Clinics

The WSWBC waterski camp will run Jul 21-23. We are super excited that WSWBC is able to offer this to skiers on the lake – it is a great opportunity and will be fun for the kids. We hope that folks around the lake can pitch in to make this camp a success. We need volunteers to provide boats and drivers – compensation will be provided. We are also looking for accommodations for the ski coach.

Drivers: We need experienced boat drivers for Fri, Sat, and Sun. We expect that the camp will start at about 9 am on Fri and Sun and run for approximately 4 hours. On Saturday, the camp will start at 8 am and run for 6-7 hours. If you can volunteer to drive for any part of this camp, it would be very appreciated and compensation will be provided. Compensation for drivers will be $60 for Fri and Sun and $80 for Sat. I know that Saturday is a long day, so can split this day over two drivers if needed (compensation will be split accordingly). Please email info@slsbc.ca and cc Crystal (jed@wswbc.ca) and Gord Cameron (gordcameron7@gmail.com) if you are able to drive.

Boats: We are also looking for ski boats! Older boats without Perfect Pass are fine. People who provide their boats will be compensated $200 per day and reimbursed for their gas expenses. Please email info@slsbc.ca and cc Crystal (jed@wswbc.ca) and Gord Cameron (gordcameron7@gmail.com) if you can offer your boat.

Accommodations: Finally, we need accommodations for the ski coach, Chris Horwood. He is just finishing third year university and will need a place to stay for three nights. He will be arriving on Jul 20th (Thursday) and leaving on Sunday (Jul 23). Please email info@slsbc.ca and cc Crystal (jed@wswbc.ca) and Gord Cameron (gordcameron7@gmail.com) if you have space to billet Chris.

Thanks!

We need more people to sign up if we want to run the WSWBC camp. Please sign up if you are interested – deadline is June 12. You can register by emailing jed@wswbc.org or calling Crystal at 250-462-1428.

This will be a three day camp for skiers aged 19 and under at Sakinaw Lake this summer. The camp will run Jul 21-23 and will be coached by Chris Horwood. Sessions will run from approximately 8 am to 2 pm each day from the ski dock. Each skier will get three sets (one set is six passes of the course/15 minutes of trick skiing) per day. Between sets, skiers will relax and play games from the docks.

The camp costs $100 per day ($300 total) and can open the door to competitions such as the BC Summer Games (held in Maple Ridge in 2024) and the Provincials (held in Kamloops this summer). Full camp information is available here.

Waterski and Wakeboard BC (WSWBC) will be holding a three day camp for skiers aged 19 and under at Sakinaw Lake this summer. The camp will run Jul 21-23 and will be coached by Chris Horwood, member of the Canadian National Waterski and Florida Southern Mocs Teams. Chris has competed at Worlds and is a very enthusiastic coach.

Sessions will run from approximately 8 am to 2 pm each day from the ski dock. Each skier will get three sets (one set is six passes of the course/15 minutes of trick skiing) per day. Between sets, skiers will relax and play games from the docks

The camp costs $100 per day ($300 total) and can open the door to competitions such as the BC Summer Games (held in Maple Ridge in 2024) and the Provincials (held in Kamloops this summer). If you are interested in registering, email jed@wswbc.org or call Crystal at 250-462-1428. Registration deadline is June 12 and the camp requires a minimum of eight participants to run. Full camp information is available here.

Full SLSBC memberships (family or single) include membership to WSWBC and with that access to their camps. WSWBC runs several camps throughout the summer – the full list can be seen here.

Thanks to the McGurks for hosting the AGM this weekend and thanks to everyone who attended. We are still in the process of updating our insurance, which will result in changes to our membership fees. Please hold off on purchasing memberships until we are able to update pricing. Additionally, we are now required to charge a $3 fee for any refunds that we make through the club.

SIncerely,

Your SLSBC Executive Team

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. 

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. 

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.