sponsored by MasterCraft, edged out the Janesville Rock Aqua Jays to lay claim to their second straight Wisconsin State Championship! The ski show, entitled “A Tale of 2 Ski Shows”, featured two stand-out announcers in longtime favorite Adam Schaller and new comer Matt Baumler facing off on stage to determine once and for all which is better, Mad-City Style or Traditional Show Ski Style. During the course of their epic…

WAKEJAM 2007
July 28, 2007

Waterways Ireland presents WAKEJAM 07 in Loch Erne, Enniskillen, Northern Ireland on Broad Meadow - 28th & 29th July, hosted by Erne Wakeboard Club Waterway Ireland WAKEJAM 07 is the pinnacle wakeboard event in Ireland of 2007. Enniskillen Castle provides a fabulous backdrop to the event with ‘flat calm’ conditions enabling a perfect pass of the competition course for all riders. The event will feature international riders from the United States, Australia and Europe. The aim of Waterways…

Rusty Malinoski Lands 2nd Place Finish at Portland and Overall for 2007
July 25, 2007

Rusty Malinoski wound up an incredible campaign on the final stop of the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour, finishing up in second place in Portland and snatching the second seed overall for the MasterCraft PWT. Without a doubt, this has been Rusty’s strongest year in and out of competition and this recent second place finish validates his endurance, consistency and a drive to win. The crowds and the sunshine turned out in Portland, OR, to watch one of the closest battles ever played out in the final…

MasterCraft Does It Again Down Under
July 21, 2007

After taking the prestigious “Best Stand in Show” award at Melbourne Boat Show – the MasterCraft dealers, here in Australia, have done it again – this time at the Adelaide Boat Show in South Australia. Vice-President, International Sales and Marketing, Ian Birdsall, is delighted with the efforts and resultant success of the dealer teams in this exciting market.“We were confident that this region was well suited to the MasterCraft range – but we have been amazed…

Rusty Lands His Third 1080!!!
July 11, 2007

No other rider has ever done more than one 1080. Parks Bonifay was the first to do it back in 1999 and Danny Harf finally matched Parks' performance seven years later. Since then, Rusty has cornered the market on 1080's by spinning the last three. Both Parks Bonifay and Danny Harf were in the infamous black XStar yesterday to witness Rusty's latest 1080, which was switch toeside, on Lake Minniehaha in Clermont, Florida. Not only has his XStar pulled all the top pros in Florida and beyond, but this…

Rusty Malinoski Claims 3rd in Kelwona PWT Stop
July 09, 2007

Rusty Malinoski continued his consistent performances this season with a third place finish at the fourth stop of the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboarding Tour. Once again Malinoski battled through the early rounds defeating all of his opponents in his quest to win the overall Pro Tour Title. The water conditions on Lake Okanagan are by far the worst on tour, with two foot white wash rolling down the course, so the challenge of pulling out the money tricks was a little more intense than usual. For Shane…

MasterCraft Athletes train in Belgium
July 09, 2007

Midsummer, 3 team members of MasterCraft Europe trained together to prepare for the upcoming competitions. France’s Estelle Tuaz came to Belgium to join the Bonnet Brothers, Julien and Xavier, for an intensive week of wakeboarding behind their brand new MasterCraft X2. Estelle Tuaz, two times world champion in Girls division who recently won the US Masters, worked hard on her spins and rolls to revert. Training with Julien and Xavier definitely built up her confidence. A nice and smooth style,…

MasterCraft Receives Prestigious Award in Australia
July 06, 2007

In our first year exhibiting at the Melbourne (Australia) Boat Show, MasterCraft has received the coveted "Stand of the Year" Award. Ian Birdsall, MasterCraft’s VP International Sales and Marketing, said; "We are extremely pleased to receive this award and it is a fitting tribute to the effort and energy put in by our MasterCraft team, here in Australia." Birdsall stated further, "This is a fresh and exciting market for MasterCraft; one in which we are making great inroads, with rave reviews from…

MasterCraft Wins NMMA CSI Award For Third Consecutive Year
July 05, 2007

For the third straight year, MasterCraft Boat Company is the recipient of NMMA CSI Award for the Inboard niche, an honor bestowed by owners ranking MasterCraft the highest in customer satisfaction. The Marine Industry CSI Awards Program, launched back in 2001, currently recognizes over 100 participating companies actively measuring customer satisfaction to pursue continuous improvement. Award recipients achieved and maintained an independently-measured standard of excellence of 90 percent or higher…

MasterCraft Launches New 2008 Design-A-Boat Application
July 03, 2007

MasterCraft is proud to announce the launch of its new 2008 Design-A-Boat application and new boat model line-up. The 2007 Gold ADDY award winning Design-A-Boat application was re-freshed for 2008 and includes expanded content. New functionalities give the consumer the ability to choose between different gel coat schemes, as well as to toggle between unique selections of the swim platform and tower. In addition, consumers now have full control over the interior vinyl selections with many base and…

Rusty Wins at Nationals!
June 26, 2007

Kenosha, Wis.- The 2007 WWA Wakeboard National Championships featured 70 riders in the Pro Men's Division, but on the final day of competition, only one rider stood out and took the top spot - Rusty Malinoski. "I'm stoked to win today. It's the first time I won this event, so I couldn't be happier right now," said Malinoski. "Winning Nationals is a great accomplishment for me." Malinoski has been battling all season long for the top spot in the King of Wake standings and with his win at Nationals,…

Malinoski and Adkison Represent for Master Craft at the US Pro Tour
June 17, 2007

Rusty Malinoski continues his incredible run at the 2007 US Pro Tour of Wake Boarding, taking down some of the biggest names in the industry, fighting his way all the way to second place at the third stop in Twin Cities, MN. With a second in Atlanta and a win at the last stop in Texas, Rusty has entered into a battle with Phillip Soven for the overall US Pro Tour Championship Title. Malinoski is so solid it the water right now, the only one that has a chance of challenging him right now is Soven.…

