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February 2008
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Sneak preview of the new 2009 Ski Nautique in action!
Recently, members of the Nautique marketing team and a few Team Nautique skiers traveled to Madison, Wisconsin to shoot the 2009 Ski Nautique. Check out this podcast to experience a Nautique photo shoot firsthand and view Team Nautique skiers Chris Parrish, Andy Mapple, Jeff Rodgers and Clementine Lucine performing strong on the water.
New & Exclusive - Nautiques UK launches LED cup holders
WIN a pair of LED Drinks Holders. Exclusive to Nautiques UK Ltd
Nautiques UK Ltd has become the sole UK distributor of new range of lighted beverage holders. Available in blue and white from stock or red, green and yellow to order, these stainless steel capped holders add a touch of class to any waterski and wakeboard boat.
Brian Buchanan of Nautiques UK Ltd explains "We know how boat owners take pride in their boats and these holders are a fun and simple way of adding to the overall looks and ambience. Feedback from those who have seen then so far suggest they will be a popular addition to both Nautiques and other makes of boats".
The holders are designed specifically for boats and will fit most SST and plastic beverage holders. The holders are easy to fit into the boat's electrical system and can then be controlled centrally with the cabin lights. Standalone 'drop in' battery powered options are also available if you don't want to wire them in.
To celebrate the launch, Nautiques UK Ltd is giving away 2 white or blue LED holders worth £29.95 each! To enter the competition answer this simple question:
What is is the Nautiques UK Ltd website address?
Competition closes on 31st July 2008. Judges decision is final! Winner will be notified by email and offered a choice of 2 white or blue LED drinks holders. If you can't wait until then - buy 2 or more now and we'll refund you the cost of 2 if you win!!
Scott Byerly custom Super Air Nautique 210 Icon edition
Official Correct Craft Press Release Orlando, FLA (May 12, 2008) Team Nautique rider Scott Byerly, commonly referred to as "The Godfather of Wakeboarding and Wakeskating", recently took delivery of his 2008 Super Air Nautique 210 - Icon Edition from Correct Craft. This is a one-of-a-kind boat in which Byerly was personally involved throughout each step of the design and development processes.
Byerly's custom-designed Super Air Nautique 210 - Icon Edition is decked out with a variety of features that can only be found on this particular boat. Byerly's very own signature Byerly logo is located throughout this 210 including the teak platform and the windshield header. It also sports detailed pieces in metallic fury red and jet black along with the unique Byerly logo embroidered on the upholstery. This 210 even includes LED cup holders and LED grab rails that illuminate fury red. Additionally, Byerly's personal signature is inlaid on the back of his 210 - Icon Edition in fury red which truly places this boat in an exclusive class all its own. Let Scott take you on a tour of his boat.
Byerly will showcase his new 210 - Icon Edition while on tour this summer. Byerly's tour includes the Byerly Bus Tour which details various clinics around the country as well as tour stops at Pro Am - Portland and the 2008 Byerly Toe Jam. For more information about the 2008 Byerly Toe Jam, visit byerlytoejam.com.
The wakeboarding and wakeskating legend Scott Byerly has been involved with Correct Craft and the Nautique brand since his beginning years of wakeboarding in the mid 1990s. Byerly joined Team Nautique shortly after winning the '94 World Championship. Since then, Byerly has continued to partner with Correct Craft while adding to his stellar record of professional wakeboarding and wakeskating accomplishments.
"It is really cool that I was able to work with Correct Craft, a company that I've been a part of for over 10 years, to design my dream boat. I was involved with the development of this boat from the very beginning and I couldn't be happier with the way my 210 turned out," commented Byerly. "I am stoked that I am able to premier this boat while on tour this summer," added Byerly.
Bill Yeargin, Correct Craft's President/CEO stated, "We are thrilled that Scott has chosen to be part of the Nautique family for all these years. He is truly a legend and it makes sense that the Godfather of wakeboarding and wakeskating would choose the world's best boat." Yeargin added, "Our team was excited to build this boat for Scott. It was a fun project and we look forward to some day doing other Icon Editions."
