Towboats for will be Sanger DXII's.   One equipped with the 6.2 340HP and one equipped with the new 6.2 HO 380HP said to get 50MPH with boat crew and footer in tow.

Both boats will be equipped with Super Fly Highs. 

ABC Board of Directors meeting will take place Tuesday, August 11 at 8:30AM @ Mystic Lakes.

Cliick here for Schedule of Events *Subject to Change*

  Due to the drought we currently experiencing in Central Texas and the lack of water to make the site ski-able, this year's Barefoot Nationals is being moved to Mystic Lakes in Wichita, Kansas. To accommodate the LOC and Homeowners association, the dates are also being moved to August 11-15. The date move will also resolve the conflict we had with Show Ski Nationals, which is good since most of our World Junior Team are also show skiers.

This is relatively short notice for an LOC to get ramped up. However, we are confident, with the commitments we have for support, both physical and financial, the LOC will pull together a first class event. Mystic Lakes is a two lake site built in what was formerly a sand pit just outside Wichita in Maize, KS. It was built into a water ski community with houses surrounding the lake. Mystic Lakes recently hosted 3 event regionals with over 300 skiers. So they are no strangers to the logistics of putting together a large tournament. Wichita is centrally located in the US and is serviced by an international airport.

There are sidewalks around the lake, it has very high banks for wind protection, a center strand between the two lakes for perfect spectator viewing. We will be able to jump on the second lake and run slalom and tricks on the other. They have hosted our Regional Barefoot Championships on multiple occasions as well as regular local tournaments.

While this is certainly a change from the previously announced Waco site, I am confident it will be a great tournament and one you will not want to miss. Waco is lining up to host next years Nationals, so we will get to experience that great site as well. We wanted to get the word out so everyone has as much notice as possible to make plans. See you in Wichita!

Dan Cummings

President, American Barefoot Club