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History - Boat Towed Sports
Learn the history of wakeboarding, skurfing, waterskiing, kneeboarding, and more. Great educational tool.
Water Ski Hall of Fame and Museum
Trace the sport of waterskiing back to the beginning and see the history of boat-towed water sports how they have evolved to the present day.
USA Water Ski Athletes of the Year
Annually, USA Water Ski recognizes the top male and female athletes involved in slalom waterskiing, trick skiing, and jump skiing. View the list of USA Water Ski Athletes of the Year.
The First Wakeboard (Skurfer) Tournament - A Recap
Tommy Phillips takes a trip back in time to the first wakeboard tournament in June of 1987 in Lakewood, Colorado.
History of Show Waterskiing
A look at where it all began, where it is today, and what it takes to be a member of a show waterskiing team.
History of Barefoot Water Skiing
It all started back in the 1940s. Here you'll find a history and description of barefoot waterskiing.
History of Disabled Waterskiing
History and description, from USA Water Ski.
History of the National Collegiate Water Ski Association
Description of how collegiate waterskiing got its start and an overview of how it has evolved over the years.
History of Kneeboarding
The roots of modern kneeboarding can be traced to Southern California, where surfboard enthusiasts tried using their homemade "knee" and "belly" boards behind boats about 35 years ago.
History of Wakeboarding
An overview of how the sport of wakeboarding evolved, from the Wakeboarding Area.
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.