The GOAT has defected

[Woodski]

NAUTIQUE BOATS WELCOMES REGINA JAQUESS TO TEAM

ORLANDO, FL (April 15, 2024) – Nautique is thrilled to introduce the current women’s slalom world record holder, Regina Jauqess, as the newest member of the Nautique team. Regina's extraordinary talents and achievements behind the boat throughout her career have established her as one of the most dominant and decorated athletes in the world of women's three-event waterskiing.

“Being in and around the water has been a major part of my life. My parents were competitive skiers and my dad was a Nautique promo boat owner for 17 years, so I grew up learning to ski with the best boat on the planet. I quickly learned what a great community water skiers are and consider all of my ski friends part of our family,” said Team Nautique athlete Regina Jaquess. “Training at Sunset Lakes at an early age allowed me to continue training behind the Ski Nautique, which allowed me to set 21 AWSA National Records in slalom and tricks, even before I started my journey in international competition.  I am convinced that having the opportunity to align with a company that is true to its water ski heritage will help me excel on the water and make it easier to catch that elusive 6 ball at 10.25m and go beyond into territory no other female water skier has ever ventured. I am incredibly honored and excited to represent the Nautique brand that has had such a profound impact on my ski career. I look forward to competing for many more years and being able to ski behind the #1 towboat in the world every day, the Ski Nautique. It’s a dream come true!”

Outside of her accomplishments on the water, one of Regina’s passions is to give back to the sport she loves. Additionally, she brings an encouraging personality and level of professionalism that exudes high moral standards, and her love for being on the water makes her a perfect fit for joining the Nautique brand. Regina has dedicated her life to becoming one of the world’s most decorated women’s waterskiers, a multi-time world record holder and is a practicing Doctor of Pharmacy.

“I am excited to welcome Regina Jacquess to the Nautique team heading into the 2024 season,” said Nautique President Greg Meloon. “Throughout her career, Regina has set new expectations and inspired the waterski community. We are looking forward to her next level of performance behind the Ski Nautique!

[UWSkier]

Malibu abandoned her. No surprise to see her go to the dark side. 

[Cole2001]

Malibu also just lost Ashley Inloes (Pro Skim style Wakesurf) to Supra

[DAI]

7 hours ago, UWSkier said:

Malibu abandoned her. No surprise to see her go to the dark side. 

HEY!!!!!  Dark side??????

 

[bcoppess23]

Is this setting up the recipe for other athletes to start switching brands with everything happening with Tommy's??

[Hemmy]

8 minutes ago, bcoppess23 said:

Is this setting up the recipe for other athletes to start switching brands with everything happening with Tommy's??

Cassidy Gale is sponsored by both Tommy's and Malibu.

[Woodski]

On the ski side, Tgas appears to be the only Malibu sponsored athlete at present.  His ski school in Italy probably has a bearing on staying with Malibu given the assets tied up with the school. 

Add the cord cutting with Malibu's hard working 3 event manager Dennis Kelly, who did a ton for the program, to the current travails happening with Malibu and one has a big bowl of not good going down.  Sad to see this chapter unfold in the company founded by Bob Alkema.

[UWSkier]

2 hours ago, Woodski said:

On the ski side, Tgas appears to be the only Malibu sponsored athlete at present.  His ski school in Italy probably has a bearing on staying with Malibu given the assets tied up with the school. 

Add the cord cutting with Malibu's hard working 3 event manager Dennis Kelly, who did a ton for the program, to the current travails happening with Malibu and one has a big bowl of not good going down.  Sad to see this chapter unfold in the company founded by Bob Alkema.

Yep.  The culture that built the brand is dead and buried.  The "boutique" feel is gone.  The three event program was the last remaining vestige of the company identity and culture.

[85 Barefoot]

2 hours ago, bcoppess23 said:

Is this setting up the recipe for other athletes to start switching brands with everything happening with Tommy's??

Regina switching to Nautique has nothing to do with Tommy’s.  Just like Will Asher, and others.  Let alone Dennis Kelly.  

[bcoppess23]

1 hour ago, 85 Barefoot said:

Regina switching to Nautique has nothing to do with Tommy’s.  Just like Will Asher, and others.  Let alone Dennis Kelly.  

No, it doesn't directly have anything to do with Tommy's, I'd agree.  But is it a result of a bigger issue at hand internally?  Are they moving on because the sponsorship dollars are drying up?

[85 Barefoot]

51 minutes ago, bcoppess23 said:

No, it doesn't directly have anything to do with Tommy's, I'd agree.  But is it a result of a bigger issue at hand internally?  Are they moving on because the sponsorship dollars are drying up?

Yeah, I’d say it’s indicative of a bigger issue at hand internally. Down to one team skier with no promo team coordinator?  This is a pretty big deal.