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Remember when we all used to collect water skiing patches and put them on our jackets? Stew McDonald's was probably the most famous - not sure if he had this one... I remember this tournament well, had a brand new trick (toe 360) in my arsenal, tried it first trick, first pass, fall, tried it again opening of second pass, fall - score ZERO! GADZOOKS!!! #waterskiing #showskiing #trickskiing #showskilife #aquabowl #lifeonthwater #minaquabats (at Minocqua, Wisconsin) https://www.instagram.com/p/CN-itfyhqwu/?igshid=1uwhymjrbn0nm

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And we're roping, and we're roping and we-LIFTOFF! / / #familyvacation #minoqua2015 #minaquabats

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Our view from dinner....that white triangle in the back is part of the ski jump they were using for the show! #minocquadventures #minaquabats #minocqua #thirstywhale #fridaynightfishfry #fishfry #northwoods

[marykatheerine]

RAD

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Making tow ropes for all the acts in a ski show, miles and miles of rope, is a daunting project and from time-to-time mishap's happen and the rope makers get all tied up in their work... #watersking #showskiing #makingropes #tyingoneon #showskilife #waterskilife #minaquabats #minaquabatsmovie (at Minocqua, Wisconsin) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCbzfl4hkRA/?igshid=xlvswqdenyjb

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Tradition??? Back in the old AWSA days there was the tradition of tossing the winner into the water. (Being carried on today by the NSSA when the entire winning team rushes into the water.) But this picture confuses me, the two "tossers," Alfredo Mendoza & Samuel Zamudio are both winners, not sure who or why the "tossee" is being tossed... (1952 Nationals, Minocqua, Wis.) #waterskiing #showskiing #aquabowl #waterskilife #lifeonthewater #minaquabats #loveblackandwhite (at Minocqua, Wisconsin) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2PD5I6hpiK/?igshid=xhne86skljfu

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Old school water ski jumping meets new school jumping. On the left, Lynn Novakofski, back in the day when helicopter spins (heli’s) were a staple of jump acts. On the right, Travis Bouley, new school heli with a gainer, (backward upside down, around and down) commonly referred to as a mobius or "mobe." For the full sequence of Travis’ move, go to my Facebook page... #waterskiing #showskiing #waterskijumping #showskilife #lifeonthewater #ski_a_rees #minaquabats (at Winter Haven, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0cgXGGBnrj/?igshid=1l73j8rud163g

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Photoshop before Photoshop. Composite of birthday girl Marnie Wasserburger was made years ago by putting two slides together and making the print from that. Happy Birthday Marnie! Any Min-Aqua Bats recognize the top of the stadium? #waterskiing #showsking #glamourphotography #lifeonthewater #minaquabats #classicphotogrraphy (at Minocqua, Wisconsin) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0TZ2KPBojG/?igshid=bznijbg7565i

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COOL! Ben Groen is heading to Minocqua next summer! Go Bats!!! Repost from @minocquayoga using @RepostRegramApp - Professional Barefooter @bengroen will be teaming with @minocquayoga to host a Barefoot Clinic next August! He is ranked 🥈in the world 🌏 and can teach you literally any trick you could possibly imagine on your 👣, including coach you to get you ready for @footstock1986!! Participation in this Barefoot Clinic is limited to 6 skiers per session, pretty much everything you need is provided for you, and registration is now open— register today to guarantee your space!! For dates and details, DM us or visit MEWALIMOVEMENT.COM! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Badass Photo by @bengroen #lakedaysandnamastes #yoga #yogateachertraining #ytt #ytt200 #yogaeverydamnday #vinyasa #onlineyoga #yogaretreat #minocqua #minocquayoga #manitowishwaters #manitowishwatersyoga #arborvitae #eagleriver #chicagoyoga #upnorth #northwoods #lakelife #cabin #cabinlife #waterski #waterskilessons #minaquabats #baliyoga #whatmovesyou #movewithlove #artofyoga #artofmovement #mewalimovement (at Minocqua, Wisconsin) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFC_x-4hco3/?igshid=1x8c5c7tbaoim

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The Daring Young Skiers of Cypress Gardens. Two Min-Aqua Bats, Dick Herbert and Pete Abraham, traveled from Minocqua, Wis. to Cypress Gardens in the fall of 1952 to ski in the movie "Easy To Love." This is Dick demonstrating his "Aqua Bowl" jumping skills. A great shot made possible with the very first picture boat, Miss Cover Girl I. #waterskiing #showskiing #waterskijumping #easytolove #classicphotography #minaquabats #lifeonthewater #waterskilife #boatlife (at Cypress Gardens, Winter Haven, Florida)

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They JUMPED / / #minaquabats #minoqua2015 #familyvacation

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121 feet.... / / #minaquabats #minoqua2015 #familyvacation

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OMGOSHOMGOSH / / #familyvacation #minoqua2015 #minaquabats

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No, I didn't purposely film her as an extra. / / #minaquabats #minoqua2015 #familyvacation

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And the winner for best entrance on screen goes to.... / / #familyvacation #minoqua2015 #minaquabats

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EXTREME CLAPPING OF APPROVAL / / #minaquabats #minoqua2015 #familyvacation