Indie Girls' Guide To Boat Driving: 2nd Edition!

Check out the latest installment of the Indie Girls' Guide to Boat Driving. This DVD is available for $14.95 and will take all the anxiety away so you can all focus on having fun. Find helpful tips on things like backing up a trailer, safety precautions, rules of the water, end of day checklists and most important, towing a skier or wakeboarder.

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The Indie Girls' Guide to Boat Driving (second edition) will get you in the driver's seat. Boating is a male-dominated activity and there's no doubt that fear and intimidation can hold you back. Whether you're new to boating or you're ready to step up your involvement, this guide will go through all the fundamentals in a girl-friendly way. We'll cover basic boat operations, docking, safety precautions and much more. We'll also address your areas of anxiety, such as trailering your boat and how to master the boat launch. New to the second edition - specifics of what gear for what activity, weighting your boat, and towing a skier or rider. Gain the confidence you need to have fun on the water. Be an Indie Girl.

Thomas Degasperi Presents Jersey To Italy's Oldest Soccer Club

Born in Trento, Italy, slalom champion Thomas Degasperi is more than a big deal in his homeland. The popularity and appeal of "T-Gas" sometimes transcends water skiing into opportunities like being a contestant on Italy's Dancing With The Stars earlier this year. 

Recently, Italy's oldest soccer (football) club requested Degasperi's face and talents to help present their new, official jersey to the organization. Genoa, a cricket and football club founded in 1893, has played in the same stadium since 1911 and is a staple in Genoa culture and history. The staff was looking for a new, creative way to to impress 15 national television cameramen and 25 magazine/newspaper photographers.

That's when Degasperi got a call from his footwear/apparel sponsor, Lotto, who also sponsors the Genoa soccer team. Degasperi was psyched to hear their idea, "Basically, they had dozens of cameramen and media on the dock, and they all had no idea how the jersey was going to be presented. Then, the Response LX comes flying around the seawall, with me skiing behind it, wearing the new jersey. I looked at the group and everyone was dropping their jaw."

This creative presentation went viral online. Within minutes, millions of people were watching T-Gas shredding while representing the sport of water skiing as a class act.

The following segment appeared on Sky, the biggest TV station in Europe with over 30 million viewers. The event also aired on multiple networks and showed up in newspapers nationwide. Patrick Planatscher from Malibu Boats Italia, supplied a Response LX for the big event.

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Malibu Open Title - Best Birthday Gift Ever

Team Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) pro slalom skier Will Asher (@WillAsher) defeated Jamie Beauchesne at the Malibu Open in Milwaukee, WI over the weekend with a score of 3 buoys at 41 feet off. Beauchesne finished second with 2 buoys at 41 feet off in, some are saying, the most exciting head-to-head finale ever.

Asher had a rough start to the event, not performing the way he wanted on Friday. Skiing behind the new 2012 Malibu Response TXi, he was undeterred by his shaky beginning and returned to the Veteran's Park Lagoon on Saturday with renewed confidence. He was having fun and he had a kind of swagger that told the Milwaukee crowd this was going to be a special day. In fact, the day was special before Will even hit the water. Saturday, August 6, 1982 was the day Willy was born. He turned 29 at the 2011 Malibu Open and took the title as his gift.

Not only did this World Champion slalom skier turn a year older, he also won the Malibu Open for the second time in two years. Now that's a great day! Way to go Will! We're proud to be pulling for you!

Tags: Malibu Boats | Malibu Open | Will Asher | slalom skiing | water skiing | water skiing competition | ski boat | Response TXi | ski boats | tow boats | Jamie Beauchesne

Watch the Malibu Open Live August 5th & 6th

Join Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) and watch live online August 5th & 6th as the world’s best water skiers compete for $65,000 in prize money during the professional water ski event. Pro Slalom Events and Eagle Sports to Host Live Webcast of the Malibu Open (#MalibuOpen).

The Malibu Open professional waterski event, including athlete interviews and behind the scene shots, will be webcast live on August 5th and 6th from Veteran’s Park Lagoon in Milwaukee. The Malibu Open hosts the world’s top professional water ski athletes as they compete in traditional slalom and long-distance jumping for $65,000 in prize money. Free-style jumping, barefoot skiing, hydrofoil, show ski and trick flip demonstrations round out the exciting two day event.

Eagle Sports is providing the resources and equipment to host the live webcast which will be available on four industry sites including www.theproskitour.com, www.eaglesports.com, www.ballofspray.com and www.malibuboats.com.

The webcast enables people from around the world to share in the excitement and emotion of a world-class waterski event and the ability to get up close and personal with the athletes from the comfort of their own home. The entire event will not be available, however some of the preliminary rounds on Friday and all of finals on Saturday will be shown as well as behind the scenes shots and athlete interviews. Please see the schedule of events to know when to tune in.

When accessing the webcast, viewers will be prompted to provide an email address. This will enable them to join the live chat, ask the announcers questions and interact with other viewers. The webcasted events will immediately be archived underneath the viewing window and accessible for watching at any time.

Not going to be in front of a computer this weekend? Download the LiveStream app on your iPhone for free and watch the Malibu Open webcast on the go. For live scores and updates on Twitter, follow your favorite Team Malibu athletes like @TGas81 and @WillASher as well as @MalibuBoats, @taddh2oz and @the_krista.

