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NMMA reports:
- Florida led the U.S. in marine expenditures - boaters in Florida spent $4.3 billion on new powerboats, engines, trailers and aftermarket accessories in 2020. Texas, Michigan, North Carolina and Minnesota rounded out the top five states, in that order.
- In 2020, estimated recreational boat sales totaled 318,550 units, an increase of 12.5% compared to 2019, and the highest unit sales level since 2008.
- Outboard boats (up 14%), personal watercraft (up 8.3%) and wake sport boats (up 21.4%) led retail unit sales of new powerboats.
NMMA Report: New Boat Sales Remain Elevated In 2021
The NMMA reports that retail unit sales of new powerboats in February 2021 were up 34% compared to the same time period last year, according to its New Powerboat Registrations Report. Data shows total new boat sales are averaging 31,000 units sold monthly since the summer of 2020, on a seasonally-adjusted basis, above normal levels and indicative of the heightened demand for new boats spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
The NMMA reports that retail unit sales of new powerboats in February 2021 were up 34% compared to the same time period last year, according to its New Powerboat Registrations Report. Data shows total new boat sales are averaging 31,000 units sold monthly since the summer of 2020, on a seasonally-adjusted basis, above normal levels and indicative of the heightened demand for new boats spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
NMMA Reports U.S. Boat Sales Reached 13-Year High In 2020
The NMMA reported today that retail unit sales of new powerboats in the U.S. increased last year by an estimated 12 percent compared to 2019. More than 310,000 new powerboats were sold in 2020, levels the recreational boating industry has not seen since before the Great Recession in 2008. Read more
The NMMA reported today that retail unit sales of new powerboats in the U.S. increased last year by an estimated 12 percent compared to 2019. More than 310,000 new powerboats were sold in 2020, levels the recreational boating industry has not seen since before the Great Recession in 2008. Read more
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79th GOODE Water Ski National ChampionshipsAug. Aug 14, 2021
Waters Edge Estates, Wilmington, Ill.
Tournament Schedule Announced For 79th GOODE Nationals
The tournament schedule for the 79th GOODE Water Ski National Championships has been released. The world’s largest three-event water ski tournament will be held Aug. 8-14, 2021 at Waters Edge Estates in Wilmington, Ill. Waters Edge Estates previously hosted the Nationals in 2010 and 2011. The nation’s top water ski athletes will compete for national titles in slalom, tricks, jumping and overall in respective age divisions and two Open divisions during the seven-day tournament. Advancement to the world’s largest three-event water ski tournament is primarily earned through placement on the national rankings list. Athletes also can qualify by placing in the top-five in the previous year’s Nationals or at respective 2021 regional championships. View Tournament Schedule (PDF).
Waters Edge Estates To Host 79th GOODE Nationals
Waters Edge Estates in Wilmington, Ill., will host the 79th GOODE Water Ski National Championships, Aug. 8-14, 2021. Waters Edge, a two-lake world-record capability water ski site, previously hosted the Nationals in 2010 and 2011. It also will host the 2021 Midwest Regional Water Ski Championships. The nation’s top water ski athletes will compete for national titles in slalom, tricks, jumping and overall in respective age divisions and two Open divisions during the seven-day tournament. Advancement to the world’s largest three-event water ski tournament is primarily earned through placement on the national rankings list. Athletes also can qualify by placing in the top-five in the previous year’s event or at respective 2021 regional championships. The first national championships was held in 1939 at Jones Beach in Long Island, N.Y. Except for three years during World War II (1942-1944), the Nationals has been held every year since 1939. GOODE Skis, a National level sponsor of USA Water Ski & Wake Sports, has been the title sponsor since 2000.
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Safety Tips As You Prepare To Start Your Season
By USA Water Ski & Wake Sports | April 20, 2021, 12:09 p.m. (ET)
Although the water ski season for many people is still several weeks away, now is an excellent time to review your personal safety program. USA Water Ski & Wake Sports and its members have an excellent safety record, but accidents still happen. Each of us can continue to make efforts to ensure the safety of our families, others and ourselves on the water.
Here are some suggestions:
Equipment – Now would be a great time to update your safety program and equipment:
• Life jackets are important! Wear them!
