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Choosing a Kids Summer Camp Offering Waterskiing/Wakeboarding

Thursday April 26, 2007
Summer camps aren't just for making crafts around a campfire anymore. Here are tips on what to look for when selecting a summer kids or teen camp offering waterskiing or ... Read More

Tips for De-Winterizing Your Boat

Monday April 23, 2007
Hopefully you took protective measures and winterized your boat at the end of last boating season. Now it's time to prepare your boat for the spring and summer months ... Read More

How to Drive a Boat and Ski Responsibly in Traffic

Saturday April 21, 2007
Out on the water there are no stop lights, yield signs, or solid yellow lines to help you know how you are supposed to drive. Use these tips to help ... Read More

How to Two-Foot Slalom Deepwater Start

Wednesday April 18, 2007
You are comfortable on getting up on two water skis and now you are ready to try a deepwater slalom start. Here's how to get up on one slalom ski ... Read More

Water Ski Lake Communities

Monday April 16, 2007
Are you tired of trailering your boat to the lake for waterskiing or wakboarding just to get there and have to deal with crowded and unsafe waterways? Does a ... Read More

Wakeboarding Ropes, Line Length and Boat Speed

Thursday April 12, 2007
Get the most out of your time behind the boat while wakeboarding. Towrope type and length, as well as boat speed, have a lot to do with how you ... Read More

Other Sports for Water-Skiers and Wakeboarders

Monday April 9, 2007
As a kid, I went snow skiing several times but was never really good at it. However, a few years ago I tried snow skiing again and to my ... Read More

Saddle Up for Waterskiing at the Kentucky Derby

Sunday April 8, 2007
Who thinks the Kentucky Derby is just for horses, big hats, and high dollar bets? Think again because the Rock Aqua Jays Water Ski Show Team will showcase its ... Read More

Wakeboarding Deepwater Starts - How to Get Up

Saturday April 7, 2007
A smooth deepwater start on a wakeboard is the beginning of a fun tow behind the boat. Towrope length, the right boat speed, and proper body position are key ... Read More

Jumping the Wake on a Wakeboard

Friday April 6, 2007
Once you are comfortable moving a wakeboard back and forth across the water's surface, your next desire is probably to jump the wakes and catch some air. Getting air is ... Read More

"The Chick Flick," All-Female Feature Length Wakeboarding Film

Thursday April 5, 2007
Anyone who thinks girls are not as tough as boys need to watch The Chick Flick. This DVD features some of the hottest highly-ranked female wakeboarders as they wow ... Read More

Mailing/Shipping Your Water Skis and Wakeboards

Tuesday April 3, 2007
Do you need to send your equipment off for repair or perhaps to a vacation destination? Here are some tips on how to properly ship water skis and wakeboards ... Read More

Before You Buy a Slalom Water Ski

Monday April 2, 2007
Once you are comfortable on two water skis the next step is to progress to a single slalom water ski. Don't make the mistake of thinking all slalom water skis ... Read More

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