WORLD CUP SEASON DVD LAUNCHED AT DUBLIN BOAT SHOW It’s here !  The official release of the 2008 WATERSKI AND WAKEBOARD WORLD CUP DVD took place at the Dublin Ireland Boat Show today. International Water Ski Federation Marketing & Media Chairman, Des Burke-Kennedy, presented the first DVD copy to Jonny Crawford of MasterCraft at their Stand at the Show. MasterCraft are the official Boat Sponsors of the World Cup series and have supplied boats to all 26 Stops to date. Now you can enjoy all the fun of the 2008 World Cup season. Place your order for your personal DVD copy today – in either PAL or NTSC format. This DVD covers all the WATERSKI and WAKEBOARD World Cup Stops of the entire 2008 season – Dubna Russia, Palm Hills Egypt, Marina Bay Singapore, Putrajaya Malaysia...

MasterCraft Introduces the 300 At Miami International Boat Show WORLD CUP BOAT SPONSOR HITS THE HEADLINES – OFFICIAL NEWS RELEASE Miami, FL — Raising the bar to unparalleled heights, MasterCraft – the world leader in luxury performance inboards – officially unveiled the MasterCraft 300 at the 2009 Miami International Boat Show.  Several onlookers, including media and industry professionals, were on hand to grab a first look at the industry’s first and only twin-tip day yacht. “It is definitely thrilling to finally show the MasterCraft 300 to the public,” says John Dorton, president and CEO of MasterCraft.  “We believe this to be an important boat for us as we continue to move our brand to a wider market.  The 300, with its incredibly roomy, plush...

The EUROPE-AFRICA-MIDDLE EAST Annual Congress is always an impressive affair. This weekend, two of our World Cup Stars featured in the headlines – and certainly made an impression. With 106 Delegates from 35 Countries present at the Congress, Zagreb in Croatia did an outstanding job in hosting this event for the first time – thanks to the expertise of the Croatian Water Ski Federation. Representing the Athletes was World Cup Star, World Cup Jump Champion and World Jump Champion, Ageliki Andriopoulou GRE. She made a significant contribution on a number of key topics including Excess Baggage Charges for Athletes Equipment, the World Games, etc. She will be back on the water soon to prepare to defend her World Cup Jump title this season – and also her World Jump Champion title...

Good news for the World Cup series. Today, the Mayor of Zagreb in Croatia, Milan Bandic, agreed to meet the World Cup Team and representatives of the Croatian Water Ski Federation (CWSF), to discuss the possibility of hosting a World Cup Stop at the downtown Jarun Lake. This followed a World Cup site inspection yesterday by Kuno Ritschard and Des Burke-Kennedy. As an active long distance runner, the Mayor has a keen interest in expanding the sporting interests of Zagreb and especially where they can take advantage of the first class facilities already available here in the City. The City has also recently hosted a Tennis Stop of the ATP plus  one of Europes largest International Handball Finals. Mayor Milan Bandic at the World Cup Meeting Attending the meeting today at Zagreb’s...

This is a big week for Waterskiing in Croatia. The City of Zagreb is hosting the Europe-Africa-MiddleEast (EAME) Annual Congress at the Sheraton Four Points Hotel. Representatives from over 25 Countries will be represented.  In parallel with this, the World Cup Team organised today with the Croatian Water Ski Federation a special Press Conference to introduce the Media to the prospect of hosting a full World Cup Stop at the downtown Jarun Park Lake. This conference was covered by HRT, the largest  National TV Broadcaster, and Radio 101, the leading Radio Broadcaster in Croatia. World Cup Press Conference in Zagreb Attending the World Cup Press conference today were Arsen Sihtar, President, Croatian Waterski Federation (CWSF), Pavle Zobundzija, CSWF Executive Board Member, Zlatan Vranaricic,...

NEW STRAITS TIMES SUNDAY HEADLINE At a time when many cities around the world are concerned about falling Tourist numbers, Putrajaya City in Malaysia has reported a record 2.6 million in 2008 according to Sunday last’s New Straits Times. The good news is that our World Cup series played a vital part in this success. Tan Sri Samudin Osman Tan Sri Samudin Osman is the President of Putrajaya Corporation. He played a major role in bringing the first World Cup Stop to be staged in Malaysia to the City of Putrajaya in 2008. This beautiful part of Malaysia is a short commute from Kuala Lumpur. Where Waterski and watersports facilities are concerned, this is one of the most spectacular locations today. Plans to return again with the World Cup to Putrajaya this year will be announced...

Freddy Krueger USA has had an outstanding World Cup Jump career. He captured the World Cup Jump season title in style in 2008, 2007 and 2006 – in all kinds of water conditions, climates and time zones. He also got the huge World Cup crowds roaring approval and totally enjoying the sensation every time ! Freddy Krueger - World Cup Jump Champion However, this is just one outstanding chapter of his extraordinary career to date. Born in Decatur, Illinois, where a wind chill factor of minus 20Fh is not unknown in the winter, his life changed when he moved to Florida. Lake Huckleberry in Winter Garden is now where he and his wife Karen Truelove hone their waterski skills. Even by his high standards, 2008 was a special year. Not only has he accumulated six approved IWSF World Jump Records...