The Malibu Open is a free event for family, friends and all to enjoy both onsite and online. The event is produced by Pro Slalom Events and sponsored by Malibu Boats.

Tags: Malibu Boats | Malibu Open | live feed | webcast | video | water skiing | slalom skiing | The Pro Ski Tour | Will Asher | Regina Jaquess | Freddie Krueger | Veteran’s Park Lagoon | Milwaukee | Team Malibu | Response Series | ski boats

Malibu Open Water Ski Event Returns to Veteran’s Park Lagoon

The Malibu Open (#MalibuOpen) is returning to Milwaukee’s lakefront Veteran’s Park Lagoon on August 5-6. The world’s top professional water ski athletes will compete in traditional slalom and long-distance jumping for $65,000 in prize money. Free-style jumping, barefoot skiing, hydrofoil, show ski and trick flip demonstrations round out the exciting two day event, which is open and free to the public.

The Milwaukee Parks and Recreation is estimating 15,000 to 20,000 spectators. In addition, the Malibu Open will be in conjunction with the Thunderbirds Air show bringing in an approximate 100,000 spectators over the Friday and Saturday event.

“The Malibu Open is another example of our park system bringing quality programming to the lakefront for the benefit of Milwaukee County residents," County Executive Chris Abele said. "Unique events such as the Malibu Open attract participants and spectators from across the country, helping to shine the light nationally on our beautiful lakefront and award-winning parks."

“Athletes from around the world will be here competing,” event organizer, Dana Reed said. “Fans will have an opportunity to interact with them, grab photos and autographs. Returning Malibu Open Champion Will Asher of England, World Jump Record holder Freddy “The Nightmare” Krueger of the United States and World Slalom Record holder Regina Jaquess, will be just a few of the top athletes making a splash in the Veteran’s Park Lagoon.”

In slalom skiing, athletes navigate through a six-buoy course while the boat travels at a constant speed of 36 mph with an initial 32-foot line. After completion of each pass, the rope is shortened by a pre-determined length to increase difficulty. Whichever athlete rounds the most buoys at the shortest line length, wins. In the breathtaking long-distance jumping event, skiers race toward a 6-foot high ramp reaching speeds of 70 mph and fly distances over 200 feet. Top men’s jumper, Ryan Dodd of Canada jumped 226 feet at the 2011 Moomba Masters night finals held in Melbourne, Australia earlier this year. The athletes get three approaches at the ramp. Whoever goes the furthest, wins.

“Professional waterskiing events are usually held on private lakes, so we are very excited to be returning to the perfect venue that Milwaukee offers the Malibu Open,” Reed said. “The finals will be held Saturday night starting at 5 p.m. and ending with the men’s jump finals at 8 p.m. A country concert with Milwaukee’s own Michael Scott, will be held immediately after the event at 9 p.m.”

The Malibu Open is a free event for family, friends and all to enjoy. The event is produced by Pro Slalom Events and sponsored by Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats). Concessions and parking will be organized by the Milwaukee County Parks Department.

Malibu Open Schedule of Events
Friday
7:30 AM - Open Women Slalom Round #1 qualifying
9:30 AM - Open Men Slalom Round #1 qualifying
1:30 PM - Open Women Jump Round #1 qualifying
3:30 PM - Open Men Jump Round #1 qualifying
5:30 PM - Open Women Slalom Round #2 qualifying
6:45 PM - Free Style Jump (8)

Saturday
7:30 AM - Open Men Slalom Round #2 qualifying
11:00 AM - Free Style Jump competition (4)
11:30 AM - Open Women Jump Round #2 qualifying
1:00 PM - Open Men Jump Round #2 qualifying
2:30 PM - Hydro foil
2:45 PM - Open Women (6)
3:30 PM - Open Men Slalom (6)
4:15 PM - Barefoot Central
4:35 PM - Open Women Final (4) head to head
5:00 PM - Open Men Final (4) head to head
5:25 PM - Rock Aqua Jays
5:55 PM - Open Women Final (2) head to head
6:10 PM - Open Men Final (2) head to head
6:25 PM - Hydrofoil
6:40 PM - Open Women Jump Finals (6)
7:30 PM - Free Style Jump Finals (2)
7:45 PM - Barefoot Central
8:00 PM - Open Men Jump Finals (6)
9:00 pm - Country Concert—Michael Scott

Tags: Malibu Boats | Malibu Open | water skiing | slalom skiing | The Pro Ski Tour | Will Asher | Regina Jaquess | Freddie Krueger | Veteran’s Park Lagoon | Milwaukee | Team Malibu | Response Series | ski boats

Degasperi Earns Another World Slalom Title

Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) Pro Slalom athlete, Thomas Degasperi (@TGas81) captured his second World Championship Title at the 2011 World Water Ski Championships in Dubna, Russia.

A past World Champion and silver medal Men’s Slalom winner, Team Malibu’s Thomas Degasperi was skiing towards a repeat at the 2011 World Water Ski Championships in Dubna, Russia. The Italian born slalom skier took the water in Russia with the confidence of his recent domination at the Global Invitational and his rigorous Malibu Response LXi training regimen as an advantage. Degasperi climbed to the top podium spot on July 23, 2011 with 3 buoys at 41’ becoming a 2-time World Champion Slalom Skier and the holder of the World title for 2011.

