Just a few days left until our annual tournament this Saturday, August 20 (Sunday if it is raining Saturday). I hope everyone is getting excited. This is a very fun event and is really meant for all levels. Don’t hesitate if you thinking of participating- you won’t regret it. And it’s also a great day for people to come together and watch all the water events. Events will run one after the other so wakeboarding and surfing may happen earlier or later than planned dependIng on participation. Participants must have a full membership and those coming for the BBQ starting at 2 pm should purchase a social membership.
Here are the tournament rules:
Waterskiing: 7 am start but show up anytime before 9 am
Skiers may choose to start at any speed / rope length, however must complete a full pass to get credit for all slower speeds / longer rope lengths. If they fall or miss a ball on the first pass they get a “rerun”. 3/4 course competitors that make all 6 balls at top speed (34 MPH) this year must compete in the full course next year! No short-lining.
Wakeboarding – 11 am start
Wakeboarders get to complete two passes of the course (green balls to green balls). You are allowed one fall, after the second fall you no longer qualify for additional points.
Surfing – noon start
Surfers get one full length of the course (green balls to green balls) to surf. You may choose to surf with or without the rope, however surfers that decide to keep rope will automatically be graded lower than ones actually surfing, regardless of tricks. You are allowed one fall.
Wakeboarding and Surfing are judged based on 3 categories: Intensity, Style, and Execution.
The SLSBC tournament is happening this Saturday! People on the lake have been practicing their turns and tricks, and it is almost time for the competition. The tournament will start with waterskiing at 7 am which will run until around 11/12. Skiers should plan to arrive anytime between 7 am and 9am (first come first skis!), and we will run beginner skiers at the end. Wakeboarding and surfing will start around 11 am and noon, respectively. Come early for either of these two if you are competing! The BBQ will start on the waterski dock at 2 pm. No need to pre-register – just show up and be ready to go! More details will follow soon.
Do not miss out on the chance to participate in the Horwood clinic, taught by Dick and Tina Horwood, this weekend – Aug 6th and 7th. This duo is part of a waterski dynasty, and have years and years of high level coaching experience. We are very lucky to have them at Sakinaw and it is a n opportunity not to be missed!
If you are thinking about participating in the tournament on August 20th, this is your chance to take your skiing up a notch and get you on the podium!
The cost is $100 for two 20 minute ski sessions. Ski sessions will run both Sat and Sun morning between 6:00 am -10:40 am and Sat afternoon 4:40 pm – 9:20 pm. Boats and drivers will be provided for waterski sessions. Register for waterski clinics here.
If you are looking to improve your wakeboarding or surfing, sign up in groups of 2 or more. Sessions will be $45 per person per 20 minute sessions and will run 1:30 pm -3:30 pm Sat and Sun. For wakeboarding and wakesurfing, you will need to provide your own boat and driver. Register for wakeboard or surf clinics here.
You must have a full membership to the SLSBC to participate in clinics. Clinics will require a minimum number of registrations to run.
Last weekend’s concert was another success. Thanks to everyone who helped out, donated, and attended. And a huge thanks to Barry Krangle for organizing this event.
It was so well received that another artist, Richard Tichelman, has asked if he could use the ski dock to put on another concert this weekend! Richard will be performing on Saturday, July 30th starting at 6:30 pm. He has a large repertoire of oldies & current covers to entertain audiences of all ages. He also has quite a library of originals to sprinkle into a set. His energy is captivating and fun, and it will be quite a party. Richard is a pop recording artist, singer/songwriter and guitarist with \countless accolades and awards, two EPs, and performances on marquee stages from Toronto to Los Angeles and many points in between as both headliner and sought-after supporting artist.
And don’t miss out on the chance to improve on your ski, wake or surf skills. We are incredibly fortunate that Dick and Tina Horwood will be coming to the lake to teach a clinic on Aug 6th and 7th. Dick Horwood is a one of the best waterski coaches out there, and has coached competitive skiers for years. This is a not to be missed opportunity! Sign up now for waterski or wake/surf clinics with the Horwoods. Full details on the clinic can be seen here.
There will be a change up for instruction for the Aug 6/7 waterski clinic (with wake and surf options). Chris and John Horwood will be competing at the Nationals that weekend, so instead the clinics will be taught by their parents, Dick and Tina Horwood.
This is an absolutely amazing opprotunity for anyone looking to improve their abilities. Dick Horwood is a seasoned waterski coach, with years of teaching experience. Tina and Dick are both expert skiers and anyone taking these clinics is sure to come away with great tricks and tips.
The cost and times will remain the same: $100 for two 20 minute ski sessions. Ski sessions will run both Sat and Sun morning between 6:00 am -10:40 am and Sat afternoon 4:40 pm – 9:20 pm. Boats and drivers will be provided for waterski sessions. Register for waterski clinics here.
