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PCM Marine Engines Announces IPad App!

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:47:00 -0500

For Immediate Release
For Further Information Contact:
Trey Thurman
PCM Marine Engines
803-345-1337
tthurman@pleasurecraft.com

PCM MARINE ENGINES ANNOUNCES
DOUBLE DUTY IPAD APPLICATION

LITTLE MOUNTAIN, SC (December 20, 2011) —PCM Marine Engines is proud to announce the availability of the PCM Engines iPad app, downloadable on iTunes for free.

For over 35 years, PCM has provided top quality inboard engines for the world’s finest watersports boats.
This focus on building the best inboard engines is highlighted in the PCM Engines iPad app that has multiple functions. The app is a useful tool for PCM engine owners, with the inclusion of FAQs, Owners and Parts Manuals, and a PCM Premier Dealer Locator. The app is also a functioning sales tool for the advantages of PCM Marine Engines, by showcasing Company Information, Product Portfolio, and Exclusive Features and Benefits. We invite you to navigate through this app and watch the videos to see the clear differences between PCM and the competition. When it comes to performance, durability, reliability and customer satisfaction, it’s ADVANTAGE PCM.

“The PCM Engines iPad app will serve double duty. It can be a useful tool for our customers operating and maintaining their PCM product, as well as be a powerful sales tool for dealers around the world, by providing all the expansive benefits of PCM Engines with the touch of a screen. We are absolutely thrilled with the finished product,” stated Pleasurecraft Engine Group President Chuck Thurman.

To experience the PCM Engines iPad app, visit www.pcmengines.com and click on the app link, or click here from an iPad.

PCM is a division of Pleasurecraft Engine Group, the leading manufacturer of gasoline inboard engines in the world. To explore the PCM advantage, visit www.pcmengines.com.

END

PCM Marine Engines Celebrates 35th Anniversary

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 16:11:58 -0400

LITTLE MOUNTAIN, SC (JUNE 2, 2011) - Pleasurecraft Marine Engine Co. (PCM®) is celebrating its 35th year of building inboard engines designed specifically for inboard watersports boats. Over the years PCM has built hundreds of thousands of inboard engines and has been recognized year after year as having the highest level of customer satisfaction in the industry. PCM’s engineering and manufacturing experience and expertise is unprecedented, and PCM has invested many years in training what is now recognized as the strongest servicing “Premier Dealer” network in the industry. All along the way, PCM has supported the sport thru sponsorships of amateur and professional tournaments, towing thousands of athletes to victory, and hundreds to national and world championships.

Today, PCM is located in a 140,000 square foot complex built on 50 acres in Little Mountain, South Carolina. The complex includes the corporate headquarters, state-of-the-art engineering and research and development labs, as well as modern machining and manufacturing facilities. An expansive warehouse and shipping area supports today’s products and our 35-year legacy in servicing engines and parts.

“On behalf of the entire PCM employee team, we are extremely proud of our heritage and equally excited about our future” states PCM President Chuck Thurman. “Our team has prepared well for a bright future by designing great performing, environmentally friendly engines. Our patented Catanium® Clean Emission System (CES) greatly reduces harmful emissions, and most importantly, does so without sacrificing the outstanding performance and durability that PCM has excelled at for the past 35 years. Our mission is to continue to lead the industry in technology and innovation and to continue to maintain the highest level of customer satisfaction in the watersports world.”

PCM is a division of Pleasurecraft Engine Group, the leading manufacturer of gasoline inboard engines in the world. To explore the PCM advantage, visit www.pcmengines.com.

Team Malinoski Wins 2011 Nautique Wake Games Title

Sun, 01 May 2011 09:49:12 -0400

Orlando, Fla. — Fans lined the shores of the Orlando Watersports Complex today to catch the final rounds of action at the 2011 Nautique Wake Games, presented by Rockstar Energy Drink. As the 10 remaining divisions wrapped up their competition on the water, Team Malinoski emerged as the winner of this year’s team challenge with 801 points.

Captained by pro rider Rusty Malinoski, the 10-person team claimed this year’s cash prize after finishing with multiple top-three finishes in various divisions, including wins by Kat Laird in the Veteran Women’s division and also by newly signed Rockstar Energy Drink team rider Daniel Powers in the Jr. Pro Men’s division. The team consisted of Malinoski, Powers, Laird, Shaun Murray, Scott Stewart, Danny Hampson, Megan Ethell, Will Green, Craig Buss and Dustin Abel.

Malinoski also came close to winning the Pro Men’s division today, too, but ultimately fell short to teenage Australian phenom Harley Clifford, who took home his second consecutive Pro Men’s division title. Malinoski and Bob Soven rounded out the top three, respectively.

Clifford also won the $1,000 prize in the Rockstar Energy Drink Double Up Contest, after landing a Melon Poke Heelside Frontside 900.

Newly signed Rockstar Energy Drink team rider and fellow Australian wakeboarder Amber Wing took first place in the Pro Women’s division, upsetting top-seeded Nicola Butler, who finished in third place. Young gun Meagan Ethell rounded out the top three podium spots, with her second-place finish.

In the Pro Wakeskate division, defending Wake Games shredder and newly signed Rockstar Energy Drink team rider Reed Hansen successfully defended his title today, with Danny Hampson and Brian Grubb rounded out the top three, respectively.

Also making waves out on the water today was local wakeboarder Jason Soven, who won the Boys division today, as well as the PCM Amateur Best Trick Award, after landing a massive Dum Dum. Jason is the younger brother of pro riders Phillip and Bob Soven.

For information on the Nautique Wake Games, presented by Rockstar Energy Drink, visit www.kingofwake.com.

The Nautique Wake Games, presented by Rockstar Energy Drink is organized by World Sports & Marketing of Orlando, Fla., and has the support of the following sponsors: Correct Craft, Rockstar Energy Drink, Overton’s, Peavey, Mona Vie, Fox, Hyperlite, CWB, Ronix, Liquid Force, Byerly, Oakley, PCM Marine Engines and TransWorld WAKEBOARDING magazine.

About Nautique
The Nautique by Correct Craft is the exclusive tow boat of the Wake Games. Celebrating 86 years of excellence in the marine industry, Correct Craft Inc. is the producer of the Nautique line of boats. The manufacturer of Nautique is known for delivering superior quality product, cutting-edge technology and exceptional service experiences.

About Rockstar Energy Drink
ROCKSTAR is the world's most powerful energy drink. Enhanced with the potent herbal blend of Guarana, Ginkgo, Ginseng and Milk Thistle, ROCKSTAR is formulated to provide an incredible energy boost for those who lead active and exhausting lifestyles - from athletes to rock stars. ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK is available in eighteen amazing flavors: Original, Sugar Free, Zero Carb, Juiced Mango Orange Passion Fruit, Juiced Guava, Juiced Pomegranate, Tropical Punched, Punched Citrus, Roasted Mocha, Roasted Latte, Roasted Light Vanilla, Cola, Recovery Lemonade, Recovery Orange, Recovery Grape, Pink, and 2X. ROCKSTAR ENERGY SHOTS are available in Wild Berry and Tropical Punch flavors. ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK is available at convenience and grocery retail outlets across the United States, Canada, Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Ireland, New Zealand, Japan, Germany, Switzerland, Finland, Spain, The Netherlands, the United Arab Emirates, Greece, Mexico, the Philippines and throughout the United Kingdom. Go to www.rockstar69.com or www.facebook.com/rockstar for athlete and event updates, videos, profiles, and product information.

About TransWorld WAKEBOARDING Magazine
TransWorld WAKEBOARDING magazine is the leader in wake-sports media by delivering the best instruction, latest product reviews, insider knowledge and finest photography. TransWorld WAKEBOARDING accurately defines the wake-riding lifestyle by offering a broad range of content, which helps wake enthusiasts become better riders and enjoy their time on and off the water.

About Peavey Electronics
Celebrating 45 years in business, Peavey® Electronics is one of the largest, most diversified, independently owned suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment in the world, with design, manufacturing and distribution facilities spanning three continents. Today, with more than 180 patents in musical instrument design and audio technology and 2,000 products created in-house, Peavey is not only recognized as a music industry leader in the 136 countries in which its products are distributed, but it is also a highly desired brand name used by rock & roll legends and modern day pop music icons. In addition to instruments, Peavey and its divisions also provide major audio communications conduits for industries across the board. These can be found in government installations, theme parks, airports, stadiums and buildings all over the world, such as the Sydney Opera House, the US Capitol building and the Beijing Airport.

