Sat, 16 Jan 2010 10:21:28 -0500 http://www.planetnautique.com/ PostNuke Powered Site en-us http://www.planetnautique.com/images/logo.gif http://www.planetnautique.com/ Jeff@planetnautique.com http://www.planetnautique.com/Article312.html If you have somehow stumbled onto this page, please visit PlanetNautique at our new home! Click on the link below to be redirected. http://www.planetnautique.com Sat, 16 Jan 2010 10:21:28 -0500 http://www.planetnautique.com/Article311.html Official Correct Craft Press Release Orlando, FLA (December 17, 2009) – Nautique’s newest model, the Ski Nautique 200, available in open or closed bow, is the proud recipient of Trailer Boats’ 2010 Excellence in Design award. Nautique is recognized for the company’s ingenious design elements throughout the Ski Nautique 200. Excerpts from Trailer Boats’ editorial feature on the Ski Nautique 200 include: “The effort put forth by the manufacturer makes the Ski Nautique 200 the perfect selection for our Editors’ Choice Excellence in Design award.” “Rather than having a trunk that skiers have to climb over to get to the swim platform, the builder developed twin saddlebags on each side of the cockpit’s stern area...the storage space offers more usable stern seating.” “Not only does the lowered instrumentation panel provide an improved range of vision for the driver, but it helps when accessing the controls.” “Everyone at Nautique is extremely excited to receive this prestigious award for the second year in a row. Our outstanding team has developed two all-new, innovative products in the last two years, and both have received the prestigious Excellence in Design award,” stated Correct Craft’s President/CEO Bill Yeargin. “While we are excited to win this award, we are even more excited about the enthusiastic customer response to our new product” Yeargin added. Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:16:07 -0500 http://www.planetnautique.com/Article310.html Official Correct Craft Press Release ORLANDO, FLA (December 1, 2009) — Nautique is pleased to announce the addition of Dockside Marine located in the greater Houston, Texas area to its extensive network of prestigious Nautique dealers. This well-established, premium boat dealer is known for delivering exceptional customer service experiences. Dockside Marine will offer a large display of new and used Nautique boats to choose from, full service department, and a finance team on-site. Dockside Marine’s on-water facility offers immediate access to the lake for new boat demonstrations as well as a private dock which allows owners and potential customers access to the dealership from any direction. The dealership team consists of Charles Mueller, L.P. Carlson and Larry Carlson, long-time boating enthusiasts and owners as well as skiers. The sales team has more than fifty years of combined experience in the marine industry and the Houston market. The service department has over fifteen years of inboard experience and has developed a strong reputation for delivering outstanding customer satisfaction. Dockside Marine also maintains a presence within the boating community and actively organizes and participates in various boat events; the dealership hosts about one event each quarter on Lake Conroe. “We are thrilled about being the new Nautique dealer. With a premium brand like Nautique, the opportunity for growth in the greater Houston area is tremendous,” commented Charles Mueller. Nautique’s Director of Sales Mike Yauch, added, “We are excited that Dockside Marine will be serving as the Nautique dealer in Houston, Texas. With their strong commitment to customer needs and passion for the boating lifestyle, we are confident they will make a great addition to the Nautique family.” The dealership is located at 1150 Marina Drive in Conroe, Texas. It is conveniently positioned just off of Highway 105 on Lake Conroe. To learn more, visit dmboats.com. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:07:11 -0500 http://www.planetnautique.com/Article309.html Check out the sale that Domed Numbers is running until the end of the year! Many of you already have their product and know how good their numbers are. For those who don't, now is a great time to get hooked up with set. Although this is not technically a "Group Buy", the discount offer is also posted in the Group Buy forum. The limited time offer expires on December 31, 2009. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:36:43 -0500 http://www.planetnautique.com/Article308.html Official Correct Craft Press Release Orlando, FLA (November 13, 2009) - Today Nautique announced that wakeskate will be added as a new discipline at the world's most prestigious watersports tournament, the 51st Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament. The wakeskate division will be included as a finals round on Sunday, May 30, 2010 of the esteemed Masters, held at beautiful Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia. "As the sport of wakeskating has continued to progress and excel, we thought it very fitting that it be included as a finals division at the 51st Masters," stated Correct Craft President/CEO Bill Yeargin. "We look forward to welcoming the world's top wakeskaters to this year's prestigious Masters, the most respected watersports tournament worldwide," added Yeargin. The 51st Masters Pro Wakeskate Invitation criteria includes the top four wakeskaters from the 2009 WWA US Nationals and the top four wakeskaters from the WWA World Championships. 