"On January 24th, 2014, HO/Syndicate front-man and world champion waterskier Will Asher was married to his longtime girlfriend Nicole at a private ceremony on the island of Maui, Hawaii. It was a beautiful sunny day as the wedding party was surrounded by family and friends, along with as whales displayed in the background.
From all of us at HO Skis: Congratulations Ashers!
About the Ashers:
Will Asher has been the HO Skis frontman since 2005, when he exploded on the world waterski scene by winning his first world championship, en route to being #1 in the world and Masters champion several times over. Nicole also comes from a watersports background, as this Canadian is a former barefoot waterski champion."
Malibu Boats has once again expanded their support for tournament water skiing and is proud to introduce the all-new Malibu ProAm Water Ski Tournament in Atlanta, Georgia. The ProAm slalom format, which will be towed exclusively by the Malibu RESPONSE TXi, is returning to WaterSki Atlanta and Princeton Lake in southwest Atlanta. This will be the third consecutive year that top professional water skiers from around the world as well as nationally ranked amateur water skiers from across the nation will compete side by side in Atlanta over Memorial Weekend from May 24-26, 2014.
Four different divisions totaling 78 skiers will compete over Memorial weekend with hopes to reach the finals on Memorial Day, Monday May 26th. The professional skiers will compete for cash prizes while the amateurs fight to improve their national rank and compete against their current AWSA average score.
More information about how to enter the Malibu ProAm is located at the Malibu ProAm Information web site and entries are being accepted now. Only 24 Amateur, 12 Master Men, and 40 Open entries will be accepted, so mail your entry early to reserve your slot.
Competitive slalom skiing requires skiers to navigate around six buoys on the water at various speeds depending on the division. After a successful completion through the slalom course, the ski rope is shortened by pre-determined lengths, making it increasingly difficult to ski around all six buoys. The buoys are 37½ feet wide of the boat, forcing skiers to generate speeds up to 60 M.P.H. and use their body length, reach and sheer determination to get around the buoys at the shorter rope lengths.
The Malibu ProAm is a family event that all ages can enjoy and is FREE to the general public. Food and beverage vendors will be on site throughout the three-day competition.
ABOUT WATERSKI ATLANTA: WaterSki Atlanta, Inc. is a water ski club based in southwest Atlanta, located at 3870 Redwine Rd SW Atlanta GA 30331, just off of Camp Creek Pkwy, one mile outside I-285, and only five miles west of the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
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The University of Louisiana at Monroe's national champion water ski team was named National Collegiate Water Ski Association (NCWSA) Team of the Year for 2013 during the annual USA Water Ski awards banquet, held in Haines City, Fla. The reception was held as part of the kickoff event for USA Water Ski's 75th anniversary celebration.
"The members of the ULM Water Ski Team are deeply honored to have been named NCWSA's Collegiate Water Ski Team of the Year," said Treina Landrum, coach of the ULM Water Ski Team. "Fall 2013 was especially memorable for us, and we are looking forward to another strong season of skiing. We remain thankful for the support of ULM students, the ULM administration and all the ULM family in our community. Go Warhawks!"
Martin Bartalsky (BBA '11) and Will Oliver (B.S. '13) were in Florida to accept the award.
Former ULM skiers were also honored during the ceremonies. Regina Jaquess, (Pharm.D. '09) was named USA Water Ski's overall female athlete of the year for the second consecutive year, and seventh time total. Jaquess is also a World Champion gold medalist.
Alum Alex Lauretano (BBA '12) and former ULM student Adam Pickos joined Jaquess as honored members of the U.S. Elite Water Ski Team, which won the overall team gold medal at the 33rd Water Ski World Championships.
The ULM water ski team won its 25th national championship in October and is the most decorated team in the nation.
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Vonore, TNThe MasterCraft NXT is for the customer who has always wanted a MasterCraft but felt it was just out of reach. With the introduction of MasterCraft’s entry-level line of boats, there's no reason to settle for a second-class ride. And those who are frustrated with the limited possibilities with their I/O boat, take heart. The NXT is the perfect introduction to a variety of action, including wakesurf. An NXT, with standard equipment, starts at a little south of $50,000. With good credit, a sample payment is approximately less than $400 a month which makes the NXT the most accessible MasterCraft ever.
