Water skiing

Discover Water Skiing

There may be a debate on who invented the sport known as water skiing, but there is no debate about how fun and exciting it is.

People like to water ski because it is one way of getting the adrenaline pumping and the blood flowing. Speeds vary from as slow as 22 kilometres per hour, up to 58 km/h for slalom water skiing, and approaching 190 kph in water ski racing. Anyone can learn, and although it may take a few attempts to get up, once you’re up you’ll never look back.

Single Skiing on Kai Iwi Lakes

Water Ski Racing

Water ski racing is another one of those minority sports in New Zealand. It’s been defined as “an extreme sport that combines speed, endurance and determination.” Visit the New Zealand Ski Racing Association’s website. if you are serious water skiing fanatic.

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Useful Links

Auckland Water Ski Club
New Zealand Tournament Water Ski Association
New Zealand Barefoot Water Ski Club
NZ Water Ski Association
Piarere Water Ski Club
Waipuna Water Club of Mt Wellington
Otago Water Ski Club
Destination Outdoors Bay of Plenty
NZ Water Ski Association FaceBook Page