Coming from a long-line of water-skiers, Betsy Gilman knew she always wanted to continue the family tradition, but what she didn’t know was she would leave a successful career to pursue her hobby ...

Lake Norman will host a barefoot water skiing competition on New Year’s Day. Skiers of all ages will brave the cold water to show off tricks and test their endurance. Logan Harrington ...

Eventually, the park was run by Dick Pope Jr., who is considered one of the first people to water-ski barefoot. The father-son tandem are part of the Water Ski Hall of Fame in Polk County.

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The tournament is unique in that it combines barefoot skiing starts, tricks, and endurance skills in one single ride … and on a cold Carolina New Year’s Day! About 25-30 “footers” (barefoot water ...

Eventually, the park was run by Dick Pope Jr., who is considered one of the first people to water-ski barefoot. The father-son tandem are part of the Water Ski Hall of Fame in Polk County.