The NXT launches in Summer 2014. We expect demand to be high. To receive updates and exclusive content, sign up atmastercraft.com/NXTupdates
World reknowned Swiss Ski School located in Clermont, Florida and founded in 1979 is taking a fresh new start as Swiss Waterski Resort with a new team. Over its 35 years of existence The Swiss has evolved from a house on a lake to a full size resort comprising of four custom-made ski lakes with waterfront mediteranean villas surounded by a prisitine 18-hole golf course.
This perfect ski set up which hosted the World Championships is animated by a team of experienced and dedicated coaches led by long time Pro Skier and Coach Clint Stadlbaur : we are always looking to bring a learning experience to our skiers by combining pleasure and performance during a ski set and to add our coaching method is based on a better overall understanding of how to approach a constructive ski ride along with specific technical instructions so that our guests can retain valuable information to continue improving at their home site long after their stay with us.
Being Swiss , quality comes first and skiers will appreciate to be towed by brand new Nautiques on record capability slalom courses and jump ramp. But the best part of Swiss is that skiers of all levels can share the dock and their experience on the water. Indeed, during your stay you will meet a skier completing his first slalom course and sit in the boat to watch a World Champion!
But skiing isn't everything and family members will enjoy their stay in a lakefront mediteranean style villa with pool, jacuzzi and full amenities which are managed by our partner company Swiss Vacation Houses. You can also use the multiple facilities of the resort such as private tennis court, golf, swiming pool or gather at the lakeside restaurant and bar to share with an international clientele endless discusions on how to improve your skiing and equipment which you will find at the Proshop stocked with the latest model from all major brands. Also, if you want to take advantage of a rest day, you will only drive 45 minutes to reach Orlando and its many theme parks (Disney, Universal, etc.), shopping malls, fine dining and many other attractions.
So, to reach beyond just a training camp at a ski school, combine pleasure and performance under the Florida sunshine and enjoy your ride at the Swiss Waterski Resort.
Contact :
Phone +1 352 429 2178
Email waterski@swissskischool.com
Web www.swissskischool.com
Swiss Waterski Resort & Swiss Vacation Houses
13114 Skiing Paradise blvd - Clermont, FL 34711 - USA
ORLANDO, FLA (January 29, 2014) %E2%80%94 Nautique announces the first-ever Lady Big Dawg to be held in conjunction with the Nautique Big Dawg World Tour Finals, presented by O'Brien and pulled exclusively by the world record breaking Ski Nautique 200.
The inaugural Lady Big Dawg will be invitational only, and based upon a rolling twelve month USA Water Ski rankings list of the top female slalom skiers ages 30 and up. The Lady Big Dawg Finals will consist of a sweet sixteen head-to-head format held in conjunction with the Nautique Big Dawg World Tour Finals at San Marcos River Ranch in San Marcos, Texas. The elimination round will be held on Friday, August 15, starting at 3:30PM CST. The final four ladies will compete the same day under the lights beginning at 7:30PM CST.
" our team at nautique is excited to announce the first female head-to-head slalom finals as part of big dawg world tour stated president bill yeargin. clearly most cultivated men amateur ski event in and we look forward giving top skiers opportunity participate yeargin added.>
For more information regarding official rules and criteria for this exclusive invite to the Lady Big Dawg and the Nautique Big Dawg World Tour please visit http://nautiquebigdawg.com
Celebrating 89 years of excellence in the marine industry, Correct Craft is the owner of Nautique Boat Company, Inc. and Aktion Parks (owner of Orlando Watersports Complex and Miami Watersports Complex). Nautique manufactures the highest quality, most innovative ski and wake-sports boats available worldwide and provides exceptional customer service experiences. To learn more about Nautique and its complete product line, visit www.nautique.com. To learn more about Aktion Parks visit www.aktionparks.com.
An important change to the 2014 Australian Open Pro Am…. plus announcement of the prize purse break down.