About King of Wake
The King of Wake is the world’s elite pro wakeboarding series, attracting the sport’s top athletes from across the globe. Over the course of a season, athletes compete for the ultimate wakeboarding crown in a series points race of eight events throughout the United States to see who rules the wake. The 2011 series consists of the Wake Games, the WWA National Championships, the WWA World Championships and all five stops on the Pro Wakeboard Tour. The King of Wake is organized by World Sports & Marketing — the leading wake-events producer since 1988.

May 1 – Final Results:

Team Scores
Team Malinoski – 801
Team Clifford – 768
Team Hansen – 754
Team Hair – 751
Team B. Soven – 707
Team Webb – 699
Team P. Soven – 669
Team Derome – 682
Team Palma – 657
Team Harf – 588

Pro Men
Final Round – Heat #1
1 Harley Clifford              AUS        90.00
2 Rusty Malinoski            CAN        80.00
3 Bob Soven                      USA        75.00
4 Phillip Soven                  USA        69.17
5 Austin Hair                     USA        65.00

Pro Women
Final Round – Heat #1
1 Amber Wing                  AUS        75.00
2 Meagan Ethell                USA        70.00
3 Nicola Butler                   GBR         65.67
4 Raimi Merritt                   USA        60.00
5 Emily Durham                 USA        53.33
6 Barrett Perlman               USA        40.00

Pro Wakeskate
Final Round – Heat #1
1 Reed Hansen                  USA        83.33
2 Danny Hampson            USA        61.67
3 Brian Grubb                    USA        60.00
4 Grant Roberts                 USA        36.67

Jr. Pro Men
Final Round – Heat #1
1 Daniel Powers               USA        90.75
2 Freddie Wayne              USA        89.25
3 Dylan Prideaux               AUS        82.75
4 Noah Flegel                    USA        77.25

Men II
Final Round – Heat #1
1 Leif Lacey                       USA        68.33
2 Dustin Abel                    USA        56.67
3 Rob Corum                      USA        46.67

Men I
Final Round – Heat #1
1 Ben Allbright                USA        70.00
2 John Rodriguez              USA        58.33
3 Will Green                       USA        46.67

Boys
Final Round – Heat #1
1 Jason Soven                   USA        80.00
2 Arnie Watkins                USA        61.67
3 Jeongwook Kim             KOR        50.00
4 James Loisel                   USA        38.33

Jr. Boys
Final Round – Heat #1
1 Hunter Henderson        USA        70.00
2 Tyler Worrall                  USA        56.67
3 Kade Kasey                    USA        31.67

Boys Beginner
Final Round – Heat #1
1 Mitch Allen                    USA        61.67
2 Ryan Harris                     USA        53.33

Jr. Boys Beginner
Final Round – Heat #1
1 Kevin Duffy                    USA        78.33
2 Carter Mather                 USA        63.33
3 Braden Tautkus             USA        46.67

Pro Men
Semifinal Round – Heat #1
1 Austin Hair                    USA        70.00
2 Jeff Weatherall               NZL         60.00
3 Nick Jones                      USA        50.00
4 Josh Palma                      USA        45.00

Pro Men
Semifinal Round – Heat #2
1 Rusty Malinoski           CAN        80.00
2 Trevor Hansen               USA        71.67
3 Adam Fields                   USA        45.00
4 Sam Thomson                AUS        35.00

Pro Men
Semifinal Round – Heat #3
1 Bob Soven                       USA        81.67
2 Steel Lafferty                  USA        71.67
3 Dean Smith                     AUS        61.67
4 Andrew Adkison           USA        51.67

Pro Men
Semifinal Round – Heat #4
1 Harley Clifford              AUS        85.00
2 Shaun Murray                USA        65.00
3 Adam Errington             USA        60.00
4 Olivier Derome               CAN        38.33

Pro Men
Semifinal Round – Heat #5
1 Phillip Soven                  USA        80.00
2 Aaron Rathy                   CAN        70.00
3 Jimmy Trask                    USA        61.67
4 JD Webb                         USA        59.00

Michael Weiss
Associate Director, Event PR
460 N. Orlando Ave., Ste. 200
Winter Park, FL 32789
Office: (407) 571-4874 | Cell: (407) 453-0222
Michael.Weiss@BonnierCorp.com

Team Hair Leads as Eight Divisions Wrap Up

Sat, 30 Apr 2011 09:44:31 -0400

Orlando, Fla. — Last night, 100 professional and amateur wakeboarders were each drafted to one of 10 teams as part of a unique team format featured at the 2011 Nautique Wake Games, presented by Rockstar Energy Drink. The format allows drafted riders to contribute points to their team’s overall score based on their individual placement within their respective divisions.

Teams began tallying points today, as eight divisions wrapped up their competition at the Orlando Watersports Complex, with Team Hair pacing the field.

Captained by pro rider Austin Hair, Team Hair finished the day with six riders contributing 466 points toward the team’s total score. Charlotte Bryant and Massi Piffaretti took first place in the Jr. Women and Jr. Men’s divisions, respectively. Jaren Nilsen finished in second place in the Amateur Wakeskate division, while Tracy Baynham and Justin Gratzfeld placed third in the Amateur Women and Jr. Men’s divisions, respectively. Danny Thollander also contributed points to his team’s score, but failed to advance past the Pro Men’s division quarterfinals.

With a commanding lead and four more riders set to contribute points during tomorrow’s finals, Team Hair is the favorite to win the 2011 Nautique Wake Games team title.

Also making waves today at the Orlando Watersports Complex were 24-year-old Jenn GilanFarr and 12-year-old Taylor McCullough, who each captured their third straight Nautique Wake Games win. GilanFarr is now a three-time Women’s Wakeskate champion, while McCullough captured her third consecutive Girl’s division title.

The Nautique Wake Games will wrap up tomorrow, Sunday, May1, with the ticketed event beginning at 9 a.m. and lasting until 4 p.m. Tickets are available at the gate: $13 (adult); $5 (ages 6-12); free (ages 5 and under).

In addition to all the action on the water, on land the Nautique Wake Games features great food and music, athlete autograph signings, chances to win freebies, and shopping at the most cutting-edge stores offering water-sports equipment including boats, wakeboards, wakeskates, sunglasses and the latest in wakeboarding and surfing fashions.

For information on the Nautique Wake Games, presented by Rockstar Energy Drink, visit www.kingofwake.com.

The Nautique Wake Games, presented by Rockstar Energy Drink is organized by World Sports & Marketing of Orlando, Fla., and has the support of the following sponsors: Correct Craft, Rockstar Energy Drink, Overton’s, Peavey, Mona Vie, Fox, Hyperlite, CWB, Ronix, Liquid Force, Byerly, Oakley, PCM Marine Engines and TransWorld WAKEBOARDING magazine.

About Nautique
The Nautique by Correct Craft is the exclusive tow boat of the Wake Games. Celebrating 86 years of excellence in the marine industry, Correct Craft Inc. is the producer of the Nautique line of boats. The manufacturer of Nautique is known for delivering superior quality product, cutting-edge technology and exceptional service experiences.

About Rockstar Energy Drink
ROCKSTAR is the world's most powerful energy drink. Enhanced with the potent herbal blend of Guarana, Ginkgo, Ginseng and Milk Thistle, ROCKSTAR is formulated to provide an incredible energy boost for those who lead active and exhausting lifestyles - from athletes to rock stars. ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK is available in eighteen amazing flavors: Original, Sugar Free, Zero Carb, Juiced Mango Orange Passion Fruit, Juiced Guava, Juiced Pomegranate, Tropical Punched, Punched Citrus, Roasted Mocha, Roasted Latte, Roasted Light Vanilla, Cola, Recovery Lemonade, Recovery Orange, Recovery Grape, Pink, and 2X. ROCKSTAR ENERGY SHOTS are available in Wild Berry and Tropical Punch flavors. ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK is available at convenience and grocery retail outlets across the United States, Canada, Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Ireland, New Zealand, Japan, Germany, Switzerland, Finland, Spain, The Netherlands, the United Arab Emirates, Greece, Mexico, the Philippines and throughout the United Kingdom. Go to www.rockstar69.com or www.facebook.com/rockstar for athlete and event updates, videos, profiles, and product information.

