Nautique Swervin' Weekends

Jeff posted this over on PN and thought some skiers here might be interested, too bad they do not have one closer to me or even up in Wisco.

Link to Jeffs post incase my cut and paste does not work:
https://www.planetnautique.com/vb5/forum/nautique-topics/official-correct-craft-news/nautique/514396-nautique-swervin-weekends


Official Nautique Press Release:
(March 23, 2017) - Nautique is proud to announce a brand-new series of events for 2017 dubbed Nautique Swervin’ Weekends presented by HO Skis, USA Water Ski and AWSA (American Water Ski Association). Designed to expose people to waterskiing in a fun and laid-back environment, the 9-stop event series kicks off in April and will be pulled by the record-setting Ski Nautique 200. Completely free of charge for all participants that sign up, these USA Water Ski sanctioned events are aimed to bring everyone together to further the growth of waterskiing all around the country.

During each event a Nautique pro waterskier will be in attendance to provide tips, help teach newcomers how to waterski and showcase just how much fun waterskiing is. Lunch and snacks will be provided free of charge to all participants, but space is limited for each event so sign up quickly.

“Giving people the chance to experience waterskiing in a non-competitive, fun and light-hearted environment is important to showcase the waterskiing lifestyle,” said Nautique president Greg Meloon. “This one-of-a-kind series will give everyone involved an inclusive and enjoyable experience that highlights the lifestyle behind a Nautique.” Meloon added.

“We want to make sure everyone has a good time, gets a chance to ski behind the 200 and enjoys the life that we waterskiers have the privilege to live,” said Nautique athlete Nate Smith. “Waterskiing is so much fun and I’m really looking forward to teaching new people and to share my love for the sport with everyone I can this summer.”

Support for Nautique Swervin’ Weekends is also brought to us by HO Skis. HO will be on-hand during each event with brand-new gear for everyone to try out. Skis, vests, gloves, ropes, handles and much more will all be made available to make sure everyone can get out on the water and have fun. Not only will HO be providing any gear you’d like to try, but they’re also picking up the bill for your USA Water Ski membership for the day as well. With support from HO, USA Water Ski and the AWSA, the Nautique Swervin’ Weekends is set up to be a free event you won’t want to miss!

For more info on Nautique Swervin' Weekends, check out Nautique.com
FLORIDA
April 1-2
Contact: Jim Powers
Address of Site: Ariana Beach Clubhouse / 320 Ramsgate Rd. / Auburndale, Florida 32823
Athlete: Nate Smith
SIGN UP

TEXAS
May 6-7
Contact: Ken Buchheit
Address of Site: Frameswitch Ski Lakes / CR 101 / Hutto, TX 78634
Athlete: Nate Smith
SIGN UP

CALIFORNIA
May 6 - 7
Contact: Greg Badal
Address of Site: Folsom Lake 7755 Folsom / Auburn Rd, Folsom, CA 95630 / Lake Winchester Pump House Rd., Clarksburg, CA 95612
Athlete: Scot Ellis
SIGN UP

WASHINGTON
May 13-14
Contact: John Goodman
Address of Site: Ski Park Lake, 20901 S Prairie Carbon River Rd E, Orting, WA 98360
Athlete: Zack Worden
SIGN UP

NEW HAMPSHIRE
June 3-4
Contact: Scott Behner
Address of Site: MacCallum’s Boat House / 1049 Dover Rd / Epsom, NH 03234
Athlete: Zack Worden
SIGN UP

NORTH CAROLINA
Date: June 10-11
Contact: Walter Fulp
Address of Site: Clearlake / 218 West Center Street / Lexington, NC 27292
Athlete: Breanne Dodd
SIGN UP

ILLINOIS
June 10-11
Contact: Dave Krohne
Address of Site: Lodi Ski Club / 24379 Lodi Rd. / Jerseyville, IL 62052
Athlete: Zack Worden
SIGN UP

ILLINOIS
August 5-6
Contact: Jeff Surdej
Address of Site: Wilmington Recreation Club / W. Coal City Rd. / Wilmington, IL 60481
Athlete: TBD
SIGN UP