Firstly let me explain the major change to the event... Unfortunately due to lack of entries for jump, a very hard decision had to be made, which was to eliminate jump from the 2014 tournament for both Men & Women%E2%80%A6. This decision wasn't made lightly, and all efforts were made to keep jump in the event%E2%80%A6 However, as I am sure you understand, to include jump we must have entries, and as at today (2 weeks to cut off) we hadn't received any jump entries and an impressive amount of slalom entries %E2%80%A6 While we tried to put off this hard decision for as long as possible, a decision had to made today..
The good news is that I can now release the prize money status for slalom in both Men & Women…
In the men’s division the prize money currently stands at a minimum of $10,000 and for the women, a minimum of $6000… (There are still spots available for Pro and Ams)
Breakdowns are –
Men Slalom – Women Slalom -
1st place - $5,000 1st place - $3,000
2nd place - $2,500 2nd place - $1,500
3rd place - $1,500 3rd place - $900
4th place - $800 4th place - $400
5th place - $200 5th place – $200
Looking forward to welcoming Pro and Amateur skiers from around the world to beautiful Stoney Park - Australia
Kim Husband
Event coordinator – www.stoneypark.com.au
Saturday 25th January 2014
Entry forms – http://www.stoneypark.com.au/app/webroot/js/tiny_mce/plugins/filemanager/files/PRO_ENTRY_FORM_-_2014_Australian_Open_Pro_Am_.pdf
Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/2014AustralianOpenProAm
I'd like to start by thanking both BOS and its members for the opportunity to contribute. The idea is to give BOS members the chance to ask me questions directly. The lucky winners will get a response from me on the BOS home page and will be sent some swag from my sponsors. For those questions that I do not choose as winners, I will do my best to answer in the forum under the category of " ask rossi here are the winners of first go at>
@foxriverat asks
Hi Chris. For us new ballers that are just starting to try running the course. What advise or most important steps should we follow in order to succeed in making our first pass through the course.
Thanks for your question @foxriverat. Learning to run the course can be a frustrating experience. I have three ideas to focus on that may help you:
Lets start with an important concept that holds most skiers back and that is their desire to run the course at all costs. For the most part, I see skiers at this early stage of course skiing putting maximum physical effort in an attempt to make all six buoys. I believe the natural thought progression running through this skiers head comes down to trying to pull harder with the thought that it will make them earlier to the next buoy and give them a chance to make it to the end of the course. If any of this rings true to you, I have a solution. Firstly, you need to let go of these thoughts. You are focusing on the wrong things. I like to start by telling skiers that running the course is easy. Don't take that statement the wrong way. It will be physically easy if you change your approach. Almost everything in this sport is counter intuitive. By pulling harder, you are taking away from good form. This would be equivalent to a new golfer trying to simply swing harder to hit the ball further. Instead, focus on completing your turn and getting into a lean that is not trying to pull the boat backward. No matter what your turn just looked like, when you feel the boats pull come through the handle, don't fight it, but rather accept it. Any bit of bent arms that may have come from a rushed turn should immediately be relaxed. Straight arms are key to running the course. By straightening your arms, you allow your body to lean more which rolls your ski on edge more. I try to think of myself hanging off the end of the handle with straight arms in a stacked position. I define a stacked position as having straight arms, handle low by our waist or upper thigh area, and having our feet, hips, and shoulders all in a line. For more on being stacked, check out my article "The Power Triangle" (http://slalomguru.com/articles.php?article=power). This concept will have a huge effect on your ability to run the course and will set your early course mechanics on the right path.
The next concerning thing I see beginning course skiers do is skiing at too fast of a boat speed. Don't be afraid to slow the boat down considerably. Over and over I see skiers trying to learn the course at 30mph or faster. I recommend adults learn the course at 22-25mph on a ski that is wider than a traditional high end ski. Now a days, there are a lot of choices in mid range skis that offer the support of increased surface area with the turn characteristics of higher end skis. By slowing the boat down, you increase your likelihood of successfully completing the course.
My third piece of advice is to miss the entry gates on the easy side. Almost all of the new course skiers I see drastically alter their first cut through the gates in an attempt to go through the gates (turn in, start a good cut, stand up and wait to go through the gates, then cut hard again to get out to the first buoy). If you look at all skiers who run the course on a regular basis, one thing they ALL have in common is a decisive cut for the gates. The moment you decide that it is time to cut for the gates, go for it! Even if you miss the gates by a large amount, it is better to develop strong habits at this stage of your skiing.
