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For Immediate Release 2.23.13

Malibu Boats & The WWA Debut Innovative ‘Rider Experience’ For 2013

   

Have you ever picked up an autograph from a pro? Maybe you’ve ridden in a contest yourself? Perhaps. But, have you watched Phil Soven ride from the towboat, learned a new trick from Chad Sharpe, or heard an inside tip from Amber Wing on a competition weekend? Probably not, but here’s your chance.

How does an amateur like you get a chance to hang with the pros on a comp weekend? By entering the Malibu WWA Rider Experience, the most free-flowing ‘contest’ format ever created. The WWA has designed a custom wake experience that puts the competitor in front of the competition with a 3-day wakeboard, wakeskate and wakesurf experience that’s focused on making you a better rider – on the water and in your community.

After three years of development, the WWA has finalized the Rider Experience, a blend of the WWA’s founding mission of the advancement and progression of wake sports worldwide. The WWA Rider Experience encompasses a regional ranking system for amateurs, judge’s experience, rider development, regional championships, and SURF GATE® experience all-in-one event. In order to grow the sport in the right direction, the WWA has partnered with Malibu Boats, the world leader in watersports towboats, to bring you the most comprehensive event ever.

“Contests have always been a big part of the sport’s growth, but wakeboarding is so much more than a 20-second trick pass,” says Shannon Starling, president of the WWA. “The Malibu WWA Rider Experience is all about taking the focus off the competition itself and putting it on the rider. We want to give them all the tools to be a better athlete – from training to promotion to understanding how they’re judged. It’s about creating a new breed of informed, educated and enthused riders.”

Jack Springer, CEO of Malibu Boats, is thrilled with the partnership, “Malibu has always pushed innovation with new boats, new events and ways for you to enjoy your experience on the water,” Springer said. “Partnering with the WWA on the Malibu Rider Experience integrates into that philosophy seamlessly. We will make a great impact on the future careers of developing riders and also are excited to give top pros a way to be legitimized with the Malibu Pro Card. These regional events will also be a great way for people to experience the Malibu vibe and try out Malibu’s latest innovation, SURF GATE. We are very excited for the future of competitive wakeboarding.”

Offering more than just a few sessions behind the boat, the Malibu WWA Rider Experience packs just as much fun off the water as on. Along with a competition bracket where you can strut your stuff, WWA amateur members get the inside track on what it takes to live everything wake – straight from the top – from the pro riders, sponsors, photographers, and judges that shape the sport.

Freeride Friday where the amateurs and pros take center stage during the first morning session. Next, top WWA officials and judges provide tips on becoming a better rider in the Judges Experience, a seminar to help riders, parents and coaches better prepare for competitions and improve their tournament experience. The Rider Development portion of the weekend teaches riders how to build their personal brand in wake, using social media, community influence and networking from the guys who’ve made it to the top. On Saturday, the WWA Wakeboard Regional Championships gives riders the opportunity to get on the water and show their skills in a competition setting. Get regionally ranked and ready for the WWA Wakeboard National Championships, where seeding will be based off of WWA Wakeboard Regional Championships’ results. On Sunday, things ramp up again with the Wakesurf Experience, another jam session with the pros featuring SURF GATE® by Malibu, a revolutionary system that creates a big, glassy wave on either side of an evenly weighted boat.

The Malibu WWA Rider Experience features one of the most elite pro teams on the planet. Here’s your chance to become a better wakeboarder by riding and hanging with Phil Soven, Amber Wing, Brian Grubb, Chad Sharpe, Dallas Friday, Oli Derome, Raph Derome, Cobe Mikacich or Tarah Mikacich*.

*Not all athletes will be appearing at each event.

Check out wwariderexperience.com for more information and to book your experience.

Click here for more info regarding the Malibu Boats Pro Card

All events will be towed by the Malibu WAKESETTER 22 MXZ.

About the WWA

The World Wakeboard Association is the global leader in wake sport sanctioning. The WWA owns and operates the WWA Wakeboard World Series, WWA Wakeboard National Championships, WWA Wakeboard World Championships, WWA Wake Park National Championships, WWA Wake Park Triple Crown, WWA Wake Park World Series, WWA Wake Park World Championships, WWA Rider Experience and WWA Pro Card. With 27 affiliate countries worldwide, the WWA is the global leader in the sport of wake. The WWA is a rider-formed organization dedicated to promoting and growing wake sports worldwide. It is the leading source for riders, event organizers and competitive standards. For more information on the WWA and its events, check out thewwa.com.

About Malibu Boats

Founded in 1982, Malibu Boats, LLC produces and sells 2,800 boats per year across North America, South America, Europe, Australia and Asia through a network of independent dealers, making it the world’s largest provider of watersports-focused boats.  Malibu’s line of boats consists of The Response® series, The Wakesetter® series and The Ride series. Malibu also includes the Axis Wake Research® brand.  A privately held company, Malibu has approximately 475 employees with manufacturing facilities in California, Tennessee and Australia.