WaterSki Pro Slalom Shootout: Wrap-up
June 15, 2007

Day One: The ski lake at the Swiss Ski School in Clermont, FL is now calm after 2 days of intense competition at the 2007 WaterSki Pro Slalom Shootout. The world’s best skiers and towboats gathered to see who was King of the proverbial waterski mountain. Day one was dominated by MasterCraft and its athletes. In the first event, the all important head-to-head slalom competition, Jamie Beauchesne hit the podium in first place with a 2.5 @ 41 off, followed by Chris Rossi with 2 @ 41 off and MasterCraft’s…

WaterSki Shootout Update: Marcus Brown Heats Up
June 14, 2007

With the first day of the 2007 WaterSki Pro Slalom Shootout in the books, MasterCraft and its athletes officially walked away as the champions of the day. Of course, that translates into even more pressure on Day 2, already in motion. But as can be expected, MasterCraft thrives under pressure and apparently so does its athletes. The first event of Day 2 started with the “Cold 39” where competitors were challenged to test their “cold streak” and see how many buoys they could ski at 39 off…

WaterSki Pro Slalom Shootout: MasterCraft Dominates the Day
June 13, 2007

Event one at the WaterSki Pro Slalom Shootout held at the beautiful Swiss Ski School in Clermont Florida, has already been an intense bout between some of the world’s greatest skiers. With the morning’s head-to-head slalom competition wrapped up, the first event’s winners have emerged. Taking the top spot was Jamie Beauchesne with a 2.5 @ 41 off, followed by Chris Rossi with 2 @ 41 off and MasterCraft’s own, Marcus Brown with 1.5 @ 41 off. All three finalists, when given the choice, opted…

MasterCraft Pro Athletes STACK the U.S. Water Ski Team Roster
June 11, 2007

USA Water Ski announced on Sunday the selections for two U.S. Water Ski Teams that will participate in respective international events this summer. The 2007 U.S. Pan American Games Water Ski Team will compete in the 2007 Pan American Games, July 21-24, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and the 2007 U.S. Elite Water Ski Team will compete in the 2007 Water Ski World Championships, Aug. 27-Sept. 2, in Linz, Austria. The selections were based on performances at the 2007 U.S. Elite Water Ski Team Trials, which…

Adkison Nudges Malinoski In Wichita
June 10, 2007

The Wichita Wakefest was held yesterday and today on the Arkansas River located just off the downtown square of Wichita, Kansas. Spectators flocked to the river bank to see the two-time World Champion Andrew Adkison and the 2006 WWA World Series Champion Rusty Malinoski battle it out against the competition between the bridges with over $19,000 in cash up for grabs…and the MasterCraft pros didn’t disappoint. In the final competition today, it was Champion versus Champion as Andrew Adkison nudged…

Karen Truelove Crowned Queen!
June 04, 2007

Despite the harsh conditions created by Tropical Storm Barry, the skiing was thrilling at the 2007 Pro Swerve Water Ski Championships held this past weekend at the Trophy Lakes on Johns Island, South Carolina. A stiff constant wind combined with a steady sideways rain, picking up at times, nipped at the competitors like mosquitoes’ in the Amazon. Still, the women stepped up and battled not only each other, but the weather as well- In the “Queen of the Course” finals on Sunday, Karen Truelove…

Malinoski Captures Big Win in Texas
June 03, 2007

Fort Worth, Texas. On the third and final day of competition, all eyes were on 2006 Pro Wakeboard Tour champion Danny Harf, as he was well on his way to reclaim victory in Ft. Worth. However, Rusty Malinoski took charge and went head-to-head in the final round of the 2007 MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour to capture the Lone Star State victory. "Danny is a strong rider and going head-to-head with him is a tough challenge," said Malinoski. "We both had great runs, but I guess today things just went…

MasterCraft To Bring "Big Guns" to The Shootout!
May 31, 2007

After winning two out of the three competitions over Malibu last year, MasterCraft is eager to bring out their legendary record boats and posse of pro athletes to the 2007 Shootout. With the “newbie” Correct Craft in the skirmish, MasterCraft is again looking to prove who is truly the big Sheriff in town. The stage is set on June 12-14 at the Swiss Ski School in Clermont, Florida, for three industry giants — MasterCraft, Malibu and Correct Craft — to contend against each other in the WaterSki…

MasterCraft Hosts Kids and "In His Wake" Ministries
May 30, 2007

On a beautiful day at the factory docks today, MasterCraft hosted the “In His Wakes” ministries. With many local at risk children on the docks that usually don’t get a chance to participate in water sports, these kids were treated to a wonderful day of water skiing, wakeboarding and tubing. The ministries of In His Wakes are fueled by three passions…people, water sports and Jesus Christ! In His Wakes shares the love of Jesus Christ using the unique draw of water sports to minister to a range…

MasterCraft Athletes Dominate The Podium At The 48th Masters!
May 29, 2007

Beautiful weather brought out loads of people to the shores of the finals on Sunday at the 48th Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament at Callaway Gardens – Georgia this past Memorial Day weekend. In addition, countless fans and enthusiasts from over forty-two countries watched the “live” web cast event from the comfort of their homes. And, many were not disappointed as several MasterCraft athletes dominated the podiums. In the men’s trick competition, MasterCraft athlete Nicholas LeForestier…

MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour Heads to Texas MasterCraft this Weekend
May 28, 2007

The exciting MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour continues this weekend with the 2nd stop heading to Texas MasterCraft in Fort Worth, Texas. Join in on all of the action as Pro MasterCraft athletes like Rusty Malinoski, Andrew Adkison, Zane Schwenk, Maeghan Major and Laura Lohrmann compete for tour stop titles. The Facts Date June 1-3, 2007 Venue Texas MasterCraft 2161 East Loop 820 N Fort Worth, TX 76118 http://www.texasmastercraft.com/miscpage_002.asp Airport Dallas/Fort Worth Lodging Hampton Inn &…