These three ideas should make learning the course a much faster and more enjoyable experience. Good luck and thanks again for the great question!
@MISkier asks
What is the best drill, exercise, and/or visualization to keep elbows/arms in through the wake and after the whitewater? In other words, how do I improve my ability to keep the handle for myself (in close) through the edge change and into the release?
This is a very hot topic right now @MISkier. I believe this is one of those things you have to set up in order to do. Most skiers are not "stacked" in a proper position from a proper width to be able to accomplish this last step. The goal is to complete your turn and ski into your stacked position as close to the back side of the buoy as possible. This gives the skier the maximum time in the acceleration zone (back side of buoy to the centerline of the course). Most skiers I see do not get in their stacked position until half way back to the wakes (if at all) and thus do not generate enough speed to be able to release the ski at the centerline. Pulling past centerline (directly behind boat) causes the rope to rapidly overload and ends by yanking the skier up out of their cut and sets them on a path inside of the optimal trajectory. To be able to control the handle in a positive way, work on getting into your stacked position closer to the buoy, holding an aggressive lean to the centerline, releasing your ski edge at centerline, and once your ski passes under you, focus on holding onto the handle much like you would do on a rope swing once you have passed the bottom. The key reason to control the handle after edge change is to stay connected to the boats pull so that it can pull you forward on your ski. With the way skis are shaped (fat in the belly and narrow in the tail), as your weight moves forward onto the belly of the ski, the tail loses its hold and starts to release. The more your ski is smeared or rotated before you get to the buoy, the closer to the back side of the buoy you can get in your stacked position and utilize the acceleration zone mentioned above. The goal is to have your ski smeared so the tip and tail of your ski are parallel to the buoy line when you cross the buoy line and release the outside hand. This concept is probably new to a lot of you as most skiers pull too long and thus release the outside hand before ever smearing. While it is possible to be early for the buoy using this approach, the ski will not be smearing and will require excessive rotation at the finish of the turn, delaying or shortening the next acceleration zone.
I look forward to continuing the discussion in the forum. Thanks again for the opportunity to contribute and thanks to my sponsors for making all this possible:
Radar Skis, Tige Boats, Performance Ski & Surf, and Aseda Raw Honey
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By Ed Mezzetti
An Oxfordshire venue is making waves among Britain’s top waterskiers.
Queenford Lakes Watersport Centre in Berinsfield is the training base for World Championship slalom bronze medallist Freddie Winter and British tricks champion James Earl.
And with several other potential stars, including Standlake’s Katie Nutt, also using the facility run by former British head coach Steve Glanfield, it is becoming a hub for talent.
“When I was training for the World Championships, I was down there three or four times a week,” said 23-year-old Winter, who travels to Queenford from his home in London.
“It is a fantastic place to ski.“I plan on being there most days in the summer.
“James and I are probably the top two who train there, but there are many others who are competing regularly in the US.”
Glanfield’s coaching is a big draw for waterskiers, but the venue definitely plays its part.
“It is pretty tip-top,” said Winter. “You want a sheltered place.
“You want it long and narrow, so you can get enough of a run, but you are not affected by the wind, which is what we have there.”
Winter added: “I have known Steve Glanfield since I was very young. He used to be based in Chertsey.
“It was just a natural step to go and ski with him in Oxford.”
The lake is separated into two by an artificial spit down the middle.
It is also home to the Oxford Wakeboard & Ski Club (OWSC), who cater for beginners to experienced skiers andriders.
At the elite end, Winter is now looking to confirm his place among the sport’s leaders ahead of the 2015 World Championships.
He said: “It was not a surprise that I got the bronze medal, but you wouldn’t have put money on it.
“I just want to cement my place among the best.
“We have the European Championships in the Czech Republic in August.
“I want to win that because I was second last year.”
Winter’s slalom event sees skiers attempt to negotiate six buoys at 36mph.
They start with an 11.5m rope, which is shortened to create an elimination style competition.
“It is a sudden death sport, which makes it very exciting,” said Winter.