About TransWorld WAKEBOARDING Magazine
TransWorld WAKEBOARDING magazine is the leader in wake-sports media by delivering the best instruction, latest product reviews, insider knowledge and finest photography. TransWorld WAKEBOARDING accurately defines the wake-riding lifestyle by offering a broad range of content, which helps wake enthusiasts become better riders and enjoy their time on and off the water.

About Peavey Electronics
Celebrating 45 years in business, Peavey® Electronics is one of the largest, most diversified, independently owned suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment in the world, with design, manufacturing and distribution facilities spanning three continents. Today, with more than 180 patents in musical instrument design and audio technology and 2,000 products created in-house, Peavey is not only recognized as a music industry leader in the 136 countries in which its products are distributed, but it is also a highly desired brand name used by rock & roll legends and modern day pop music icons. In addition to instruments, Peavey and its divisions also provide major audio communications conduits for industries across the board. These can be found in government installations, theme parks, airports, stadiums and buildings all over the world, such as the Sydney Opera House, the US Capitol building and the Beijing Airport.

About King of Wake
The King of Wake is the world’s elite pro wakeboarding series, attracting the sport’s top athletes from across the globe. Over the course of a season, athletes compete for the ultimate wakeboarding crown in a series points race of eight events throughout the United States to see who rules the wake. The 2011 series consists of the Wake Games, the WWA National Championships, the WWA World Championships and all five stops on the Pro Wakeboard Tour. The King of Wake is organized by World Sports & Marketing — the leading wake-events producer since 1988.

April 30 – Day 3 Results:

Pro Men
Quarterfinal Round – Heat #1
1 Trevor Hansen               USA        80.00
2 Andrew Adkison           USA        71.67
3 Jeff House                       USA        51.67

Pro Men
Quarterfinal Round – Heat #2
1 Dean Smith                    AUS        73.33
2 Olivier Derome             CAN        63.33
3 Alexander Brown           USA        45.00

Pro Men
Quarterfinal Round – Heat #3
1 Adam Errington            USA        70.00
2 JD Webb                         USA        61.67
3 Scott Stewart                  USA        50.00

Pro Men
Quarterfinal Round – Heat #4
1 Josh Palma                     USA        70.00
2 Jimmy Trask                 USA        46.67
3 Danny Burnstein           USA        40.00

Pro Men
Quarterfinal Round – Heat #5
1 Austin Hair                    USA        73.33
2 Sam Thomson                AUS        66.67
3 Jason Bannatyne           CAN        50.00

Pro Men
Quarterfinal Round – Heat #6
1 Rusty Malinoski           CAN        76.67
2 Nick Jones                     USA        68.33
3 Ben Greenwood             USA        58.33

Pro Men
Quarterfinal Round – Heat #7
1 Aaron Rathy                   CAN        63.33
2 Jeff Weatherall             NZL        50.00
3 Danny Harf                     USA        DNR

Pro Men
Quarterfinal Round – Heat #8
1 Bob Soven                       USA        70.00
2 Adam Fields                   USA        60.00
3 Chad Sharpe                   CAN        35.00

Pro Men
Quarterfinal Round – Heat #9
1 Harley Clifford              AUS        80.00
2 Steel Lafferty                 USA        66.67
3 Danny Thollander         USA        55.00

Pro Men
Quarterfinal Round – Heat #10
1 Phillip Soven                  USA        78.33
2 Shaun Murray               USA        70.00
3 Nick Galotifore               USA        68.33

Pro Women
Semifinal Round – Heat #1
1 Amber Wing                  AUS        77.50
2 Raimi Merritt                USA        73.33
3 Emily Durham               USA        67.77
4 Melissa Marquardt        USA        61.00

Pro Women
Semifinal Round – Heat #2
1 Nicola Butler                 GBR        58.33
2 Barrett Perlman           USA        51.67
3 Meagan Ethell                USA        47.20
4 Ann Hajek                       USA        41.10

Pro Wakeskate
Semifinal Round – Heat #1
1 Brian Grubb                   USA        80.00
2 Danny Hampson            USA        71.67
3 Brandon Thomas           USA        60.00
4 Oliver Moore                  GBR         56.67
5 George Daniels               USA        23.33

Pro Wakeskate
Semifinal Round – Heat #2
1 Reed Hansen                  USA        83.33
2 Grant Roberts                USA        63.33
3 Stuart Shinn                    USA        48.33
4 Forrest Risner                 USA        33.33
5 Matt Hayden                  USA        25.00

Jr. Pro Men
Semifinal Round – Heat #1
1 Freddie Wayne              USA        93.50
2 Dylan Prideaux              AUS        83.75
3 Robbie McMillin            USA        83.25
4 Shota Tezika                   JPN          79.50

Jr. Pro Men
Semifinal Round – Heat #2
1 Daniel Powers               USA        100.00
2 Noah Flegel                    USA        85.50
3 Joshua Twelker              USA        82.25
4 Gus Shuler                      USA        72.25

Jr. Men
Final Round – Heat #1
1 Massi Piffaretti             USA        68.33
2 Tripp Brown                   USA        58.33
3 Justin Gratzfeld              CAN        50.00
4 Dylan Branch                 USA        38.33

Girls
Final Round – Heat #1
1 Taylor McCullough      USA        70.00
2 Giorgia Gregorio             ITA         60.00
3 Larissa Morales             MEX       46.67

Veteran Women
Final Round – Heat #1
1 Kat Laird                        USA        50.00
2 Susan Sheehan              USA        33.33
3 Paula Fay                        USA        20.00

Jr. Women
Final Round – Heat #1
1 Charlotte Bryant                   GBR        63.33
2 Rachel Orgill                           USA        55.00
3 Maria Vicoria de Armas        ARG        40.00

Veterans
Final Round – Heat #1
1 Darren Holsey               USA        63.33
2 Mark Norwell                  USA        55.00
3 Gonzalo Renosto           ARG        46.67

Amateur Women
Final Round – Heat #1
1 Brooke Grassman        USA        60.00
2 Carolina Rodriguez        MEX       36.67
3 Tracy Baynham              USA        16.67

Women’s Wakeskate
Final Round – Heat #1
1 Jen GilanFarr                USA        70.00
2 Kristine Gagnier             USA        50.00
3 Krista Burns                   USA        33.33

Amateur Wakeskate
Final Round – Heat #1
1 Jim Branton                   USA        53.33
2 Jeren Nilson                    USA        40.00
3 Craig Buss                      USA        36.67

Michael Weiss
Associate Director, Event PR
460 N. Orlando Ave., Ste. 200
Winter Park, FL 32789
Office: (407) 571-4874 | Cell: (407) 453-0222
Michael.Weiss@BonnierCorp.com

Draftees are Selected as Nautique Wake Games Qualifiers Come to Close

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 09:42:00 -0400

Orlando, Fla. — Just one day after wrapping up the pro division qualifying rounds, the top amateur wakeboarders on the planet hit the waters of the Orlando Watersports Complex today for their opening rounds of the 2011 Nautique Wake Games, presented by Rockstar Energy Drink. Over 100 riders competed within 13 amateur divisions to qualify into the remainder of the contest and join a team through the Nautique Wake Games Draft.

The Draft places both pros and amateurs on one of 10 teams, in which each rider contributes points toward a team score based on their individual placement within their own division.

Only 90 eligible riders qualified into the Draft and were selected by their team’s captain –a preselected pro rider. Phillip Soven, Harley Clifford, Bob Soven, Danny Harf, Rusty Malinoski, Austin Hair, Josh Palma, JD Webb, Olivier Derome and Trevor Hansen each served as a team captain and drafted the following riders to their respective teams.

Team P. Soven: Phillip Soven, Chad Sharpe, Nick Jones, Oliver Moore, Nicola Butler, Barrett Perlman, Rob Corum, Ben Albright, Shota Tezika, John Rodriguez.

