Wed, 16 Jul 2008 06:31:56 -0700 http://planetnautique.com/ PostNuke Powered Site en-us http://planetnautique.com/images/logo.gif http://planetnautique.com/ Jeff@planetnautique.com http://planetnautique.com/Article252.html Official Correct Craft Press Release Nautiques by Correct Craft is once again the recipient of the NMMA CSI award. This award recognizes Nautiques by Correct Craft’s excellence in customer satisfaction in the Inboard Watersport Boats category, as part of the NMMA’s 2008 Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) program. For 2008, the Marine Industry CSI Awards program surveyed over 66,000 boat buyers regarding satisfaction with the boats and engines they purchased between April 2007 and March 2008. “All of us on the Nautique team are excited to receive the CSI award for the third year in a row. This award along with many others continues to illustrate that Nautique produces the highest quality, premium boats in the industry,” stated Correct Craft’s President/CEO, Bill Yeargin. “The 2008 CSI award would not be possible without our exceptional employees, dealers and vendors,” added Yeargin. To read Bill Yeargin’s blog regarding the 2008 CSI award in the Nautique Insider, visit nautiques.com/blog. Celebrating 83 years of excellence in the marine industry, Correct Craft, Inc. is the producer of the Nautique line of boats. Correct Craft is known for delivering superior quality product, cutting-edge technology and exceptional service experiences. To see the complete line of Nautique boats, visit nautiques.com. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 06:31:56 -0700 http://planetnautique.com/Article251.html Official Correct Craft Press Release ----> Orlando, FLA (July 14, 2008) – Team Nautique athletes dominated the final Pro Wakeboard Tour (PWT) stop in Reno yesterday with Emily Copeland Durham winning the Pro Women’s division, Jimmy LaRiche taking 1st place in Jr. Men’s, and J.D. Webb and Aaron Rathy coming in 2nd and 3rd , respectively, in Pro Men’s. Two-time Wakeboard World Champion, Copeland Durham, was unbeatable yesterday as her stellar performance allowed her to defeat Nicola Butler, a Women’s contender who achieved top marks at every PWT stop preceding the final showdown in Reno. LaRiche also surfaced as a champion in the final PWT stop with a score of 92.50, beating out both Harley Clifford and Ryan King. Yesterday’s win helped LaRiche claim his first overall title in PWT’s Jr. Men’s division as well as the Indmar Performance Award, a $1000 bonus. “All of us on the Nautique team are extremely proud of our athletes’ performances yesterday at the final PWT stop,” stated Correct Craft’s President/CEO, Bill Yeargin. “This confirms yet again that Nautique athletes are the best in the industry,” added Yeargin. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 07:39:21 -0700 http://planetnautique.com/Article250.html Official Correct Craft Press Release Orlando, FLA (June 13, 2008) – Today Correct Craft announced the dates of the 50th Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament. This prestigious tournament will be held over Memorial Day weekend, May 22-24, 2009, at beautiful Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia. This year’s 49th Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament, held last month, was a huge success. The world’s top watersports athletes from 14 countries gathered together over Memorial Day weekend for three action-packed days of competition. While the 49th Masters is over, the 50th Anniversary is right around the corner and the teams at Correct Craft and Callaway Gardens have already begun making big plans to ensure that this exciting milestone is truly spectacular. “We are excited to once again produce the most prestigious watersports tournament in the world,” stated Correct Craft’s President/CEO Bill Yeargin. “The Masters Tournament has had a rich heritage for nearly five decades and we intend to make the 50th anniversary celebration bigger and better than ever,” added Yeargin. An invitation to compete in the Masters is universally considered an acknowledgement of achievement for reaching the pinnacle in a given watersports discipline - only the world's most elite athletes compete at the Masters. This tournament is IWSF/USA Water Ski and WWA sanctioned. The prize purse, trophies, rings and special event awards are the largest in the watersports industry and total nearly $150,000. To learn more about the esteemed Masters tournament, visit masterswaterski.com. Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:01:18 -0700 http://planetnautique.com/Article249.html Official Correct Craft Press Release ----> Orlando, FLA (May 22, 2008) – The Orlando-based manufacturer of the premium Nautique boat line, Correct Craft, Inc., introduces a customer-friendly and interactive e-newsletter. The new e-newsletter, Nautique Nation, will keep Nautique enthusiasts informed and connected to the large and ever growing Nautique community. Nautique Nation will feature the latest updates from Nautique, including interviews with Team Nautique athletes, details on upcoming events, and special promotions. Customers will find the e-newsletter both informative and easy to navigate. Nautique Nation will be distributed on a monthly basis via email. To register to receive the Nautique Nation, visit nautiques.com/nautiquenation. Correct Craft’s President/CEO Bill Yeargin stated, “Our team is excited to be able to communicate directly with our Nautique family and friends using the new Nautique Nation e-newsletter. This e-newsletter will provide interesting and useful information to all those who love Nautiques.” Mon, 26 May 2008 21:21:09 -0700 http://planetnautique.com/Article248.html MOUNTAIN, GA (May 25, 2008)—Competition at the prestigious 49th Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament concluded Sunday at Callaway Gardens on Robin Lake with amazing weather and thrilling competition throughout all disciplines. In women’s tricks, Natallia Berdnikava was seeded last but that didn’t stop her from tricking 7330 points claiming her first Masters Women’s Trick title followed by Clementine Lucine and Michale Briant. 