If you are looking to improve your wakeboarding or surfing, sign up in groups of 2 or more. Sessions will be $45 per person per 20 minute sessions and will run 1:30 pm -3:30 pm Sat and Sun. For wakeboarding and wakesurfing, you will need to provide your own boat and driver. Register for wakeboard or surf clinics here.
You must have a full membership to the SLSBC to participate in clinics. Clinics will require a minimum number of registrations to run.
Poppa Greg and the Chillin’ Dylans are coming back to Sakinaw! They will be playing live, this Saturday, July 23rd from 6:30-8:30 pm on the waterski dock. Based on last year’s experience, this is sure to be a fantastic event that you won’t want to miss. We want everyone to come and hear the music – pull up your boat and enjoy or else listen from your property. If you are interested in donating to this event, you can do so here. Thanks to everyone who has already donated so generously for this event.
Jonathan and Christopher Horwood are coming to Sakinaw Lake! John & Chris are three-event skiers that attended Junior Worlds as members of Team Canada last August. Both boys skied for Florida Southern College this year. John was the Collegiate Regional Trick Champion.
John & Chris are excited to coach watersports on beautiful Sakinaw Lake, and share their knowledge to improve skills of the participants.
The cost for waterski lessons is $100 for two 20 minute sessions. Sessions will run both Sat and Sun morning between 6:00 am -10:40 am and Sat afternoon 4:40 pm – 9:20 pm. Boats and drivers will be provided for waterski sessions. Register for waterski clinics here.
The Horwood brothers are also offering lessons to improve your wakeboarding or surfing! Sign up in groups of 2 or more. Sessions will be $45 per person per 20 minute sessions and will run 1:30 pm -3:30 pm Sat and Sun. For wakeboarding and wakesurfing, you will need to provide your own boat and driver. Register for wakeboard or surf clinics here.
You must have a full membership to the SLSBC to participate in clinics. Clinics will require a minimum number of registrations to run.
We are so excited to be having two big events over the Jul 2-3 weekend. Tessa Campbell will be running her clinic once again with sessions running from 7am-11 am on Saturday and Sunday mornings (Jul 2 and Jul 3). Tessa is fantastic and can help all levels with waterskiing or wakeboarding. What a great way to start the season and get excited for the summer! And if you have kids, this is a fantastic opportunity to get them on the water! The clinic cost is $80 for two 30 minute sessions. We will provide both a ski boat and driver, so you just have to bring yourself and your gear. The are just a handful of spots left, so don’t wait to sign up if you’re interested! Remember, to participate in this clinic, you must purchase a full membership (single of family) and sign an adult waiver or a family waiver. We are also working to organize a second clinic in August with some Canadian National champs, so stay tuned for more information on that.
The second event will be the Summer Social. Once again, the McGurk’s have stepped up to host. The McGurk cabin is the one with the yellow umbrellas in Square Bay. The social will be at 2 pm on Sat, Jul 2. Please bring an appy with you and we will provide drinks and hamburgers and/or hotdogs. This is a great chance tp reconnect with old friends around the lake and make some new ones. And another great chance for people with kids to connect with other families around the lake. Email us at info@slsbc.ca if you have any questions about the clinic, social or anything else.
We were able to hold our SLSBC tournament on Aug 28th and what a great day it was. The weather was warm and the water stayed calm for most of the morning. And we were so pleased with how many people volunteered, participated in events, and attended the BBQ on the dock. This is an event that we have missed and it was wonderful to have our community come together at the end of the summer to celebrate!
There were so many people who generously volunteered their time on the tournament day. Without them, we never would have been able to pull off such a successful event. Thanks to all of our volunteers and a huge thanks to our Tournament Director, Gord Cameron!
VOLUNTEERS
Boats and Drivers: These people donated hours of their time, their boats and gas to make this tournament happen. A huge thanks to Ryan MacNeil (waterski driver), Randy and Sheila Johnson (waterski boat), Ted McGurk (wakeboard boat and driver), and Steve Vertes (surf boat and driver).
Dock Starters: These are the people who kept us organized on tournament day. Thanks to Bev Muench (waterski), Kevin Harris (wakeboard), and Mike Van Dyk (surf).
Judges: Thanks to these two who kept us all competitive! Barry Krangle (waterski) and Tessa Campbell (wakeboard and surf).
Spotters and Pick-Up Boats: Thanks to all of these people who made sure we were safe. Greg Halloway and Tana Bullock, Trish McIver, John Boyd, Todd Mitchell, and Deb and Harry Grimm.
T-shirts, Photos, BBQ, and Sponsors: Not only did Trina Campbell make sure we all had T-shirts for the tournament, she hand-dyed each and every one! Garth and Cara Johnson spent the entire day taking photos of the event, which will soon be posted on our Facebook page. Greig and Dana Cameron took care of all the food for the BBQ.
