About

About the Waterman League

The Company

The CEO of the company Tristan Boxford brings over 10 years experience in the Ocean Sports industry, as a professional athlete, an event organizer and in media productions.  As a continuation of his work and vision the Waterman League was founded in 2008. The company is dedicated to the development and promotion of Ocean Sports as a collective by working closely with athletes, governing bodies, sponsors, media agencies, television networks, event organizers, regulatory agencies, environmental initiatives, host countries and locations,  to build a communal platform for both enthusiasts and mainstream audiences alike.

The Sports

The ocean sports sector consists of 6 core sports, and embraces all aspects of the Waterman Culture. The core sports are as follows:

Surf

Longboard

Stand Up Paddlesurf

Windsurf

Kitesurf

Bodyboard

Mission Statement

To revolutionize the way people experience Ocean Sports through the development of a central branded media platform that a) effectively connects the sports and their characters to the mainstream and b) provides a meaningful platform for both advertisers and sponsors.

Our Vision

Ocean Sports connect people with nature, whether it be consciously or subliminally. In today’s technology fueled world, ocean sports  remind us that nature provides us with some of life’s simplest and greatest pleasures. This is a definitive illustration of how we thrive from our surroundings being in good health, something that we often take for granted . As the mass appeal of ocean sports develops, so will the world’s environmental awareness. The direct link inspires us to proactively support a green environment and initiatives.

The Team

The management team consists of a group of highly qualified individuals bringing a broad range of business skills to the company. In conjunction with this team, we have the backing and guidance of a high profile advisory board and access to a production personnel team consisting of some of the most respected people in the industry.

Marketing and Sales Director

Kuuipo Goonetilleke has an illustrious background in both sales and marketing, inclusive of action sports marketing, athlete management and the development and marketing of night clubs and bars. Kuuipo heads up the sales operation for the Waterman League, working closely with sponsors to achieve goals, and packaging the full 360 degree approach that the League offers to sponsors wishing to access our valuable and immense target demographic.

Philosophy

The Waterman League is a stamp of authenticity and credibility: our goal is to personalize the delivery of professional sporting coverage, to entertain both mainstream and core audiences alike. We steer away from the generic cliché to leverage innovative events, world class athletes and their stories and endeavors in the delivery of unique and tangible experiences across all media platforms.

For more information about the Waterman League, its management and production team and its advisory board, please email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it