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 Masters Men’s Trick title. Aliaksei Zharnasek followed with 10,520 points for second and LeForestier finished third, tricking 10,440 points. Regina Jacquess was victorious in the women’s slalom discipline after facing April Coble Eller in a run-off. Eller ran into trouble early in her second pass, placing her second and Emma Sheers finished third. In the men’s slalom event, Will Asher who was third off the dock set the tone for Chris Parrish and defending champion, Jamie Beauschesne with a run of 5@39-off, to claim the Masters Men’s Slalom title. Beauschesne was just shy and ended with a score of 4@39-off placing second followed by Canadian Drew Ross who tied for third with Chris Parrish at 2@39-off. In the women’s jump finals; June Fladborg from Denmark beat out World Jump Champion, Angelika Andriopoulou by six tenths of a meter to claim the Masters Women Jump title! Natallia Berdnikava followed close behind, finishing third. As always, men’s jump was a nail biter bringing the crowd to their feet, as defending champion Freddy Krueger was last off the dock. His first two jumps were not enough and it came down to the last jump of the day, Krueger soared 234 feet to claim his fourth consecutive Masters Men’s Jump title! Ryan Fitts had a huge jump as well at 227 feet finishing second and Kyle Eade with a jump of 220 feet finished third. The women’s wakeboard elimination rounds were completed this morning and in heat one, Dallas Friday set the tone for this afternoon’s finals followed by Amber Wing and newcomer Shelby Kantar. In heat two, Raimi Merritt made her second appearance at the Masters but this time as a pro claiming top seed followed by defending champion Emily Copeland Durham and Laura Lohrmann. In the finals, Friday was last off the dock and she earned the Masters Women’s Wakeboard Champion title with a score of 62.33 edging out first year pro Merritt by less then 3 points who earned second and Wing placed third. It’s definitely true what they say about third time is a charm and Rusty Malinoski proved it today in the men’s wakeboard finals. Malinoski has finished the last two years in second place has finally earned his first Masters Men’s Wakeboard Champion title and also won the $1000 Big Air Double Up by Roswell with a backside 720 crushing last year’s defending champion Phillip Soven who was last off the dock and just missed retaining his title by less then four points followed by Andrew Adkison finishing third. The 49th Masters is produced by Nautiques by Correct Craft and officially sponsored by Acme Propellers, Callaway Gardens, Clarion, Mona Vie, PCM Marine Engines, Polk Audio, Trailer Boats and Zero Off. An invitation to compete in the annual Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament is universally considered an acknowledgement of achievement for reaching the pinnacle in a given watersports discipline – only the world’s most elite athletes compete at the Masters. This tournament is IWSF/USA Water Ski and WWA sanctioned. Prize monies, trophies, rings and special event awards total well over $135,000. To view the results, visit www.masterswaterski.com. Mon, 26 May 2008 05:33:28 -0700 http://planetnautique.com/Article247.html PINE MOUNTAIN, GA (May 24, 2008)—Huge crowds watched the elimination rounds of the 49th Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament at Callaway Gardens, from the comfort of their own homes and cell phones, thanks to the live web cast provided by Watersports Webcasts. Thus far, more than 65,000 viewers have logged on from over 60 countries! Maria Camila Linares from Columbia was second off the dock this morning during Women’s Tricks elimination round. Linares claimed top seed in the finals with a score of 7480 followed by Mandy Nightingale, Clementine Lucine, Michale Briant and Natalia Berdnikova. In the Men’s Tricks competition, defending champion Nicolas LeForestier placed first with a trick score of 11810 points followed by Aliaksei Zharnasek, Jimmy Siemers, Jaret Llewellyn and Ryan Green. In the Women’s Slalom elimination round, there was a three-way tie for first between April Coble Eller, Regina Jaquess and Emma Sheers with a run of 4@38-off. Karina Nowlan and Karen Truelove will also advance to the finals. Additionally, there was fierce competition today in the elimination round of Men’s Slalom where defending champion Jamie Beauschesne placed first after an incredible run of 2@41-off. Chris Parrish with a run of 5@39-off will be second seed followed by Will Asher, Jodi Fisher and Drew Ross. Angeliki Andriopoulou earned top seed in Women’s Jump elimination round today followed by defending champion Natallia Berdnikova, Clementine Lucine, June Fladborg and young comer Nancy Chardin. In the Men’s Jump competition, defending champion Freddy Krueger has once again set the tone for the finals after placing first with a jump of 229 feet. First off the dock today, Kyle Eade jumped 219 feet and will be second seed tomorrow joined by Jason Seels, Ryan Fitts and Jaret Llewellyn; this line up will make for an exciting final! The Men’s Wakeboarding began with two heats and only three will advance from each heat to Sunday’s finals. In heat number one, Rusty Malinoski from Canada with a score of 75.11 points finished first and will be joined by Jeff Weatherall and Trevor Hansen. Phillip Soven scored 70 points clinching number one seed in heat number two, followed by Andrew Adkison and J.D. Webb. The tournament will begin on Sunday at 9:00 am with the elimination round for Women Wakeboard followed by the opening ceremonies and the finals. The 49th Masters is produced by Nautiques by Correct Craft and officially sponsored by