Sanctuary Cove Boat Show 2007 — Gold Coast, Australia
May 24, 2007

The stunning Sanctuary Cove Resort on the glorious Gold Coast of Australia is basking in glorious autumn sunshine today; for the opening of the annual boat show. The brilliant sunshine reflects as brightly off the eye-catching display of MasterCraft boats as it does off the dazzling blue water of the marina. The team from “Wyld About Boats”, MasterCraft’s dealer here on the Gold Coast, have assembled an impressive selection, from the MasterCraft range, to satisfy the interest of the enthusiastic…

Pro Wakeboard Tour - Competition Heats Up!
May 21, 2007

The weather was terrific and the competition was hot during the first stop of the Pro Wakeboard Tour on the beautiful shores of Lake Allatoona this weekend in Acworth, Georgia. Top contenders Rusty Malinoski, Andrew Adkison, Phillip Soven, JD Webb and Chad Sharpe battled it out in the semi-finals on Sunday. Soven snagged the title after the final round in a head-to-head heat with 2006 WWA World champion Rusty Malinoski. The PWT is shaping up to be the competition of the summer…stay tuned…

Pro Wakeboard Tour to Kick-off 16th Season in Acworth, GA
May 15, 2007

The 16th season of the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour will kick off this weekend in Acworth, Georgia on beautiful Lake Allatoona. Join in on all of the action as Pro MasterCraft athletes like Rusty Malinoski, Zane Schwenk, Andrew Adkison and Maeghan Major compete for tour stop titles. The Facts Date: May 18th – 20th Venue: Dallas Landing Park – Lake Allatoona, Acworth, GA 5120 Allatoona Drive Acworth, GA 30101 Airport: Atlanta International Lodging: Best Western Days Inn Econo Lodge Super 8…

Summerset Marine Opens New Location
May 11, 2007

Summerset Marine recently hosted a Grand Opening of their new location in "Lake Country" to the northwest of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Summerset Marine now has three locations from Lake Geneva to this new location. Established in 1990, they have one of the best MasterCraft sales teams and service departments in the market. In addition, they are proud to be a MasterCraft quality dealership. Summerset Marine offers seasonal service of piers and lifts in the local market and operates with top quality crews…

USA and Australia Excel as Doha Delivers Thrilling IWSF Wakeboard World Championships for Twenty Two Nations
May 11, 2007

The very impressive Diplomatic Club site in Doha in Qatar plus 33C temperatures created a perfect setting for the bi-annual International Waterski Federation (IWSF) Wakeboard World Championships. Moscow hosted the 2005 event. With Riders from 22 Nations competing, only the most talented would survive the grueling knock-out rounds. Doha has a history of hosting major international sports events and has invested heavily in its facilities. Qatar’s Aspire – Academy for Sports Excellence – unveiled…

Gold Coast University Wakeboard School
April 23, 2007

Introducing the MasterCraft X-Star Experience On Monday 23rd April Griffith University - Gold Coast Campus held a wakeboard school for all their Wakeboard and Waterski members. As the MasterCraft dealer, here on the Gold Coast, we were delighted to loan the University the X-Star, as none of the students had ever before enjoyed the amazing experience of riding behind a MasterCraft. They could all now use the occasion to experience the full potential of the X-Star, considering that most of the riders…

A Few Good Men...
April 19, 2007

When word came from up and coming rider, Mikey Marsh, about a possible opportunity to do something cool for our country’s service men and women, MasterCraft immediately jumped onboard. As a company with close ties to the military through our 600 employees, MasterCraft told Mikey it would be an honor to be able to say “thank you” to our troops. Then we found out the trip was to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba! Immediately the questions begin to fly: How do ride near an island that doesn’t really like…

Carolina Spring Madness!
April 12, 2007

Open to Mastercraft Boat Owners, their friends and family, the Carolina Spring Madness is the must attend owner’s event of the year! Located on the beautiful shores of Lake Wiley at the Paramount Carowinds bordering North Carolina and South Carolina, this highly anticipated event is being organized and hosted by MasterCraft boat owners, for MasterCraft boat owners. From May 10th – 13th, attendees may come and go as they please, stay where they want and choose where they want to eat.…

Updog. The Movie: Starts Shipping Today!
April 10, 2007

What's Updog??? Updog is the latest video release from award winning producer, Ronnie Romero. Featuring riding from around the globe from many of the top riders around the world including MasterCraft’s Rusty Malinoski. There is a special tribute section from Darin Shapiro which features his current riding, as well as a montage of clips from earlier Sidewayz wake titles including Six Pack, 12 Honkeys, and Natural Born Thrillaz. It is a don’t miss video section, as it will be the last time Darin’s…

Proskiers.com Launch New Website
April 01, 2007

Proskiers.com is a new website that was launched to promote the top end of Tournament Waterskiing. TomGrey, the man with the idea and webmaster, created a site that will be of interest to not only Professional Waterskiers, but also to competetive skiers at all levels. The idea is that the site not only promotes ourselves but also becomes like a tree branching off to all other existing waterski websites helping promote them too in their unique ways. We hope to provide up to date information on Pro…

Daytona Marine - South Africa - MasterCraft Shootout Competition
March 23, 2007

Daytona Marine is making waves to welcome the latest PWT X-STAR by hosting The Daytona, MasterCraft Shoot-Out competition. 8 Riders will test their skills, tricks and free flowing adrenalin to see who jams the biggest trick, pushes the best run and takes the biggest crash. Join us for a day of Xtreme fun, watching South Africa’s top riders go head to head, pushing the limits and reaching new heights to become The Master. We’ll be revving up the day with the latest models from Ducati,…

MasterCraft Rider League Back for 2007
March 21, 2007

The 12th of May 2007 sees the return of the MasterCraft Riders League. After the success of last season, which saw 3 Yorkshire clubs hosting an event each, it has been decided to extend Rider League for this season. Aimed at the entry level rider, each event consists of a one day format, usually on a Saturday. It sees 21 riders each receive a 15 minute coaching session from one of the top pro MasterCraft team riders, then in the afternoon we have a competition, with divisions in Open men, Junior…