ALABAMA
August 4-5
Contact: Doug Hamrick
Address of Site: Russell Marine, River North Marina / 250 River North Marina Rd / Alexander City, AL 35010
Athlete: TDB
SIGN UP

About Nautique Boat Company:
Celebrating 92 years of excellence in the marine industry, Nautique is a subsidiary of Correct Craft and has been on the waters of the world with a passion for innovation since 1925. Nautique is known to push the envelope of possibility on the water, and our owners have come to expect nothing but the absolute best. The Ski Nautique 200 has changed waterskiing with 22 world records, the G-Series has won numerous awards for wakeboard boat and wakesurf boat of the year while unlocking new possibilities in wakeboarding and wakesurfing, and our Sport Series has given families endless days on the water without compromise. Through our Nautique Cares initiatives we’re dedicated to not only making a difference on the water, but to people in need around the world. The world’s best ski boat, world’s best wake boat, and a company that cares. To learn more visit Nautique.com

About Correct Craft:
Celebrating 92 years of excellence in the marine industry, Correct Craft is a Florida-based company with global operations. The Correct Craft family includes Nautique, Centurion, Supreme, Bass Cat, Yar-Craft, SeaArk, and Bryant boat companies, Pleasurecraft Engine Group, and Aktion Parks. For more information please visit www.correctcraft.com.

Wilmington IL is pretty dang close or are you worried your lesbian mobile won't make it there?

Larry, you may want to check the plug in your blow boat behind you, she looks to be resting on the bottom.

NCH20SKIER wrote: I'm in for the set after Larry

I have sloppy thirds on Sunday AM.

Donald

I signed up for Wilmington 9:30AM. Somebody from up Northnin Illinois--get
Signed up and carpool.

Larry,

This will be your chance to try out some gear made before 1980. You will dig the new HO Gear. New boat, new ski, new rope, new ski jacket, all equal a new larry.

Donald

Adam 9:00
Larry 9:30
Greg 10:00
Jim (a friend of mine) 10:30

I am curious as to the program. Seems one person per 30 minute slot, which seems generous, Usually these things go in teams, like you suggest. I am guessing part of the 30 is sales pitch, which is fine, the price is certainly fair. I certainly wouldnt mind 30 minutes to myself, but as you suggest, these old bones are good for about 2 passes and I'm pooped.

75 Tique wrote: I am curious as to the program. Seems one person per 30 minute slot,

I just checked, the 9:00am option is gone, so unless I was the 2nd (or 3rd) person to pick that slot it seems like 1 person per 30, which is going to be a lot, I'm certainly not a competitive course skier (far from it) which is why I'm excited to have the instruction, but if I took 3 passes today I would need it to be somebody else's turn immediately.

I will be showing up with 2 skis so that I can drop 1 to save some of the arms.
Heck I may even bring my paddle for good measure

Larry you should bring your boat and the three of us can rip barefoot runs while they're changing skiers at the dock to show people you don't need a $100K boat or a $1K ski. haha

IAughtNaut wrote: while they're changing skiers at the dock to show people you don't need a $100K boat or a $1K ski. haha

You took a run on a $1000 ski at the Ruckus and the Shine on your smile matched the shine on your head when you got back. So watch it fella!

Hmmm......how did I miss this? The 1st weekend in Auburndale is only 20 minutes away. Woulda been worth a ride up just to see what was goin on.


john

What a great time. Everything was perfect. No sales pitches, the whole half hour session was behind the boat. Perfect venue. I thought it was High Rock Lake but it was a separate "lagoon" off of High Rock so no access to other boats and the water/wind conditions were perfect. Slalom course. Nautique 200 CB was a beautiful boat. Coaching by Breanne Dodd was great. Since we are all old and would be exhausted after 2 passes (OK, what am I going to do for the other 27 minutes) we asked if we could lump our three adjacent 1/2 hour sessions into one 1.5 hour session and we rotate, and that was fine with them.

My friend Jim coming in at the end of a pass


Jim getting some tips from Breanne

Don if your going to wait a year to go pro how about being the instructor for the Illinois event-

ILLINOIS
August 5-6
Contact: Jeff Surdej
Address of Site: Wilmington Recreation Club / W. Coal City Rd. / Wilmington, IL 60481
Athlete: TBD

I'll sign up if your the athlete