Administrators Horton Posted February 4 Administrators Share Posted February 4 is there a contact list for all the major ski schools? somebody just contacted me on Instagram asking for phone numbers and contacts. I was hoping that list exists somewhere already. 1 Support BallOfSpray by supporting the companies that support BallOfSpray California Ski Ranch ★ Connelly ★ Denali ★ Goode ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ MasterLine ★ PerfSki ★ Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bdave6er Posted February 4 Members Share Posted February 4 This would be great information! Please post/pin once compiled. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Gloersen Posted February 4 Baller Share Posted February 4 (edited) Directory would be a good BOS endeavor. Googled: Top 10 U.S. Water-Ski Schools What’s the single best reason to book a trip to one of the water-ski schools on this list? No great skier has ever developed without the help of a coach. If you’ve never experienced the next-level response your skiing can achieve through a veteran instructor, you owe it to yourself to visit one of the schools — listed in alphabetical order — on our rundown of the top 10 ski schools in the country. Bennett’s Waterski and Wakeboard School More than three decades of one-on-one instruction on man-made water-ski lakes make Bennett’s a staple in the water-sports training industry. The cherry on top: Every coach is a nationally or world-renowned skier. Location: Zachary, Louisiana Level of instruction: Beginner, intermediate, advanced Events taught: Slalom, trick, jump Top instructors: Danyelle Bennett-Critchley, Steven Critchley, Jay Bennett Accommodations: 24-26 students on site in dormitory or cottage-style housing; off-site hotels Website: skibennetts.com The Boarding School Known as one of the world’s best wakeboarding camps, The Boarding School offers a different vibe than your average water-ski school. The Orlando school’s brand-new 2014 MasterCraft Prostar is equipped with tower speakers, if that tells you anything. Regardless of your water-sports discipline of choice, at The Boarding School, fun and progression go hand in hand. Location: Orlando, Florida Level of instruction: Beginner, intermediate, advanced Events taught: Slalom, trick Top instructors: Brooks Wilson, Travis Moye Accommodations: 3-bedroom, 2-bath house and private apartment accommodate up to 8 people Website: theboardingschool.com Coble Waterski and Wakeboard Camp Billed as the world’s largest camp, Coble Waterski and Wakeboard Camp boasts 10 private lakes and has been in business for more than 20 years. The accomplished Coble-Eller family along with 40-plus instructors teach at this massive facility. Repeat customers are a testament to the camp’s outstanding operation. Location: Lillington, North Carolina Level of instruction: Beginner, intermediate, advanced Events taught: Slalom, trick, jump Top instructors: April Coble Eller, Chris Eller Accommodations: On-site, dormitory-style Website: cobleskischool.com Cory Pickos Waterski and Wakeboard School The purpose-built, privately owned ski lakes at this school located on Florida’s Panhandle boast white-sand bottoms and multiple world records. Experience the school and Cory’s legendary coaching in intervals as short as a day or as long as a summer. Location: Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Level of instruction: Beginner, intermediate, advanced Events taught: Trick, slalom, jump Top instructors: Cory Pickos Accommodations: On-site, dormitory-style Website: skicory.com Drew Ross Ski Academy Located just west of Orlando, the Drew Ross Ski Academy is operated on a man-made private ski lake that hosted Chris Parrish’s 2005 world-record slalom run. Those optimal conditions combined with Ross’ personal coaching style propel students to their full potential. Location: Winter Garden, Florida Level of instruction: Beginner, intermediate, advanced Events taught: Slalom, trick, jump Top instructors: Drew Ross Accommodations: Disney-area hotels and local rental homes Website: drewrossskiacademy.com Jack Travers Ski School Located on a massive piece of property in Central Florida; students are coached in a one-on-one environment on three man-made lakes. Location: Groveland, Florida Level of instruction: Beginner, intermediate, advanced Events taught: Slalom, trick, jump Top instructors: Jack Travers, Chris Travers Accommodations: On-site cabins, villas Website: jacktravers.com Matt Rini Ski School Learn slalom, trick and jump in a relaxed, fun environment with Matt Rini, a longtime professional coach and three-event innovator, and Whitney McClintock, a current three-event pro. Location: Orlando, Florida Level of instruction: Beginner, intermediate, advanced Events taught: Slalom, trick, jump Top instructors: Matt Rini, Whitney McClintock Accommodations: Off-site Website: mattrini.com Orlando Watersports Complex With a brand-new Ski Nautique 200 and a submersible course, Orlando Watersports Complex is much more than a cable park and wakeboard camp. Location: Orlando, Florida Level of instruction: Beginner, intermediate Events taught: Slalom Top instructors: Derek Leblanc, Nick Feinsod Accommodations: Off-site Website: orlandowatersports.com Palm Beach Training Center Operating out of the South County Regional Park, legendary skier and instructor Chet Raley teaches beginner to advanced slalom. Location: Boca Raton, Florida Level of instruction: Beginner, intermediate, advanced Events taught: Slalom Top instructors: Chet Raley Accommodations: Off-site Website: pbtcenter.com Sunset Ranch Known for its impeccable site and world-class instruction, Sunset Ranch is built in the middle of a private vineyard. Located just outside of Sacramento, Sunset is close to major California attractions and has a customer-driven pace with one of the most beautiful sites on the planet. Location: Galt, California Level of instruction: Beginner, intermediate, advanced Events taught: Slalom Top instructors: Doug Trimble Accommodations: On-site cottage, cabin and loft Website: skisunsetranch.com Edited February 5 by Gloersen 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted February 4 Author Administrators Share Posted February 4 @Gloersen what is this Google thing you speak of? and for the love of slalom skiing