MasterCraft COO, Terry Bell, Passes Away
March 19, 2007

Terry Bell, the MasterCraft Chief Operating Officer, recently passed away after a battle with a serious medical condition. Bell, who has been with the company since 1997, has left a legacy of true leadership, pushing MasterCraft to the highest standards of innovative research & development, quality boat-building and manufacturing best practices that have often been emulated throughout the marine industry.   “To say Terry was a key figure in MasterCraft’s success over the last 10 years would…

Greens dominate Aussie Open
March 19, 2007

MasterCraft skiers Ryan and Sarah Green have had a great weekend at the Australian Open. The last of the Southern hemisphere stops was in Albury this weekend, three hours North of Melbourne. Great weather brought out great crowds to the site situated along the highway that runs from Melbourne to Sydney. Being a smaller town, publicity is easy to obtain - on the TV, radio and newspapers - which helped get the word out to the public. It was a great atmosphere, with many of the International skiers…

MasterCraft Athlete Takes Moomba Masters 2007 Title
March 16, 2007

MasterCraft Athlete, Jodi Fisher, again took the Men's Slalom Title in the first pro event of the 2007 Professional Season, when he became the 2007 Moomba Masters Slalom Champion, this past weekend in Melbourne, Australia. Some words from Jodi on the event: “This is the second time I have become the Moomba Masters Slalom Champion, but I have to tell you it still felt as good as the first one.” “This event is very tough. To be consistent over three rounds of competition, and in…

Aussie Team MasterCraft skiers kick off 2007 season.
March 15, 2007

Aussie team MasterCraft, Sarah and Ryan Green, have kicked off the 2007 season downunder very srongly, showing that they have been working extremely hard during the off-season. The first elite competition of the year was in Christchurch, New Zealand. Good weather and great crowds made this event run really well. Aussie Ryan Green finished 5th in Jump and ended up second in an "interesting concept" of a trick flip off! Taking out 2nd place in Overall was a good start to Ryan's season. Sarah had a…

MasterCraft to be Featured on CMT
March 01, 2007

While MasterCraft management and staff members were in Miami for the recent world-famous boat show, the company had the opportunity to do some interviews and a product demonstration for Country Music Television’s Top 20 Countdown. The day began early, leaving Sea Isle Marina in Miami on one of our new CSX 220s. Out in the waterway, CMT interviewed both John Dorton and Zane Schwenk. After that, Zane put on a show for the camera, performing some very cool wakeboard tricks that were captured on film.…

MasterCraft.com Wins Two Silver ADDY Awards!
February 22, 2007

MasterCraft Boat Company is proud to announce that it went 2-for-2 at the ADDYs on Saturday night, February 17th in Madison, Wisconsin. The MasterCraft.com website brought home Silver ADDYs in the Interactive Media category for Web Site, Consumer Flash-Based and Online Micro-Mini Site, respectively. The award winning website represents MasterCraft’s commitment to design excellence, quality and innovation at all levels.   MasterCraft, in a partnership with Clotho Advanced Media and On Design Studios,…

Enzeel Wakeboard New Zealand makes an impact on the West Coast
February 13, 2007

Kurt Robertson, pro wakeboard coach, took the battle to the competition recently when he took his new MasterCraft X-1 to the West Coast of New Zealand – an area previously dominated by Malibu. However, all heads were turned once the X-1 graced the water – and none more than Kurt’s students who had the pleasure to ride behind the object of everyone else’s desire! Check out this stunning location shot! KURT ROBERTSON Pro Wakeboard coach, New Zealand Wakeboard Team Founder of ENZEEL Wakeboard…

Supercross Star - James "Bubba" Stewart Gets New 2007 MasterCraft
February 11, 2007

2006 World Supercross GP Champion - James “Bubba” Stewart bought a new 2007 MasterCraft X2 for his 21st birthday. His 2007 MC X2 is going to be parked in good company, a Ferrari, Lamborgini, Rolls and Bentley are now the X2's roommates. James said he wanted a MasterCraft after seeing it several times at Supercross events throughout the last season.   James Stewart is a professional motocross racer sometimes referred to as the Tiger Woods of Supercross. He is known for his tenacity, speed and…

See MasterCraft in the AMA Supercross Series!
February 09, 2007

The dirt flies when the off-road motorcycle racers of the AMA Supercross Series hit the track! Feel the adrenaline as MasterCraft and AMA Supercross invade arenas and stadiums across the country: Houston, TX - Reliant Stadium: 02-10-07 San Diego, CA - Qualcomm Stadium: 02-17-07 Atlanta, GA - Georgia Dome: 02-24-07 St.Louis, MO - Edward Jones Dome: 03-03-07 Daytona, FL - International Speedway: 03-09-07 Orlando, FL - Citrus Bowl: 03-17-07 Indianapolis, IN - RCA Dome: 03-24-07 Irving, TX - Texas Stadium:…

Dew Action Sports Tour Announces 2007 Schedule
February 08, 2007

The Dew Action Sports Tour recently announced its Tour dates and locations: June  21-24      Panasonic Open – TBA July  19-22      Right Guard Open – Cleveland: North Coast Harbor Aug  16-19      Vans Invitational – Portland: Rose Quarter Sept. 20-23      Toyota Challenge – Salt Lake City: Energy Solutions Arena Oct. 18-21      PlayStation Pro – Orlando: Amway Arena The Dew Tour is the premier action sports series in the world, encompassing five U.S. cities…

The MasterCraft ProStar is made available for all Western Australian Tournaments
January 29, 2007