We are excited to announce the 2014 12th Annual California Waterski ProAm (formerly known as Diablo Shores ProAm). For the 2nd year in a row, this event will be held at Bell Acqua Lakes in Sacramento, CA on September 12-14, 2014. As the only professional tour on the West Coast and the first event of its kind to integrate professionals and amateurs, this event provides a unique opportunity for businesses who are looking to have their name and logo in front of athletes, water sports enthusiasts, the Sacramento Region, individuals with significant discretionary income and national television viewers. As a company, we believe this event provides a unique sponsorship opportunity for you and we encourage you to take advantage of the targeted advertising and audience this event will deliver. This event will be produced into a one-hour show shown on Fox Sports Net National and through their regional outlets in the Fall of 2014. We have several sponsorship packages available at various cost levels; including regional and national commercial space on Fox Sports Net National and their regional outlets.
California Waterski ProAm TV and Sponsor Packet
The event will be presented as a festival complete with food trucks, bounce houses, face painting and activities for the entire family to enjoy. We expect more than 100 competitors and up to 10,000 spectators to attend the event over the three days. The intense level of competition attracts individuals from all over Northern California, who are athletes and water sports enthusiasts. In addition, many are professionals and business owners with household incomes in excess of $100,000. This is a perfect opportunity for you to grow your brand awareness and drive consumers with discretionary income.
Advertising for the tournament includes high traffic roadways in affluent areas, radio and television exposure, posters displayed in businesses throughout Northern California and more! Sponsor's logos are also placed on posters, competitor's bids and t-shirts.
Last year, local news stations including channel 3, 13, 31 and 40 covered the event as well as the Sacramento Bee and local city newspapers. The California Waterski ProAm website (www.CaliforniaProAm.com) attracted +/-200,000 visitors last year and is used to advertise the event, promote the sponsors and communicate with the competitors, local community, patrons and the waterski industry.
In closing, the west coast's only professional waterski tour event is a unique opportunity for sponsors to create awareness for their products and services. I hope you will consider becoming a sponsor and we look forward to working closely with you. If you have any questions or wish to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please contact me or our event coordinator, Brian Detrick.
Sincerely,
Greg Badal
Greg@CaliforniaProAm.com
(925) 997 – 9914
Brian Detrick – BRICK EVENTS
Brian@CaliforniaProAm.com
(916) 710 – 4493
https://www.facebook.com/CaliforniaProAm
Orlando, FLA (January 17, 2014) %E2%80%93 The award-winning brand Nautique formally announces the renowned 55th Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament to be held on May 23-25, 2014, at Callaway Gardens. The tournament takes place annually over the Memorial Day Weekend on Robin Lake in the serene valley of Pine Mountain, Georgia, located just an hour southwest of Atlanta.
Masters enthusiasts may purchase tickets for the 55th Masters via on-line through May 15th. Special promotional pricing is in effect for the pavilion through February 12th. Daily pavilion tickets are being offered at 50% below onsite gate pricing for a limited time. Join us for the awards banquet on Sunday evening honoring the Masters champions. Banquet tickets are available in advance for individual purchase or in convenient packages.
" our team is excited for yet another masters championship showcasing the world most distinguished athletes on waters of callaway gardens robin lake. we are happy to offer this special promotional pricing loyalists that truly enjoy weekend with their family stated nautique president bill yeargin.>
An invitation to compete in the Masters is universally considered an acknowledgement of achievement for reaching the pinnacle in a given watersports discipline - only the world's most elite athletes compete at the Masters. To view the 2014 criteria please visit the Masters website. This tournament is sanctioned by IWWF/USA Water Ski and WWA. For more information on the most prestigious event in the world or to order tickets please visit masterswaterski.com.
Source:http://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/2027528/water-ski-titles-set-for-bridgewater/?cs=81
http://transform.fairfaxregional.com.au/transform/v1/crop/frm/storypad-QHeEGweNnSiKHGS2UyF8yp/0a648c56-3aa5-449f-8ed9-caaaf95a629e.JPG/r0_107_3148_1878_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg The Australian Masters Waterski Championships will be contested at Bridgewater later this month. THE Bridgewater Water Ski Club is preparing to host a national event later this month, including some of Australia's oldest and youngest tournament competitors.
