US pro riders John Akerman (second left) and Jeff McKee (third left)

US pro riders John Akerman and Jeff McKee were among the star attractions at the Nautique Owners Day, a three-day event held over the ‘long weekend’ in Hong Kong, where Monday was a public holiday.

Jeff McKee shows how it’s done

Hosted by local Nautique dealer Asia Yachting with Nautique sales representative Thad Nurm, the Tai Tam event featured coaching sessions, wakesport demos, music and entertainment, as well as over 10 Nautique boats including the Super Air Nautique G23 and GS22 models.

Over 10 boats attended the three-day event

The weekend included Akerman and McKee conducting one-on-one coaching sessions, passing on tips and tricks to Nautique boat owners and winners of the Nautique IWWF Asia Wakefest Hong Kong, including athletes from Hong Kong and Taiwan.

Asia Yachting hosted the three-day event

The main rendezvous for the owners was held on Monday, as the US pros and local athletes gathered for a fun day on the water, with music and drinks. Dawnee Kanjanapas, Wilson Wong and Kelvin Leung were among Hong Kong riders demonstrating their skills along with Akerman and McKee, with spectators excited to see all the flips and jumps up close.

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