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 IWWF, USA Water Ski and WWA sanctioned. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:53:57 -0500 http://www.planetnautique.com/Article306.html Official Correct Craft Press Release ----> Orlando, FLA (October 27, 2009) – Today Nautique announced the dates of the 51st Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament. The world’s most prestigious watersports tournament will be held May 28-30, 2010, over Memorial Day weekend, at beautiful Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia. Additionally, Nautique named industry veteran Larry Meddock as the 51st Masters Chairman. Meddock brings a wealth of industry knowledge and experience to this year’s tournament production, including twenty-six years playing a key leadership role in Nautique’s marketing department, fifteen of which he served as the department’s Vice President. Meddock also currently serves as the Executive Director of the Water Sports Industry Association (WSIA), an esteemed position he has held for five years. Meddock commented on his appointment by stating, “I have had the privilege of directing the Masters with Callaway Gardens for twenty-five years. There was a void in me when I retired from Nautique; I just did not know what to do with myself on Memorial Day weekend. Bill Yeargin has asked if I would come back and function as the Tournament Chairman, and to mentor Jennifer Abel as Tournament Director. It didn't take me long to say yes. As any athlete will tell you, the Masters is special; even if you're not on the water....it just gets into your blood.” Correct Craft President/CEO Bill Yeargin remarked on the 51st Masters by stating, “Nautique is proud to have produced the most esteemed watersports tournament in the world for the past 50 years. As we approach the 51st year of this celebrated event, we are confident that the Masters founding elements of prestige, heritage, quality and innovation will be eminently displayed at the 51st Masters. We are also excited about the exceptionally talented team in place for the 51st Masters, including Masters veteran and this year’s Chairman, Larry Meddock.” 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. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:22:04 -0400 http://www.planetnautique.com/Article305.html Official Correct Craft Press Release ----> Orlando, FLA (October 20, 2009) – Nautique recently held a special celebration in honor of its 85th anniversary as a premier boat manufacturer. The Nautique production team and corporate support gathered for a meal and an 85th anniversary cake to commemorate this important milestone in Nautique’s history. The celebration was held at Nautique’s world-class corporate facility in Orlando. Throughout the company’s long-standing history, Nautique has contributed significantly to the many innovations that have progressed the boating industry forward. These innovations include developing the world’s first dedicated water ski boat, creating the first wakeboard tower, producing the Launch Control System, and many more. For 2010, Nautique developed the Optimal Surface Control (OSC) hull for the all-new Ski Nautique 200. This unique hull design provides a flatter wake with minimal trough, creating a smoother exit and allowing slalom skiers at all speeds and rope lengths to effectively maintain ski edge, control and direction. “The prestigious and well-respected Nautique brand is the result of really hard-working people doing all they can to ensure Nautique customers love both their boats and the Nautique life. I am very appreciative of the current Nautique team as well as those who have gone before us who helped to build such an incredible legacy,” stated Correct Craft President/CEO Bill Yeargin. To read President/CEO Bill Yeargin’s Nautique Insider blog about Nautique’s 85th anniversary, visit nautiques.com/blog. Also, to learn about Nautique’s rich heritage of boating building excellence and to discover the company’s long list of innovations, visit nautiques.com/about/history and nautiques.com/about/innovation respectively. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:34:21 -0400 http://www.planetnautique.com/Article304.html Official Correct Craft Press Release ----> Orlando, FLA (October 8, 2009) – Nautique is pleased to announce that it will be taking an active role in supporting the 2009 Marine Dealer Conference & Expo (MDCE), which is scheduled to be held at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, November 16-18. In partnering with the MDCE, Nautique will sponsor the Top 100 Dealer dinner and provide a Nautique booth onsite during the conference; President/CEO Bill Yeargin will also be participating in a panel discussion of industry leaders. Additionally, Nautique will hold its annual dealer meeting at the Coronado Springs Resort following the MDCE. This will provide the Nautique dealer network with the unique opportunity to attend both major sales initiatives under the convenience of one roof. “Nautique is proud to take an active role in supporting the Marine Dealer Conference & Expo. This conference provides dealers with vital information about the most important issues impacting the boating industry as well as important sales and marketing tactics that can be applied at the dealer level,” stated Correct Craft President/CEO Bill Yeargin. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:13:54 -0400 http://www.planetnautique.com/Article303.html Official Correct Craft Press Release ----> Orlando, FLA (October 6, 2009) – This winter, Nautique and its prestigious dealer network present the Nautique Nation VIP Access program. This program will allow select Nautique VIPs to experience the Nautique difference firsthand at the company’s world-class headquarters in beautiful sunny Orlando, Florida From October 15th through March 15th, prospective Nautique buyers have the unique opportunity to receive the celebrity treatment at Nautique’s state-of-the-art facilities. Test drive 2010 model year boats on one of the Nautique private lakes, receive an exclusive interactive plant tour, meet the management team, and more. “While the rest of the United States and Canada are experiencing cold weather during the winter months, the Nautique team here in Orlando is fortunate to be able to enjoy time on the water in our Nautique boats all year round. We are excited about offering our Nautique fans and customers this same opportunity through the Nautique Nation VIP Access program,” stated Correct Craft President/CEO Bill Yeargin. For more information about the exclusive Nautique Nation VIP Access program or to schedule a visit, contact your nearest Nautique dealer. To locate your nearest Nautique dealer, visit the Dealer Locator at www.nautiques.com/dealers/find. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:53:15 -0400 http://www.planetnautique.com/Article302.html Official Correct Craft Press Release ----> Orlando, FLA (October 1, 2009) – Nautique is proud to reveal its 2010 innovations which are now available for viewing on the redesigned www.nautiques.com. This year, the Nautique boat lineup includes the revolutionary new Ski Nautique 200, the new Crossover Nautique 226 and the saltwater-capable Coastal Edition package. Nautique’s long list of new features includes the Flight Control Tower 4 (FCT 4), the exciting Nautique LINC System, new gel coat options and more. Nautique’s many 2010 advancements reflect its philosophy of innovation to provide consumers with an edge that is only offered by Nautique. For 2010, the redesigned website details a revamped Nautique homepage complete with a poll, a search feature, large interactive Nautique banners, a featured video and many other state-of-the-art features. Each boat model page also includes inventive new product videos, sizable overheads and profiles, lifestyle images, specifications and information concerning feature benefits and options. Additionally, a new frequently asked questions section has been added as well as updated 2010 desktop and screensaver images so that consumers can easily view the prestigious 2010 Nautique line up directly on their personal computers. “For the past 85 years, Nautique has developed a strong reputation in the marketplace for delivering the highest quality product, innovative technology and an exceptional customer service experience. The 2010 product lineup showcased on the redesigned Nautique website is a strong reflection of our commitment to high quality, innovation and a strong dedication to providing our customers with the very best boats available in the market today” stated Correct Craft President/CEO Bill Yeargin. To experience all that Nautique has to offer for 2010, visit www.nautiques.com . Also check out the advanced features for 2010 by visiting www.nautiques.com/boats/newfor10. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:01:00 -0400 http://www.planetnautique.com/Article301.html Official Correct Craft Press Release ----> ORLANDO, FLA (September 24, 2009) – Nautique’s premium 2009 Nautique product brochure and 2010 Crossover Nautique 226 brochure recently received “best of the best” print awards at the 22nd Annual Florida Print Awards. The Printing Association of Florida (PAF) presented the prestigious awards during a banquet at the Loews Royal Pacific at Universal Orlando. Established in 1988, the Florida Print Awards is the printing industry’s largest statewide graphic arts competition. It recognizes individuals, companies and organizations responsible for the creation of print communications. The competition promotes excellence and recognizes companies and individuals who produce the best in print media. The 2009 Nautique brochure and the 2010 Crossover Nautique collateral piece feature the prestigious Nautique product line complete with sizable overheads, lifestyle images, specifications and information concerning feature benefits and options. Both high-end brochures provide consumers with key product information about the Nautique product line in a premium format. “All of the feedback we have received from dealers and consumers alike indicates that the 2009 brochure is the best to date in terms of quality, innovation and information. We are grateful for receiving this award, but we are also excited about what is to come and are confident that the 2010 print brochure will be even better,” stated Correct Craft President/CEO Bill Yeargin. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 08:38:01 -0400 http://www.planetnautique.com/Article300.html Official Correct Craft Press Release ----> Orlando, FLA (September 9, 2009) – Nautique is pleased to announce the addition of MacCallum’s Boathouse Inc. in New Hampshire to its extensive network of prestigious Nautique dealers. This well-established, premium boat dealer, known for offering a high level of service to each and every customer, was selected as one of Boating Industry Magazine’s top 100 boating dealers for three consecutive seasons. MacCallum’s Boathouse will offer a wide variety of new and used Nautique boats to choose from. This dealership boasts a heated showroom open year-round with a factory-trained service department, boat storage services as well as an extensive line of watersports equipment and accessories. Additionally, MacCallum’s on-water facility offers a private boat ramp, which allows for on-premise demos, NH Safe Boating classes and instructional ski/wakeboard clinics. Private boat slips, moorings and fuel services are available as well. The dealership is owned and operated by Pete MacCallum, a third generation family owner; the MacCallums have more than sixty years of experience in the marine industry and the New England market. Since the dealership was founded in 1949, MacCallum’s Boathouse has flourished into an award-winning and successful boat supplier, due in large part to their strong work ethic, their passion for boating and their firm commitment to providing their customers’ with exceptional service experiences. “We look forward to further serving New England’s inboard boating market with the premium Nautique brand and our strong commitment to meeting each customer’s boating needs. Our motto is “Better Boats, Better People” and we feel we are strengthening our motto by adding the Nautique brand to the superior boats offered at our dealership,” commented Pete MacCallum. Nautique’s National Sales Manager, Mike Yauch, added, “We are glad that MacCallum’s Boathouse will be serving at the Nautique dealer in New Hampshire. With their strong commitment to customer needs, passion for the boating lifestyle and extensive experience in the industry, we are confident MacCallum’s Boathouse will make a great addition to the Nautique family.” The dealership is located at 1049 Dover Road in Epsom, New Hampshire. It is conveniently positioned on Route 4 on the western tip of Northwood Lake. To learn more, visit www.maccallumsboathouse.com. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:11:13 -0400 http://www.planetnautique.com/Article299.html Official Correct Craft Press Release ----> Orlando, FLA (September 2, 2009) – The ground-breaking Ski Nautique 200, Nautique’s revolutionary, new ski boat, will exclusively pull the Under 21 World Championships. This marks the first global tournament to exclusively use the innovative, competition caliber Ski Nautique 200. The Under 21 World Championships will be held October 29 – November 1 in Chapala, Mexico. At this prestigious, world-renowned tournament, the world’s top water ski athletes under the age of 21 will have the opportunity to compete behind the all-new Ski Nautique 200 for the very first time. This new boat will also be available for practice prior to the start of the tournament. The Ski Nautique 200 provides an incredibly flat wake with minimal trough that produces a smoother exit and allows slalom skiers at all speeds and rope lengths to effectively maintain ski edge, control and direction. The 200 is also ideal for trick skiers as it creates a clean, smooth table and a defined, single peak wake that lets the skier easily feel the top. “Everyone at Nautique is excited that the Under 21 Worlds will be the first global tournament to exclusively use the all-new Ski Nautique 200.” stated Correct Craft President/CEO Bill Yeargin. “The Ski Nautique 200 will take competitive water skiing to the next level. We are thrilled that the Under 21 participants will be the first internationally to experience this boat’s many positive differences in competition,” Yeargin added. To experience the all-new Ski Nautique 200 for yourself, visit http://bit.ly/QLCaE. To find out more about the Under 21 World Championships, please visit http://bit.ly/4BUdyX. Wed, 02 Sep 2009 08:45:05 -0400 http://www.planetnautique.com/Article298.html Official Correct Craft Press Release ----> Orlando, FLA (August 31, 2009) – This past weekend, Team Nautique riders battled hard at the WWA Wakeboard World Championships held in Orlando, FL to claim a first place win, a third place podium and the Best Trick Award. In the Semifinals round of the Pro Men’s Wakeboarding division, Team Nautique athlete and leading Canadian rider Aaron Rathy performed exceptionally well and advanced to the Finals with a perfect score of 100. Then, in the