Wakeboarding

Know and practice the following safety rules:

• a.

  Never wakeboard at night.

• b.

  Never wakeboard during an electrical storm.

• c.

  Always wear a ski vest while wakeboarding.

• d.

  Make sure the wakeboarding rope is in good condition.

• e.

  Make sure the wakeboarding bindings are in good condition.

• f.

  Always have a spotter and flag in the boat.

• g.

  Stay clear of objects, such as other skiers, swimmers, tubers, docks or loating objects.

• h.

  If you fall let go of the rope.

• i.

  After a fall, raise a hand to indicate you are all right.

• j.

  Do not stand in the boat while it is moving.

Know the following hand signals:

• a.

  Slower

• b.

  Speed is OK

• c.

  Faster

• d.

  Back to dock

• e.

  Stop

• f.

  Turn

Put on the wakeboard by yourself. Be able to remove the wakeboard in deep water by yourself.

Execute a deep-water start on the wakeboard on a full line rope.

Successfully cross both wakes and return to center without falling.

Do a small jump off the wake and land without falling. *NOTE: All wakeboarders in AY sponsored wakeboarding class must wear a ski vest.