Western Australia has kicked off the New Year with some great performances on the water. Ryan and Sarah Green 'aka Greenski', along with MasterCraft have donated their boat for use at all Western Australian tournaments. This has been a huge financial saving for the tournament division as previously they had to pay to rent a boat for the tournaments since selling their tournament boat a couple of years ago. The first tournament, the Lower Greater Southern Championships, was held on a river down South,…

2007 MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour Schedule Announced
January 25, 2007

The MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour has officially released the 2007 schedule for the highly anticipated 16th season. The tour will get started May 18th-20th at Dallas Landing Park in Acworth, Georgia, just outside of Atlanta. This location is a beautiful 82-acre park that overlooks the marvelous Lake Allatoona. The 2nd stop of the MC Pro Wakeboard Tour will take the world’s top professional wakeboarders and fans to a new and magnificent location – Fort Worth, Texas.On June 1 st-3rd, Texas MasterCraft…

Andrew Adkison is World Champion — Again!
January 08, 2007

With the 2006 professional wakeboarding season officially wrapped up, all scores have been tallied to see who might be crowned this year’s King of the Wakeboarding World. And for the second time in three years, Andrew Adkison, who entered the 2006 season rejuvenated after breaking three bones in his lower back at the end of the 2005 season, has been crowned World Champion. From the get-go, it was apparent Adkison wanted to send a message he was back in action. With Adkison winning his first-ever…

Extreme Watersports — Coming to a TV Near You!
January 03, 2007

With winter cold comes anxiety – especially for MasterCraft owners and watersports enthusiasts who dream of summer mornings, days and nights to carve buttery water or pop off to a new high off incomparable wakes. While we can’t do much about the cold, we can help you shake off the dreary winter months by bringing you a new twist on extreme watersports as they hit a TV near you. So get your VCR, DVR or TiVo ready… you have some action to record.   Check out the Air Chair King, Geno Yauchler,…

Discover Boating Report: Where Americans Take To The Water
December 20, 2006

Chicago, IL - The start of winter marks the start of boat show season when thousands of boats will be bought and sold across the country. To get ready, Discover Boating, the national consumer awareness program for the recreational boating industry, took a look at how many boats are already on the water and released new data showing overall boat registrations increased 1.3 percent to 12.9 million in 2005. The national rankings reveal Florida as the top boating state for the second year in a row with…

Green retains Asian Australasian titles
December 10, 2006

Ryan Green once again showed his dominance on the water last weekend in Mulwala, Australia when he took out the Trick, Jump and Overall Titles at the Group 3 IWSF championships. The weekend was a hot one with temperatures not falling below 40 degrees but this didn't stop Ryan from tricking 9810, jumping 60.8m and getting 3rd in Slalom with 2@11.25m in the finals on Sunday. Green was very happy with his performance as he had only just come off a two month brake after the US and European season. "I…

Malinoski Does It Again!
December 07, 2006

With MasterCraft riders, it's never a fluke - heroics and memorable athleticism are always the order of the day. Far fetched? Let’s consider the roster – Parks, Shane, Zane, Andrew, Derek, Jeff and Nick and Julz – all pioneers, all trend setters. But then there is Rusty Malinoski – or as his friends like to call him – “Bonecrusher”. In a span of two months, this powerhouse has smacked down two – count ‘em two – 1080s laying to rest any notion this kid is a flash in the pan. Indeed,…

Boating Industry Names MasterCraft Dealers To Top 100
November 22, 2006

MasterCraft is pleased to announce and congratulate twelve of its dealers that have recently been named to Boating Industry’s Top 100 Dealer list – an achievement that further signifies MasterCraft’s and its dealer’s commitment to delivering a superior sales and service experience to its owners. In fact, this recognition comes on the tail end of another industry accolade that also named MasterCraft tops in customer service – the NMMA CSI Award which MasterCraft has received two years running.…

Freddy Krueger Lands Perfect Season and Sets Pending World Record!
November 20, 2006

There are moments in life that are simply perfect - often coincidental, rarely calculated. Unless, of course, you are Freddy Krueger. Waterskiing’s poster child for excellence, Krueger has done what no one in watersports history has ever done – he endeavored and accomplished a perfect record this year. And if a Cinderella season were not enough, Krueger won the last tournament on November 5th at McCormick’s in Seffner, Florida by stomping out a world record jump – an astonishing 243 feet.…

Rusty Malinoski 1080 Video - Now Available!
November 10, 2006

Check out the Rusty Malinoski 1080 video by clicking on the link below:   Rusty Malinoski’s 1080   Only a few short weeks after Danny Harf broke the 7 year dry spell and cracked open an official 1080 behind the MasterCraft X-Star, Rusty Malinoski, wakeboarding’s newest star and Harf’s roommate, decided the gauntlet had been thrown. With the trademark raw strength that has earned him the title of “bonecrusher”, Malinoski carved a hard route straight into the…

Boating Magazine Recognizes the MasterCraft MariStar 280
November 09, 2006

MasterCraft, who is no stranger to industry accolades, has recently received another industry honor from the #1 marine publication, Boating Magazine. In its 50th anniversary edition, Boating named the MasterCraft MariStar 280 a “new classic”, identifying it as one of the few breakthrough boats in the last several years. Boating goes on to say, “[The MariStar 280] redefined the concept of a big-water day boat. It was so impressive that it’s one of the few boats our editors…

MasterCraft Dealer Days Awards
October 25, 2006

MasterCraft Dealer Days ended last night by way of an impressive awards ceremony with many top Dealers receiving awards. Shown below are the categories and the winning dealers: Top Servicing Dealers East Coast Region – Sterling Marina Midwest Region – WaterSports Marine South Coastal Region – Bay Area Watersports Southeast Region – Williams Brothers Ski & Sport South Central Region – S&W Performance Marine West Region – Portland Ski Boat Center International…

MasterCraft Dealer Days...Update
October 24, 2006

After last nights reception, the Dealers started their day with a motivating presentation by MasterCraft CEO, John Dorton. John reviewed MasterCraft’s phenomenal business results, as well as shared his “Mission” plan that outlined the opportunities for continued growth. Following John, additional members of the senior management team, including Scott Crutchfield (Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales), Parker Stair (Director of National Sales) and John Behling (MasterCraft’s…