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Going into the final round Degasperi was not even in the top three, but that didn’t seem to faze him. He stretched for every turn and in the end came out on top slicing past fellow pro Aaron Larkin by an entire buoy for a winning run of 3@41’(10.25m). Degasperi received his new World Champion Title on Saturday, July 23, 2011. Larkin and Nate Smith finished second and third respectively.

Lani Farmer, Team and Event Director for Malibu Boats, had this to say about the current World Champion. “We’re so proud of Thomas. The World Slalom Title could not be held by a better guy. He’s not only a wonderful skier, but he’s a great person and an unbelievable ambassador for Malibu Boats and the sport of slalom skiing. Great job Thomas!”

Skiing extremely well this year, Degasperi’s competitive performances seemed to be hinting to a new level in his skiing. He edged out the 2010 World Slalom Champion and his Malibu Boats teammate, Will Asher, at the Global Invitational. Degasperi took this confidence and skill into Worlds and came out with his second Men’s Slalom Title.

His training regimen also had a lot to do with Degasperi’s resurgence as a World Champion. During the summer Degasperi trains in his home town of Trento in Northern Italy with his Father Marco and the Italian Federation coach, Bubu Alessi. The other half of the year Degasperi trains behind the Malibu Response LXi at the Drew Ross Ski Academy in Orlando, FL. A fellow competitive slalom skier, Team Malibu member and good friend, Ross helps push Degasperi to be his best with the help of the LXi’s pull.

Tags: Malibu Boats | Thomas Degasperi | World Water Ski Championships | World Champion | World Slalom Champion | Response LXi | Dubna Russia | water skiing | tournament | competition | Worlds | ski boats | slalom skiing

Malibu Open Water Skiing Heats Up Again This Summer

Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) will pull the world’s best water skiers to compete for $65,000 in prize money August 5th & 6th at Veteran’s Park Lagoon.

The most talked about water skiing competition of 2010, the Malibu Open, is returning to Milwaukee’s lakefront Veteran’s Park Lagoon in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on August 5-6, 2011. World record-breaking Response Series Malibu ski boats will pull the world’s top professional water ski athletes in slalom skiing and water ski jumping events as they compete for $65,000 in prize money. Sure to surpass the amazing performances of last year, some of these athletes could be poised for record-breaking success. This momentous water sports event is free to the public and will also feature demonstrations like free-style jumping, barefoot skiing, hydrofoiling, show skiing and trick flipping. Make plans to be at the 2011 Malibu Open.

The Milwaukee Parks and Recreation is estimating attendance in the neighborhood of 15,000 to 20,000 spectators. In addition, the Malibu Open will be in conjunction with the World-renowned Thunderbirds Air show bringing in approximately 100,000 spectators over the Friday and Saturday event.

When Lani Farmer, Event and Team Director for Malibu Boats, was asked what makes the Malibu Open so successful, this was her reply. “The Malibu Open in Milwaukee seems to breed high performance. The athletes, the boats, the lake, the crowd it all combines to create a kind of momentum that is as obvious in the performances on the water as it is in the buzz along the shore.” Lani explained, “We saw some of the highest cuts ever in a water ski competition last year. This year we may see some records fall.”

“Athletes from around the world will be here competing,” event organizer, Dana Reed said. “Fans will have an opportunity to interact with them, grab photos and autographs. Returning Malibu Open Champion Will Asher of England, World Jump Record holder Freddy “The Nightmare” Krueger of the United States and World Women’s Slalom Record holder Regina Jaquess of the United States will be just a few of the top athletes making a splash in the Veteran’s Park Lagoon.”

In slalom skiing, athletes navigate through a six-buoy course while the Malibu ski boat travels at a constant speed of 36 mph with an initial 32-foot line. After completion of each pass, the rope is shortened by a pre-determined length to increase difficulty. Whichever athlete rounds the most buoys at the shortest line length, wins. In the breathtaking long-distance jumping event, skiers race toward a 6-foot high ramp reaching speeds of 70 mph and fly distances over 200 feet. Top men’s jumper, Ryan Dodd of Canada jumped 226 feet at the 2011 Moomba Masters night finals held in Melbourne, Australia earlier this year. The athletes get three approaches at the ramp. Whoever goes the furthest, wins.

“Professional waterskiing events are usually held on private lakes, so we are very excited to be returning to the perfect venue that Milwaukee offers the Malibu Open,” Reed said. “The finals will be held Saturday night starting at 5 p.m. and ending with the men’s jump finals at 8 p.m. A country concert with Milwaukee’s own Michael Scott, will be held immediately after the event at 9 p.m.”

The Malibu Open is a free event for family, friends and all to enjoy. The event is produced by Pro Slalom Events and sponsored by Malibu Boats. Concessions and parking will be organized by the Milwaukee County Parks Department.

About Pro Slalom Events, LLC: Pro Slalom Events, LLC’s goal is to bring water skiing back to the national spotlight giving our spectacular athletes a stage to perform on. Founded by Dana Reed, Pro Slalom Events, recreated the Pro Water Ski Tour for the 2008 season which became an immediate success. In 2011 Pro Slalom Events will continue its momentum supporting events in Michigan, Wisconsin and Texas. Through its passion and enthusiasm for water skiing Pro Slalom Events will continue to bring the amazing talent of these athletes to fans across the country and around the world for many years to come.

