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Do you need to write a paper for school? Use these educational resources of waterskiing and wakeboarding history, science, definitions, terms, mechanics of skiing, statistics, and more.
Waterskiing, Wakeboarding, and Barefooting Books for Kids
These books are suited for the younger population and each feature some sort of waterskiing, kneeboarding, or barefoot waterskiing content.
Top Waterskiing and Wakeboarding Magazines
Waterskiing and wakeboarding magazines offer a wealth of tips, new product releases, athlete and tournament information, and more.
Boat-Towed Sports Hand Communication and Signals
Tips on how to effectively communicate waterskiing, wakeboarding, barefooting, etc. hand signals between the boat driver and the water-skier, wakeboarder, or other boat-towed sports participant.
Metric System Converter
Use this form to instantly convert Metric to USA distances. Select a metric conversion and enter the information using the form or the calculator.
"Waterskiing - Getting Off the Ground" Book Review
"Waterskiing - Getting Off the Ground" presents itself as a winner for the new beginner water-skiers as well as beginners who have had some time on the water and are looking to take the sport to the next level.
Twiggy - "The Water-Skiing Squirrel"
Twiggy - "The Water-Skiing Squirrel" travels around the world showcasing her amazing talent.
"Wakeboarding...On The Edge" - Book / CDROM Product Review
This book / CD ROM combination offers instruction on the basics of wakeboarding, as well as jumping, and also focuses on the more complex moves of rotations, and an experts only section.
Scholarships and Financial Aid for Waterskiing/Wakeboarding
Using your waterskiing skills to pay your way through college wouldn't be too shabby, would it? Many students across the United States do just that. Here you'll find information to get you started with scholarships and financial aid.
Boating Accident Statistics
From Commander Bob - general statistics, recreational boating accident causes, personal watercraft statistics, fatalities - vessel type, and fatalities - victim activity.
BoatSafe Kids!
Boating safety for kids... How many people can fit in a boat? Do I have to wear a PFD all the time? Word puzzles, and much more info for kids.
How Do Boats Float?
This tells you how boats float on top of the water. From BoatSafe Kids.
How Do Life Jackets Float?
This tells you how life jackets work, pictures included. From BoatSafe Kids.
Mechanics - Waterskiing Robot
Learn to waterski by watching stick figure movies simulating the mechanics of water-skier motion, from the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at North Carolina State University. Movies are 1-3 megabytes.
Profile of Waterskiing
From USA Water Ski, information on history, as a recreational sport, competitive sport, international competition, competitive events, tournament sanctioning and proprietorship, and age divisions and rating system.
Scholarship and Financial Aid
Requirements, selection criteria, deadline, and online application for scholarship given by the American Water Ski Educational Foundation.
The Science of Slalom II
In this article, we look closely at the equipment aspects of slalom and understanding the basic adjustments on the ski.
Statistics - NMMA
Population estimates (including number of water-skiers), boating registration statistics, boating market, estimated retail expenditures for boating, estimated recreational boats owned, and more.
Waterskiing Boy Scout Badge
Requirements for receiving the badge, from the U.S. Scouting Service Project.

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