MasterCraft "Dealer Days" Kicks Off
October 22, 2006

With beautiful weather under sunny skies, MasterCraft officially kicked off its 2007 Model Year “Dealer Days” at the Sanibel Harbour Resort in Florida. Dealers and their families arrived today from around the world to participate in this grand annual event. While some just lounged at the pool and soaked up the sun, many of the Dealers that arrived earlier in the day were given free access to choose and test drive any of the MasterCraft boats lined up at the marina. Of course, the most…

Rusty Malinoski Lands A 1080 Behind The X-Star!!
October 12, 2006

Only a few short weeks after Danny Harf broke the 7 year dry spell and cracked open an official 1080 behind the MasterCraft X-Star, Rusty Malinoski, wakeboarding’s newest star and Harf’s roommate, decided the gauntlet had been thrown. With the trademark raw strength that has earned him the title of “bonecrusher”, Malinoski carved a hard route straight into the monstrous X-Star wake and pulled off a storybook switch toe-side 1080 – a trick that has now only been recorded…

4th Annual Southern Boat Owners Reunion - USA Waterski Hall of Fame
October 11, 2006

MasterCraft and Bay Area Water Sports proudly present the 4th Annual Southern Boat Owners Reunion on Saturday – October 28th at the USA Waterski Hall of Fame in Polk City, Florida. Be A Part Of History This will be the first Boat Owner’s Reunion ever held at the USA Waterski Hall of Fame. The Water Ski Hall of Fame honors and perpetuates the names and accomplishments of those skiers, pioneers, and officials whose dedication and competitive achievements at National and International levels have…

Rusty Malinoski Becomes 2006 WWA Wakeboard World Series Champion
October 02, 2006

The points were close between the WWA Wakeboard World Series competitors going into the No Fear WWA Wakeboarding World Championships. Rusty Malinoski and Daniel Watkins were tied with 275 points in first place and the other riders were close in following. The No Fear WWA Wakeboarding World Championships was the determining factor of who would take home their share of the $20,000 USD purse.   Fear Rusty's Points The No Fear WWA Wakeboarding World Championships had a stacked final heat with Tino…

Andrew Adkison wins WWA Wakeboarding World Championship
September 24, 2006

Andrew Adkison won his second world title in three years today at the No Fear WWA Wakeboard World Championships in Fort Worth, Texas. Adkison, a MasterCraft athlete from Orlando, Florida, topped the finals field with a 95.00 to defeat another MasterCraft athlete, Rusty Malinoski. "The Man” Adkison, who has been a leading rider all year on the professional circuit, also won the last world championship to be held in the United States, two years ago in Orlando, Florida. He says both titles mean everything…

Final 2006 Wakeboard World Cup Stop - Singapore
September 22, 2006

Located just off the Pan-Island Expressway and within easy reach of the city’s immediate population of 3.5 million, the 2006 Wakeboard Finals of the IWSF World Cup series will be held September 30th thru October 1st on Singapore’s magnificent downtown Bedok Reservoir. The enormous success of the past two Wakeboard World Cup Stops at this site has proved this to be one of the best stops on the tour. As in past years, over 17,000 spectators are again expected to crowd the landscaped banks in perfect…

U.S. Open of Waterskiing - WebCast-TV Replay
September 19, 2006

The official WebCast-TV broadcast replay of the U.S. Open of Waterskiing is now available for free online. Watch all of the highlights, interviews, action skiing, as well as the awards ceremony...straight from your computer! WebCast-TV Replay of the 2006 U.S. Open of Waterskiing Be sure to view the photos and results on the U.S. Open of Waterskiing website: www.usopenofwaterskiing.com If you haven't already purchased your souvenir shirt from this historic event, now is the time! The remaining shirts…

U.S. Open of Waterskiing - "Championship Belts"
September 16, 2006

The finals were held Saturday night under the lights of Lake Buena Vista at Downtown Disney, the Walt Disney World Resort's famed retail, shopping, dining and entertainment district. More than $100,000 in cash prizes were at stake as a huge crowd witnessed a stunning way to end the U.S. Open. With the music from the House of Blues and the lighting display created by Disney, everyone had an incredible time cheering on their favorite athelete and being a part of an amazing spectacle that just buzzed…

U.S. Open of Waterskiing - Kicks Off Today!
September 13, 2006

The 2006 U.S. Open of Waterskiing officially kicked off this morning at the USA Water Ski headquarters on Lake Grew, Florida. The Men’s Trick - Qualifying Round #1 opened the day with Russell Gay leading the group with 10,920 points. The weather is pleasant as temperatures are in the 80’s with some clouds and a nice breeze. Go to the official website to get the latest results, news and photos: U.S. Open of Waterskiing - Official Website WebCast TV - Trailer Promo Watch the video trailer to learn…

Parks 3rd Annual Double Or Nothing Goes Huge!
September 12, 2006

Orlando, Fla. - Twelve of the best wakeboarders in the world charged meaty double-ups all day long in Orlando, Florida today as the third annual Parks Bonifay Double Or Nothing double-up contest set fire to historic Lake Ivanhoe. The SkinnyRed Bull’s flowed like water and MasterCraft X-Star’s served up the deal, with over $10,000 in cash and prizes on the line for the coveted titles of “Biggest Air” and “Best Trick.” Rider’s rode stylish and looked tight in their Fox Riders Co. custom…

X-Star Pulls Official 1080 !!
September 07, 2006

In the long list of wakeboarding exploits, no trick torments wakeboarders more than the elusive 1080. While there have been rumored cases of riders cleanly rotating around three full times without wiping out, there are only 2 documented cases that prove it can actual happen – one in 1999 by Parks Bonifay and now by Danny Harf this past weekend. And the common denominator? Four-time Rider’s Choice Boat of the Year, the MasterCraft X-Star - the only boat that has pulled the only official 1080’s…

