Baller Keith_Menard Posted August 22, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2019 This will be my first Tournament...I also roped my wife and son into doing it :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chris Rossi Posted August 22, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2019 Congrats on your first tournament! While I will not be there personally, I know you will be in good hands. Alan Rossi would have been the first to greet you to the waterski community with a smile and hand shake. That tradition continues to this day. Have fun and don’t hesitate to ask anyone for answers to any questions you have. They will be happy to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jaypro Posted August 22, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2019 I am going! My ski crew from Waterbury and I are going! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jaypro Posted August 22, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2019 @Chris Rossi maybe we could do a Radar demo next year at the tournament? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller swaterkd Posted August 22, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2019 I'm not going this year, but its a great tournament! You will have a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ALPJr Posted August 22, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2019 @jaypro do you know if there is anywhere nearby to get a practice ride on Friday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jaypro Posted August 22, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2019 @ALPJr there is a course on the Waterbury reservoir, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Andre Posted August 22, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2019 Link to the tournament? My ski finish in 16.95 but my ass is out of tolerance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jcamp Posted August 22, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2019 @ALPJr The course used for the tournament is in a protected no-wake zone that we can only use for one day a year (Saturday), but there is a public course in another portion of the same lake that anyone can ski with their own boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Than_Bogan Posted August 22, 2019 Supporting Member Share Posted August 22, 2019 Great tournament with GREAT people. The layout is "interesting" with a walk through the woods to get to the starting dock, but I think you'll really enjoy the entire experience! (Technically I haven't been there in several years, so I don't know for sure the layout is still as I described.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ALPJr Posted August 22, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2019 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller swaterkd Posted August 22, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2019 @Than_Bogan don't make fun of the Vermont Triathlon. 2 mile hike, 1 set of slalom and 1 mile swim!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jcamp Posted August 22, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2019 @Andre that link is from last year. This year's tournament info is here. FYI the tournament is full. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller PatM Posted August 22, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2019 One of my favorite tournaments - Site, location and the people are great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bdecker Posted August 22, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2019 @"Pat M" - I figured it was your favorite because you return with a full cooler of VT IPA’s! Ski well everyone. Very fond memories of Al’s pep talk at that site after I’d blown my opener in the first two rounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller PatM Posted August 22, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 22, 2019 @Bdecker Ah Brian you know me to well. The site is dangerously close to getting some Heady Topper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Keith_Menard Posted August 23, 2019 Author Baller Share Posted August 23, 2019 @"Pat M" hoping to score some fiddlehead too :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jaypro Posted August 23, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 23, 2019 @"Keith Menard" and @"Pat M" , as a Waterbury resident and IPA lover, try the Frost beers...Lush and Plush are amazing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Keith_Menard Posted August 24, 2019 Author Baller Share Posted August 24, 2019 It was out of the way...but man I love fiddlehead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Baller Keith_Menard Posted August 27, 2019 Author Baller Share Posted August 27, 2019 I sent a note to Brooks about this tournament, let me paraphrase...when waterskiing looks to the future, they should look to this tournament. The adults came to play, but the first concern was the nurturing of the young kids interest. One of the most touching parts of the tournament was an older gentleman was passing out memorial shirts to remember his friends Alan and Tom...that he had made himself. The morning fog delayed things a bit, and a decision was made to start 3rd round at your last completed pass. It seemed everyone tried to step on the gas to get everyone in. It was an absolutely superb crew that put this on. Chris mentioned Alan would have been the first to welcome us, and I can tell you there was no shortage of people taking up that cause. Other than a couple INT tournaments a bunch of years ago, this was my first. My wife and son had never done one. Again, they people couldn't have been more friendly or helpful. My daughter who JUST got into waterskiing about a month ago made friends with some of the 'older girls' and she said SHE wants to compete next year. Now, I may not have won a trophy like my son did: But I think I still had a nice haul: I enjoyed it so much...I almost didn't want to say anything...I want to make sure there is room for us next year :) I just need to make sure I can get the wife and kids some course time before then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller PatM Posted August 28, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 28, 2019 Now that's a 'fidge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rfa Posted August 28, 2019 Baller Share Posted August 28, 2019 Nice post @"Keith Menard" ...great to meet you and your family. Yes, it was (as always) a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Keith_Menard Posted August 29, 2019 Author Baller Share Posted August 29, 2019 You as well @rfa hope we can ski together soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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