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Kirby Liesmann Receives Larry Meddock Award at the 2026 WSIA Summit

I had an incredible time at the 2026 WSIA Summit in Tahoe. This trip was especially memorable because it was my first time snowboarding somewhere other than Colorado. The week before we arrived, the...

MasterCraft XStar 23 Demo in Fort Myers

One of the best parts of being involved in watersports at a professional level is when partnerships truly come together to serve the customer. This week, Action Watersports, the official MasterCraft...

Stay Motivated to Ride in Chilly Weather: My Go-To Gear for Wakeboarding

Wakeboarding is my passion, but let’s be honest when the temperatures drop, it can be tough to stay motivated to hit the water. That being said, there’s something about riding in the cold that makes...

My Experience at the WSIA Summit in Breckenridge, Colorado

Throughout the summit, we heard from several distinguished speakers who provided important updates and insights: I also attended committee meetings focused on equipment, wake parks, and camps and...

Spencer Trice: Winter Wakeboard Lessons with Kirby Liesmann

When Spencer, the 2022 WWA Boys Beginner World Champion from Edmond, Oklahoma, decided to make the trip to Fort Myers, Florida, for winter training with me, it was an exciting opportunity to help him...

Passing the Torch: Kirby Liesmann’s Journey from Wakeboarder to Coach, Teaching the Heelside Backside 540

    Kirby Liesmann helps people find their love for watersports through his wakeboarding and wakesurfing school. In addition to teaching people the basics of watersports, Kirby loves teaching students...

Kirby Helps Lead Team USA To Victory In IWWF Championships

Kirby Helps Lead Team USA To Victory In IWWF Championships...

Kirby’s Journey to the 2024 Wakeboard World Championships:

Overcoming Challenges and Finding Strength As I geared up for my fourth consecutive year of competing in the Wakeboard World Championships, I can’t help but reflect on the incredible journey that has...

3X Wakeboard World Champion

The Road to Redemption: WWA Wakeboard World Championships – Portugal The 2023 WWA Wakeboard World Championships took place in Ferreira do Zezere, Portugal from August 30-September 3.  For...