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WATERSKI MagazineWater Ski Hall of Fame Inducts Barefoot World Champion Mike Seipel
(Winter Haven, Florida) — The American Water Ski Educational Foundation announces that Mike Seipel of Lantana, Florida, will become the 44th inductee into the Water Ski Hall of Fame in Winter Haven, Florida.
For fans of water skiing, Mike Seipel's name is synonymous with barefoot water skiing. The Wisconsin native played a major role in transforming barefooting from a curiosity into today's sophisticated sport. While recreational barefooting was still relatively unknown, Seipel foresaw its potential. He gave the young sport the spark it needed, pioneering as competitor, promoter, instructor, and product developer.
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