As part of an initiative from BWSW we are running special sessions to encourage women and girls into water skiing, whether you are a returner or a beginner.
What to expect
Our day begins at 9am with introductions and a tour of our club house & facilities. We will also get you fitted up with wetsuits, buoyancy aids and suitable water skis/wake boards.
Your session will look a little like this:
- Dry land lesson where you will learn how to put on your skis and how to get from the sitting position -> balanced position -> standing up. We do this using a practice rope on the grass and pull you up into the relevant positions whilst you are wearing your skis. This can take a little bit of practice. We will also provide a safety briefing for skiers and those who will be observing from the boat.
- We have training bars on the side of the boat which allows you to get the feel of standing up – and enables your instructor to monitor your progress and give you tips on your positioning. Your friends and/or other participants will also be in the boat where they can take pictures or get tips for when it’ll be their turn.
- After a few starts you should become comfortable on the bar – at this point you’ll graduate to a long rope behind the boat. It can take a few attempts to get up.
- We always allow plenty of time we are a club run by enthusiast volunteers so not rushing to make a profit. Our lesson format is based on giving the participants an enjoyable 10+ minutes – we find people come back again if they make progress and enjoy themselves.
What to bring
All that is needed is a costume, towel, food, drink, picnic and a camera to record the fun. Friends are welcome to ride in the boat to observe the excitement and the experienced drivers/ instructors will give all the help needed to learn or improve.
For just £70 (per person) you'll have the opportunity to take to the water three times during the course of the day. All equipment will be provided free of charge and our experienced skiers will be on hand to help and assist you.