Effective immediately The Haines Group will no longer be distributing Corrects Craft’s Nautique range of tow boats in Australia.
The Haines Group and the Haines family name have been respected and recognised as a giant in the Australian marine industry for more than 50 years. Initially as a boat builder that has seen great success with brands such as Signature, Traveller and Seafarer fibreglass boats The Haines Group have developed a network, understanding and respect within the marine industry that has seen them often approached by overseas manufacturers to distribute their product in Australia and New Zealand.
Certain product lines have had a good fit with The Haines Group’s company ethos of “you do get what you pay for” which succinctly expresses the philosophy of only building, distributing and associating with the best marine products that money can buy. This is true of Suzuki Marine outboards, Walker Bay inflatable boats and of course Nautique tow boats.
Nautique initially approached The Haines Group in 2002 and following 8 years distributing Nautique tow boats in Australia, The Haines Group have taken the decision to hand the brand back to the USA. This decision has been taken to allow The Haines Group to focus on it’s core business which has kept the company strong for more than 50 years.
Over the last 8 years The Haines Group have supported and grown the Nautique brand in Australia with a strong advertising and sponsorship programme which included 4 years as naming rights sponsor of the Australian Pro Tour of Wakeboarding and 8 years as sponsor of the Moomba Masters ski tournament. The Haines Group have sponsored well known Australian athletes under the Nautique banner.
All current orders in the system will be honoured and competed. All sales, warranty, spare parts, advertising and sponsorship requests should now go directly to the USA via www.nautiques.com . Current Nautique dealers will be liaising directly with Correct Craft to arrange new dealer agreements and a direct relationship.
The Haines Group would like to take this opportunity to thank all Nautique owners that we have had the pleasure of dealing with over the last 8 years and we hope you continue to enjoy your boats.
The 2010/2011 Monster Energy Tigé Tour towed by Tigé Boats is back bigger and better than ever and the dates have been released. View the dates here.
After the massive success of the 2010 Tigé Tour, the ProWake Academy is back on the road this season for the 2011 Monster Energy Tigé Tour.
The Tigé Tour is a grassroots wakeboarding tour which gives anyone and everyone the chance to ride behind the massive Tigé RZ2 Monster Energy boat and demo the latest and greatest wakeboard gear in the industry from Liquid Force.
Participants will receive expert coaching from ProWake Academy's John Henson with special appearances at selected stops from Team Tigé pros Daniel Watkins, Scotty Broome and Dylan Prideaux.
You will get 3x 20-minute sets per lesson plus lunch, a gift pack and all of the Monster Energy you can drink! Plus, you will get your own section in the video from your stop and a professional photographer will be providing your best shots of the day on Facebook for you to have for free! With a maximum of 7 riders per day your time on the water will be maximised and you will learn a bag of new tricks.
It doesn't matter whether you fancy yourself a good wakeboarder or have never done it before, our expert coaching, expert equipment and fun and relaxed environment will mean you will come away from your lesson having progressed your riding to brand new heights.
Book Now
Spaces are limited, so view the dates and book now and secure your spot! Book your mates in at the same time if you all want to wakeboard together on the same day (which is a great day out)!
The latest and all new picture T shirts from Liquid Malisha have arrived.
In a totally new concept for Liquid Malisha we have been able to produce a perfect picture print on our Liquid Malisha T Shirts.
The first 2 picture t shirts to be released are the Courtney and Antoinette T Shirts. We are sure you will remember the picture of Courtney from our latest ad in Wake Magazine.
The T Shirts are $39.95 and are available now through the Liquid Malisha website www.liquidmalisha.com
Mastercraft together with new Dealer Queensland Marine Centre will be at the Brisbane boat show.
The new X25 will be on display. This new awesome boat which has sold well after releases in both Melbourne and Sydney show’s will certainly stir things up at the show.
Other models on show will be the ever popular X2 and the X15. The X15 is in contention for the “Australia’s Greatest Boat” award.
Come and visit and see these awesome wakeboard boats
The Liquid Force Rail Jam’s return again for the 2010-2011 season. With 6 stops this year, these events are designed with the emphasis on fun. There is a division for everyone to enter - from beginner to advanced. All riders, regardless of age or ability are encouraged to have a go. Come on out and enjoy the day.
EVENTS and LOCATIONS for 2010-2011 are
OCTOBER 15 - Friday - 2.00pm Suncoast Watersports Park BLI BLI
NOVEMBER 6 - Saturday - 2.00pm - Cable Ski Cairns
DECEMBER 5 - Sunday - 3.00pm Cable Ski Logan
DECEMBER 18 - Saturday - Time 2.00pm - Cables Wake Park Penrith
FEBRUARY 5 - Saturday - Time TBA - Cables Wake Park Penrith
FEBUARY 19 - Saturday - 2.00pm - Suncoast Watersports Park BLI BLI
(Please note dates and start times may vary)
DIVISIONS FOR 2010-2011 will be
Beginners
Under 13 Boys
Under 17 Boys
Wakeskate
Amateur Women
Pro Women
Amateur Men
Pro Men
The Liquid Force Australian Rail Series are obstacle only events. Riders are scored for all the
tricks they perform on the rails and kickers. Tricks performed off the flat water are not scored, with
the exception of the Pro Men and the Wakeskate Divisions in one per-selected area of the course.
Points are awarded for the placements received by every rider in each event and a series
tally for each rider is recorded. The rider with the highest total at the end of the season
is crowned the AUSTRALIAN RAIL CHAMPION.
Riders all compete together in a series of fast paced action packed heats and finals. Carriers are fully
loaded with up to 10 riders on the water at any one time. All riders receive a free BBQ dinner as part of
their entry fee as well as competitors bags for all. In 2011 placegetters in all divisions will receive medals, certificates and prizemoney.
Entries should be made directly with each cable park and will open 6 weeks before each event.
Entry forms can be downloaded from www.liquidforcewake.com.au. Entries close one week
prior to each event. You cannot enter on the day. Entries are capped at 80 riders maximum.
Liquid Malisha is proud to release 20 new t shirts for this spring. With a bunch of new designs you are sure to find something that stands out for you.
There is a new ladies scoop neck tee, mens singlet, v neck and of course our regular t shirt shape.
Head over to www.liquidmalishashop.com.au to check out the new designs
10% off everything online for wake.com.au members at Cassell Marine
Among the 102 amateur riders who competed today, only 63 advanced in the contest, including 13-year-old Australian native Tony Iacconi. Iacconi, the 2009 Boys division world champion, decided to forgo his final year within the 10-13 age group to compete in the more advanced 18 & under Jr. Men’s division.
“If you win a division one year, you should move onto a harder one the following year,” said Iacconi. “It’s not all about winning; it’s about challenging yourself to become a better rider. I want to compete against riders better than me and learn from that experience.”
Iacconi more than exceeded his expectations during today’s Jr. Men’s division semifinals, as the Australian young gun won his heat by nearly 20 points. In his run, Iacconi landed several impressive tricks, including a KGB, a Dumb Dumb, and a Toeside Backside 360.
“To be honest, I really wasn’t sure if I was going to make it through the semis today,” said Iacconi. “I’m just stoked to make it into the finals, so whatever happens tomorrow is a bonus.”
Iacconi and the five other Jr. Men finalists will hit the water tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 20 at 2 p.m.
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