WaterSki Magazine

To exponentially reduce your chance of a boating accident, say no to boating under the influence. There is no way to clean up your boating act once you’ve absorbed enough booze to reach the legal threshold for illegal blood alcohol content (BAC)...

Remember that even when running late in the course, it’s best to have equal pressure in both arms and focus on being centered on the ski with your hips up. Let the pull come from your core, not your upper body. However, if you’re past the point of no return, and a crash is inevitable, there are some precautionary measures you can take.

When it comes to boating with children, follow these extra safety measures. Summer will soon be upon us and for many families summer means boating – pack a lunch, grab the kids, and enjoy a fun-filled day of sun and cool breezes on the nation’s many coastal and inland waterways...

Here's your chance to prove yourself as a safe boater. If you've read our previous "safe boating" articles you should have no problem acing this quiz and to enter your chance to win a $1,000 gift certificate to West Marine!

All of the world’s best slalom skiers keep their shoulders level and their head upright throughout the turn. Adopting this posture afords you optimum balance and the ability to maintain your speed, as opposed to falling clumsily into the turn...

Whether you're an experienced boater or not, it's always a good idea to brush up on your skills. Many boating safety courses are offered throughout the country, for all types of recreational boaters, and for boaters of all ages...

A beautifully shot video with the Wilson Bros (K.C. Wilson and Brooks Wilson) slicing early morning glass shot by backtoawake.com. If you weren't out on the water this morning and you aren't the biggest morning person this video may change your mind...

Finding the right ski binding can be just as important as finding the right ski. There are a lot of factors that come into play: preferred release mechanism, skiing style, comfort, price range and maintenance of binding...

Listen to Marcus Brown's take on the free ski movement, and see how HO's new Freeride can benefit your skiing.

This was the 37th World Cup Stop in the series of the International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation (IWWF). Hot on the heels of last month's World Cup Stop in Mandurah, Western Australia, it was another thriller.

When clicking through the 2013 Boat Buyers Guide we all dream of ordering up one of the hottest new flagship wakeboard boats, but sometimes we need to scale it down a bit. Still wanting to enjoy all that a wakeboard boat can give you, but making a commitment to the top-of-the-line boats will have to wait a year or two?

In honor of National Safe Boating Week, we decided to give you a look at some of the best U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets of 2013. Here are five ways to stay safe, whether you'll be wakeboarding, wakesurfing, or skiing behind your boat this summer and still look good while doing it!

Barefoot jumping has come a long way in the last few years, with different techniques being used and longer distances posted. Watch David Small's world record leap of 98.1 feet that took place at the 2010 World Barefoot Championships in Brandenburg, Germany.

Q. Congrats! How does it feel to be inducted into the Water Ski Hall of Fame? A. It really is meaningful and an honor because, I think, of all the awards you get in water skiing, I think being inducted into the Hall of Fame is probably the most prestigious.

Get to know young world-class trick talent Erika Lang: how she looks forward to breaking the world trick record this year, her junior vs. pro experience, and some memorable moments with her mom traveling to competitions around the world.