Team Clifford: Harley Clifford, Sam Thompson, Jeff Weatherall, Forrest Risner, Taylor McCullough, Anna Hajek , Dylan Prideaux, Kevin Duffy, Darren Holsey, Braden Tautkus.

Team B. Soven: Bob Soven, Aaron Rathy, Ben Greenwood, Matt Hayden, Amber Wing, Melissa Marquardt, Freddie Wayne, Carolina Rodriguez, Noah Fleigel, Gonzalo Renosto.

Team Harf: Danny Harf, Nick Galotifore, Jeff House, George Daniels, Jen GilanFarr, Emily Copeland Durham, Jason Soven, Arnie Watkins, Dylan Branch, Josh Twelker.

Team Malinoski: Rusty Malinoski, Shaun Murray, Scott Stuart, Danny Hampson, Kat Laird, Megan Ethell, Daniel Powers, Will Green, Craig Buss, Dustin Abel.

Team Hair: Austin Hair, Steel Lafferty, Danny Thollander, Grant Roberts, Charlotte Bryant, Raimi Merritt, Jaren Nilson, Tracy Baynham, Massi Piffaretti, Justin Gratzfeld.

Team Palma: Josh Palma, Andrew Adkison, Jason Bannatyne, Stuart Shinn, Rahcel Orgill, Giorgia Gregario, Ryan Harris, James Loisel, Brooke Grassman, Jeongwook Kim.

Team Webb: JD Webb, Adam Errington, Jimmy Trask, Brandon Thomas, Larissa Morales, Paula Fay, Leif Lacey, Kade Kasey, Tripp Brown, Tyler Worrall.

Team Derome: Olivier Derome, Adam Fields, Danny Burnstein, Brian Grubb, Susan Sheehan, Maria de Armas, Mark Norwell, Carter Mather, Hunter Henderson, Robbie McMillan.

Team Hansen: Trevor Hansen, Dean Smith, Alex Brown, Reed Hansen, Kristine Gagnier, Krista Burns, Kevin Michael, Mitch Allen, Jim Branton, Gus Shuller.

Riders will begin accumulating points for their team score, beginning tomorrow, Saturday, April 30. The ticketed event will begin at 8 a.m. and run until 5 p.m. The Games will wrap up on Sunday, where a winning team will be decided.

Tickets are available at the gate: $13 (adult); $5 (ages 6-12); free (ages 5 and under); or $7 (adult) if purchased online.

In addition to all the action on the water, on land the Nautique Wake Games features great food and music, athlete autograph signings, chances to win freebies, and shopping at the most cutting-edge stores offering water-sports equipment including boats, wakeboards, wakeskates, sunglasses and the latest in wakeboarding and surfing fashions.

For information on the Nautique Wake Games, presented by Rockstar Energy Drink, visit www.kingofwake.com.

The Nautique Wake Games, presented by Rockstar Energy Drink is organized by World Sports & Marketing of Orlando, Fla., and has the support of the following sponsors: Correct Craft, Rockstar Energy Drink, Overton’s, Peavey, Mona Vie, Fox, Hyperlite, CWB, Ronix, Liquid Force, Byerly, Oakley, PCM Marine Engines and TransWorld WAKEBOARDING magazine.

About Nautique
The Nautique by Correct Craft is the exclusive tow boat of the Wake Games. Celebrating 86 years of excellence in the marine industry, Correct Craft Inc. is the producer of the Nautique line of boats. The manufacturer of Nautique is known for delivering superior quality product, cutting-edge technology and exceptional service experiences.

About Rockstar Energy Drink
ROCKSTAR is the world's most powerful energy drink. Enhanced with the potent herbal blend of Guarana, Ginkgo, Ginseng and Milk Thistle, ROCKSTAR is formulated to provide an incredible energy boost for those who lead active and exhausting lifestyles - from athletes to rock stars. ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK is available in eighteen amazing flavors: Original, Sugar Free, Zero Carb, Juiced Mango Orange Passion Fruit, Juiced Guava, Juiced Pomegranate, Tropical Punched, Punched Citrus, Roasted Mocha, Roasted Latte, Roasted Light Vanilla, Cola, Recovery Lemonade, Recovery Orange, Recovery Grape, Pink, and 2X. ROCKSTAR ENERGY SHOTS are available in Wild Berry and Tropical Punch flavors. ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK is available at convenience and grocery retail outlets across the United States, Canada, Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Ireland, New Zealand, Japan, Germany, Switzerland, Finland, Spain, The Netherlands, the United Arab Emirates, Greece, Mexico, the Philippines and throughout the United Kingdom. Go to www.rockstar69.com or www.facebook.com/rockstar for athlete and event updates, videos, profiles, and product information.

About TransWorld WAKEBOARDING Magazine
TransWorld WAKEBOARDING magazine is the leader in wake-sports media by delivering the best instruction, latest product reviews, insider knowledge and finest photography. TransWorld WAKEBOARDING accurately defines the wake-riding lifestyle by offering a broad range of content, which helps wake enthusiasts become better riders and enjoy their time on and off the water.

About Peavey Electronics
Celebrating 45 years in business, Peavey® Electronics is one of the largest, most diversified, independently owned suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment in the world, with design, manufacturing and distribution facilities spanning three continents. Today, with more than 180 patents in musical instrument design and audio technology and 2,000 products created in-house, Peavey is not only recognized as a music industry leader in the 136 countries in which its products are distributed, but it is also a highly desired brand name used by rock & roll legends and modern day pop music icons. In addition to instruments, Peavey and its divisions also provide major audio communications conduits for industries across the board. These can be found in government installations, theme parks, airports, stadiums and buildings all over the world, such as the Sydney Opera House, the US Capitol building and the Beijing Airport.

About King of Wake
The King of Wake is the world’s elite pro wakeboarding series, attracting the sport’s top athletes from across the globe. Over the course of a season, athletes compete for the ultimate wakeboarding crown in a series points race of eight events throughout the United States to see who rules the wake. The 2011 series consists of the Wake Games, the WWA National Championships, the WWA World Championships and all five stops on the Pro Wakeboard Tour. The King of Wake is organized by World Sports & Marketing — the leading wake-events producer since 1988.

April 29 – Day 2 Results:

Jr. Pro Men
Qualifying Round – Heat #1
1 Robbie McMillin                        USA    93.00
2 Pierce Homsey                            USA    91.50
3 Robbie Holihan                           USA    82.75
4 Gunnar Shuler                             USA    72.75

Jr. Pro Men
Qualifying Round – Heat #2
1 Gus Shuler                                 USA    88.75
2 Ian Smith                                      USA    87.75
3 Shinnosuke Noguchi                 JPN     83.25
4 Trey Romine                                USA    64.50

Jr. Pro Men
Qualifying Round – Heat #3
1 Noah Flegel                                 USA    93.75
2 Michael Dowdy                          USA    90.00
3 Keenan Allan                              USA    86.25
4 Gunner Daft                                 USA    43.75

Jr. Pro Men
Qualifying Round – Heat #4
1 Joshua Twelker                         USA    98.00
2 Morgan Pedersen                       USA    89.25
3 David O’Caoimh                         USA    82.75

Jr. Pro Men
Qualifying Round – Heat #5
1 Shota Tezika                              JPN    100.00
2 Colby Bernier                              USA    85.25
3 Joey Buss                                    USA    84.75

Jr. Pro Men
Qualifying Round – Heat #6
1 Freddie Wayne                           USA    100.00
2 Christian Primrose                      USA    90.00
3 Yancey Crew                               USA    80.00

Jr. Pro Men
Qualifying Round – Heat #7
1 Daniel Powers                            USA    100.00
2 Gordon Harrison                         USA    90.00

Jr. Pro Men
Qualifying Round – Heat #8
1 Dylan Prideaux                          AUS    92.25
2 Jacob Valdez                               USA    90.75
3 Marc Kroon                                 USA    87.00

Jr. Men
Qualifying Round – Heat #1
1 Tripp Brown                               USA    60.00
2 Jonathan Abendroth                 USA    50.00
3 Juan Mendez                               USA    43.33
4 Jamie Hamrick                             USA    38.33
5 Killian Grondin                            USA    36.67
6 Yangsu Kim                                 ROK    31.67