Finals, Rathy emerged as the first place winner, thus securing his first world title and the King of Wake crown. Rathy commented on his win by stating, “I’m stoked to win my first world title and pumped about the 2009 King of Wake crown.” Also, in the Pro Men’s Wakeboarding division, wakeboarding legend Shaun Murray received the Best Trick Award and a $1,000 cash prize for his colossal Heelside 540 off of the kicker. Nautique wakeskater Brandon Thomas also claimed the third place win in the Pro Men’s Wakeskate category. “This past weekend’s wins are further evidence that Nautique has the top riders in the industry who benefit from training behind the world’s best wakeboarding boat, the Super Air Nautique,” stated Correct Craft President/CEO Bill Yeargin. “Congratulations to Aaron, Shaun and Brandon.” added Yeargin. Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:26:11 -0400 http://www.planetnautique.com/Article297.html Official Correct Craft Press Release ----> Orlando, FLA (August 21, 2009) Nautique is the proud recipient of the Watersports Industry Association (WSIA)’s Buzz Brand of the Year award which was presented at the 2009 Wake Awards, held at the Orlando Convention Center. This award recognizes Nautique for excellence in product development, branding and stimulating industry enthusiasm and conversation within the industry. In addition to Nautique receiving the 2009 Buzz Brand award, numerous Team Nautique athletes received credit for their exceptional riding performances over the past year. Team Nautique Junior Pro rider Bob Soven was recognized as the top up-and-coming wakeboarder; J.D. Webb was credited as being the leading rail rider of the year; Danny Harf received the 2009 Best Wake Rider award and the Best Video Performance – Wakeboard award for his wakeboarding performances in Billabong’s “Out of the Pond” video; and Aaron Rathy received the 2009 Best Wakeboarder award and the 2009 Best Move – Wakeboard award for his Wrapped Heelside Backside 1080. “If I could have picked one award for Nautique to win at the Wake Awards, it would have been the 2009 Buzz Brand award. This award is the industry’s recognition of a company that is making significant positive changes that are truly creating a buzz in the marketplace. There are a lot of companies doing exciting things in our industry so to be selected as the organization creating the most buzz is quite an honor,” stated Correct Craft President/CEO Bill Yeargin. “Congratulations also to our incredible Team Nautique athletes on your many wins last night. We are happy to have you as a part of the Nautique team,” added Yeargin. Note: Be the first to find the person in the photo above most closely related to PN and win a Nautique shirt! Click on the picture to view it full-size. Post your response in this thread. Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:11:25 -0400 http://www.planetnautique.com/Article296.html Official Correct Craft Press Release ----> Orlando, FLA (August 18, 2009) This past Friday night the 2009 O’Brien Big Dawg finals presented by Nautique marked a monumental occasion in water skiing history as it was the first time that lighted buoys were utilized in competition. It was also historic as the Big Dawg finals was the first tournament to exclusively use the revolutionary new Ski Nautique 200 in competition. With a couple thousand enthusiastic fans lining the shores of Okeeheelee Park in West Palm Beach for the O’Brien Big Dawg finals, Ben Favret was crowned the 2009 Big Dawg Champion. Favret emerged as the winner with a score of 2@41-off in the Elite 8, defeating Marc Shaw. “With a couple thousand people on the beach, a ski tournament under the lights with lighted buoys, incredible competition and the tournament debut of the new Ski Nautique 200, the 2009 O’Brien Big Dawg finals presented by Nautique is an event that will be remembered by the water skiing community for many years to come,” stated Correct Craft President/CEO Bill Yeargin. “Congratulations to the new Big Dawg champ, Ben Favret, as well as to all of the newly crowned National Champions.” To read President/CEO Bill Yeargin’s Nautique Insider blog about the Big Dawg finals, please visit www.nautiques.com/blog. To view the complete results from the O’Brien Big Dawg finals, please visit www.nautiquebigdawg.com Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:31:57 -0400 http://www.planetnautique.com/Article295.html Official Correct Craft Press Release ----> Orlando, FLA (August 11, 2009) – At the 2009 World Water Ski Championships held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada this past weekend, Team Nautique skier Whitney McClintock dominated in the Women’s divisions; Clementine Lucine and Jaret Llewellyn also had big wins at this prestigious event, which was exclusively pulled by the Ski Nautique. Whitney McClintoch was unstoppable at the 2009 Worlds, taking the first place win in Women’s Slalom and Tricks. These outstanding performances ultimately helped her to claim the first place Women’s Overall title with a score of 2861.04. Also, in the Women’s Overall division, Nautique skier Clementine Lucine emerged as the second place winner. Additionally, in the Men’s divisions, Jaret Llewellyn took second place in Jump, which helped him to secure the third place win in the Men’s Overall category with a final score of 2738.93. “It is no coincidence that three of the big winners at the World Championships all train behind a Ski Nautique,” stated Correct Craft President/CEO Bill Yeargin. “Once again it proves that to get a real edge against the competition it pays to ski behind the world’s best ski boat.” Yeargin added. To read Bill Yeargin’s Nautique Insider with more details on the 2009 World Water Ski Championships, please visit Nautique Insider. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:31:29 -0400 http://www.planetnautique.com/Article294.html Official Correct Craft Press Release ----> Orlando, FLA (August 10, 2009) – Manufacturer of the world-renowned Nautique boat brand, Correct Craft, was recently named one of Central Florida’s Top 100 Companies For Working Families by the Orlando Sentinel. The Top 100 list honors Central Florida-based companies who are most committed to family-friendly policies. In determining the 2009 Top 100 list, the Orlando Sentinel considered numerous factors, including benefits and options, organizational culture, employee rewards and family-specific programs. Judges, who were comprised of leading human resource professionals in the Central Florida area and Orlando Sentinel staff, then evaluated participating organizations’ responses. “Being named one of Central Florida’s Top 100 is very rewarding. We work hard to provide our employees with a work environment that is family-friendly,” stated Correct Craft President/CEO Bill Yeargin. “This award is further evidence of our strong commitment to providing not only first-class products and services but also a first-class company for our employees,” added Yeargin. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 08:39:05 -0400 http://www.planetnautique.com/Article293.html Official Correct Craft Press Release ----> Orlando, FLA (August 4, 2008) – Nautique is pleased to announce the addition of Dry Dock Marine Center in Angola, Indiana to its extensive network of prestigious Nautique dealers. This well-established, premium boat dealer, known for delivering exceptional customer service experiences, was recently selected as one of the top 100 boating dealers by Boating Industry Magazine for the second year in a row. Dry Dock Marine Center will offer a wide variety of new and used Nautique boats to choose from. This dealership boosts a large showroom with parts, a full service department and an extensive line of watersports equipment and accessories. It is owned and operated by Terry Archbold and his sons, Cory and Chris. The Archbolds have more than 11 decades of combined experience in the marine industry and the Angola market. Since the Archbolds’ dealership was founded in 1987, Dry Dock Marine Center has flourished into an award-winning and successful boat supplier, due in large part to their customer-focused sales and service approach. Their success is also attributable to their extensive experience in the industry. All technicians at Dry Dock Marine Center are PCM and Nautique certified to better serve its customer base. Additionally, Dry Dock Marine Center is skilled in the restoration of older model boats. “We are excited about the opportunity to partner with the well-respected Nautique boat brand. We look forward to further serving Angola’s inboard boating market with the premium Nautique brand and our customer-centric sales and service approach which focuses on establishing long-term relationships with each and every customer,” commented Terry Archbold Nautique’s National Sales Manager, Mike Yauch, added, “We are thrilled that Dry Dock Marine Center will be the Nautique dealer in the Angola area. With Dry Dock’s excellent track record and strong focus on customer needs, we are confident they will make a great addition to the Nautique family.” The dealership is located at 2195 W 175 N. in Angola, Indiana. It is conveniently positioned just off of 1-69 at exit 150. To learn more, visit www.drydockboats.com. Tue, 04 Aug 2009 09:27:42 -0400 http://www.planetnautique.com/Article292.html Official Fluid Ski and Sports Press Release Scot Ellis and Kyle Eade, two of the highest ranked and most experienced professional skiers in the world, have teamed up to introduce a water-ski training facility with no equal. Situated at a new and improved Lake Grew beside the American Water Ski Educational Foundation Hall of Fame in Central Florida, Fluid Ski and Sports offers it all . . . from individual instruction, camps and clinics, team training, world class tournaments, corporate events to any water-ski related activity! With over 35 years combined professional experience, Ellis and Eade, bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to your skiing. Featuring a 6.0L Nautique 196, a Bemman Jump ramp, an 8 to 1 sloped shoreline and an air conditioned relaxed area to get out of theFlorida sun in between sets . . . Fluid Ski and Sports provides absolutely perfect conditions to maximize your learning environment. “We have been involved in water-skiing at all different levels for all our lives. We share a passion for