Nautique launch new green PCM engines with enhanced performance capabilities
Offical Correct Craft Press Release: Orlando, FLA (April 17, 2008) Correct Craft, manufacturer of Nautique boats, and Pleasurecraft Marine Engines (PCM), Correct Craft's exclusive engine supplier for over 30 years, now offers all Nautique models with the optional patent pending PCM Catanium Clean Emission System. These new engines exceed rigorous government emission control standards and take support for a clean environment to the next level.
PCM's new Catanium Clean Emission System was specially developed using precious metals and the latest in integrated catalyst technology. This advanced equipment greatly reduces emissions and dangerous carbon monoxide for a cleaner, safer boating environment.
Additionally, these engines provide boaters with enhanced performance capabilities such as 409 horsepower in the new 6 Liter catalyst engine and greater fuel efficiency while on the water. "We have offered PCM engines in our Nautique boats for a long time and the company continually exceeds our expectations," stated Correct Craft's President/CEO Bill Yeargin. "The Nautique team is proud to provide its customers with performance-oriented engines that are also eco-friendly."
For further information visit www.pleasurecraft.com/newcathome.html
Team Nautique athletes start the ski season with big wins
ORLANDO, FLA (March 2008) Correct Craft Inc. Correct Craft's Team Nautique athletes Jaret Llewellyn and Chris Parrish had impressive wins at Moomba Masters in Melbourne, Australia.
2008 Moomba Masters - Llewellyn, a nine time world champion, took the 2008 Moomba Masters Jump title beating out Freddy Krueger by three tenths of a metre and fellow Team Nautique skier Jason Seels finished third. Llewellyn also placed second in tricks with a score of 10,740 points.
In the men's slalom Parrish finished with a score of 2@10.25m in a run off winning by just half a buoy for the 2008 Moomba Masters Slalom title. Team Nautique newcomer Brooks Wilson placed second in junior men slalom.
2008 Lake Crichton Pro-Am - Nine times world champion, Llewellyn, jumped 70.4 meters to break both the New Zealand and Southern Hemisphere ski jump records. Current slalom world record holder, Parrish, also started his season off with an impressive win.
Correct Craft's President/CEO, Bill Yeargin stated "This was a great start for Team Nautique. It is exciting to see members of our Team Nautique do so well in competition. It takes an incredible amount of training to win events and Team Nautique athletes get their edge from training behind the industry"s best boats." Yeargin added, "The entire Nautique family is proud to be represented by not only Jaret, Chris, Jason and Brooks but also the many others on Team Nautique. Results like this demonstrate once again that the world's best skiers and wake boarders choose Nautique."
Correct Craft launches new website
ORLANDO, FLA (February 20, 2008) Correct Craft, Inc., an Orlando-based manufacturer of the exclusive Nautique line of boats, launches a customer-focused and content rich website. www.nautiques.com was designed based upon direct input from both Nautique customers and dealers.
The new website boasts a user-friendly Boat Builder feature, a redesigned Team Nautique site as well as streaming videos presenting the long-standing history and innovation feats achieved by Correct Craft. The site is rich in sound, images and videos showcasing the Nautique boats and athletes. Customers will find this website to be both interactive as well as easy to navigate.
On the launch of the new website, Correct Craft's Senior Director of Marketing Adam Lodge commented, "The feedback we have received on our new website has been overwhelmingly positive. Our goal was to launch a site that is rich in content, easy to navigate, and loaded with features for everyone from the youngest watersports enthusiasts, to those who have been loyal to the Nautique brand for decades. I extend my sincere appreciation to the Correct Craft Marketing Team and our Web Development partner, Red Rocket Studios, for their dedication and tremendous efforts in developing and launching this website".
Nautiques by Correct Craft earns 6th consecutive customer satisfaction award from J.D.Power & Associates
ORLANDO, FLA (February 14, 2008) Correct Craft, Inc., Orlando-based manufacturer of theleading Nautique line of boats, is the recipient of its sixth consecutive J.D. Power and Associates award.