Tags: Malibu Boats | Malibu Open | water skiing | slalom skiing | The Pro Ski Tour | Will Asher | Regina Jaquess | Freddie Krueger | Veteran’s Park Lagoon | Milwaukee | Team Malibu | Response Series | ski boats

King of Darkness Crowned in June

Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) is pulling America’s premier professional night jump water ski competition, King of Darkness 2011, in Southeastern Michigan June 24-25, 2011 at Groveland Oaks County Park (14555 Dixie Highway, Holly).

King of Darkness event link on Facebook.

Professional water ski jumpers from around the globe (this year adding top women jumpers to the mix) will take to the water to qualify for a chance to win their share of $35,000 in prize money. Sponsors for this year’s event include: Labatt Blue, Malibu Boats, Skiers Pier, Connelly Skis, HO Skis, Boaters Insurance, Indmar, Tahoe Boats and Eagle Trailers. The event is presented in partnership with Oakland County Parks and Recreation.

Skiers will be flying more than 230 feet through the air at speeds exceeding 75 miles per hour, all under the lights in a high-energy, crowd-pleasing format. Skiers will be pulled behind the top-of-the-line 2011 Malibu Response LXI with a Corvette LS3 motor, custom built for the King of Darkness event.

“Based on past experience putting on pro water ski events, a night event lit by flood lights is more exciting and unique than a daytime event. Fans will feel like they’re a part of the action and will get a chance to interact with the athletes” said PJ McMillan, event organizer.

The event gives world-class athletes a venue to showcase their breathtaking talents while promoting the sport and the healthy, high-energy lifestyle that goes along with it.

Event-goers will also have a chance to see world-ranked wake boarders Chris Laske and Mike Dowdy perform between rounds. “The goal is to keep the crowd entertained during the jumpers’ down time for an evening of non-stop action,” said McMillan. The King of Darkness will be a three-hour extreme water sports event like nothing else in southeast Michigan.

“We are excited to again be partnering with Oakland County Parks and Recreation to put on the King of Darkness event,” said McMillan. Stewart Lake at Groveland Oaks County Park is the perfect location for this event, with ideal small lake size and large spectator areas, and a location just off I-75. The park hosts several large events each year (including a 4th of July fireworks show) and has parking and facilities to accommodate large crowds.

“Skiers Pier is proud to be the title sponsor of the King of Darkness Night Jump,” said Ron Koenig, Skiers Pier Owner. “We are all about supporting the sports around which our business is centered, and this type of event is the best way to capture new athletes and encourage and motivate those already addicted to water sports.”

Tentative Event Schedule: Friday Night, June 24: Seeding for skiers, live music, food/drink, vendors, sponsor booths – Gates at 5:30, competition starts at 7:30.

Saturday Night, June 25: Main competition, live music, food/drink, vendors, sponsor booths - Gates at 5:30, competition starts at 7:30.

Tags: Malibu Boats | Skiers Pier | King of Darkness | night jump | ski boat | Response LXI | water ski jumping | water skiing | Michigan | Malibu Dealer | Labatt Blue

Update Your 2011 Malibu Boat Guide App

The Malibu Boat (@MalibuBoats) Guide is a comprehensive mobile source for rich 2011 model content made available through a free iPad®/ iPhone® app. This application just went through an upgrade so if you already have a copy on your iPhone and/or iPad make sure to download the update. If you don't have the app yet download it now.

In addition to the functionality originally built into the 2011 Boat Guide, Malibu Boats has added even more.

• Share your photos and videos with Malibu Boats
• Get to Malibu Boats on Twitter and Facebook
• Quickly access your nearest Malibu Dealer's website
• Keep up on your Nearest Malibu Dealer's Tweets

Experience the world’s most awarded wakeboard and water ski boats from anywhere with the 2011 Malibu Boat Guide App. Available in iPhone® and iPad® formats, this free mobile application gives users a window to truth on the water.

Tags: Malibu Boats iPhone | iPad | app | boating | wakeboarding | water skiing | videos | photos | GPS | Google | directions | maps | models | 2011 | Twitter | Facebook | news | photo gallery | Boat Guide | wake views | wakeboard boats | ski boats

Orlando Channel 9 Spotlights Tgas

Team Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) pro water skier Thomas Degasperi (Tgas) has been a busy guy behind his Malibu Response LXi. Not only has he been training five days a week for the 2011 pro slalom season, but he was recently photographed for the cover of the May issue of WaterSki Magazine . And yesterday he was featured on Orlando Channel 9 Sports (@WFTV). They interviewed Thomas about his road to the World Championships in 2011 as well as how he started in the sport of water skiing. It is a great video. Give it a watch!

Congratulations on all of the coverage Thomas. You deserve it! We're pulling for you this season!