Acme Propellers, Callaway Gardens, Clarion, Mona Vie, PCM Marine Engines, Polk Audio, Trailer Boats and Zero Off. An invitation to compete in the annual Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament is universally considered an acknowledgement of achievement for reaching the pinnacle in a given watersports discipline – only the world’s most elite athletes compete at the Masters. This tournament is IWSF/USA Water Ski and WWA sanctioned. Prize monies, trophies, rings and special event awards total well over $135,000. To watch all of the live action at the 49th Masters, visit www.masterswaterski.com. Sun, 25 May 2008 05:28:01 -0700 http://planetnautique.com/Article246.html PINE MOUNTAIN, GA (May 23, 2008) — The 49th Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament™ presented by Nautiques by Correct Craft began Friday at Callaway Gardens, in Pine Mountain, Georgia, with the 16th Junior Masters water ski and wakeboard elimination rounds. Today, Zack Worden set a new course record at 188 feet, six feet longer than the previous record held by Ryan Dodd since 2002. The top spot in female trick competition went to Olivia McDonald with 5950 points. Manon Costard placed second and Caroline Hensley claimed third for a chance to advance to the finals. Danielle Shipe and Manon Costard both tied for first place in slalom with a run of 4@35-off and Ambre Franc claimed third respectively. Danielle Shipe rocketed 138 feet for first place while Manon Costard claimed second and Haley Runion placed third, advancing to the finals. Adam Pickos claimed the number one spot going into tomorrow’s finals with a score of 9080 points. Alexandre Poteau and Thibaut Dailland placed second and third respectively to advance to the finals. Zack Worden placed first in junior men slalom with a run of 2@38-off and Michael Mann took second while Brooks Wilson claimed third to advance to the finals. An exciting day for junior men’s jump, Zack Worden’s course record setting jump of a 188 feet qualified him for the finals and Canadian Alex Paradis took second. Sandro Ambrosi finished third with a jump of a 167 feet setting a pending jump record for Mexico. Late junior women’s wakeboard qualifier, Anna Hajek, finished in first place with a score of 57.56 followed by Corrie Dyer and Meagan Ethell. In junior men’s wakeboarding, last year’s defending champion Jimmy LaRiche went big with a pro level run which was followed by Australian Harley Clifford and Robert Soven; all three are advancing to the finals. The 49th Masters is produced by Nautiques by Correct Craft and officially sponsored by Acme Propellers, Callaway Gardens, Clarion, Mona Vie, PCM Marine Engines, Polk Audio, Trailer Boats and Zero Off. An invitation to compete in the annual Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament is universally considered an acknowledgement of achievement for reaching the pinnacle in a given watersports discipline – only the world’s most elite athletes compete at the Masters. This tournament is IWSF/USA Water Ski and WWA sanctioned. Prize monies, trophies, rings and special event awards total well over $135,000. To watch all of the live action at the 49th Masters, visit www.masterswaterski.com Fri, 23 May 2008 14:48:39 -0700 http://planetnautique.com/Article245.html Official Correct Craft Press Release ----> Orlando, FLA (May 21, 2008) – The Orlando-based manufacturer of the premium Nautique boat line and producer of the 49th Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament ™, Correct Craft, Inc., will offer a live webcast of this prestigious event via masterswaterski.com. This is the fourth consecutive year that Nautiques by Correct Craft will provide its Nautique and Masters enthusiasts with live web coverage of the Masters over Memorial Day weekend, May 23-25. In 2004, Nautiques by Correct Craft was the premier company in the watersports industry to produce a successful webcast, provided by Jeff Carroll of Watersports Webcasts and Planet Nautique. Last year alone, more than 112,451 unique visitors from 57 countries viewed the 48th Masters web cast. The 2008 Masters live web cast will begin Friday morning at 9:00 am EST with the 16th Junior Masters. “We are thrilled to partner with Jeff Carroll and Watersports Webcasts for the fourth consecutive year to provide watersports enthusiasts with live web coverage of the prestigious 49th Masters,” stated Correct Craft’s President/CEO Bill Yeargin. “We are confident Watersports Webcasts will produce yet another successful Masters webcast,” added Yeargin. An invitation to compete in the Masters is universally considered an acknowledgement of achievement for reaching the pinnacle in a given watersports discipline - only the world's most elite athletes compete at the Masters. This tournament is IWSF/USA Water Ski and WWA sanctioned. Prize monies, trophies, rings and special event awards total well over $135,000. To watch all of the live action at the 49th Masters, visit masterswaterski.com. Wed, 21 May 2008 06:05:15 -0700 http://planetnautique.com/Article244.html Official Correct Craft Press Release ----> ORLANDO, FLA (May 12, 2008) – Team Nautique rider Scott Byerly, commonly referred to as “The Godfather of Wakeboarding and Wakeskating”, recently took delivery of his 2008 Super Air Nautique 210 – Icon Edition from Correct Craft. This is a one-of-a-kind boat in which Byerly was personally involved throughout each step of the design and development processes. Byerly’s custom-designed Super Air Nautique 210 – Icon Edition is decked out with a variety of features that can only be found on this particular boat. Byerly’s very own signature Byerly logo is located throughout this 210 including the teak platform and the windshield header. It also sports detailed pieces in metallic fury red and jet black along with the unique Byerly logo embroidered on the upholstery. This 210 even includes LED cup holders and LED grab rails that illuminate fury