The Australian Masters Water Ski Championships will be held at Bridgewater on January 25-26.
Some of Australia's best tournament water skiers across all ages of trick skiing, slalom skiing and jumping will contest the titles on the Loddon River.
Among those competing will be one of Australia's youngest tournament skiers, seven-year-old Isabella Shaw from New South Wales.
Isabella will compete in the under-10 category.
The entrants also include Australia's most senior tournament skier, Maggie Storey, in the over-65 division.
Skiing will begin with the slalom event at 8.15am on Saturday, January 25, followed by the trick event at 2pm and the jump event from 4pm.
Finals on Sunday, January 26, will follow the same format.
Because of the closure of the Bridgewater Public Caravan Park, the event is best viewed from the Inglewood side of the river.
The Masters tournament has secured sponsorship from Danny Clapp The Good Guys, Inglewood and District Community Bank, Bridgewater Bakehouse, Bridgewater Bowling Club and Waterwheel Winery.The sponsorship has made some prizemoney available.
The shortline slalom and longest jump winners will each receive $500.
Come celebrate 75 Years On The Water in style with us!
When:
Saturday, January 25, 2014
6:00 -- Social Hour and Cash Bar
7:00 -- Buffet Dinner
Awards Presentation following Dinner
Where:
Lake Eva Banquet Hall
799 Johns Ave.
Haines City, FL 33844
Must RSVP by Jan. 13th to get $10 discount on tickets!
Purchase Tickets Here: http://shop.usawaterski.org/collections/tickets
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Last Friday I was honored to attend the services and Celebration of Life for Albert “Uncle Al’ Frosini. It was amazing to see nearly 250 in attendance; which is unusual for a man 96 years old. This truly shows how many people Al was able to touch throughout his life. At the services there was standing room only at the Holy Angels Funeral Center/St. Joseph Cemetery. Uncle Al’s daughter Valerie started off the service by introducing the family members. Al was a mentor, hero and/or a father figure to many water skiers and kids growing up in Richmond. He would open his garage to teach boxing and self defense. Al was like a father to one of Al’s best friend’s son, Mark Solich. Mark was given the honor of doing Al’s Eulogy and he did a wonderful job. Al was involved with the Galileo Club and the Galileo Club paid a tribute to Al and their President shared a few memories they had with Al. The services ended with Military Honors; Al was part of the Army Air Forces Base Unit, a fire fighting unit.
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When I was 9 years old, I was in Boys 1 going 30mph. Al and Dick Kellner were in their early 80’s and going 30mph as well. At tournaments, organizers would group our divisions together to make it easier on drivers. I would always be before them. As I stood on the dock getting ready to ski, Al would start a little smack talk saying that he was going to beat me and that I had no chance against him. He started betting me a dollar for who was going to win. I later found out that Al did not care about winning but this was his way to push me and get me to perform my best. Many people at the Celebration of Life stood up and told similar stories how Al was always looking out for others. One of the most common stories was that they would call Al to see if he was still at the Berkeley Aquatic Park to get a ski ride, Al would say, “Yes, but we just got done cleaning the boat. But I will put it back in and pull you when you get here.” That’s the type of guy Al was.
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Al had an influence on me and my family’s life; mainly due to his grassroots efforts to promote the sport of water skiing. Al started novice tournaments and held Al’s Novice Nationals for many years. Shortly after my dad graduated high school, he found out about Al’s novice tournaments. This is where he was introduced to competition water skiing and has since had a huge impact on my family’s life. As my parent’s passion for the sport grew, they became more involved in the sport and as they started a family, they chose to relocate the family for the opportunity to live at Shortline Lake; where they still live today. This is where I was introduced to the sport and haven’t looked back since. Competition water skiing has been a significant part of the Detrick’s life for over 30 years. My life and my family’s life could be very different if it wasn’t for Al’s efforts to grow and promote the sport at a grassroots level. My dad probably wouldn’t have gotten involved in competition water skiing, I wouldn’t have been given the opportunities I was given growing up and we wouldn’t be living at Shortline Lake. I know there are many water skiers in Northern California that were given the same opportunity my dad was given and are all thankful for Al!
So on behalf of the water ski community, I’d like to give one last THANK YOU to Uncle Al!!
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