Tags: Malibu Boats | Thomas Degasperi | WaterSki Magazine | water skiing | Response LXi | ski boat | ski boats | slalom skiing | Channel 9 | Orlando FL | water ski video

WaterSki Covers Degasperi

Team Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) pro water skier Thomas Degasperi is featured on the cover of the May WaterSki Magazine as a part of the the 2011 Best Slalom Ski Issue. The former World Champion was shot in full lean capturing a slalom buoy behind his Malibu Response LXi. It's a great cover and a great issue! Pick it up at a newsstand near you. Great job Thomas!

Tags: Malibu Boats | Thomas Degasperi | WaterSki Magazine | water skiing | Response LXi | ski boat | ski boats | slalom skiing

Malibu Dealers to Demonstrate Truth on the Water

Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) is sponsoring a nation-wide demo day, Saturday, April 30, 2011.

Dealers plan to put their Malibu boats where their mouths are across the nation on April 30th. These dealers are demonstrating the truth on the water and exposing boat buyers to 2011 Malibu models and innovations first hand. Attendees will have the opportunity to test 2011 Malibu boats like the Riders Choice Boat of the Year Wakesetter VLX, the newly redesigned Wakesetter 247 LSV and the World Record-breaking Response LXi. Exclusive Malibu features available for demonstration will include the new Malibu Touch Command (MTC), Patented Power Wedge, the MaliView Dash/Entertainment System with Rider Presets and the Illusion G3 weightless fold-down tower. Experience the boats that have garnered 9 consecutive Boat of the Year Awards, been honored with 31 industry awards and earned 17 World Records on the water where it counts.

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2011 Malibu Boat Models
Why Malibu Boats

On April 30th the truth is on the water all across the nation. On this date Authorized Malibu Boats Dealers will be assembling fleets of ’11 Malibu boats at lakes throughout the United States. These boats are not just for show. The Malibu Truth is on the Water Demo Day is a chance to experience your Malibu Boats model and/or exclusive innovation of choice, up close and personal.

Malibu Dealers will take this opportunity to strengthen existing customer relationships and create some new ones. Dealership representatives will be available to answer questions, facilitate a demonstration or allow new boat buyers to explore and drive the Malibu models on their own. All of this exploration will happen in close proximity to refreshments so participants can replenish after the jaw-dropping Malibu Boats experience.

To find your nearest Malibu Boats Truth is on the Water Demo Day on April 30, 2011, visit: or e-mail demoday@malibuboats.com.

Tags: Malibu Boats | Malibu Dealers | demo | test drive | test ride | Wakesetter | Sunscape | Response | Ride | Malibu Touch Command | Power Wedge | MaliView | wakeboard boat | ski boat | boating | water skiing | wakeboarding

2011 Malibu Boats Demo Days

Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) is taking the truth to the water April 30th, 2011 all around the nation. On this date, Authorized Malibu Boats Dealers will be assembling fleets of ’2011 Malibu boats at lakes throughout the United States. These boats are not just for show. The Malibu Truth is on the Water Demo Day is a chance to experience your Malibu Boats model and/or innovation of choice, up close and personal. Malibu Dealers will take this opportunity to strengthen existing customer relationships and create some new ones. Dealership representatives will be available to answer questions, facilitate a demonstration or allow new boat buyers to explore and drive the Malibu models on their own. All of this exploration will happen in close proximity to refreshments so participants can replenish after the jaw-dropping Malibu Boats experience. To find your nearest Malibu Boats Truth is on the Water Demo Day on April 30, 2011 and other available dates e-mail demoday@malibuboats.com with questions.

Date: March 26th
Dealer: Central Texas Water Sports - Austin, TX
Location: Hula Hut on Lake Austin, 3825 Lake Austin Blvd.
Details: Saturday 3/26 10am to 3pm Join us at the Hula Hut on Lake Austin for one of our famous ride and drive events. We’ll have a selection of Malibu Boats in the water! To RSVP or if you have a specific model you’d like to drive, please email rob@ctws.us
Email: rob@ctws.com
Phone: 512-244-9777

Date: April 9th & 10th
Dealer: The Navigation Company - Conneaut Lake, PA
Location: 11910 Conneaut Lake Road Conneaut Lake, PA
Details: We will have boats in the water for test rides, refreshments, door prizes, good conversation with expert boat sales & service staff, and above all, GOOD DEALS on EVERYTHING !! We have several new boats arriving just in time for the show.
Email: boat@navcompany.com
Phone: 814-382-3255

Date: April 29th - May 1st
Dealer: Tommy's Slalom Shop - Denver, CO
Location: Soda Lakes
Details: Come and join us at Soda Lakes, all boat models will be there! Food and drinks will also be available. Contact Brian for more info.
Email: brian@gettommys.com
Phone: 303-455-3091

Date: April 30th
Dealer: Active Water Sports - Oregon City, OR
Location: 10th Street Boat Launch in West Linn, OR
Details: 10am to 4pm. Boats available for demo are Wakesetter VTX (w/diamond hull) Wakesetter VLX, 247 and Response LXi!
Email: nwboatshop@gmail.com
Phone: 503-643-5018

Date: April 30th
Dealer: Boat Country - Escalon, CA
Location: Tulloch Lake Resort at the Marina
Details: Meet us at the Tullock Lake Resort on the docks where you can drive the most popular models from Malibu, Wakesetter VLX or 23 LSV. We have combined it with a wakeboard slider event and there will be 2011 Hyperlite product to demo. Bring your rope and vest for a FREE all day event. Appointments not required, but recommended.
Email: brent@boatcountryUSA.com
Phone: 209-838-2628