red. Additionally, Byerly’s personal signature is inlaid on the back of his 210 – Icon Edition in fury red which truly places this boat in an exclusive class all its own. Byerly will showcase his new 210 – Icon Edition while on tour this summer. Byerly’s tour includes the Byerly Bus Tour which details various clinics around the country as well as tour stops at Pro Am – Portland and the 2008 Byerly Toe Jam. For more information about the 2008 Byerly Toe Jam, visit byerlytoejam.com. The wakeboarding and wakeskating legend Scott Byerly has been involved with Correct Craft and the Nautique brand since his beginning years of wakeboarding in the mid 1990s. Byerly joined Team Nautique shortly after winning the ’94 World Championship. Since then, Byerly has continued to partner with Correct Craft while adding to his stellar record of professional wakeboarding and wakeskating accomplishments. “It is really cool that I was able to work with Correct Craft, a company that I’ve been a part of for over 10 years, to design my dream boat. I was involved with the development of this boat from the very beginning and I couldn’t be happier with the way my 210 turned out,” commented Byerly. “I am stoked that I am able to premier this boat while on tour this summer,” added Byerly. Bill Yeargin, Correct Craft’s President/CEO stated, “We are thrilled that Scott has chosen to be part of the Nautique family for all these years. He is truly a legend and it makes sense that the Godfather of wakeboarding and wakeskating would choose the world’s best boat.” Yeargin added, “Our team was excited to build this boat for Scott. It was a fun project and we look forward to some day doing other Icon Editions.” Admin Note (1): To view a full-size picture of Scott's boat, click here. Admin Note (2): To view other pictures of Scott's boat, and to discuss this custom boat, see this thread. Mon, 12 May 2008 09:11:05 -0700 http://planetnautique.com/Article243.html Official Correct Craft Press Release ----> Orlando, FLA (May 8, 2008) – Participating Nautique dealers around the country are offering rebate incentives on select current and non-current Nautique models. The Nautique National Demo Days Program will begin today and is valid through June 8th. The National Demo Days Program will allow prospective customers the opportunity to purchase select non-current Nautique boats and receive a $1,500 rebate and a $500 fuel card or take an additional $500 off their invoices; it will also allow buyers the chance to purchase select current 2008 model year Nautique boats and receive a $1,000 rebate and a $500 fuel card or take an additional $500 off their invoices. Additionally, many participating dealerships will offer a Demo Day in which buyers will be able to test drive a Nautique. “The National Demo Days Program will not only allow our customers the opportunity to experience the Nautique difference firsthand, but it will also let them purchase an exceptional boat at an exceptional price,” stated Mike Yauch, Correct Craft’s National Sales Manager. Fri, 09 May 2008 08:29:54 -0700 http://planetnautique.com/Article242.html Zero Off, the leader in GPS speed control technology, and EControls, Inc., the manufacturer of Zero Off, have reached an agreement with PerfectPass, the respected long time industry speed control provider. The agreement states that starting with the 2009 boat model year, Zero Off will be the exclusive GPS speed control system provided by OEM boat manufacturers for all "Throttle by Wire" applications. This technology is utilized by most leading engine builders in the inboard and stern drive marine markets. "This is positive and exciting news for professionals as well as recreational athletes and enthusiasts. This agreement provides standardization for training athletes, and consolidates the integration of the speed control and engine management system for improved reliability and robustness." - Jeremy Lessaris - Marketing Manager AquaStar, Inc. "The decision to sell this division of our business was a difficult one for all of us", stated company President Eric Horton. "Ultimately, we recognized that EControls had a competitive advantage due to their existing engine controls business. They were a natural buyer of our business which fits perfectly into their existing business model. EControls is a superb company with a strong engineering and management team." Since its inception Zero Off has gained momentum and skier acceptance through its performance, ease of operation, and proven track record. Zero Off has had great success over the past two years; passing AWSA testing, gaining AWSA tournament certification, becoming exclusive supply partners with Correct Craft for the 2008 model year, and working with major OEM boat manufacturers for the 2009 model year release. In addition, Zero Off has been chosen as the official speed control for the 2008 Masters Waterksi Tournament as well as the MasterCraft Pro Tour - including the US Open. "We all can relate to how GPS has made our lives easier in many applications. Aquastar, Inc., Zero Off, and EControls, Inc., have brought true GPS technology to the Waterski and Wakeboard Industry. This announcement and this team paves the way for future technology advancements to the boating industry, and the sport of Waterski and Wakeboard." - Andy Mapple "Zero Off has proven to be the leader in GPS based speed control both in 3 event skiing as well as the wakeboard market. I'm extremely excited to see the future advancements a company like Zero Off can bring to our sports." - Freddy Krueger "I never felt so light and so strong behind a boat before I experienced Zero Off. I ran six out of six 39's off in a Pro Event last year in 2007. The system has enormous potential and it will increase the level of this sport, it's a tremendous tool for this industry." - Thomas Degasperi "I feel comfortable putting anyone in the driver seat now that I can depend on Zero Off to do the job. Whether I need a straight line or a huge double up, I know my speed will be dead on." - Shaun Murray For more information on Zero Off GPS speed control visit us online @ www.zerogps.com The future of speed control is here! Admin Note (1.): Perfect Pass also issued a press release concerning this development today. It can be found here. Admin Note (2.): This story can be discussed in this thread. