TIMMY MCNAMEE
Lead Trainer and VISIONARY
With over 20 years of experience in the watersports and boating industry, Timmy brings a rare, full-spectrum background that spans competitive riding, coaching, technical expertise, and professional boat sales.
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Her roots are in competitive waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakeskating, which laid the foundation for her continued professional involvement in waterskiing and wakesurfing. She has worked extensively as a tournament boat driver and accumulated NCCP coaching levels, helping riders of all skill levels progress safely and confidently.
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In 2007, Timmy founded and continues to operate a successful watersports school focused on skill development, safety, and creating exceptional on-water experiences.
Beyond the water, she is a certified marine mechanic for Mercury and Ilmor Marine, giving her in-depth knowledge of boat performance, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Since 2010, she has also worked as a professional sales representative for MasterCraft, Chaparral, and Barletta boats, and a freelance author, spokes person and voice over artist for Power Boating Magazine. In 2022, she developed the online certificaton of The Wakeboat Course, proudly endorsed and hosted by Canada and USA Boat Safety.
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She is proud to be recognized as one of the only professionals in North America with hands-on experience across nearly every area of watersports and boating—from athlete to coach, driver, technician, business owner, sales expert, and brand representative.
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With her accumuluation of skills in the idustry of watersports and boating, Timmy brings together an unmatched approach of universal knowledge in boating safety and awareness, effective communication, and the most effortless way to coach and drive the rider.
MEET THE TRAINERS
Bryan Dawson
Expert Trainer
Bryan's history and passion for watersports and boating stem from childhood, growing up along the St. Lawrence Seaway - Bryan developed a love for the water.
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In his later years, Bryan fell in love with waterskiing and worked as a camp waterfront director, where he was head of the waterski program for over a decade. Thanks to his position at camp, he then developed a passion for barefooting, wakeboaring and any type of "acrobatic" pyramid he could concoct with the ski staff!
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To say Bryan has a joy for the water is an understatment. His energy and passion for watersports and boating positively bleed into those who are lucky enough to experience his presence.
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In his calm and humble dameanor, lies years of wisdom and skill that make his teachings valuable and unforgettable.
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Ian McDermott
Expert Trainer
Commercial Pilot by day, (and boating enthusiast when he's not doing your daily flights to Disney) -- Ian has over 30 years of experience on the water. He has been behind the wheel of a boat since the age of 10, building a lifelong passion and deep expertise in boating and watersports. What began as early exposure on the lake evolved into a dedicated focus on wakeboarding and wakesurfing.
Ian's responsibilties being an airline pilot ripple in to his position as a boat safety instructor; wherein the importance of a structured safety approach is always his priority. He has held a Pleasure Craft Operator Card for over 20 years and is committed to promoting responsible boating practices alongside strong technical skill development.
Ian has competed in multiple open wakeboard competitions and remains actively involved in both wakeboarding and wakesurfing. His experience spans both riding and driving, giving him a well-rounded understanding of performance on the water.
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Ryan Hunt
Expert Trainer
Ryan grew up just west of Arnprior, Ontario, where his parents spent summers with him and his sisters at their cottage on a private lake in Calabogie. From a young age, he developed a passion for the water, and learned to drive boats at just 10 years old.
He grew up as an avid slalom skier, tried barefooting, became known as the “king of the tube,” and spent countless hours on anything that would float! As he got older, he transitioned into board sports and still enjoys carving through the wake on calm evenings when the lake is glassy.
For Ryan, the water brings him a sense of peace and grounded-ness. A feeling and experience he enjoys instilling in others.
Ryan is excited to join The Wakeboat Course team, and to share his knowledge and passion for boating and water sports with others who are equally enthusiastic about watersports, boats, and the myriad of safety approaches that come with it.