 Waterskiing
and wakeboarding are two closely related surface water sports. The Cape
offers numerous excellent locations for partaking in these fun activities.
There are several local waterskiing and wakeboarding clubs and companies
which can assist you to ‘find your feet in the water’ at one of the lakes
and dams in the Peninsular and surrounds.There are various techniques
which are used to waterski. One example is cable water-skiing which
features an overhead cable system and an electric motor which pulls the
user round the lake. This is a very safe form of waterskiing and takes
place in a restricted area under skilled instructors.
Traditional waterskiing involves being towed by a motorboat. It is
usual to begin learning at a speed of around 25 kph on two skis and then
to progress to a single ski, with the feet placed one behind the other, at
a speed of up to 55 kph. Barefoot skiing is popular among the more
advanced waterskiier.
Wakeboarding is a combination of waterskiing, snowboarding and surfing
techniques. The participant is towed on a single board, and stands
sideways as on a surf or skate board.
Both sports offer many fun jumps, tricks and turns which can be learned
and mastered over time. This is a great way to spend the day with friends
and family in typically beautiful natural Cape surroundings.
For a Ski Resort holiday which involves fun in sun-splashed lakes
rather than on ice and snow covered mountains, why not try Cape Town
waterskiing and wakeboarding this holiday?
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