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:40:20 -0700 http://planetnautique.com/Article241.html Official Correct Craft Press Release ----> ORLANDO, FLA (April 25, 2008) —Correct Craft, Inc. the manufacturer of Nautique water ski and wakeboard boats, will exclusively use Zero Off GPS-Based Speed Control at the 49th Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament held on Robin Lake, Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia over the Memorial day weekend. The Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament is the world’s most prestigious water ski and wakeboard tournament. It is an invitation-only event open to the world’s most talented watersports athletes. Additionally, since approved by AWSA, this is the first record capable tournament in which Zero-Off will be used through out all disciplines. Jeremy Lessaris, Zero Off Marketing Manager, said, “We are thrilled to support the Masters as the Official Speed Control System and look forward to pulling another record breaking year with Correct Craft. Zero Off provides the most consistent pull from skier to skier that the industry has ever seen. The combination of Zero Off’s precision speed control and Correct Craft’s unparalleled craftsmanship will take performances at the Masters to a new level.” Greg Meloon, Correct Craft’s Vice President of Product Development, commented, “Correct Craft introduced speed control technology to professional waterskiing at the 1995 Pan-American Games in Santa Fe Argentina followed quickly by its debut at the 36th Masters. Continuing the legacy, Nautique boats equipped with Zero Off Speed Control will introduce the next generation of speed control for towed watersports at the 49th Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament. Correct Craft and its partners are committed to innovation that improves the waterskiing and wakeboarding experiences of the premier professional athletes and its Nautique enthusiasts.” Zero Off Speed Control technology is now available on all 2008 Nautique boat models. This highly-advanced speed control system is only offered on Nautique boats. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:30:37 -0700 http://planetnautique.com/Article240.html Official Correct Craft Press Release ----> Orlando, FLA (April 21, 2008) – The American Water Ski Educational Foundation (AWSEF) recently awarded Correct Craft’s Arden “Art” Cozier with the prestigious Award of Distinction in acknowledgment of his accomplishments and contributions to the water skiing community. Art Cozier’s recognition ceremony took place April 19 at the AWSEF’s 26th annual Water Ski Hall of Fame banquet at the Omni Orlando Resort in Champions Gate, Florida. Cozier is credited as one of the early technical controllers of three-event water skiing after the position was created in 1975. He also served as a driver and a judge. His life’s work has been in boat design and product, mainly with Correct Craft. Currently, Cozier works at Southeast Correct Craft and is widely recognized as one of the most gifted towboat mechanics in the world. Correct Craft’s President/CEO, Bill Yeargin, stated “Art Cozier is an incredible individual who has contributed much to our industry. The entire Nautique family is thrilled that Art’s contributions have been honored by the AWSEF.” The American Water Ski Educational Foundation, (AWSEF), parent organization of the Water Ski Hall of Fame and Museum, was founded in 1968 as a non-profit foundation dedicated to the preservation of the traditions of one of America’s most popular family recreational activities and to the encouragement of and education in the safe enjoyment of waterskiing. For more information, visit www.waterskihalloffame.com. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:38:49 -0700 http://planetnautique.com/Article239.html Official Correct Craft Press Release ----> Orlando, FLA (April 17, 2008) –Correct Craft, manufacturer of Nautique boats, and Pleasurecraft Marine Engines (PCM), Correct Craft’s exclusive engine supplier for over 30 years, now offers all Nautique models with the optional patent pending PCM Catanium Clean Emission System. These new engines exceed rigorous government emission control standards and take support for a clean environment to the next level. PCM’s new Catanium Clean Emission System was specially developed using precious metals and the latest in integrated catalyst technology. This advanced equipment greatly reduces emissions and dangerous carbon monoxide for a cleaner, safer boating environment. Additionally, these engines provide boaters with enhanced performance capabilities such as 409 horsepower in the new 6 Liter catalyst engine and greater fuel efficiency while on the water. “We have offered PCM engines in our Nautique boats for a long time and the company continually exceeds our expectations,” stated Correct Craft’s President/CEO Bill Yeargin. “The Nautique team is proud to provide its customers with performance-oriented engines that are also eco-friendly.” Thu, 17 Apr 2008 10:12:39 -0700 http://planetnautique.com/Article238.html Official PCM Press Release PCM Marine Engine Company is proud to announce a new and exciting additional incentive for Ski Nautique Big Dawg (SNBD) tournament slalom competitors. In addition to the $24,000 purse up for grabs at the four Regional Qualifiers and the SNBD Finals, tournament winners who train behind a PCM-powered boat will take home the PCM Big Dawg Bounty -- $500 per qualifier and $1000 at the Finals. "Tournament slalom skiers have been