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Showing posts with label Water skiing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Water skiing. Show all posts
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Adaptive Waterski Clinic
There will be an adaptive water ski clinic in Tin Lakes, Wisconsin on July 14th, 22nd, 23rd, and 24th. Twin Lakes, WI is about three hours from Valparaiso, IN. To be honest, the drive there, skiing, and the drive back makes for a long day. A long day that is well worth the effort and gas money in my opinion. I've been to at least ten of these clinics in the last three years and have had a great time almost every time.
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
Adaptive water ski clinic, Twin Lakes WI
There was a pretty good turn out for the clinic. I went on August 1st and 2nd. It was a blast. The clinic was open to kids of all abilities and ages. Adaptive Adventures and Dreams For Kids also had a hand cycle vendor there and kayaks to try.
Water skiing is one of my favorite things to do since my injury, but there were a few people that have expressed concerns about how safe it is. The people organizing this clinic have done so for 12 years and take every safety precaution necessary. For beginners or people with little to no hand function or trunk control. They have a sit ski with outriggers. This makes it nearly impossible to tip over.
They also have a "chase boat", that follows all of the skiers. This boat has volunteers that are ready to assist in any way needed. For questions or a more detailed description, email or call. I will leave you with a few more pictures from the event.
Joe
Water skiing is one of my favorite things to do since my injury, but there were a few people that have expressed concerns about how safe it is. The people organizing this clinic have done so for 12 years and take every safety precaution necessary. For beginners or people with little to no hand function or trunk control. They have a sit ski with outriggers. This makes it nearly impossible to tip over.
They also have a "chase boat", that follows all of the skiers. This boat has volunteers that are ready to assist in any way needed. For questions or a more detailed description, email or call. I will leave you with a few more pictures from the event.
Joe
Sunday, July 8, 2007
Adaptive waterskiing in Wisconsin
One of my favorite things to do since my accident, is water ski. There are two groups that host adaptive water ski clinics.
The Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana hosted one on June 6th and 7th, in Cicero, In.
The second clinic is hosted by Adaptive Adventures and Dreams for Kids. It will be held in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin on July 24 and July 31 - August 2.
These clinics usually have a fee of only $5, include lunch, and are open to all disabilities.
Water skiing is one of the few things that make me kind of forget about my wheelchair for a little bit. I urge everyone to check it out.
Joe
The Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana hosted one on June 6th and 7th, in Cicero, In.
The second clinic is hosted by Adaptive Adventures and Dreams for Kids. It will be held in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin on July 24 and July 31 - August 2.
These clinics usually have a fee of only $5, include lunch, and are open to all disabilities.
Water skiing is one of the few things that make me kind of forget about my wheelchair for a little bit. I urge everyone to check it out.
Joe
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