 
For Immediate Release 1.8.13

Yamaha Boat Selected to Boating Magazine’s
“Best Boats of the Millennium”

January 8, 2013 – Kennesaw, GA –Yamaha WaterCraft Group, a division of Yamaha Motor
Corporation, U.S.A., today announced that Boating® magazine has selected the Yamaha
AR230 to their coveted Top 10 List of Best Boats of the Millennium. The Yamaha AR230 is the
predecessor to one of the most popular boats on the water today, the 24-foot Yamaha AR240.
According to Boating magazine, the AR230 not only held its own among the reigning stern
drives of its time, it bettered them marking a sea change in the way consumers viewed jet drive
boats.
“What hit you right off is the Yamaha boat transom. Yamaha designers watched how we use
runabouts and saw that when not underway, we congregate in the stern. So why not make the
aft platform area the center of activity,” said Boating magazine.
“The low profile of the Yamaha engines made it possible to design a 4'-deep platform that's
arranged on two levels to create a comfortable lounging area. It's a design that can't be
duplicated on a stern drive-powered boat, which has a much taller engine sitting right up against
the transom. There's also the feeling of safety offered by the jet drives, which are tucked far
under the stern of the boat-away from the feet of young swimmers,“ the magazine added.
“The AR230 is a shining example of the design philosophy that we still utilize today. We let our
customers direct product planning by telling us how they use their boats. Then we take that first
hand information and then try to exceed their expectations on every level,” said Scott Watkins,
head of product planning for Yamaha’s Watercraft Group.
Yamaha concluded the 2012 selling season with its highest share of market ever in the 16 to
25-foot family fun category; having the number one selling boat in each of its segments. For
2013, Yamaha offers 12 models ranging in length from 19’ to 24’.
About Yamaha WaterCraft Group
Yamaha Boats and WaveRunner personal watercraft are products of the Yamaha WaterCraft
Group, a division of Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. Headquartered in Kennesaw, Georgia,
the Yamaha WaterCraft Group is responsible for the sales, marketing and distribution of
Yamaha watercraft in the United States. Yamaha Boats are manufactured in Vonore, TN. For
more information, please visit www.YamahaBoats.com.
This document contains many of Yamaha's valuable trademarks. It may also contain trademarks
belonging to other companies. Any references to other companies or their products are for identification
purposes only, and are not intended to be an endorsement.

For Immediate Release 1.3.13

NAUTIQUE LAUNCHES THE NAUTIQUE SURF SYSTEM

ORLANDO, FLA (January 3, 2013) — Nautique is excited to introduce the Nautique Surf System™ (NSS) with WAVEPLATE technology, available on Super Air Nautique models.

The Nautique Surf System creates a fully customizable surf wave at the press of a button. This completely new and innovative way of shaping the wave will make any wakesurfer’s experience more enjoyable than ever.

The WAVEPLATE is an integrated design that when deployed extends outward and down from the transom intercepting and redirecting the flow of water to clean up the wake and form a surf wave unlike anything offered in our industry. This not only allows the ability to form a wave on either side instantly, but also allows for wave customization with variable intensity settings that adjust wave steepness and shape by controlling exactly how much the plate is engaged.

Integrated into the Nautique LINC System, users have the ability to customize their settings instantly and save them in personalized profiles that store and automatically engage your preferred speed, ballast settings, and WAVEPLATE position.

“The all-new Nautique Surf System with WAVEPLATE technology is just another example of the progression and forward thinking at Nautique,” stated Nautique CEO Bill Yeargin.  “Last year our industry voted Nautique as having the industry’s Most Innovative Product and the NSS provides yet another innovative design by Nautique. It will change the sport of wakesurfing,” Yeargin added. 

To read Bill Yeargin's Nautique Insider blog about the latest Nautique innovation, click here.

Celebrating 88 years of excellence in the marine industry, Correct Craft is the producer of Nautique boats and the owner of Orlando Watersports Complex (through its subsidiary Aktion Parks). Correct Craft is known for delivering the highest quality product, innovative technology and exceptional customer service experiences. To get more information on the company or see the complete line of Nautique boats, visit www.nautique.com. To learn more about Orlando Watersports Complex visit www.orlandowatersports.com.

For Immediate Release 8.13.12

M2O Marine Receives Top Honor From Yamaha Motor Corporation USA

[Puerto Rico– AUGUST 13 2012 – M2O Marine announced today that its dealership received the prestigious White Diamond award from Yamaha Motor Corporation USA at the Company’s annual Watercraft Dealer Meeting. This top honor is bestowed on only a handful of dealers throughout Yamaha’s entire national dealer network each year. Yamaha recognized M2O Marine for their dedication to retail sales, customer service, and representation of Yamaha Boats and WaveRunners in a first class manner.

