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ORLANDO, Fla., November 15, 2005. – Andy Mapple resigned as President of the World WaterSki Pros, LLC (WWSP) organization, it was announced today. WWSP was an organization formed by Andy Mapple and David Hunter for the sole purpose of elevating the sport. Mapple’s ambition was to increase the awareness of waterskiing throughout the world, by bringing world class athletes and events to the people in major metropolitan areas.“Andy’s unexpected resignation has had a devastating impact on me personally, and, I believe the sport of water skiing, from which neither will recover,” said David Hunter, chairman of WWSP. “His sudden departure was a huge shock to me and is a disappointment for the sport, the athletes, the manufacturers, and anyone involved with the sport of waterskiing.”
According to Hunter, in the fall issue of WaterSki Magazine Mapple was quoted as saying he had “formed his own company and a new line of skis,” yet indicated that he was continuing his involvement with WWSP stating: “Right now we’re planning strategies with World Waterski Pros for 2006. I figure the more I stay out there and get around, it’s going to help everybody.”
Hunter said that in 2005 he financially underwrote the WWSP efforts and accomplished its goals by holding professional 3-event waterskiing at high profile sites: the Mastercraft Pro Championships at Flushing Meadows, Queens, New York City; The U.S. Open Championships in Downtown Disney, Lake Buena Vista, FL; and exhibitions at Daytona International Speedway, Daytona, FL.
“Without Andy at the helm, WWSP’s vision for the sport of waterskiing, and its mission are dead,” said Hunter.