Jr. Men
Qualifying Round – Heat #2
1 Dylan Branch                             USA    75.00
2 Logan McCracken                      USA    66.67
3 Tyler Royal                                  USA    53.33
4 Jackie Sly                                     USA    48.33
5 Brandon Bell                               USA    46.00
6 Tyler Cockrum                            USA    38.33

Jr. Men
Qualifying Round – Heat #3
1 Massi Piffaretti                          USA    76.67
2 David Foreman                           USA    61.67
3 Paulie Koch                                 USA    45.00
4 Alec Rex                                       USA    45.00
5 Jorge Gill                                      UK      41.67
6 Gordon Folkes                            USA    30.00

Jr. Men
Qualifying Round – Heat #4
1 Justin Gratzfeld                         CAN   73.33
2 Eddie Meyers                              USA    60.00
3 Nicolo Caimi                                ITL      53.33
4 Clint Nicholson                           USA    40.00
5 Nick Vaccari                                USA    30.00

Jr. Women
Qualifying Round – Heat #1
1 Charlotte Bryant                       USA    53.33
2 Rachel Orgill                             USA    45.00
3 Maria Victoria de Armas         ARG   38.33
4 Ashley Merkley                          USA    18.33
5 Katelyn Fenner                           USA    13.33

Veterans
Qualifying Round – Heat #1
1 Mark Norwell                USA        70.00
2 Darren Holsey               USA        66.67
3 Gonzalo Renosto           ARG        58.33
4 Tim Tourssaint               USA        48.33
5 Michael Fay                    USA        35.00

Men II
Qualifying Round – Heat #1
1 Leif Lacey                       USA        76.67
2 Rob Corum                     USA        60.00
3 Dustin Abel                    USA        46.67
4 Hunter Hanson              USA        43.17
5 Brad Gearhart                 USA        38.33
6 Ty Udell                          USA        37.67
7 Masakazu Watanabe    JPN          30.00

Men I
Qualifying Round – Heat #1
1 Will Green                     USA        60.00
2 Ryan Hedstrom              USA        51.67
3 Matthew Kirk                 USA        43.33
4 Chris Sinkic                     USA        33.33

Men I
Qualifying Round – Heat #2
1 Ben Allbright                USA        73.33
2 Travis Cook                    USA        60.00
3 Matt Steele                     USA        40.00

Men I
Qualifying Round – Heat #3
1 John Rodriguez             USA        56.67
2 Trevor Maur                   USA        30.00
3 Daniel Groves                 USA        16.67

Veteran Women
Qualifying Round – Heat #1
1 Kat Laird                        USA        68.33
2 Susan Sheehan              USA        43.33
3 Paula Fay                        USA        26.67

Boys
Qualifying Round – Heat #1
1 Arnie Watkins              USA        71.67
2 James Loisel                  USA        61.67
3 Mac Schramm                 USA        51.67
4 Jake Pelot                        USA        38.33
5 Bryce Corrand                USA        35.00
6 Landon Kasey                USA        DQ

Boys
Qualifying Round – Heat #2
1 Jason Soven                   USA        80.00
2 Jeongwook Kim             ROK       63.33
3 Guy Tanaka                    SING       50.00
4 Mitch Kappler                USA        43.33
5 Merrett Fay                     USA        36.67
6 Erik Schroeder                USA        28.33

Jr. Boys
Qualifying Round – Heat #1
1 Kade Kasey                     USA        46.00
2 Hunter Henderson        USA        42.33
3 Tyler Worrall                USA        38.33

Boys Beginner
Qualifying Round – Heat #1
1 Ryan Harris                   USA        45.00
2 Mitch Allen                    USA        40.00

Jr. Boys Beginner
Qualifying Round – Heat #1
1 Kevin Duffy                    USA        65.00
2 Carter Mather               USA        61.67
3 Braden Tautkus            USA        43.33
4 Thomas Herman             USA        30.00

Amateur Women
Qualifying Round – Heat #1
1 Tracy Baynham             USA        51.67
2 Carolina Rodriguez      MEX        47.20
3 Brooke Grassman        USA        43.33
4 Abby Delgoffe               USA        36.67
5 Rebecca Coe                   USA        27.33

Girls
Qualifying Round – Heat #1
1 Taylor McCullough      USA        71.67
2 Larissa Morales            MEX        66.67
3 Giorgia Gregorio          ITL          60.00
4 Catherine Hair                USA        40.00
5 Sofia Mendez                 USA        30.57
6 Marla Fay                        USA        23.33

Michael Weiss
Associate Director, Event PR
460 N. Orlando Ave., Ste. 200
Winter Park, FL 32789
Office: (407) 571-4874 | Cell: (407) 453-0222
Michael.Weiss@BonnierCorp.com

Pair of Rookie Riders Impress at 2011 Nautique Wake Games Qualifiers

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 09:37:20 -0400

Orlando, Fla. — Some of the top professional wakeboarders in the world gathered at the Orlando Watersports Complex in Orlando, Fla. today to qualify into the 2011 Nautique Wake Games, presented by Rockstar Energy Drink. The grueling Pro Men’s division qualifier pinned 40 riders against each other, with only the top two pros from each of the 10 heats advancing on to Saturday’s quarterfinals.

Among the 20 pros that qualified today were a pair of rookie riders, debuting in their first pro contest. Steel Lafferty, 18, of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. and 19-year-old New York native Nick Galotifore not only qualified, but won their respective heats today.

“I really wasn’t expecting too much out of this contest, but obviously it feels great to win my heat today,” said Galotifore. “To come into the pro division and ride against a guy, like Shaun Murray and happen to beat him is awesome. I’ve looked up to him for so long and it’s just cool be competing with guys like him.”

Heading into their rookie season, high expectations were placed on Galotifore and Lafferty, as the duo finished in first and third place, respectively, on the 2010 Jr. Pro Wakeboard Tour.

“It’s usually a difficult transition going from amateur to pro, especially during your rookie season,” said Chief Judge Chris Bischoff. “But these guys killed it today and we’ll just have to see what happens in the contest over the next few days.”

The Nautique Wake Games, presented by Rockstar Energy Drink will continue through Sunday, May 1. Tomorrow’s free event will run from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday will remain a ticketed event. Tickets are available at the gate: $13 (adult); $5 (ages 6-12); free (ages 5 and under); or $7 (adult) if purchased online.

In addition to all the action on the water, on land the Nautique Wake Games features great food and music, athlete autograph signings, chances to win freebies, and shopping at the most cutting-edge stores offering water-sports equipment including boats, wakeboards, wakeskates, sunglasses and the latest in wakeboarding and surfing fashions.

For information on the Nautique Wake Games, presented by Rockstar Energy Drink, visit www.kingofwake.com.

The Nautique Wake Games, presented by Rockstar Energy Drink is organized by World Sports & Marketing of Orlando, Fla., and has the support of the following sponsors: Correct Craft, Rockstar Energy Drink, Overton’s, Peavey, Mona Vie, Fox, Hyperlite, CWB, Ronix, Liquid Force, Byerly, Oakley, PCM Marine Engines and TransWorld WAKEBOARDING magazine.

About Nautique
The Nautique by Correct Craft is the exclusive tow boat of the Wake Games. Celebrating 86 years of excellence in the marine industry, Correct Craft Inc. is the producer of the Nautique line of boats. The manufacturer of Nautique is known for delivering superior quality product, cutting-edge technology and exceptional service experiences.

About Rockstar Energy Drink
ROCKSTAR is the world's most powerful energy drink. Enhanced with the potent herbal blend of Guarana, Ginkgo, Ginseng and Milk Thistle, ROCKSTAR is formulated to provide an incredible energy boost for those who lead active and exhausting lifestyles - from athletes to rock stars. ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK is available in eighteen amazing flavors: Original, Sugar Free, Zero Carb, Juiced Mango Orange Passion Fruit, Juiced Guava, Juiced Pomegranate, Tropical Punched, Punched Citrus, Roasted Mocha, Roasted Latte, Roasted Light Vanilla, Cola, Recovery Lemonade, Recovery Orange, Recovery Grape, Pink, and 2X. ROCKSTAR ENERGY SHOTS are available in Wild Berry and Tropical Punch flavors. ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK is available at convenience and grocery retail outlets across the United States, Canada, Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Ireland, New Zealand, Japan, Germany, Switzerland, Finland, Spain, The Netherlands, the United Arab Emirates, Greece, Mexico, the Philippines and throughout the United Kingdom. Go to www.rockstar69.com or www.facebook.com/rockstar for athlete and event updates, videos, profiles, and product information.