Correct Craft has received the award for highest customer satisfaction among Ski/Wakeboard owners in its segment all six years it has been awarded, tying this year.
Correct Craft'S President/CEO, Bill Yeargin stated "e;To be awarded the J.D. Power and Associates award six years in a row is a phenomenal achievement. These six consecutive awards would not be possible without incredible employees, dealers and vendors." Yeargin added, "While we are very proud of our six J.D. Power and Associates awards, the Nautique family can be assured that we are still working hard to improve every area of our business".
Correct Craft received the highest numerical score among ski and wakeboard boats in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2002-2003, 2005-2008 Boat Competitive Information StudiesSM, tied in 2008. The 2008 study based on responses from 9,718 consumers measuring 6 ski and wakeboard boat brands and owner opinions of 2006 and 2007 model year boats registered June 2006-May 2007. This includes fiberglass boats with highly specialized designs for waterskiing and wakeboarding, powered by gas inboard engines. The proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed September-October 2007. Your experiences may vary. View the full results at www.jdpower.com.
Read Bill Yeargin's blog regarding J.D. Power and Associates in the Nautique Insider section of Correct Craft's website at www.nautiques.com/blog.
Nautiques UK Ltd accepted as Associate Member of the British Marine Federation
To demonstrate our commitment to best practice and delivering a high quality service to our customers, Nautiques UK Ltd has become an associate member of the British Marine Federation.
The British Marine Federation is the trade association for the British boating industry.
As a young company, we are looking forward to benefiting from the wide range of support and advice services available exclusively to members to help us to grow and develop Nautiques UK Ltd according to world class practices. As a condition of membership, we have committed to the BMF's code of conduct giving you additional peace of mind that we will act professionally at all times. Membership is assessed and we are committed to applying for full membership when we become eligible in 2009.
Nautiques UK Ltd attends Correct Craft's Annual Dealer Conference to receive training in 2008 product launches and strategic plans
Nautiques UK Ltd directors Brian Buchanan and Anna Britnor Guest have attended the Correct Craft Annual Dealer Conference in Orlando, Florida. The three day event provided a wealth of training and information about Correct Craft's plans for 2008.
Key highlights were:
- Testing the new 230 Nautique boat on the water
- Demonstrations and technical training in the new Zero Off GPS speed control
- New graphics and gel coat colours
- New wakeboard tower, speakers and bimini top options
- Demonstration and training in PCM's Catanium - Clean Emission System - an optional catalytic converter available on new boats from 2008 which reduces emissions to a 'super ultra low' rating and complies with the strictest emissions regulations in the world.
- Detailed presentations on the JD Power 2007 customer satisfaction surveys, which placed Correct Craft at number one in the waterski boat industry for the fifth year running
- Touring the factory and the entire production process, including the new Six Sigma lean manufacturing processes, designed to build in quality and efficiency from start to finish
- Hearing Correct Craft's 83 year history in the eyes of Mr Ralph Meloon, son of Correct Craft's founder. Mr Ralph is 90 this month and has been actively involved in the company since its start.
Read Correct Craft CEO, Bill Yeargin's report on the conference in his blog.
We're happy to share more information about the new announcements. Please contact us via the website or ring Brian on +44 (0)7917 874339.
Barry Galvin beats his own Irish jump record
Nautiques UK Ltd congratulates Barry Galvin, Correct Craft's Irish dealer, on extending his long standing Irish jump record with a distance of 53 metres, whilst out in Florida following the Correct Craft dealer conference.
Nautiques UK Ltd sponsors Watermark's wakeboard comp
Nautiques UK Ltd was pleased to be one of the main sponsors of The Watermark Club's 2nd annual wakeboard competition in October.
The competition exceeded entry expectations with a wide range of ages and a good representation from both sexes.
We'd like to congratulate Watermark on running such a relaxed and friendly event where competitors of all levels were welcomed and supported.
Full event report to follow!