• Make sure your boat's equipment (fire extinguisher, bilge blower, bilge pump, etc.) are in good working order, and ready to go
• Check your equipment and make necessary repairs
Consider whether additional safety equipment is appropriate for your circumstances, such as:
• Adding netting to your handle as an extra protection against injuries from falling entanglements with the "Y" in the handle
• Using protective headgear to reduce the risk of injury from hitting your ski or wakeboard during a fall
• Although the use of additional safety equipment is a matter of personal choice, remember that using safety equipment only helps if you use the equipment before an accident takes place
Training – A little training can go a long way! Why not use the off-season to learn a little more about safe water sports and boating? There are many options, including several offered through USA Water Ski & Wake Sports:
• Get involved in USA Water Ski & Wake Sports’ safety programs by attending a safety clinic in your area
• Learn more about safe boating and navigation by completing USA Water Ski & Wake Sports’ Trained Driver program
Preparation – Following a pre-ride safety checklist is another great way to increase your safety on the water:
• Follow the pre-trip checklist provided by your boat and engine manufacturer
• Review basic safety precautions and procedures with all participants before you get started, and make sure everyone is aware of hidden carbon monoxide and propeller injury hazards, and how to avoid these risks
• Know the area you will be skiing or riding in to avoid any navigational hazards
• Make sure you know and follow all laws and “Rules of the Road” for boating safety
Let's try to plan for safety every time we go out on the water.
Safety Tips As You Prepare To Start Your Season
By USA Water Ski & Wake Sports | April 20, 2021, 12:09 p.m. (ET)
Although the water ski season for many people is still several weeks away, now is an excellent time to review your personal safety program. USA Water Ski & Wake Sports and its members have an excellent safety record, but accidents still happen. Each of us can continue to make efforts to ensure the safety of our families, others and ourselves on the water.
Here are some suggestions:
Equipment – Now would be a great time to update your safety program and equipment:
• Life jackets are important! Wear them!
• Make sure your boat's equipment (fire extinguisher, bilge blower, bilge pump, etc.) are in good working order, and ready to go
• Check your equipment and make necessary repairs
Consider whether additional safety equipment is appropriate for your circumstances, such as:
• Adding netting to your handle as an extra protection against injuries from falling entanglements with the "Y" in the handle
• Using protective headgear to reduce the risk of injury from hitting your ski or wakeboard during a fall
• Although the use of additional safety equipment is a matter of personal choice, remember that using safety equipment only helps if you use the equipment before an accident takes place
Training – A little training can go a long way! Why not use the off-season to learn a little more about safe water sports and boating? There are many options, including several offered through USA Water Ski & Wake Sports:
• Get involved in USA Water Ski & Wake Sports’ safety programs by attending a safety clinic in your area
• Learn more about safe boating and navigation by completing USA Water Ski & Wake Sports’ Trained Driver program
Preparation – Following a pre-ride safety checklist is another great way to increase your safety on the water:
• Follow the pre-trip checklist provided by your boat and engine manufacturer
• Review basic safety precautions and procedures with all participants before you get started, and make sure everyone is aware of hidden carbon monoxide and propeller injury hazards, and how to avoid these risks
• Know the area you will be skiing or riding in to avoid any navigational hazards
• Make sure you know and follow all laws and “Rules of the Road” for boating safety
Let's try to plan for safety every time we go out on the water.
2021 USA Adaptive Nationals Postponed; 2021 Disabled Worlds Canceled by USA Water Ski & Wake Sports | March 25, 2021, 12:02 p.m. (ET)
The International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation’s Disabled Council has announced that the 15th World Disabled Water Ski Championships, originally scheduled for 2021 and then postponed until March 2022, has been canceled. The next World Disabled Water Ski Championships will take place in March 2023 at the Bridgewater Ski Club in Bendigo, VIC, Australia.
The decision was based upon health concerns and the unknown variables COVID-19 presents.
Subsequently, USA Adaptive Water Ski and Wake Sports Inc. has postponed the 2021 U.S. Nationals/Team Trials until Sept. 14-17, 2022. It will take place in Paducah, Ky.
USA Adaptive Water Ski and Wake Sports Inc. will provide updates via e-newsletters, its website and Facebook. To ensure that you get the latest news in adaptive water skiing in the U.S. and around the world, please sign up for email communication at www.usaadaptivewaterski.org.
The International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation’s Disabled Council has announced that the 15th World Disabled Water Ski Championships, originally scheduled for 2021 and then postponed until March 2022, has been canceled. The next World Disabled Water Ski Championships will take place in March 2023 at the Bridgewater Ski Club in Bendigo, VIC, Australia.
The decision was based upon health concerns and the unknown variables COVID-19 presents.
Subsequently, USA Adaptive Water Ski and Wake Sports Inc. has postponed the 2021 U.S. Nationals/Team Trials until Sept. 14-17, 2022. It will take place in Paducah, Ky.
USA Adaptive Water Ski and Wake Sports Inc. will provide updates via e-newsletters, its website and Facebook. To ensure that you get the latest news in adaptive water skiing in the U.S. and around the world, please sign up for email communication at www.usaadaptivewaterski.org.
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