MasterCraft and Its Athletes Dominate 2006 Riders Choice Awards
September 05, 2006

With the polls now closed and votes counted, Wakeworld.com announced the winners today of its 6th annual Rider’s Choice Awards. With categories ranging from Top Ten Male Riders to Most Improved Riders to Boat of the Year, wake sport enthusiasts gathered around their computers in the thousands over the last few weeks to cast their ballot for their favorite riders, best wake sport equipment and most envied ride. And at the top of the pile? MasterCraft and its infamous team of riders. Legendary X-Star…

U.S. Open of Waterskiing Website - LIVE
September 01, 2006

The official U.S. Open of Waterskiing website is now live! Check out the website for the latest information and photos of this year's premier event. The website offers a schedule of events to include running orders, athlete bios and photos, latest news, photo gallery and much, much more: U.S. Open of Waterskiing - Official Website WebCast TV - Trailer Promo Watch the video trailer to learn more about how you can tune in free of charge to see live action skiing, interviews and highlights...fed straight…

MasterCraft To Sponsor The Skyview Open
August 23, 2006

The MasterCraft Skyview Open for women's slalom skiers will return to Skyview Lake in Harmony, NC this weekend (August 26th - 27th) with 18 of the world's best in the sport attending.The Women Athletes The field will include seven of the top 10 skiers in the world rankings and 13 of the top 20, starting with No. 1 Sarah Green of Great Britain, No. 2 Regina Jaquess of Atlanta, No. 3 Natalie Hamrick, a native of Greenville, S.C., and No. 4 Karen Truelove Krueger, a Raleigh native and North Carolina…

MasterCraft Athletes Dominate the 2006 World Cup
August 21, 2006

As a proud sponsor of the 2006 Waterski World Cup Series, MasterCraft is pleased to announce that three of their athletes won major cup titles. The season overall winners of the 2006 World Cup were confirmed and publicized last week by the International Waterski Federation: Mandy Nightingale - 2006 World Cup Shortboard Winner and World Record BreakerWhile displaying her superior shortboarding skills, as well a being a main contributor to the Ladies total points increase from 7690 points to 8530…

2006 Boston International In Water Boat Show
August 17, 2006

The Boston Boat Show features an enormous display of power boats and sailboats - big and small. Additionally, you can learn about hundreds marine-related products and services, from print publications to the latest boating electronics. Scores of dealers will exhibit the newest power boats and sailboat models, and thousands of boat accessories and other marine gear.The DetailsThe Boston International In Water Boat Show is the only Boat Show in Boston featuring both "In Water" displays as well as…

Freddy Krueger Wins World Cup Jump Title
August 14, 2006

The town of Enniskillen in Northern Ireland really took this stop of the World Cup series to heart. It also provided a totally new level of competition technology in partnership with the Irish Waterski Federation and MasterCraft. Add to this a large and enthusiastic audience, outstanding performances from the athletes and strong local media support and the outcome was certainly impressive.The AtmosphereFollowing previous 2006 World Cup Stops in Qatar, France, China and Russia, it was time to return…

N. Ireland Completes Preparations For Last World Cup Stop
August 07, 2006

Following Russia’s thrilling Waterski & Wakeboard World Cup Stop in Dubna, the highest ranked Waterskiers in the World are now heading for Enniskillen in Northern Ireland on August 12th and 13th. With $780,000 at stake for the series, this will be their last Waterski Stop of 2006. EnniskillenThe Town of Enniskillen will be transformed into a major waterski and watersports centre during this period. The World Cup site is located just beneath Enniskillen’s 12th Century Castle on the banks of the…

2006 Double Up Del Noche
August 03, 2006

After the tremendously successful, inaugural launch of the Double Up Del Noche in 2005, the faithful few organizers had unknowingly created the standard of double up contests. Now, in 2006, the masses will once again congregate on the water’s edge, expecting to have their imaginations quenched by the bedazzling exploits of the industry’s best wakeboarding athletes. "El Cuento" - The StoryNearly 30 of the world’s top professional wakeboarders, including Andrew Adkison, Rusty Malinowski, Danny…

2006 U.S. Open of Waterskiing: Presented by MasterCraft
August 01, 2006

Professional waterskiing, one of watersports most popular disciplines since the 1920???s, is about to turn another significant corner in its long history. The 2006 US Open of Waterskiing, presented by MasterCraft Boat Company, will move from being a typical tournament event to a mega on-water display of the best skiing has to offer. The Facts The 2006 US Open, a high stakes, intense competition of renowned water skiers, will accomplish more this year than ever. While still an officially sanctioned…

MasterCraft Ends Pro Wakeboard Tour In Reno
July 30, 2006

The MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour had another phenomenal year with some exceptional pro athletes showing their extraordinary riding skills. In addition, this years tour stops showed incredible fan support, as there were record crowds in attendance. The final stop of the MasterCraft PWT was held in Reno, Nevada today with an exciting finish. Coming into the Reno contest, Danny Harf was the leader on the season-long Indmar Performance Award points race by a mere 20 points. But after a great run by…

Rusty Malinoski Triumphs In Portland
July 16, 2006

So far this season on the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour, Rusty Malinoski has fallen just short in picking up a victory. But today in Portland, he took that final step. A number-two seed coming into the contest, Malinoski defeated Philip Soven 96.0 to 94.0 in the head-to-head finals to win his first tour stop of the year. Rising To The Top Malinoski has finished second and third respectively the last two stops – in Minnesota and his home country of Canada – but came through today in Portland…

MasterCraft Athletes Dominate PWT Podium
July 09, 2006

Before a record crowd of over 30,000 fans in Kelowna, Canada, Shane Bonifay captured 2nd place and Rusty Malinoski seized 3rd place in a domination of the podium in this the 3rd stop of the Pro Wakeboard Tour. Feet on Fire On Sunday, Bonifay was on fire by exhibiting his great boarding skills and showed the crowd his greatest riding yet of the tour. Shane kept the heat on throughout his passes as he was narrowly defeated in the finals to capture a second place podium stance. Top of His Game In his…

