Archive for February, 2008

Enjoying Healthy Water Sports

If you enjoy fun in the sun and love to get wet in the process, then you might want to take up water sports. Whether you’re in the ocean, swimming pool, or lake, there’s a water sport for you! If a day on the lake excites you and you love the thrill of speed, try […]

Water Skiing Is Fun

Water skiing is a recreational sport that is quickly gaining popularity today. More and more people find it exciting to go to the lake and have a couple of splashes and experience the speed of the wind and the touch of the water through water skiing.
The sport is not a new sport. It was actually […]

Water Skiing Boats

Water skiing is a very common hobby today. It is popular in many regions throughout the world. One of the most important factors for water skiers is their boat.
Ski boats come in a variety of shapes and styles. Usually a boat for water skiing has a very shallow hull. This gives it a very shallow […]

Riding The Waves - A Guide To Water Skiing In Texas

Water skiing is a popular summer activity throughout Texas, with people flocking to lakes and beaches with skis and boat in tow. For a beginner, the thought of being towed behind a boat on a pair of skis can seem extremely intimidating, if not downright frightening. Once the boat gets started up, how will the […]

Water Skiing Tips From a One Day Star

One of the ultimate dreams of my life was to learn to water ski. I had always envied those elegant young ladies who pranced into the water, slipped on a single ski and then smiled dazzling smiles at the plebs on the beach as they sailed by on a stream of sparkling blue ripples.
The waters […]

Some Of The Best Water Sports Destinations

An ideal vacation for many people will be an ocean shore nearby with sandy beaches and a warm and comfortable climate. A great way to remove yourself from the daily routine and to take that much needed rest is by going on a vacation. Here are some number one hot spots for those who are […]

Water Skiing - The History Of The Sport

Water skiing began in 1922 when eighteen-year-old Ralph Samuelson of Minnesota declared that if you could ski on snow you could ski on water. He first tested this theory on Lake Pepin in Lake City, Minnesota, towed by his brother Ben. The two brothers spent several days experimenting before July 2, 1922 when Ralph discovered […]