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The 2016 Barefoot World Championships will take place at the Blue Moo in Alma Center, Wisconsin on August 13th to August 20th. Opening Ceremonies will take place Saturday, August 13th at 5:00 p.m. CST at the … Read More »
Lessons from a Coach to a Future World Champion
Long before Keith St. Onge became a World Barefoot Champion, his coach, Swampy Bouchard, shared three lessons in a letter he wrote to Keith: Keith, As you move ahead with your skiing always remember the … Read More »
Barefooting Over an Alligator
Earlier in 2015, Jon DeBelak smashed into a log, shattering his left heel bone into four pieces. He slapped a water-proof cast on his foot and went right back out on the water, skiing on one … Read More »
David Small Tricks 13400 in the PGA Tournament
On May 9, 2015, five-time World Barefoot Champion David Small pounded out a new number in tricks: 13400. The new pending World Record was set at the PGA Tournament held in Florida. PGA summary from Betsy Anderson … Read More »
The Record for the Most Barefoot Water Skiers and Deep Starts
The Chain of Records took place on Lake Eloise and Lake Silver in Winter Haven, Florida. It was the largest group of water ski records set March 31 to April 5, 2015. To see all the … Read More »
Skier Profile: Lee Stone
Country: Spicewood, Texas, USA What age did you learn to Barefoot? 28 Boat preference? Inboard or Outboard? It don’t matter! But I own a Sanger inboard. What are your PBs for each of the 3 tournament … Read More »
Blast from the Past: Lori Powell-Drell
1. Tell us about the first time you barefoot water skied. When was this and where? Who taught you?My Dad had always been my coach, but in June of 1980, we met Ed Finley at … Read More »
Blast from the Past: Jason Lee
1. Tell me about the first time you barefoot water skied. When was this and where? Who taught you? Probably 1992 in Flora Home Florida. My friend Boomer was a couple years older than me … Read More »
Blast from the Past: Mike Seipel
Mike Seipel is a true legend in the sport. He was the first person to jump inverted. Today, Mike continues to stay involved through his company, Barefoot International. Tell us about the first time you barefoot … Read More »
