WaterSki Magazine

This issue inspires you to hit the lake early this year with epic pics of the world’s best water skiers shredding glass-calm lakes, tips for the 2012 season, and the inboard ski boats that lead the way.

We spoke with a handful of water ski pros to find out where they travel in the offseason and came up with these four hot spots for winter water ski vacations. The following locales offer warm water, professional coaching and plenty of family-friendly attractions for both skiers and non-skiers alike...

More than seven miles of deep, clean, shred-ready water make Lake Sammamish one of the best places to ski in the Northwest.

Acua Ski is perfect for the three-event skier seeking stellar conditions and an authentic Mexican experience. With enviable year-round weather and minimal windy days, you'll be hard-pressed to find an unskiable day here.

Lake Lure may very well be one of North Carolina's best-kept secrets. This public, man-made lake, nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, is home to just over 1,000 locals. By Justine Griffin; photos courtesy Lake Lure Water Ski Club Appeal Lake Lure may very well be one of North Carolina's best-kept secrets...

Location, Location, Location Just 30 minutes south of the Sacramento Airport in California, Ski Sunset Ranch is centrally located, making for easy day trips to San Francisco, Napa Valley, Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park...

Located a mere 30 minutes south of the capital city of Madrid in Spain, Seseña Ski & Wake is situated in an area known for its beautiful, sunny weather. Not surprisingly, this was the site of the 2008 Senior World Water Ski Championships, with over 29 countries represented...

Location: Palm City, Florida
Category: Ski community, housing development
Description: Only 42 home sites are being offered in this private, gated community planned for South Florida. Five interconnected lakes will make Pentalago a water sports jewel along the Treasure Coast - a place where living means every day truly is summer...

A Caribbean water-ski haven lures us for a one-of-a-kind off-season getaway

I was in need of serious medication. I had already counted to 10 as slowly as humanly possible, and even tried to recall some of the happier moments in my previous travel experiences...

Location:
Gaines Township, Michigan, 46 miles east of Lansing and 75 miles northwest of Detroit. Specs:
The lake, a.k.a. Barefooter's Paradise because of its length and glassy conditions, measures 2,400 feet long; it's 300 feet wide at its widest point; and it covers more than 13...

Over the past two years, the number of clubs affiliated with USA Water Ski has increased significantly, with more than 100 clubs joining its ranks since 2004. So why the sudden spike in group activity? "The sport, for the uninitiated, can seem intimidating and difficult to get into," says Greg Gatzka, Sunrise Waterski Club coordinator...

Location: Canyon Lake, CA
Category: Housing Development, Tournament Site
Description: Canyon Lake the lake is set within Canyon Lake the city, a gated community home to many great skiers and wakeboarders...

Location: Smithfield, North Carolina
Category: Housing Development
Description:

Know more? Send info and photos about this or any other lake to skilakes@waterskimag.com and we'll add it to this page...

Location: Bow, Washington
Category: Tournament Site; School
Description: A private lake with lights for night skiing.
School: Bow Lake Water Sports, Inc.
Contact: Doug Spady, doug@dougsboat...

Location: Marysville, Washington
Category: Tournament Site
Description:
Contact: Gordon Skoog (360) 745-8471
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