Date: April 30th
Dealer: Deep Creek Marina - McHenry, MD
Location: 2010 Deep Creek Dr. McHenry, MD, Deep Creek Lake
Details: All day. Malibu models available upon request, riding behind the boats available!Email: mindy@deepcreekmarina.com
Phone: 301-387-6977

Date: April 30th
Dealer: Lake Country Marina - Mineral, VA
Location: Anna Point Marina, Lake Anna Mineral, VA
Details: Food and drink will be provided in our covered pavilion. Any on-water sports and boat demonstrations will be done with and by those drivers/riders willing to get out on the lake (still cold in April)
Email: jillg@lcmarine.com
Phone: 540-895-5575

Date: April 30th
Dealer: Liquid Sports/Orlando - Orlando, FL
Location: 8650 E. Colonial Drive Orlando, FL
Details: 9am to 5pm come and ride behind a Malibu Wakesetter 23 LSV, VLX or VTX. Anyone interested in a demo come to our dealership and we will shuttle you over to our private lake where we will have the boats in the water waiting! Or call ahead to schedule a time.
Email: mark@liquidsportsmarine.com
Phone: 866-644-7719

Date: April 30th
Dealer: Main Channel Marina - Syracuse, IN
Location: 720 S Lakeside Dr. Syracuse, IN
Details: We will have a 21 Sunscape, 23 Sunscape in the water for test rides.
Email: jstump@mainchannel.com
Phone: 574-457-4200 ext. 102

Date: April 30th
Dealer: Marine Max of Arizona - Tempe, AZ
Location: Dock at Bartlett Lake Marina
Details: Marine Max of Arizona is giving demo's from the dock at Bartlett Lake Marina on April 30th. Wakesetters will be on hand for test drives and rides.
Email: dustin.duea@marinemax.com
Email: andrew.blaisdell@marinemax.com
Phone: 602-697-7117 Dustin or 480-227-2881 Andrew

Date: April 30th
Dealer: Marine Outfitters - Charleston, TN
Location: At the shop 1607 Lauderdale Memorial Hwy
Details: 9am to 3pm by appointment only. Call for demo and meet us at the shop. We will have a Wakesetter VLX and 23 LSV also a Response FXi!
Email: joyce@marine-outfitters.net
Phone: 423-336-1088

Date: April 30th
Dealer: Munson Ski & Marine - Round Lake, IL
Location: Famous Freddies Roadhouse. 510 Park Ave Fox Lake, IL
Details: 10am to 4pm. Available boats Wakesetter VTX, VLX, 23 LSV & 247 LSV. You are welcome to ski/board if you want to bear the cold water. If gear is needed, please call ahead.
Email: matt@munsonski.com
Phone: 815-363-5400 x104 or 815-451-3617

Date: April 30th
Dealer: Paradise Watersports SoCal - Murrieta, CA
Location: Lake Elsinore, CA
Details: Call for appointment, specific launch ramp and other details
Email: chris@paradisesocal.com
Phone: 951-304-7222 or 951-973-7343

Date: April 30th
Dealer: Proshop Motorsports and Marine - Henderson, NV
Location: Lake Mead Marina, NV
Details: 9am to 2pm. Please call to schedule an appointment.
Email: matt@proshopmm.com
Phone: 702-564-8895

Date: April 30th
Dealer: Singleton Marine Group - Buford, GA
Location: Holiday Marina on Lake Lanier
Details: 10am to 4pm. Johnny Tobaben will be offering free wakeboard lessons (Lessons must RSVP with Johnny Tobaben to reserve a spot) johnny@singletonmarinegroup.com
Email: bpotzner@singletonmarinegroup.com
Phone: 770-614-0244

Date: April 30th
Dealer: Seattle Boat Company - Seattle, WA
Location: Lake Sammamish State Park,
Details: 11am to 3pm. Wakeboarding and skiing will be permitted, also Seattle Boat Co. is a full-service marine dealer and will have staff on hand from all departments.
Email: info@seattleboat.com
Phone: 206-633-2628

Date: April 30th
Dealer: Tinus Marine - Oconomowoc, WI
Location: Golden Mast Restaurant on Okauchee Lake Okauchee, WI
Details: 10am to 4pm. We will have a Wakesetter VLX, VTX, 21 LSV and Response LXi. We will have wakeboarding, weather permitting.
Email: tim@tinusmarine.com
Phone: 262-567-7533

Date: April 30th & May 1st
Dealer: Larson Marine - Stockton, CA
Location: Larson Marine 1325 W. Fremont Street, Stockton, CA
Details: 9am to pm Sat & 10:30am to 5pm Sun. Meet at the Stockton location (dock is across the street) We will have all models available. We welcome people to ride behind any boat! We will have food and drinks for everyone! Look for the Malibu hanging over a 100 feet in the air right next to I-5.
Email: craig@larsonmarine.com
Phone: Call Mike @209-465-5801 or Craig @ 916-635-8755