About TransWorld WAKEBOARDING Magazine
TransWorld WAKEBOARDING magazine is the leader in wake-sports media by delivering the best instruction, latest product reviews, insider knowledge and finest photography. TransWorld WAKEBOARDING accurately defines the wake-riding lifestyle by offering a broad range of content, which helps wake enthusiasts become better riders and enjoy their time on and off the water.

About Peavey Electronics
Celebrating 45 years in business, Peavey® Electronics is one of the largest, most diversified, independently owned suppliers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment in the world, with design, manufacturing and distribution facilities spanning three continents. Today, with more than 180 patents in musical instrument design and audio technology and 2,000 products created in-house, Peavey is not only recognized as a music industry leader in the 136 countries in which its products are distributed, but it is also a highly desired brand name used by rock & roll legends and modern day pop music icons. In addition to instruments, Peavey and its divisions also provide major audio communications conduits for industries across the board. These can be found in government installations, theme parks, airports, stadiums and buildings all over the world, such as the Sydney Opera House, the US Capitol building and the Beijing Airport.

About King of Wake
The King of Wake is the world’s elite pro wakeboarding series, attracting the sport’s top athletes from across the globe. Over the course of a season, athletes compete for the ultimate wakeboarding crown in a series points race of eight events throughout the United States to see who rules the wake. The 2011 series consists of the Wake Games, the WWA National Championships, the WWA World Championships and all five stops on the Pro Wakeboard Tour. The King of Wake is organized by World Sports & Marketing — the leading wake-events producer since 1988.

April 28 – Day1 Results:

Pro Men
Qualifying Round – Heat #1
1 Jeff Weatherall             NZL        65.00
2 Aaron Rathy                   CAN        56.67
3 Phillip Aslinger              USA        46.67
4 Sean O’Brien                  USA        33.33

Pro Men
Qualifying Round – Heat #2
1 Adam Fields                   USA        66.33
2 Chad Sharpe                  CAN        61.67
3 Erik Ruck                         USA        55.00
4 Shane Bonifay                USA        45.00

Pro Men
Qualifying Round – Heat #3
1 Steel Lafferty                 USA        68.33
2 Danny Thollander         USA        58.33
3 Jefferson Langley          USA        51.67
4 Tony Carroll                   USA        33.33

Pro Men
Qualifying Round – Heat #4
1 Sam Thomson                AUS        66.67
2 Jeff House                      USA        56.67
3 Kyle Alberts                   USA        51.67
4 Shawn Watson              USA        46.67

Pro Men
Qualifying Round – Heat #5
1 Danny Burnstein          USA        56.67
2 Alexander Brown          USA        45.00
3 Matt Dettman                 USA        30.00

Pro Men
Qualifying Round – Heat #6
1 Nick Jones                     USA        73.33
2 Scott Stewart                 USA        65.00
3 Kyle Rattray                   CAN        58.33
4 Robert Sichel                  USA        43.33

Pro Men
Qualifying Round – Heat #7
1 Nick Galotifore             USA        63.33
2 Shaun Murray               USA        56.67
3 Kirby Liesmann              USA        46.67
4 Padiwat Jaemjan             THA        35.00

Pro Men
Qualifying Round – Heat #8
1 Adam Errington            USA        68.33
2 Ben Greenwood             USA        65.00
3 Julian Cohen                   USA        51.67
4 Sam Carne                       ENG         38.33

Pro Men
Qualifying Round – Heat #9
1 Dean Smith                    AUS        70.00
2 Jason Bannatyne           CAN        56.67
3 Danta Digangi                USA        45.00
4 Jeff McKee                     USA        36.67

Pro Men
Qualifying Round – Heat #10
1 Andrew Adkison           USA        78.33
2 Jimmy Trask                 USA        70.00
3 Nitkita Martyanov         RUS         55.00
4 Andrew Shearer             USA        43.33
5 Clayton Underwood      USA        36.67

Pro Women
Qualifying Round – Heat #1
1 Ann Hajek                      USA        65.00
2 Barrett Perlman           USA        58.33
3 Hayley Smith                  AUS        45.00
4 Miku Asai                       JPN          43.33

Pro Women
Qualifying Round – Heat #2
1 Raimi Merritt                USA        70.00
2 Meagan Ethell                USA        66.67
3 Tarah Mikacich              USA        56.67
4 Alexa Score                     USA        41.67

Pro Women
Qualifying Round – Heat #3
1 Amber Wing                  AUS        68.33
2 Emily Durham               USA        60.00
3 Emylee Wright               USA        41.67

Pro Women
Qualifying Round – Heat #4
1 Nicola Butler                 ENG        75.00
2 Melissa Marquardt       USA        66.67
3 Corrie Dyer                     USA        43.33

Pro Wakeskate
Qualifying Round – Heat #1
1 Brian Grubb                   USA        81.67
2 Matt Hayden                   USA        58.33
3 Oliver Moore                 ENG        53.33
4 Danny Hampson            USA        50.00
5 Stuart Shinn                  USA        35.00
6 Ben Ray                           USA        33.33

Pro Wakeskate
Qualifying Round – Heat #2
1 Reed Hansen                  USA        80.00
2 Brandon Thomas           USA        70.00
3 Grant Roberts                ENG        53.33
4 Forrest Risner              USA        40.00
5 George Daniels             USA        30.00

Women’s Wakeskate
Qualifying Round – Heat #1
1 Jen GilanFarr                USA        63.33
2 Kristine Gagnier          USA        66.67
3 Krista Burns                 USA        30.00

Amateur Wakeskate
Qualifying Round – Heat #1
1 Jeren Nilson                  USA        70.00
2 Jim Branton                   USA        65.67
3 Craig Buss                     USA        62.00
4 Ronaldo Mascarenhas BRA        57.00
5 Cristobal Mendez          USA        54.00
6 Austin Polterock            USA        46.33
7 Nathan Champaeu         USA        40.00

Michael Weiss
Associate Director, Event PR
460 N. Orlando Ave., Ste. 200
Winter Park, FL 32789
Office: (407) 571-4874 | Cell: (407) 453-0222
Michael.Weiss@BonnierCorp.com

Wakeboarders Worldwide Head to Orlando for 2011 Nautique Wake Games

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 09:31:14 -0400

Orlando, Fla. — Hailing from Italy, Russia, Japan, South Korea, the Netherlands and a half-dozen more countries from throughout the globe, the top professional and amateur wakeboarders and wakeskaters on the planet will converge in Orlando, Fla., on April 28-May 1 for the 2011 Nautique Wake Games, presented by Rockstar Energy Drink. The four-day event, held at the Orlando Watersports Complex, is the largest teamed wakeboard contest in the world, with more than 200 riders expected to compete at the sixth annual Games.

The Nautique Wake Games attracts such large and diverse group of competitors due to the event’s uniqueness, as it’s is the only wakeboarding contest where professional and amateur riders compete together in teams to affect an overall outcome.

“Wake Games is pretty rad because it’s not just you competing against everyone. You’re on a team with riders of all the different ages and skill levels, working together as a group to win,” said Nautique team pro wakeboarder JD Webb. “It’s so different from every other contest out there and that’s why so many riders travel long distances to compete in it.”

The first two days of action at the Nautique Wake Games feature qualifying rounds, where only 90 eligible riders will be invited to join 10 preselected team captains for the live draft, held Friday evening, April 29, on site at the Orlando Watersports Complex.

During the draft, the 10 team captains will each select nine additional riders from the pool of 90 to field their 10-man roster with a mix of pro and amateur riders. Riders will compete in different divisions, separated by age and skill level, while still contributing points toward a team score based on their individual placement in that division. All 21 divisions will crown an individual winner, and the team with the highest total score will take home the team title.

Teams will begin accumulating points on Saturday, April 30, and continue through Sunday, May 1, when a winning team will be crowned.

Last year, Nautique team pro wakeboarder Jimmy LaRiche captained the winning team to capture the 2010 team title.

