| CORRECT CRAFT ANNOUNCES DATES FOR THE 50TH MASTERS WATER SKI & WAKEBOARD TOURNAMENT | 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.
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| NAUTIQUES BY CORRECT CRAFT LAUNCHES INTERACTIVE E-NEWSLETTER | 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.”
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| INCREDIBLE PERFORMANCES CONCLUDED THE 49TH MASTERS | 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.
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| ELIMINATION ROUNDS OF THE 49TH MASTERS BEGINS | 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.
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| COURSE RECORD SET AT THE 16TH JUNIOR MASTERS BY ZACK WORDEN | 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
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