How it started
The first Pass The Handle Day took place on lakes worldwide on July 26, 2014.
The #PassTheHandle project is an incredible awareness-driven concept drawn up by legendary wakeboarders Shaun Murray and Zane Schwenk, encouraging all towed water sport enthusiasts to get out on the water and extend their arm to people in need of an awesome activity.
The idea
The concept is simple: Find a friend who has never been wakeboarding, wakesurfing, tubing, kneeboarding, water skiing, barefooting or any of the many fun activities you can do behind a boat, and help them experience the thrill for the first time!
Take them out, teach them how to ride, and introduce them to the same fun lifestyle of being on the water that we enjoy. Our goal is to truly engage those already involved to “share the stoke” and teach as many people as they can to ride.
Looking ahead
Every year, the WSIA works to make Pass The Handle bigger and better than previous years, with new companies, pro athletes, celebrities and fans involved each time.