Never Quit Water Sports

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Water skiing, wakeboarding, and wake surfing lessons on Lake Ida taught by Wayne, a former professional water skier and Guinness World Record holder. Wayne offers instruction in eight different water sports including slalom skiing, trick skiing, and barefooting, taking kids from complete beginners to advanced techniques. Perfect for kids 8 and up who want to learn or improve their water sports skills. Wayne meets early mornings at Lake Ida Park for the calmest water conditions and focuses on building confidence through step-by-step instruction. Reviews consistently mention kids getting up on skis their first time and wanting to come back the next day.

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Programs (6)

• Slalom Skiing Lessons

  Private Lesson
  · Morning· Paid

  Kids learn single ski technique, focusing on deep water starts, carving turns, and cutting across the wake. Lessons help kids transition from two skis to the more challenging single slalom ski. This works for kids who have mastered basic water skiing and want to progress to more advanced techniques.

• Water Skiing Lessons

  Private Lesson
  · Morning· Paid

  Kids learn water skiing fundamentals with individualized instruction on Lake Ida, progressing from getting up on skis to maintaining balance and control. Lessons work for all skill levels from complete beginners to kids looking to refine their technique. Wayne has 40 years of experience and is a former professional water skier who adjusts his teaching approach to each child's pace.

• Wakeboarding Lessons

  Private Lesson
  · Morning· Paid

  Kids learn wakeboard basics including proper stance, edge control, and jumping technique behind a boat on Lake Ida. Instruction covers everything from first-time riders getting comfortable on the board to more experienced kids working on tricks. The focus is on building skills progressively while having fun on the water.

• Trick Skiing Lessons

  Private Lesson
  · Morning· Paid

  Kids learn water skiing tricks and stunts using specialized short trick skis designed for spins, jumps, and other maneuvers. Lessons focus on building trick progression and proper technique for various moves. This works best for kids who already have basic water skiing skills and want to advance to more challenging techniques.

• Wake Surfing Lessons

  Private Lesson
  · Morning· Paid

  Kids learn to surf the boat's wake without being towed, focusing on balance, positioning, and riding technique. Lessons accommodate all skill levels from kids who have never tried wake surfing to those looking to improve their style. The boat creates a consistent wake on Lake Ida that's ideal for learning this rope-free water sport.

• Barefooting Lessons

  Private Lesson
  · Morning· Paid

  Kids learn to water ski without skis, using just their bare feet on the water surface. Instruction covers both boom skiing and long line barefooting techniques depending on the child's comfort level. Wayne has specific expertise in barefooting as a former professional water skier who can teach the proper body position and speed needed for this advanced water sport.