Date: April 30th & May 1st
Dealer: Sporting Edge, Inc - Antioch, CA
Location: Orwood Resort, 4451 Orwood Rd. Brentwood, CA
Details: April 30th 10am to 6pm May 1st 10am to 4pm (by appointment) Boats available to test drive Wakesetter 247 LSV, 23 LSV, VLX, VTX and 21 vRide. Some skiing and wakeboarding allowed, please bring own equipment.
Email: SportingEdgeShop@aol.com
Phone: Orwood Resort # 925-634-7181 Sporting Edge 925-754-8800

Date: April 30th & May 1st
Dealer: Malibu Marine LTD - Kelowna, BC Canada
Location: Kelowna Yacht Club
Details: Please contact Patrick at pat.malibu@shaw.ca for booking at time to demo. We will be offering Ski, Wakeboard and Surf trails only upon pre bookings. Models available, Wakesetter 247 LSV, 23 LSV, VLX and VTX.
Email: pat.malibu@shaw.ca
Phone: 250-862-9422

Date: May 21st and May 22nd
Dealer: Minnesota Inboard - Excelsior, MN
Location: Maynard’s Restaurant, Lake Minnetonka
Details: Sat. May 21st 11am to 6pm Sun. May 22nd 12am to 4pm. 19th Annual Dare To Compare Weekend
Email: joem@mninboard.com or mattm@mninboard.com
Phone: 952-474-1742


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Team Malibu Dominates 1st Slalom Comp of 2011

Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) Pro Slalom Skiers Will Asher (@WillAsher) and Thomas Degasperi crowded the podium at the first slalom competition of 2011, setting an event record along the way. Will and Thomas took 2nd and 3rd respectively at the 2011 Moomba Masters. And if that wasn't enough, during the first round of skiing Will shocked the slalom world by setting an event/lake record of 3 @ 41.5 off, beating the record previously set by Andy Mapple.

"Skiing second to last in the qualifying heat, Asher looked in control as he worked his way down the rope shortenings, setting his sights on – and beating – the record set by the great Andy Mapple." - Australian WaterSki Magazine

What a great start to the 2011 Pro Slalom Season! Must be all that training behind the 2011 Response LXi! Congratulations Will and Thomas! We're pulling for you both to have a great season!

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Malibu iPad & iPhone Boat Guide Video

Malibu Boat (@MalibuBoats) just released the 2011 Malibu Boat Guide App, but if you want to check out this app before you load it watch this video. Available in iPhone® and iPad® formats, this free mobile application gives users a window to truth on the water. Offered in addition to the Malibu Boats iPhone® App, the Malibu Boat Guide is packed full of detailed 2011 wakeboard boat and ski boat model information. Watch 2011 model and feature specific videos. Get a closer look at each Malibu’s wake. Browse extensive photo galleries and look up detailed specifications. Stay up on the Water Sports Industry Association’s 2011 Manufacturer of the Year with a real time connection to Malibu Boats social media channels and news. When you’re ready to take a test drive, use the 2011 Malibu Boats Guide App to locate and contact your local Malibu dealer. Download it from iTunes today!

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2011 Malibu Boats Factory Pro Team

The Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) Pro Team got together late last summer to film this short video. Riders Chad Sharpe (@ChadESharpe), Kevin Henshaw (@KevinHenshaw), Phillip Soven (@PhillipSoven) and Olivier Derome (@OliDerome) joined skiers Will Asher (@WillAsher), Thomas Degasperi and Drew Ross behind their 2011 Malibu Boats. This video will get your competitive juices flowing with "Bring on the Competition" from R&R in addtion to inspired performances by these Malibu boat owners. Check it out!

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Experience 2011 Malibu Boats on Your iPad and iPhone

The Malibu Boat (@MalibuBoats) Guide is a comprehensive mobile source for rich 2011 model content made available through a free iPad®/ iPhone® app.

Experience the world’s most awarded wakeboard and water ski boats from anywhere with the 2011 Malibu Boat Guide App. Available in iPhone® and iPad® formats, this free mobile application gives users a window to truth on the water. Offered in addition to the Malibu Boats iPhone® App, the Malibu Boat Guide is packed full of detailed 2011 wakeboard boat and ski boat model information. Watch 2011 model and feature specific videos. Get a closer look at each Malibu’s wake. Browse extensive photo galleries and look up detailed specifications. Stay up on the Water Sports Industry Association’s 2011 Manufacturer of the Year with a real time connection to Malibu Boats social media channels and news. When you’re ready to take a test drive, use the 2011 Malibu Boats Guide App to locate and contact your local Malibu dealer. Download it from iTunes today!

Additional Links
Malibu Boat Guide Video
2011 Malibu Boat Guide App
Malibu Boat Guide App Screen Shots
Malibu Boats iPhone® App

Developed to supplement the general content of the Malibu Boats iPhone® App, the 2011Malibu Boat Guide offers the year and model-specific information Malibu boat enthusiasts crave. Choose Malibu from the home menu and the 2011 experience begins. Scroll through eleven boat models including the Rider’s Choice Boat of the Year Wakesetter VLX and the new Wakesetter 247 LSV. Read more about the model of your choice or flip, pan and zoom your way though a huge gallery of photos. Select videos to see this Malibu model and its innovative features in action or check out the wake view from the boat, rider and rear perspectives.