And finally, thanks to our sponsors: Kits Beach Beer donated prizes and and beer for this event, Oat of the Ordinary provided samples, and The Boardroom generously donated $1000 worth of gift cards for participants and volunteers. It has been a rough year for businesses, so please support these businesses who support us. Did you know that Kits Beach Beer was started by Sakinaw Lake’s Andrew Lavigne, and Oat of the Ordinary by Barry’s daughter, Chara Krangle. Oat of the Ordinary is kindly offering a 10% discount to SLSBC members by using the following code at checkout: Sakinawlake. And SLSBC members can also enjoy discounts on all purchases at The Boardroom.
And of course, there would be no tournament without the competitors. We had an amazing turnout this year! Here’s a list of the competitors and the tournament results:
WATERSKI
Wow! Waterskiing is still going strong. We had a whopping 23 people come out to compete! Here’s how they did:
MEN Full Course. Here is a list of the men and the one boy (Jack Harris!) who took on the full course.
Place
Name
Speed
Length
Balls
1
Gord Cameron
34 34
15 22
6 4
2
Chris Mobius
30 32
15 15
6 2
3
Mark Aplas
32 32
15 15
2 2
4
Max Mobius
32 32
15 15
1 2
5
Mike Van Dyk
28 28
15 15
1 1
6
Garth Johnson
28 28
15 15
0 1
7
Jack Harris
24
15
2
WOMEN Full Course: Queen of the lake!
Place
Name
Speed
Length
Balls
1
Tessa Campbell
30 32
15 15
6 3
MEN 3/4 Course
Place
Name
Speed
Length
Balls
1
Josh Fowler
28
15
5
2
Ted McGurk
30
15
3
3
John Boyd
30
15
1
4
Kevin Harris
26
15
6
WOMEN 3/4 Course
Place
Name
Speed
Length
Balls
1
Jenny Harris
32
15
6
2
Niki Boyd
28
15
5
3
Bev McGurk
28
15
1
3
Petra Haas
28
15
1
BOYS 3/4 Course
Place
Name
Speed
Length
Balls
1
Jakob Helfer
24
15
2
2
Cole Harris
24
15
1
GIRLS 3/4 Course
Place
Name
Speed
Length
Balls
1
Sutton Van Dyk
34
15
5
2
Ruby Boyd
30
15
5
3
Chanelle Mobius
28
15
4
NEW BEGINNER CATEGORY- WAKE CROSSING
Place
Name
Speed
Length
Crosses
1
Oliver Mitchell
20
15
12
2
Theodore Mitchell
20
15
11
3
Kieran Boyd (Mini Course)
24
15
4 (balls)
WAKEBOARDING
MEN
Place
Name
1
Bradley Bay
BOYS
Place
Name
1
Josh Fowler
2
Owen Mitchell
3
Oliver Mitchell
WOMEN
Place
Name
1
Petra Haas
SURFING
This was a super popular and fun event and 23 of you participated!
LITTLE RIPPERS
Place
Name
1
Max Malinousky
2
Jake Hassan
3
Josh Fowler
4
Julian Hassan
5
Ryan Hassan
6
Owen Mitchell
7
Xavier
GIRLS
Place
Name
1
Chanelle Mobius
2
Jesse Newell
3
Sutton Van Dyk
4
Carly McGurk
BOYS
Place
Name
1
Max Mobius
2
Nic Malinousky
3
Zach
4
Bartholomew
OLD FARTS
Place
Name
1
Chris Mobius
2
Pete Newell
3
James Malinousky/Steve Vertes
4
Mark Aplas
DOUBLE SURF
Place
Name
1
Chloe Vertes and Mila Malinousky
Thanks to all of you who have supported SLSBC this year!
I hope everyone is excited about Satruday’s tournament, now less than a week away! The weather forecast looks good, so fingers crossed that we will get a beautiful day. If it rains, we will postpone the tournament until Sunday, August 29th.
NEW BEGINNER CATEGORY: We are excited to introduce a true beginner category for new waterskiers! Instead of going around the balls in the course, beginners will have the option of being pulled alongside the course – either on one or two skis – and they will be judged based on their total number of wake crosses between the two green buoys.
If you are coming to compete in or watch the tournament, please remember to approach the dock slowly so as not to create any excess wake.
The tournament is a ton of fun and is truly meant for all levels to come out and participate. Remember, if you want to compete in any of the watersports, make sure you have purchased a full membership and have signed a waiver. Waivers can be filled in electronically or manually and emailed back to info@slsbc.ca or brought to the tournament.
We will be starting at 7 am with waterskiing, followed by wakeboarding at around 9 am, followed by wake surfing at arounf 10 am. Times are approximate and will depend on how many people are intering each category. Refer back to last week’s post for details on how these categories work. The BBQ will begin at 1 pm. If you haven’t already, please remember to purchase a social membership if you plan on attending the BBQ or watching the tournament but not competing. There will be a ‘dock starter’ for each event who will instruct the competitors on when they will ski/wakeboard/surf and answer questions.