The Nautique Wake Games, presented by Rockstar Energy Drink will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on all four event days. Tickets are available at the gate: $13 (adult); $5 (ages 6-12); free (ages 5 and under); or $7 (adult) if purchased online.

In addition to all the action on the water, on land the Nautique Wake Games features great food and music, athlete autograph signings, chances to win freebies, and shopping at the most cutting-edge stores offering water-sports equipment including boats, wakeboards, wakeskates, sunglasses and the latest in wakeboarding and surfing fashions.

For information on the Nautique Wake Games, presented by Rockstar Energy Drink, visit www.kingofwake.com.

The Nautique Wake Games, presented by Rockstar Energy Drink is organized by World Sports & Marketing of Orlando, Fla., and has the support of the following sponsors: Correct Craft, Rockstar Energy Drink, Overton’s, Peavey, Mona Vie, Fox, Hyperlite, CWB, Ronix, Liquid Force, Byerly, Oakley, PCM Marine Engines and TransWorld WAKEBOARDING magazine.

About Nautique
The Nautique by Correct Craft is the exclusive tow boat of the Wake Games. Celebrating 86 years of excellence in the marine industry, Correct Craft Inc. is the producer of the Nautique line of boats. The manufacturer of Nautique is known for delivering superior quality product, cutting-edge technology and exceptional service experiences.

About Rockstar Energy Drink
ROCKSTAR is the world's most powerful energy drink. Enhanced with the potent herbal blend of Guarana, Ginkgo, Ginseng and Milk Thistle, ROCKSTAR is formulated to provide an incredible energy boost for those who lead active and exhausting lifestyles - from athletes to rock stars. ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK is available in eighteen amazing flavors: Original, Sugar Free, Zero Carb, Juiced Mango Orange Passion Fruit, Juiced Guava, Juiced Pomegranate, Tropical Punched, Punched Citrus, Roasted Mocha, Roasted Latte, Roasted Light Vanilla, Cola, Recovery Lemonade, Recovery Orange, Recovery Grape, Pink, and 2X. ROCKSTAR ENERGY SHOTS are available in Wild Berry and Tropical Punch flavors. ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK is available at convenience and grocery retail outlets across the United States, Canada, Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Ireland, New Zealand, Japan, Germany, Switzerland, Finland, Spain, The Netherlands, the United Arab Emirates, Greece, Mexico, the Philippines and throughout the United Kingdom. Go to www.rockstar69.com or www.facebook.com/rockstar for athlete and event updates, videos, profiles, and product information.

About TransWorld WAKEBOARDING Magazine
TransWorld WAKEBOARDING magazine is the leader in wake-sports media by delivering the best instruction, latest product reviews, insider knowledge and finest photography. TransWorld WAKEBOARDING accurately defines the wake-riding lifestyle by offering a broad range of content, which helps wake enthusiasts become better riders and enjoy their time on and off the water.

About King of Wake
The King of Wake is the world’s elite pro wakeboarding series, attracting the sport’s top athletes from across the globe. Over the course of a season, athletes compete for the ultimate wakeboarding crown in a series points race of eight events throughout the United States to see who rules the wake. The 2011 series consists of the Wake Games, the WWA National Championships, the WWA World Championships and all five stops on the Pro Wakeboard Tour. The King of Wake is organized by World Sports & Marketing — the leading wake-events producer since 1988.

Michael Weiss
Associate Director, Event PR
460 N. Orlando Ave., Ste. 200
Winter Park, FL 32789
Office: (407) 571-4874 | Cell: (407) 453-0222
Michael.Weiss@BonnierCorp.com

Find PCM on Facebook

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:26:53 -0500

Become a fan of PCM Marine Engines on Facebook. Find out whats new, view photos, share your thoughts and chat with PCM by becoming our Facebook friend. Click Here!

Are You a PCM?

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 11:08:53 -0500

The PCM Rogue's Gallery is now open! This year, we're celebrating the PCM lifestyle with our new "I'm A PCM" ad campaign, which will launch in the January issues of Wakeboard, WaterSki and Boating Life magazines. Get a jump on the crowd and let everyone know that "You're A PCM" by sharing your photos with your peers, the who's who of the most avid boaters and watersports enthusiasts in the world. Click here to be among the first to post your photos of PCM-powered boats in our new photo forum.

2009 Press Kit Available

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:07:48 -0500

The 2009 PCM Press Kit is now available. The kit contains PCM product releases, specifications, high resolution photography, videos and logos for download or on CD.

Quick news you can use: PCM introduces the ZR-409, a brand-new, high performance, high efficiency 6-liter that is rated at 409 horsepower. The EX-343 continues to be the most popular engine in the line, and for good reason - it’s consistently proven to combine the best of watersports performance with bullet-proof reliability. In 2008, PCM introduced the patent-pending Catanium Clean Emission System, the most advanced green environment catalyst technology out there. Click here to visit the kit online. To request the information on CD or to arrange an interview, please call Trey Thurman at 1-803-345-1337.

New BlogEntry

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:04:59 -0500

For the third year in a row, Pleasurecraft Engine Group ranks highest in customer satisfaction for EFI inboard engines according to the 2008 J.D. Power and Associates Marine Engine Competitive Information StudySM (MECIS). This is the fourth time in the past five years PCM has received the award.

The study shows that PCM has the highest quality and customer satisfaction among inboard engines. Furthermore, the study shows that inboards provide customers with the greatest satisfaction and have the highest quality compared to the other engine categories (two-and four-stroke outboards and sterndrives).

PCM receives the highest score on the Engine Performance Index (EPI), which is a statistical index based on answers new engine owners report on a variety of performance and reliability questions. PCM ranks highest in six of the seven engine factors studied. PCM’s largest lead over the competition is in the reliability factor, which has the greatest contribution to overall satisfaction.

“Not only has PCM led the marine engine segment for three years in a row, our quality and satisfaction scores are better than last year,” says Pleasurecraft President Chuck Thurman. “We’d like to thank our employees, our suppliers and our strong network of Premier Dealers for helping us to achieve this important accomplishment, year after year.”

For over 30 years, Pleasurecraft Engine Group has been providing premium gasoline inboard for the marine industry. The PCM brand is dedicated to the water sports application while Crusader is the industry’s premier line of gasoline inboards for the offshore and open water market.

New BlogEntry

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 11:02:26 -0400

It was a huge day for Jimmy LaRiche at the recent finals of the 2008 Air Nautique WWA Wakeboard National Championships. As the Jr. Men’s Division battled it out for the championship, all eyes were on LaRiche, the defending titlist, who had posted perfect scores in the previous two rounds. The windy weather cost LaRiche a perfect run but his scores were high enough to take title. The windy weather cost LaRiche a perfect run but his scores were high enough to take title. And his success did not end with the big win, as the now two-time national champ was named the winner of the PCM Amateur Best Trick Award, a $500 bonus for landing the most impressive trick of the contest by an amateur rider -- a Cab 9 off of the double-up. PCM is the official engine of the Air Nautique Wake Games and the WWA Wakeboard National Championships.

“The PCM Amateur Best Trick Award is just one of Pleasurecraft’s many efforts to support the sport and its talented athletes,” said World Sports & Marketing Sponsorship Director Sean Dishman. “We are proud of this partnership and we were thrilled to present the Amateur Best Trick Award on Sunday.”

“We are thrilled to support the King of Wake events,” said PCM President Chuck Thurman. “The level of competition is phenomenal and we’re proud to be a part of it.”

PCM has been the exclusive provider of Correct Craft’s premium propulsion packages since 1976, the year PCM was founded. Over the years, PCM has been the constant innovator of features and benefits designed specifically to improve water-sports power. Like Correct Craft, PCM is the consistent leader in customer satisfaction.

To catch all the wakeboarding action from home, tune in to Fuel TV. For air dates, go to www.kingofwake.com.

Clean, Lean and Powerful

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:56:13 -0400

PCM is committed to taking care of the environment -- every engine in the PCM line-up meets and exceeds stringent government emission control standards. Now, PCM takes running green to the next level with the introduction of PCM’s exclusive, patent-pending Catanium Clean Emission System. Catanium CES was specially developed for PCM’s applications in the marine environment. Using precious metals and the latest in integrated catalyst technology, Catanium CES cleans the exhaust, removes pollutants and reduces dangerous carbon monoxide. Catanium CES offers outstanding performance, cleaner and safer emissions and is available on every engine in the PCM line-up.