please... "BOS" never "BoS" 1 Support BallOfSpray by supporting the companies that support BallOfSpray California Ski Ranch ★ Connelly ★ Denali ★ Goode ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ MasterLine ★ PerfSki ★ Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Gloersen Posted February 4 Baller Share Posted February 4 googling "water ski schools" = https://www.discoverboating.com/resources/top-10-us-water-ski-schools Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller kc Posted February 4 Baller Share Posted February 4 WakeScout is a resource for information on water ski schools, clubs, resorts, camps, charters, ski boat rentals, cable parks, etc worldwide. You can search by state, country, or continent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted February 4 Author Administrators Share Posted February 4 @Gloersen Don't believe everything you read on the internet Support BallOfSpray by supporting the companies that support BallOfSpray California Ski Ranch ★ Connelly ★ Denali ★ Goode ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ MasterLine ★ PerfSki ★ Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Gloersen Posted February 5 Baller Share Posted February 5 (edited) @Horton - indeed - the truth is the fact that someone wanting something published is, ~ four times out of five, proof that it ought not to be. GKC? Edited February 5 by Gloersen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MDB1056 Posted February 5 Baller Share Posted February 5 (edited) @GloersenSwiss doesn’t make the list? Edited February 5 by MDB1056 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Hockdog Posted February 5 Baller Share Posted February 5 No California Ski Ranch either… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Gloersen Posted February 5 Baller Share Posted February 5 that post was just a 30 sec C&P reply. give @Horton grief for the void after having ~15 years to compile/maintain an updated USA directory of water-ski schools with a BOS member 1-5⭐ ratings system. Swiss is great, spent a week there in a rented home with the clan 19 years ago. Kids loved it, Disney/Sea World mixed in, decent instruction, plenty of skiing, first time over novice ramp; good stuff. Ended up buying my first direct drive from Denise and Pierre Grimm in '04, an'03 SN 196 (~550 hrs) with trailer for a great deal; now re-powered, remains my primary tug! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SlalomSteve Posted February 6 Members Share Posted February 6 Yeah of what I know, Swiss, Swerve, and California Ski Ranch are missing: https://swisswaterskiresort.com http://swervewatersports.com https://californiaskiranch.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Megan Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 Hobe Lake Ski Club is located in South Florida, 30 minutes north of West Palm. We offer professional waterski coaching for skiers of all ages and abilities on a private, man-made waterski lake. Location: Hobe Sound, FL Website: https://www.hobelakeskiclub.com/home.php Contact: info@hobelakeskiclub.com & (772)253-2216 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bananaron Posted February 13 Baller Share Posted February 13 California ski ranch was included however under the new name of sunset ranch of California.I think I am correct as it sold some yrs ago and now has new owners...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rico Posted February 14 Baller Share Posted February 14 Like @kcsaid, WakeScout has a pretty comprehensive list https://wakescout.com/directory/north-america/united-states/florida/?category=school Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Garn Posted February 14 Baller Share Posted February 14 There is also Jodi Fisher in Orlando close to Disney. Great guy and great lake. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Drago Posted February 14 Baller Share Posted February 14 @bananaron Other way around. The sun set on Sunset about 10 yrs ago. California Ski Ranch is near there. The sunset lake is an eFoil lake now (I think). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DonT Posted February 14 Baller Share Posted February 14 On 2/12/2023 at 7:51 AM, lcarnes said: Beautiful site - and Austin relates coaching in an easy to understand way. I really wish my son still lived in Asheville. Makes visiting dual purposed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted February 14 Author Administrators Share Posted February 14 @DonTI came VERY close to moving to Assville and skiing with Austin. It is a cool town. 2 1 Support BallOfSpray by supporting the companies that support BallOfSpray California Ski Ranch ★ Connelly ★ Denali ★ Goode ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ MasterLine ★ PerfSki ★ Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dchristman Posted February 14 Baller Share Posted February 14 I'm guessing that was not an intentional typo 🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bananaron Posted February 16 Baller Share Posted February 16 @Drago I stated it wrong California ski ranch now owned by Paul Crawford was sunset ranch owned by Doug Trimble and his wife yrs ago.located by Sacramento.The baller who listed the schools listed it with the old name as its my understanding they are the same school with different owners and name. Please correct me if I am wrong...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSR Host Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 California Ski Ranch is located at Redwood Shores In Lincoln , CA. We are a Ski Vacation destination and ski school. I would encourage any passionate or aspiring skier to come visit us. We have a new on site pro shop and new amenities going in every month. Our focus is on a great guest experience for skiers of every ability. For reservation and more information… www.californiaskiranch.com paul@californiaskiranch or text me at 408-483-0559. Paul Crawford - owner operator 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chris55 Posted February 24 Members Share Posted February 24 If you go to the website of https://waterskination.com/ and scroll down, there is a google map with a lot of ski school around the globe. Really helpful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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