HOTLANTA BAREFOOT CHALLENGE

The Hotlanta Barefoot Challenge in being called a success after a weekend of footin’ fun on Lake Frances.

About 17 barefooters from across the south gathered at the “The Lake in the ATL” to trick, slalom and jump. Robbie Schulz from South Carolina and Pat Dalton from Florida were the brand new skiers on the dock and performed like champions! Vanisa Hickman also hit the water after a 10-year hiatus!

Other notable performances of the day:
Al Posada jumped 11.1 meters (the longest jump of the day)

Chris Wakefield tricked 2450 in the second round of Tricks.. just 100 points away from qualifying for worlds.

Ronnie Meeks turned in a near perfect trick pass of 1900 points, plus passed his Senior Driver test

Mike Holt jumped over 11 meters.. close to his goal of 12.7

Andrea Eggert jumped 8.1 meters and tricked 1400 points

Don Simon skied in pain and kicked butt anyway

Al Hagar won Mens 6 Tricks and Overall

Tom Gabey got beat by a girl in Slalom.. scoring a 7.1

Jay Hickman scored more than 1805 in tricks

Richard Hudson beat his buddy Jay Hickman in Slalom

Tim Collette drove all night, replaced all the tires on his RV between Ocala and Valdosta and still won the Mens 2 Overall

Char Portman kept everybody safe despite thunderstorms in the area

Eric Coryer scored a solid 10.6 in Slalom, 10.2 in Jump and 1700 in Tricks to kick his buddy Chris Wakefield’s hiney.

Full Results Slalom Tricks Jump
Mens 2 –
1) Tim Collette 5.0 705

Mens 3 –
1) Eric Coryer 10.6 1700 10.2
2)Chris Wakefield 0.0 0/2450 10.3
3) Pat Dalton 3.1 310

Mens 4 -
1) Ronnie Meeks 5.5 1900 10.2
2) Jay Hickman 4.1 1805
3) Robbie Schulz 3.1 370

Mens 5 -
1) Thomas Gabey 7.1 1295 9.9
2) Al Posada 0.0 625 11.1
3) Richard Hudson 1.0 220

Mens 6 -
1) Al Hagar 2.5 575
2) Don Simon 2.4 300

Womens 3
1) Andrea Eggert 4.6 1400 8.1
2) Betsy Anderson 7.4 1100

Keith St. Onge Clinic 2008: Sign up Now!

Team BarefootWaterskier.com/team Nightscaping is gearing up for the 2008 season with new tricks and new goals!

Reigning World Barefoot Waterski Champion and World Record Holder Keith St. Onge will be making his annual appearance at Lake Lanier May 19-23, 2008. There is no better way to learn than from the very best barefooter in the entire world. We've just started taking reservations. Email chris@theoutdoorlights.com TODAY!

SCHEDULE:
MONDAY, MAY 19 (FULL)
Betsy Anderson
Eric Coryer
Chris Wakefield
Al Posada


TUESDAY, MAY 20 (1 spot left)
Betsy Anderson
Eric Coryer
Chris Wakefield
Tanner Wakefield (afternoon only)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 21 (1 spot left)
Slate Amos (morning only)
Betsy Anderson
Al Posada
(CNN Shoot 10a-1p)
Tanner/Brelin Wakefield (afternoon only)


THURSDAY, MAY 22 (FULL)
Michael Lee
Eric Coryer
Chris Wakefield
Clay Estes
Tanner Wakefield (afternoon only)

FRIDAY, MAY 23 (2 spots left)
Clay Estes
Hub Talbot
Tanner/Brelin Wakefield (afternoon only)