the sport that keeps us motivated to be at the lake everyday, training hard and trying to find what it takes to get just one more buoy or one more foot. Fluid Ski is giving us an opportunity to share what we have learnt in our careers, help shape future champions but most importantly foster a desire to learn, improve and enjoy in each and every skier . . . regardless of ability or age,” commented managing partners, Scot and Kyle. To celebrate the opening of one of the most anticipated water-ski facilities in the world, Fluid Ski kicked off by hosting a one day record tournament that featured a number of world record holders, world champions and national champions. The event was a huge success with some great skiing in all divisions, most notably Chris Parrish rounding 4 @ 41off (10.25m), Jimmy Siemers tricking well into 11,000 points, Rhoni Barton going close to 8,000 and a number of the Open Men jumping all around the 220 foot buoy. Fluid Ski and Sports will be hosting numerous other events later this year and plans to keep a close relationship with USAWaterski’s programs and the American Water Ski Educational Foundation who owns the lake. AWSEF President Bobby Reich stated, “We are really excited to have Scot and Kyle, two of the most respected athletes in the sport, setting up a new operation on our doorstep and working hard to promote the sport. Lake Grew is the perfect location, purpose built for tournament skiing, highly visible and closely situated to the Orlando area. We wish them all the best and look forward to a long successful relationship with them.” For more information about programs, rates and reservations, and future events please visit the new web site http://www.SkiFluid.com which is under construction and is being constantly updated or e-mail SkiFluid@aol.com. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:29:45 -0400 http://www.planetnautique.com/Article291.html Official Correct Craft Press Release For the fourth straight year, Nautique is the recipient of the NMMA’s prestigious CSI award. This award recognizes Nautique’s excellence in customer satisfaction in the Inboard Watersport Boats category, as part of the 2009 Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) program. The Customer Satisfaction Index is an independently-measured standard for accurately assessing customer satisfaction. For 2009, the Marine Industry CSI Award program surveyed over 59,000 boat buyers regarding satisfaction with the boats and engines they purchased between April 2008 and March 2009. Participating manufacturers were required to survey all new boat buyers during this given period. In order to receive the prominent CSI award, recipients had to consistently uphold marks of 90 percent or higher in customer satisfaction during the last year. “All of us on the Nautique team are excited to be the CSI Award recipient for the fourth year in a row. This award and many others demonstrate time and time again that Nautique builds the highest quality products and delivers exceptional customer care to each and every customer.” stated Correct Craft President/CEO Bill Yeargin. “This award is a testament to the dedication, integrity and hard work of our entire Nautique dealer network, employees and vendors,” added Yeargin. To read President/CEO Bill Yeargin’s Nautique Insider blog about Nautique’s fourth straight CSI Award, please visit Nautique Insider. Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:06:54 -0400 http://www.planetnautique.com/Article290.html Official Correct Craft Press Release ----> Orlando, FLA (July 23, 2009) Correct Craft, Inc, manufacturer of the premium Nautique brand, has created a team of in-house and external industry veterans to begin exploring investment opportunities within the marine industry. In doing so, Correct Craft is acting in collaboration with its parent company, Ambassador Enterprises, a private equity company, which obtained full ownership of Correct Craft in 2008. This team will be led by Correct Craft’s President/CEO Bill Yeargin. To help survey and assess potential investment opportunities, Yeargin has recruited other seasoned marine industry veterans to join the team including Chuck West, former CEO of Mastercraft, Russell Baqir, former President of Textron Marine Finance and Sean Marrero, Correct Craft’s CFO. “I am excited to be leading a team of top industry veterans in exploring investment opportunities within our industry. While many are retreating in this difficult economic environment, we want to move forward aggressively,” stated Correct Craft’s President/CEO Bill Yeargin. “We have a great team that we believe will identify the right potential partners for both Correct Craft and our parent company, Ambassador Enterprises,” added Yeargin. To make an inquiry, please visit http://www.marineteam.biz. Fri, 24 Jul 2009 08:27:39 -0400 http://www.planetnautique.com/Article289.html Official Correct Craft Press Release ----> Orlando, FLA (July 21, 2009) – Nautique recently manufactured the 200,000th boat ever produced by the company. The world-renowned manufacturer has developed a strong reputation for building the highest quality product and providing unmatched care to each and every