For two weeks in the summer, the Camp Mohawk Valley Waterski School comes to Kayuta Lake. Run by the Serth family, the school is a "summer camp where kids can come and have a fun filled week of learning how to waterski". The students are then invited to participate in the Camp Mohawk Valley Exhibition Squad Water Ski Show featuring the X-Squad which is held on the last weekend of the ski school.
After getting the nerve to ask Joe Serth for a ski lesson, I came to the dock ready for my adventure. Joe advised me of the danger of the sport and asked only one question. "Do you downhill ski?" I do. But that did not make it any easier.
First attempt to get up using the boom, a pole attached to the center of the boat which extends out over its side, was a total failure.
With Joe behind me, holding me up most of the time, I was able to stand up on the skis on our next run. For over 3 minutes, we were actually water skiing. Until he let go. He must have gotten tired. LOL.
Joe helped me up again the next time. And when he let go, I finally made it on my own. What an exhilarating, scary 20 seconds. Felt really proud of myself.
After another session with Joe the following week, I felt like there is yet hope that I will be able to
learn how to waterski. Thanks, Joe.
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