Using the Aquaplaning

Aquaplaning

Some of the thrills of water skiing and saucering can be found in aquaplaning. Riding the wake of a powerboat on an aquaplane requires a bit less skill than water skiing or saucering because the aquaplane is towed by the boat and the rider supports himself and maneuvers while holding onto a bridle or “reins” attached to the forepart of the plane.

The basic technique of aquaplaning is fairly simple. As the boat starts off slowly, the board lies flat on the water. With the boat still moving slowly, the swimmer comes to the rear of the board and draws himself up on it. He lies flat on the board, grasping it on either side near the front. As the boat picks up speed, the prow of the board rises somewhat above the water. At this point the rider rises first to a kneeling, then to a standing position, holding the bridle rope.

Following the sequence in this set of photos of trick doubles water skiing may make it seem almost easy. But even the finale, with the girl riding in the man’s arms, calls for a high degree of skill.
In the terminology of water skiing, a trick such as this is called a “carry.” While it is most graceful, it can be quite dangerous at high speed or in choppy water.

The feet should be set wide apart for balance. At a boat speed of about 20 miles an hour, the aquaplane provides a rocky, splashing ride, with some opportunity for aquabatics. By pressing down on the left foot and pulling up on the right-hand rope, the board may be made to skid to the right. Reversing this action will skid the board to the left.

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