For more about Catanium, click here

PCM Rewards Rider at Tigé Pro-Am Games

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:00:34 -0400

Not only did Julian Cohen take his first Jr. Mens title at the Tigé Pro-Am Wakeboard Tourney, the Florida native also won the PCM Amateur Best Trick Award. The Award is a $500 bonus for landing the most impressive trick of the contest by an amateur rider, which Cohen took with his Toeside 720.PCM is the official engine of the Tigé Pro-Am Wake Games and the WWA Wakeboard National Championships.

“The PCM Amateur Best Trick Award is just one of Pleasurecraft’s many efforts to support the sport and its talented athletes,” said World Sports & Marketing Sponsorship Director Sean Dishman. “We are proud of this partnership and we were thrilled to present the Amateur Best Trick Award on Sunday.”

“We are thrilled to support the King of Wake events,” said PCM President Chuck Thurman. “The level of competition is phenomenal and we’re proud to be a part of it.”

PCM has been the constant innovator of features and benefits designed specifically to improve water-sports power and has consistently lead the industry in customer satisfaction.

To catch all the wakeboarding action from home, tune in to Fuel TV. For air dates, click here.

New BlogEntry

Wed, 28 May 2008 10:58:54 -0400

PCM Marine Engine Company is proud to announce a new and exciting additional incentive for Ski Nautique Big Dawg (SNBD) tournament slalom competitors who train behind PCM-powered boats: The PCM Big Dawg Bounty!

In addition to the $24,000 purse up for grabs at the four Regional Qualifiers and the SNBD Finals, tournament winners who train behind a PCM-powered boat will take home the PCM Big Dawg Bounty -- $500 per qualifier and $1000 at the Finals.

“Tournament slalom skiers have been our core clients for the 32 years PCM has been providing premium inboard power,” says PCM President Chuck Thurman. “We are delighted to support the Ski Natuique Big Dawg Series and to be able to reward the winners who train behind our inboards.”

The Big Dawg Series is open to skiers over the age of 35 who have not placed in the top 10 of a Pro Slalom tournament in the past three years. The venue is a heart-pounding head-to-head slalom competition pulled by two PCM-powered Ski Nautiques. The participants advance through the two-day events, leaving the best skier standing. In the four Regional Qualifiers, the competitors vie for cash prizes and the chance to advance to the SNBD Finals in Orlando, Florida on September 7th-28th.

“PCM has supported traditional water ski competitions and the Ski Nautique Big Dawg Series from day one,” says the tournament’s founder and organizer Greg Davis. "Now, the PCM Big Dawg Bounty adds a new level of excitement and a bonus for the athletes.”

At the four Regional Qualifiers, Sunday’s competition, (the Sweet 16), will be recorded will be recorded for Web Cast for viewing the following Tuesday. The SNBD Finals will be Web Cast Live. (For more information, please click here.

PCM is Official Masters Power

Wed, 14 May 2008 10:57:21 -0400

PCM will be the official and exclusive engine supplier for the 49th Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament held on Robin Lake, Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia over the Memorial Day weekend. The Masters, an invitation-only event, is the world’s most prestigious water ski and wakeboard tournament.

“This is the 32nd year PCM has pulled the best of the best at the Masters,” says PCM president Chuck Thurman. “Every year, it seems to get more exciting. We are thrilled to be a part of this important competition.” PCM has been Correct Craft’s exclusive engine supplier since the PCM’s inception in 1976.

An invitation to compete in the Masters is universally considered an honor and 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 USA Wakeboard sanctioned. Prize monies, trophies, rings and special event awards total well over $135,000.

Check back here after the tournament for the results.

PCM Rewards Rider at the Wake Games Opener

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:57:22 -0400

Although Harley Clifford didn’t take home the win in the Jr. Men’s finals of the Air Nautique Wake Games, he did pick-up some extra cash thanks to PCM. Clifford won the PCM Amateur Best Trick Award, a $500 bonus presented to an amateur rider chosen by tournament officials for landing the most impressive trick of the contest. PCM is the official engine of the Air Nautique Wake Games and the WWA Wakeboard National Championships.

“The PCM Amateur Best Trick Award is just one of Pleasurecraft’s many efforts to support the sport and its talented athletes,” said World Sports & Marketing Sponsorship Director Sean Dishman. “We are proud of this partnership and we were thrilled to present the Amateur Best Trick Award on Sunday.”

“We are thrilled to support the King of Wake events,” said PCM President Chuck Thurman. “The level of competition is phenomenal and we’re proud to be a part of it.”

PCM has been the exclusive provider of Correct Craft’s premium propulsion packages since 1976, the year PCM was founded. Over the years, PCM has been the constant innovator of features and benefits designed specifically to improve water-sports power. Like Correct Craft, PCM is the consistent leader in customer satisfaction.

To catch all the wakeboarding action from home, tune in to Fuel TV. For air dates, go to www.kingofwake.com.

PCM Sponsors Wake Games

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 16:47:00 -0400

PCM is the Power Behind Wake Games and WWA Nationals. King of Wake series organizer World Sports & Marketing announced today that Pleasurecraft Marine Engine Company (PCM) has been named the official engine of the Air Nautique Wake Games and the WWA Wakeboard National Championships.

“We are thrilled to support the King of Wake events,” said PCM President Chuck Thurman. “The level of competition is phenomenal and we’re proud to be a part of it.”

PCM has been the exclusive provider of Correct Craft’s premium propulsion packages since 1976, the year PCM was founded. Over the years, PCM has been the constant innovator of features and benefits designed specifically to improve water-sports power. Like Correct Craft, PCM is the consistent leader in customer satisfaction.

In addition, PCM will be supporting amateur riders as both the Wake Games and the WWA Nationals feature the PCM Amateur Best Trick Award. This award is a $500 bonus presented to an amateur rider chosen by tournament officials for landing the most impressive trick of the contest.

“The PCM Amateur Best Trick Award is just one of Pleasurecraft’s many efforts to support the sport and its talented athletes,” said World Sports & Marketing Sponsorship Director Sean Dishman. “We are proud of this partnership and cannot wait to start the season with the Wake Games, on April 24-27.”

To catch all the wakeboarding action from home, tune in to Fuel TV. For air dates, go to www.kingofwake.com.

Brand New World of PCM Engines

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:53:13 -0500

Pleasurecraft Engine Group, the parent company of PCM, announces the complete overhaul of www.pcmengines.com in order to detail every aspect of the PCM Advantage. PCM builds premium gasoline inboards for the world's finest watersports boats.

J.D. Power Two Years in a Row

Sun, 10 Jun 2007 16:49:39 -0400

Pleasurecraft Engine Group ranks highest in customer satisfaction for EFI inboard engines according to the 2007 J.D. Power and Associates Marine Engine Competitive Information StudySM (MECIS).

The study weighted seven engine factors, including the ability to accelerate, ease of start, reliability, smoothness, quietness, lack of fumes and fuel economy PCM ranks highest in every factor. PCM also has, by a wide margin, the highest quality among the inboards in the study. This is the second consecutive year PCM has ranked highest in customer satisfaction and the third time in four years PCM has received the award.

We'd like to thank our employees, our suppliers and our fine network of Premier Dealers for helping us achieve this important accomplishment, says Pleasurecraft President Chuck Thurman. Our employees produce the best marine engine possible, our suppliers deliver the highest quality components, and our Premier Dealers provide outstanding service. Thanks in part to these business partners, Pleasurecraft again ranks highest in customer satisfaction in the J.D. Power and Associates study.

PCM receives the highest score on the Engine Performance Index (EPI), which is a statistical index based on answers new engine owners report on a variety of performance and reliability questions. Again, PCM ranks highest in all seven categories. The study shows that having a problem with a new engine has a negative impact on customer satisfaction. PCM tops the industry when it comes to engine quality as PCM owners reported less than a third as many problems as the industry average, regardless of the type of engine.

When the owners were asked if they would repurchase the same brand of engine and recommend the brand to others, Pleasurecraft scores higher than the other propulsion systems studied. Customer advocacy is important to boat builders because a highly regarded engine manufacturer will tend to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty to a boat brand.