customer. Nautique’s 200,000th boat produced is an all-new Crossover Nautique 226 model and the lucky owner of this monumental boat is Barry Bone of Austin, Texas. As such, Bone’s local Nautique dealer, Sail & Ski, held a celebration party to honor this notable occasion in the company’s history. “We were thrilled to learn that our customer was the purchaser of the 200,000th boat. We are very proud of the company’s long heritage of quality boat building. Their experience is evident in the superior quality and design of their boats,” commented Buzz Watkins of the Sail & Ski Center. “The entire Nautique team is thrilled to be celebrating the production of our 200,000 boat!” stated Correct Craft President/CEO Bill Yeargin. “For the last 84 years, Nautique has developed a reputation for building the world’s best boats and providing unparalleled customer service. We know that this reputation is a result of our outstanding dealers like Sail & Ski. We appreciate our entire dealer network and employees for taking care of 200,000 customers in a way that no one else can,” added Yeargin. To read President/CEO Bill Yeargin’s Nautique Insider blog about the celebration, please visit http://www.nautiques.com/blog. Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:04:38 -0400 http://www.planetnautique.com/Article288.html Official N3 Boatworks Press Release ----> N3 Boatworks is excited to announce the addition of Bruce Foutz and Brad Foutz, formerly of Correct Craft East/Mid-West Correct Craft, to the N3 family. Bruce has more than 30 years of experience working with Correct Craft, specifically in the parts division. He is known throughout the country as the expert to call regarding any Nautique and Correct Craft parts. His wealth of knowledge is a true asset to the N3 team. Brad is a welcomed addition to the parts team with over four years under his belt of direct experience working in Correct Craft parts and a lifetime of living with a Correct Craft parts expert. To continue their commitment to Nautique owners, N3 Boatworks has also expanded their parts division and now supplies parts for all Nautique and Correct Craft boats built from 1960-2010. N3 has recently added over 22,000 parts to their inventory ranging from underwater gear to stereo systems and from jumpseats to graphics. Plus you can't forget the everyday necessities like impellers and steering cables. N3 will also supply upholstery for boats built from 1979-1999. N3 is proud to have Bruce and Brad on their team and to be supplying parts for all Correct Craft boats that have been “on the waters of the world since 1960.” N3 Boatworks Parts is an accessible parts dealer for all Correct Craft owners. Please contact us directly at 317-845-9253 or bruce@n3boatworks.com. N3 Boatworks is the central Indiana Nautique dealer. Built on the solid foundation of boating, service and business experience, N3 is expanding the inboard boating sales, service and fabrication business in central Indiana. N3 is known across the country as an expert in specialty fabrication of Nautiques. For more information, please visit www.n3boatworks.com. Wed, 22 Jul 2009 08:55:09 -0400 http://www.planetnautique.com/Article287.html Official Correct Craft Press Release ----> Orlando, FLA (July 14, 2009) – The Air Nautique Wakeboard Nationals, which exclusively used the high performance, competition caliber Super Air Nautique 210 and 230 models, resulted in several historic performances in both wakeboarding and wakeskating. Team Nautique rider Danny Harf made wakeboarding history by becoming the first rider to land a Wrapped Cork Nose Grab Backside 7 in a contest. A new wakeboarding trick referred to as Mocha Latte debuted at the Wakeboard Nationals; the Moby Dick 540 was also unveiled for the first time during a contest. There were also two other wakeboarding firsts this weekend as an S-Bend and a Switch 270 Transfer on the Fun Box were completed by a female rider during a competition for the very first time. Additionally, in the Men’s Wakeskate Division a Switch Heelside 540 was landed for the first time during a contest. Team Nautique wakeboarder Bob Soven took the first place title in the Junior Men’s Wakeboard Division, thus continuing his dominance on the water this year. Likewise, he was preceded on the podium by his little brother Jason who won the Boy’s Division and also credited Nautique. Team Nautique athlete Keith Lidberg also had outstanding performances this weekend and received the Best Trick Award for his Toeside 270 Transfer on the Fun Box. “The Air Nautique Wakeboard Nationals provided a weekend of thrills on the water that could only have occurred behind a Nautique. Athletes were comfortable trying new tricks never before done in competition, knowing that the Nautique wake would provide them with the support they needed to perform to their highest potential,” stated Correct Craft President/CEO Bill Yeargin. “It was exciting to hear so many athletes get off the water and rave about the Nautique wake.” Yeargin added. To read Bill Yeargin’s Nautique Insider with more details on the historic National Championship weekend, please visit http://www.nautiques.com/blog. Sat, 18 Jul 2009 10:00:56 -0400