If you’re interested in Malibu Boats news, the Feeds section of this app will satisfy you with real time connections to social media. Here you’ll have access to Malibu’s latest tweets, Facebook updates and news.

When you’re ready to take your virtual 2011 Malibu Boats experience to the water, visit the Dealers section of the app. The Boat Guide provides your closest dealer’s contact information as well as a Google Map to their location.

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Wing Wins Australian Open

Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) Australian Pro Slalom Skier Joel Wing returns from injury with a win at the Australian Open.

Team Malibu Australia skier Joel Wing returned to competition over the weekend after 13 months away due to a knee injury. He came back in great form, winning slalom at the first professional event of the Australian calendar, the Australian Open at Port Macquarie. After coming into the final in third position behind Victorian Nick Adams and Austin Abel from the USA, Joel put forward his best round in the final with a score of 2 @ 39 1/2 off (10.75m), which proved to be too much for his younger rivals. This puts Joel in a great position coming into the Moomba Masters in melbourne, less than 3 weeks away.

Way to go, Joel! We're pulling for you! Good luck this season.

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Promises Fulfilled

That’s what the Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) Response LXi brings to the lake. See for yourself in this latest video on the record-breaking ski boat from Malibu.

The truth about the LXi is on the water. That’s where you’ll find your next personal best no matter what your skill level. Whether you're searching for World Records or simply looking to make that next slalom turn, the Response LXi delivers.

World Champion slalom skier Will Asher trusts the Response LXi to provide the performance he needs to train for his next milestone in professional slalom skiing. The Cut Diamond hull produces soft, flat wakes that gives pros like Thomas Degasperi as well as slalom faithful like you an edge. This year the Response LXi has also become known for it’s girl power, pulling both Pro Jumper June Fladborg and Pro Slalom Skier Regina Jaquess to World Records.

The Response LXi is not just the boat of World Champions. It is also helping to groom the next wave of record-breakers. Ski schools and Pro skier/instructors like Drew Ross can rely on the Response LXi to grow a student’s skills all the way to the professional level.

All this versatile 3-event performance and the Response LXi won’t leave your family on the dock. Rated for 9 people the LXi accommodates family and all of their stuff. Thoughtful LED lit storage centers line the interior of this boat. The LXi also supports you with the available MaliView dash an optional Zero Off speed control system for precise course runs. Maliview is a graphical way to navigate the boat’s systems, and also allows for video playback, rear view camera connectivity and even iPod® and iPhone® control when paired with the optional Malibu Rockford Fosgate Sound System.

Malibu’s 2011 Response LXi is literally a dream machine, test-drive one today.

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The Joy of Owning A Malibu

Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) receives great owner stories throughout the year, but some of the most passionate seem to come during Malibu Boat Show Season. We met Gene Haldeman at the Hartford, Connecticut Boat Show in Malibu Boats' Dealer Candlewood East Marine's booth. After scrolling through tons of water skiing and boating photos of her family friends we asked Gene to send us some of the pics to post online. We had no idea she would send us this great story! Thank you, Gene!

It all started in the summer of 2000, when my husband and I bought our first ski boat. It was an entry-level MasterCraft, and (unfortunately) we were not pleased with it for long. By summer's end we were looking for something classier (sorry, MasterCraft!) and after some research realized that we should look into Malibu. We were at that time living on the Seacoast of NH, and went to see the nearest Malibu dealer - East Coast Flightcraft in Middleton, MA, to see the boats there. We found the perfect replacement - a 2000 black & tan Response LX. The dealer had this boat in their showroom under the lights, beautifully detailed after about 80 hours of demo use, and we fell in love with it immediately.

In the Fall of 2003 we moved to CT, but had no boating friends yet. The following April I was out driving and saw a Malibu out in front of an auto repair place. I stopped, met the owner, and looked over the boat - a 2003 Response LXi. At the same time I met a friend of the LXi's owner, who was new to boating but had always wanted to own a boat and water ski. He was so proud of his new I/O, just purchased (without his friend's advice). We all boated and skied together that summer, mostly on the 2 Malibus. By the end of that summer I so admired the LXi that I decided to look around and found one I liked advertised online by a dealer in NY. My I/O friend and I went to see it - another demonstrator with lots of extras and about 80 hours on it. We took an in-water ride and I fell in love with it - a blue & white 2004 Response LXi. What followed was a domino effect - I bought the blue & white, my friend bought my black & tan, and finally sold the I/O. I also acquired a Shetland Sheepdog puppy - Sammy - that summer; she became our boating mascot. Sammy goes out with us every boating day. Her little head can be seen on the blue & white, at the rear of the boat.

So now we have 2 fine Malibus in our little "fleet", both of which I have lovingly owned and maintained. For me, Malibu is the very definition of quality, style, design excellence and elegance on the water. As long as I continue to ski, Malibu is the only boat I will ever own - I was an admirer at first sight and my opinion has not changed as the years go by. I follow Malibu's technological and design advances that come along each year with great interest, but my '04 blue & white Response LXi continues to be the perfect boat for me, absolutely the best in its class for 2004. The only changes I made over the years were adding a Titan II stainless tower and a Scarpa plate.

In closing, I cannot begin to describe the pride and joy this fine machine brings to my summers. I only wish I had more summer in my life - might have to move away from New England to get it!

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