Rusty Malinoski Wins Beijing Title!
June 26, 2006

This World Cup stop was held at the spectacular Foban-Emin Water Ski Club located just forty minutes north of the Olympic City of Beijing in China. Constructed just four years ago, this first class facility delivered one of the highest standards yet both on and off the water. Malinoski Beats Harf The final stage of the Beijing World Cup Stop was the Pro Men Head-to-Head challenge. MasterCraft's Rusty Malinoski (Canada) pulled off the biggest surprise of the day by beating Phillip Soven (USA) for…

Meaghan Major Wins World Cup Stop
June 18, 2006

In front of the 22,000 plus spectators at the Wakeboard World Cup in Enghiens-Les-Bains, France, Meaghan Major (USA - MasterCraft) won the Pro Women's World Cup Title. The Skinny On Saturday, Major pulled off a "Tantrum to Blind" maneuver, rarely seen in competition, to secure her place in Sunday's final four. That evening, one of the largest Fireworks displays seen for many years, visible from the Eiffel Tower, and a Jazz festival added greatly to the party atmosphere. The Sunday Finals had great…

WAKEBOARD WORLD CUP (FRANCE) - This Weekend!
June 16, 2006

The Wakeboard World Cup stop in France this weekend talents of some of the World's best Wakeboard Riders from twelve different countries News Phillippe Sueur, Mayor of Enghiens-les-Bains and Francois Lemann, President of the French Water Ski Federation, today extended a warm welcome to all the athletes from twelve countries as they began to arrive via Paris for this weekend’s World Cup Stop. The City is just 12km from the Eiffel Tower. All will be based at Hotel du Lac, overlooking the picturesque…

Mid-America Reunion: Join Us!
June 09, 2006

With all that will be going on at the Mid-America Reunion at the Texas Ski Ranch, we have finally nailed down the schedule. Below you will find all the information that you need for this event. We still have some room for those of you who want to come, so get us your names by pre-registering here. This is your way to RSVP so we can make sure to have enough food, t-shirts, etc. We will collect the registration fee when you check-in at TSR on the 17th. MID-AMERICA REUNION Date: June 17, 2006 Location:…

Pro Slalom Shootout: MasterCraft Wins Two Out of Three!
June 02, 2006

Team MasterCraft took two of the three events in the inaugural WaterSki Magazine's Pro Slalom Shootout yesterday at Isles of Lake Hancock, in Orlando, Florida. With a dominating, 20-point victory in the Big Spray competition on Wednesday, Team MasterCraft skiers filled the open field on Thursday, with team member Terry Winter taking the top finish -- 3 at 41 off -- behind the ProStar 197. The Low Down "Most of our team skied in the final round of the Open event,-- said team captain Wade Cox, who…

National Safe Boating Week: May 20th - 26th
May 20, 2006

Boat Smart. Boat Safe. Wear It! May 20-26, 2006 is National Safe Boating Week. The theme for this year's North American Safe Boating Campaign is "Boat smart. Boat safe. Wear it!" More than 70,000,000 Americans enjoy recreational boating each year. Annual boat registrations have increased steadily from just over 10 million in 1988 to nearly 12.8 million in 2004. During this same time period, boating-related fatalities have decreased, due in part to increased use of life jackets, or personal flotation…

Donnie "The Terminator" Brown - Boating Magazine Article
May 16, 2006

"The Terminator" Boating Magazine - June 2006 By Jeff Hemmel. Photo by Fresh Air Photo The fisherman first notices the leaping object in his peripheral vision, a telltale glimmer of spray with shimmering silver and blue. With small-craft advisories keeping most of the yahoos ashore, this one will surely go in his box. So he changes his heading to cross its path and settles in. He's never seen one leap so often or so far. It's a monster, maybe a recordbreaker. But when it finally gets close, the…

Adkison Wins His First-Ever Tour Title
May 08, 2006

MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour Acworth, GA Sunday, May 07, 2006 Andrew Adkison won his first-ever MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour title today in Acworth, Georgia just outside of Atlanta. Born in neighboring state Tennessee, Adkison soared through the first Tour stop of the year winning his final match up of the day beating JD Webb. Seeded #2, Adkison, a MasterCraft team rider, knocked off the #1 seed of the contest Daniel Watkins in today's semifinals before beating the #5 seed Webb. He also had…

MasterCraft Introduces the Athletic, Adventurous CSX
February 16, 2006

Choosing to go where no boat company has gone before, MasterCraft – the world leader in luxury performance inboards -- announces it unveiled the CSX – a bold, new direction for boating – at the 2006 Miami International Boat Show. The CSX, or Cross Sport Xtreme, is a center console tour de force designed for the active, versatile boater and is aimed to successfully merge the diverse lifestyles of outdoor enthusiasts. “Most boats have been designed to match very specific market needs such…

Throttle Up! Enter To Win The Texas Ski Ranch Sweepstakes
January 04, 2006

Sign up to win a one week "Ho-Down" at the Texas Ski Ranch. The Texas Ski Ranch is an action sport paradise. Whether you participate or just enjoy the lifestyle, this 70 acre park is for you. Soak up the sun on TSR's beach; meet new friends in the lounge; enjoy a cold drink on the balcony at Coconutz Bar and Grill; try the Cable Lake, Skatepark, Boat Lake, Rock Wall or MotoX track; get the hottest new equipment and fashions at The Board Shop; test drive the newest Mastercraft boats at The Wake Zone…

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Now is your best chance to get the MasterCraft you want at the price you want to pay
January 01, 2006

Boat Show Season is here and there is no better time to buy than between now and March 31, 2006. MasterCraft has packed the season with incentives that are designed to make it easier than ever to own the boat of your dreams. Simply choose any