our core clients for the 32 years PCM has been providing premium inboard power," says PCM President Chuck Thurman. "We are delighted to support the Ski Natuique Big Dawg Series and to be able to reward the winners who train behind our inboards." The Big Dawg Series is open to skiers over the age of 35 who have not placed in the top 10 of a Pro Slalom tournament in the past three years. The venue is a heart-pounding head-to-head slalom competition pulled by two PCM-powered Ski Nautiques. The participants advance through the two-day events, leaving the best skier standing. In the four Regional Qualifiers, the competitors vie for cash prizes and the chance to advance to the SNBD Finals in Orlando, Florida on September 27th-28th. "PCM has supported traditional water ski competitions and the Ski Nautique Big Dawg Series from day one," says the tournament's founder and organizer Greg Davis. "Now, the PCM Big Dawg Bounty adds a new level of excitement and a bonus for the athletes." At the four Regional Qualifiers, Sunday's competition, (the Sweet 16), will be recorded will be recorded for Web Cast for viewing the following Tuesday. The SNBD Finals will be Web Cast Live. For more information, please check out www.watersportswebcasts.com/bigdawg. For over 30 years, Pleasurecraft Engine Group has been providing premium gasoline inboard power for the marine industry. Pleasurecraft ranks "Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Inboard Gas Engines (Ski/Wake), Three Years in a Row"* by J.D. Powers and Associates. For more information, please visit www.pcmengines.com. *Pleasurecraft received the highest numerical score for EFI inboard gas engines in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2006-2008 Marine Engine Competitive Information Studies(SM). 2008 study based on 6,973 responses, measuring 3 EFI inboard gas engine brands and owner opinions of 2006 and 2007 model year boats registered June 2006-May 2007. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed September-October 2007. Your experiences may vary. www.jdpower.com Thu, 17 Apr 2008 07:05:03 -0700 http://planetnautique.com/Article237.html Official Correct Craft Press Release ----> Orlando, FLA (April 14, 2008) – Over the past year Correct Craft has added 27 dealership locations to its extensive Nautique network. These new dealership locations have further expanded the reach of the Nautique brand both in the United States and abroad. Correct Craft’s recent increase in its number of Nautique dealer locations is largely attributable to its state-of-the-art product design and development processes, lean manufacturing, and new dealer development programs. Additionally, the company has developed a management team with key industry professionals who are committed to providing Nautique dealers with the resources they need to succeed in the marketplace. Correct Craft credits its comprehensive network of dealers as one of the major reasons it has received the J.D. Power Award for six consecutive years. The Nautique Sales team works hard to ensure that its new and experienced dealers alike maintain the company’s high standards necessary to continually deliver exceptional service experiences to customers. As Correct Craft continues to expand its brand reach, the company still has dealership opportunities available to those who are committed to providing high quality service to Nautique customers. Correct Craft’s President/CEO Bill Yeargin stated, “Many dealers want to join the Nautique team because they understand our values, recognize the importance we place on both integrity and customer service, and know that we are always going to try to treat people fairly.” Yeargin added, “We are excited that our new dealership locations will provide a greater number of people with the opportunity to purchase Nautique boats and become a part of the Nautique family.” Bill Yeargin’s blog entry regarding the 27 new dealership locations can be read in the “Nautique Insider” section of the Nautique website at www.nautiques.com. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 07:49:37 -0700 http://planetnautique.com/Article236.html Official Correct Craft Press Release ----> ORLANDO, FLA (April 8, 2008) – Correct Craft will once again sponsor the Air Nautique Wake Games which will officially kick off the professional wakeboard season. It will be held at the Orlando Watersports Complex from April 24-27. Correct Craft’s Super Air Nautique 210 and 230 models are the exclusive towboats for this event. The Air Nautique Wake Games is a unique experience in that pro and amateur riders alike are able to compete individually in their disciplines as well as come together to form teams that vie for a cash prize. This is especially exciting for the junior riders who are able to compete alongside the pro riders and contribute to their teams’ successes. At the 2007 Air Nautique Wake Games, Team Murray, led by Nautique pro rider Shaun Murray, won the team competition and Murray took third overall. This year, team riders J.D. Webb, Shaun Murray and Danny Harf will represent Nautique as captains during the team competition at the Wake Games. These three along with many other Nautique athletes will compete against each other along with top riders from around the world. “We are excited to begin the 2008 wakeboard season with the Air Nautique Wake Games as one of the premier professional events of the year,” stated Correct Craft’s President/CEO Bill Yeargin. “The Wake Games showcases a unique blend of individual and team competition that can only be found at this event. The Nautique team is proud to be a part of such an interactive event that is fun for the entire family.” Bill Yeargin’s blog entry regarding the 2008 Air Nautique Wake Games can be read in the “Nautique Insider” section of the Nautique website at www.nautiques.com. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 09:48:29 -0700 http://planetnautique.com/Article235.html Official Correct Craft Press Release ----> ORLANDO, FLA (April 1, 2008) — Correct Craft, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Supreme Boats in Manitoba, Canada to its extensive Nautique dealer network. Supreme Boats has been in business since 1991 and, while they are a year round fun center which includes ATV’s and snowmobiles, its primary focus is upon selling and servicing boats. Supreme is extremely excited about the opportunity to work with Correct Craft. They had a very good response at the boat show this past February. Correct Craft’s Export Manager, Don Bostick, said, “At Correct Craft, we are very excited about Supreme Boats coming on board and are looking forward to a long and lasting relationship.” Supreme Boats’ team brings experience, as well as a great facility with a large indoor showroom and a complete on-site service department to the Nautique family. Customers who visit Supreme Boats can expect to see an inventory of Nautique boats, and receive help from a friendly and knowledgeable staff who will assist with sales, demonstrations, and a range of services including boat storage. Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:25:58 -0700 http://planetnautique.com/Article234.html 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 City in Malaysia, downtown Singapore just above the Equator and Hyderabad south of Mumbai in India. With six Stops in total, three will incorporate Wakeboard and three will include Waterskiing. Further new locations are already under negotiation for the coming four years. The original objectives of the World Cup series were, and still are, to bring the very best IWSF athletes to compete in high population downtown and exotic locations around the World and to maximize media and sponsor exposure. The 2008 World Cub schedule ticks all the boxes. Population-wise, Hyderabad leads this year’s field with 38 million, Dubna’s Moscow Region has 7 million, Singapore has 4.5 million,  Egypt’s Hacienda Bay west of Alexandria has 4 million, Putrajaya on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur has 1.5 million and Qatar has 1 million. In other words, the 2008 Waterski and Wakeboard World Cup series will take place on the doorstep of over 56 million potential fans ! In 2007, reports produced for the IWSF by Mediadvice LLC and Videosol London estimated that the total worldwide TV News and Edited TV Shows of the World Cup series achieved 296 million viewers over 120 hours . The IWSF arrangements for 2008 will expand this coverage further. News Releases will again be distributed to over 12,000 Media contacts around the World for every World Cup Stop. The IWSF World Cup Calendar dates are as follows : JULY 24-26 : Dubna, Russia / WATERSKI AUGUST 13-15 : Palm Hills Development, Egypt / WAKEBOARD OCTOBER 10-12 : Singapore / WAKEBOARD OCTOBER 13-15 : Doha, Qatar – WATERSKI / WAKEBOARD NOVEMBER 7-9 : Putrajaya, Malaysia - WATERSKI NOVEMBER TBA : Hyderabad, India / WATERSKI The IWSF athletes selection process and those who have qualified for the 2008 World Cup series will be announced shortly. As in the previous 21 successful World Cup Stops, the men and women selected will represent at least 15 countries. MasterCraft will continue to supply the very latest competition boats, backup service and logistics throughout the entire 2008 global journey ! For further information, contact http://www.iwsf.com CONTACT : Des Burke-Kennedy, Media Chairman, International Waterski Federation Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:27:04 -0700 http://planetnautique.com/Article233.html Official Correct Craft Press Release ----> ORLANDO, FLA (March 27, 2008) —Opening its doors on February 12, 2008, Wave Enterprises is proud to be named the newest Nautique dealer for Arkansas. Built on the solid foundation of exceptional boating and service experiences, Wave is excited to help expand the Nautique brand and continue Nautique’s success in having the boating industry’s best dealer network. Wave will focus on the inboard market niche, offering all customers new and used Nautique boats. Wave will also be offering a variety of services for all inboard boats, from oil changes to more extensive repair work. Additionally, they have the most up-to-date Wakeboard and Ski pro shop in Arkansas. Mike Yauch, National Sales Manager for Correct Craft, commented on Wave’s addition to the Nautique dealer network. “We are very excited to bring Wave Enterprises on board as the newest Nautique dealer. We are certain that their dedicated team of professionals will dutifully serve the Nautique enthusiasts within their region.” The experienced team at Wave includes: Nick Bartelt, Owner; Cory Ziehe, Sales Manager; Krystal Girdner, Operations Manager; Paul Wagner, Service Technician. This team is extremely passionate about Nautique boats with a strong focus on customer service. The team at Wave will have its Grand Opening on March 28-30, 2008. This will be a great opportunity to see the 2008 Nautique boats and to meet the Wave Enterprises team. Thu, 27 Mar 2008 18:54:43 -0700 http://planetnautique.com/Article232.html Official Correct Craft Press Release ----> Orlando, FLA (March 25, 2008) —Opening its doors in April 2008, MOJO Marine is proud to be named the newest Nautique dealer for Southeast Wisconsin. Built on the solid foundation of exceptional boating and service experiences, Lauderdale Lakes is excited to help expand the Nautique brand with their second location MOJO Marine in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. MOJO Marine will focus on the inboard market niche, offering all customers new and used Nautique boats. MOJO will also be offering a variety of services for all inboard boats sold: including all your storage and service needs. The dealership will be headed up by Dan “Dano” Meyers, who has a vast knowledge of the inboard market. This team is extremely passionate about Nautique boats and has a strong focus on customer service. The team at MOJO Marine will open its doors on April 1, 2008. This will be a great opportunity to see the 2008 Nautique boats and to meet the MOJO team. Please visit www.lauderdalelakes.com for more information on a grand opening to be held May 3-4, 2008. The Nautique line of boats is produced by Correct Craft, a family-owned manufacturer celebrating 83 years of excellence in the marine industry. Correct Craft, Inc. is known for delivering superior quality product, cutting-edge technology and exceptional service experiences. To see the complete line of Nautique boats, visit www.nautiques.com. Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:19:18 -0700 http://planetnautique.com/Article231.html Correct Craft is generously offering discounted tickets to the 49th Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament to PlanetNautique members again this year. Anyone planning to attend the 49th Masters should take advantage of this offer. These prices are outstanding! Tickets are on sale now. Please call 1-888-806-2783 to order. Tell them that you are a PlanetNautique member, and provide them with your user ID. For this event, children's tickets are sold to anyone 6 - 12 years old. Wed, 19 Mar 2008 06:00:26 -0700 http://planetnautique.com/Article230.html Official Correct Craft Press Release ----> ORLANDO, FLA (March 10, 2008) — Correct Craft’s Team Nautique athletes Jaret Llewellyn and Chris Parrish had impressive wins at Moomba Masters in Melbourne, Australia. Llewellyn, a nine time world champion, took the 2008 Moomba Masters Jump title beating out Freddy Krueger by three tenths of a meter and fellow Team Nautique skier Jason Seels finished third. Llewellyn also placed second in tricks with a score of 10,740 points. Just last weekend Llewellyn jumped 70.4 meters to break both the New Zealand and Southern Hemisphere ski jump records at the 2008 Lake Crichton Pro-Am. In the men’s slalom Parrish finished with a score of 2@10.25m in a run off winning by just half a buoy for the 2008 Moomba Masters Slalom title. Team Nautique newcomer Brooks Wilson placed second in junior men slalom. Correct Craft’s President/CEO, Bill Yeargin stated “This was a great start for Team Nautique; I’m looking forward to the rest of the season. It takes an incredible amount of training to win events and Team Nautique athletes get their edge from training behind the industry’s best boats.” Yeargin added, “The entire Nautique family is proud to be represented by not only Jaret, Chris, Jason and Brooks but also the many others on Team Nautique.” Tue, 11 Mar 2008 05:46:34 -0700 http://planetnautique.com/Article228.html Official Correct Craft Press Release ----> FAIRFIELD, CA (February 27, 2008) — Correct Craft, Inc. is pleased to announce the opening of California Marine Sports, Northern California’s newest Nautique dealer. As a premium family-owned dealership with a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, California Marine Sports will help to continue Nautique’s success in having the boating industry’s best dealer network. Carrying on a rich family tradition, California Marine Sports will provide customers with the most premium marine products and services available. After twenty-plus years of experience with the sales and service of inboard boats, the staff at California Marine Sports will offer the world-class boat buying experience that only a Nautique dealer can provide. Grant and Tammy Fulford and their new partners, John and Holly Shackford, are the owners of California Marine Sports. Their team brings the type of expertise that comes with decades of experience, as well as a state-of-the-art facility with a large indoor showroom and a complete on-site service department. Customers who visit California Marine Sports can expect to see an extensive inventory of Nautiques, and get help from a friendly knowledgeable staff who will assist with sales, demonstrations, and all types of service from routine maintenance to detailed repairs. The staff at West Coast Correct Craft is excited about the partnership, saying “It’s nice to team up with experienced professionals like the family at California Marine Sports. With their customer service and attention to detail, we know that they will show customers what the Nautique difference is really all about.” California Marine Sports officially open its doors as a Nautique dealer on February 18, 2008. You can find them at the Interstate 80 & 680 interchange in Fairfield, CA, or visit their website at www.calmarinesports.com. Wed, 27 Feb 2008 08:36:37 -0800 http://planetnautique.com/Article227.html Official Correct Craft Press Release ----> ORLANDO, FLA (February 20, 2008) — Correct Craft, Inc., an Orlando-based manufacturer of the exclusive Nautique line of boats, launches a customer-focused and content rich website. www.nautiques.com was designed based upon direct input from both Nautique customers and dealers. The new website boasts a user-friendly Boat Builder feature, a redesigned Team Nautique site as well as streaming videos presenting the long-standing history and innovation feats achieved by Correct Craft. The site is rich in sound, images and videos showcasing the Nautique boats and athletes. Customers will find this website to be both interactive as well as easy to navigate. On the launch of the new website, Correct Craft’s Senior Director of Marketing Adam Lodge commented, “The feedback we have received on our new website has been overwhelmingly positive. Our goal was to launch a site that is rich in content, easy to navigate, and loaded with features for everyone from the youngest watersports enthusiasts, to those who have been loyal to the Nautique brand for decades. I extend my sincere appreciation to the Correct Craft Marketing Team and our Web Development partner, Red Rocket Studios, for their dedication and tremendous efforts in developing and launching this website.” Wed, 20 Feb 2008 09:52:28 -0800