How did this course start?

We have been delivering this course for 17 years. At the time, there was no course in Ontario, in our opinion, that concentrated enough on safe boat driving, with enough on-the-water participation. The CampSafe Waterski Instructors Course does exactly that. It is heavily slanted toward making sure the participants will be safe and effective waterski/wakeboard staff. Participants come from both camp and resort situations.

Who should take the course?

Anyone who will be teaching Waterskiing for their first or second season, whether at a camp or a resort, should take this course.

What will you get out of the course?

• Confidence: Knowing you can drive safely and teach correctly goes a long way toward your enjoyment and that of your students.
• Knowledge: Identifying and correcting mistakes students make when learning to ski can only be accomplished if the instructor knows the right way.
• Teaching Skills: Just because you do something well yourself, doesn't mean you can teach it well. It takes technique and practice to get it right. These are also skills that will translate into other areas of your life.
• Fun: Of course we want everyone to have fun. It's important to create an enjoyable atmosphere in order for learning to take place. We will lead you by example!
• Driving Skills: Driving a ski boat takes skill, practice and concentration. People are trusting you with their lives. We want you to get it right.

Watch for a new website for boat driving instruction - coming soon.

Contact Info: barrylawrence@rogers.com

Last Modified: February 2010