“We are pleased to recognize M2O Marine with one of our top honors, as they have demonstrated an exceptional focus on the needs of customers and met high benchmarks with regards to retail sales,” said Mike VanWagenen, national sales manager for Yamaha’s WaterCraft Group. “They are a strong asset for Yamaha products in their local community and we wish them continued success in the future.”

[Puerto Rico– AUGUST 13 2012 – M2O Marine announced today that its dealership received the prestigious High Output CSI award from Yamaha Motor Corporation USA at the Company’s annual Watercraft Dealer Meeting. This top honor is bestowed on only a handful of dealers throughout Yamaha’s entire national dealer network each year. Yamaha recognized M2O Marine for their dedication to retail sales, customer service, and representation of Yamaha Boats and WaveRunners in a first class manner.

“We are pleased to recognize M2O Marine with one of our top honors, as they have demonstrated an exceptional focus on the needs of customers and met high benchmarks with regards to retail sales,” said Mike VanWagenen, national sales manager for Yamaha’s WaterCraft Group. “They are a strong asset for Yamaha products in their local community and we wish them continued success in the future.”

For Immediate Release 7.18.12

Nautique invites you and your family to join us for an exciting night as we launch our newest addition to our G-Series line up, the Super Air Nautique G25. Be the first to view the G25 up close and personal plus talk to Team Nautique riders who have experienced its performance and wake. There will also be free giveaways, awesome hors d’oeuvres, refreshments and much more.

Date:
July 20, 2012

Time:
6:30PM CST– 9:00PM CST

Location:
Buxton Marine
1566 N. Stemmons Freeway
Lewisville, TX 75067

Join us Saturday July 21st to experience the all-new Super Air Nautique G25 on Lake Lewisville with Team Nautique riders Shawn Watson and Kyle Rattray. At this exclusive demo day, you’ll experience the boat first hand, feeling the high quality performance and its massive wake in action. Demonstration slots are limited, please email marketing@nautique.com or call (407)-956-6404 to reserve your spot.

Date:
July 21, 2012

Time:
8:00AM CST– 7:30PM CST

Location:
Sneaky Pete’s Lewisville
2 Eagle Point Road
Lewisville, TX 75077

Please RSVP to: marketing@nautique.com.

For Immediate Release 10.26.11:
M2O Marine Receives Top Honor From Yamaha Motor Corporation USA

[AMELIA ISLAND, FL – AUGUST 23 2011 – M2O Marine announced today that its dealership received the prestigious High Output CSI award from Yamaha Motor Corporation USA at the Company’s annual dealer meeting. 

This top honor is bestowed on only a handful of dealers throughout Yamaha’s entire national dealer network each year.  Yamaha recognized M2O Marine for their dedication to retail sales, customer service, and representation of Yamaha Boats and WaveRunners in a first class manner.

“We are pleased to recognize M2O Marine with one of our top honors, as they have demonstrated an exceptional focus on the needs of customers and met high benchmarks with regards to retail sales,” said Mike VanWagenen, national sales manager for Yamaha’s WaterCraft Group.  “They are a strong asset for Yamaha products in their local community and we wish them continued success in the future.”

Annual M2O Marine Yamaha Catalina Island Camping Trip • July 29th-31st
Don’t miss this annual trip of boating, camping, water sports, and high seas exploration... We will leave Dana Harbor on Friday morning to make our way across the Pacific.., spot our landing, and set up camp. *This is a "pack it in", "pack it out" camp... We'll wake up Saturday morning to some fresh coffee and danish. Spend the day doing everything from snorkeling to horseshoes, or take a hike on the island and maybe even take a nap! Saturday evening M2O Marine will provide dinner and ambiance... Sunday morning we'll get packed up and have a little regatta to Avalon, then throttle for the mainland.

It's an exhilarating adventure and an open ocean confidence builder with friends who share the love of the water...

Don't worry, we'll be here to help you prepare for the trip and make sure you have the necessary equipment.
To secure a spot and receive information and requirements, please email neal@m2omarine.com

"Tech Tips"
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A note from Neal
M2O Marine is 100% committed to creating lasting business relationships and customer satisfaction. We want to hear from loyal customers like you. Follow us on Twitter at @M2Omarine and let us know what you think about our dealership and customer support. Your feedback makes us better.

   Thanks,
   — Neal Manion

FROM M2O:
Welcome to the M2O Marine website! Come on in and take a look around, we're here to help you prepare for your next boating season. Need that service, maybe a couple new vests, or just to check out the new inventory. Whatever the case, we're fully stocked and ready to get out on the water with you. Not sure if you've heard, but there's been some rumors of an M2O Marine Catalina Run. If you think you're up for it, be sure to let the staff here know and we'll get you on our list. Here's a few pics from the previous year's high seas entertainment!