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4A THE OSHAWA TIMES, Soturdey, April 30, Water Skiing There Are Things To Do, Not To Do 1. Check safety rules and regulations of the water ski area you choose. 2. Make sure there is some- one other than the driver in the boat to watch skier. 3. Get expert advice when learning; use good judg- ment after learning. 4. Use life belts or presery- ers. 5. Turn off motor before tak- ing downed skier into boat. 6. Stay away from floating objects, other boats. 7. Learn to relax; keep alert. 8. Make sure towline is not wrapped around foot or arm when boat starts. 9. Wait for skier's go-ahead PIPES » 1 OF 37 SHAPES MIKE'S PLACE signal and it's your turn is boat. 10. Use wide turn when picie. ing up downed skier. DON'T 1. Ski at night. 2. Make extremely sharp turns with boat, skier. 3. Pull skier faster than 3 mph. 4. Ski behind "daredevil" boat operator. 5. Ski near jetties or pilings - whirlpools are often close by. 6. Hold on to the rope whea spilling. 7. Ski near upper and lower ends of islands. Water is often turbulent. Giizhom 17. King Street W., Oshowa SHORTY'S CIGAR STORE 121 Brock St. N., Whitby Easy To Learn ° Water skiing is one of the easiest of all sports to learn -- provided you get started cor- zectly. Surprisingly, the place to start learning how to water eki is on land. Place your skis parallel on the ground, wix to 10 inches apart. Make eure they fit snugly, but do mot bind your feet. If you wet your feet first, you can slip into the bindings more easily and you won't risk tearing the rubber. Now sit down on the back ends of your skis with your degs drawn up tight against your chest. Put your arms out etraight and remember that your elbows must not bend. Take hold of the tow bar, and have someone grasp the tow rope and pull you to a standing position. Practice this pulling-up ex- ercise seveérai times. Kemem- ber to bend at the knees, to Jean forward slightly and to keep your arms straight. The person pulling you up should stand off some distance from you to give the feeling of the pull of he boat, which will be 30 to 35 feet from the skier in a start from the water. Advanced skiers have many ways of starting, but a begin- ner should set out in a few feet of water, putting on his skis in the same manner as he did on dry land. Remove the slack in the tow rope by raising the tips of your skis above the water. When the line is taut, yell "Hit it!"' and the driver will accelerate. Allow the rope to pull you up eut of the water. Keep in mind what you practiced: weight balanced directly over your feet, knees bent, arms held straight. The skis will wobble at first, but will strait- en out when you reach 15 to 20 mph. Don't pull with your arms on the takeoff. Let the boat pull out of the water. Once you're on the surface your back and arms should be straight, your knees should be slightly bent. Correct. pos- ture will make it easy for you to keep your balance and will help you maneuver behind the boat without strain. Don't worry about falling. All skiers fall at times, and there is no problem if pre- cautions are taken. First and foremost: throw the tow bar away if you feel a fall com- ing. Then, try to fall back- wards, since this is the easiest wey: SH 2 and allow yourself to fall backwards -- simple and painless. Stopping is the easiest part of skiing. Signal to the boat driver that you want to stop and he'll run the boat close to the shoreline. Let go of the tow bar, and as your speed slackens, you'll gradually sink into the water to a halt. You'll learn more quickly and feel more confident if there is someone in the boat along with the driver. He'll be able to watch you and catch your signals quickly. This is required by law in most states and is just plain common sense. Try skiing. Modern out- boards can pull several skiers, and have put this exciting family sport within reach of all. down 'a boat, car, furnishings, fridge, washer or other valu- Non-Skid Soles Recommended RAs Footwear For Safety On Boat The click of thin, feminine heels might make pleasant staccato sounds on land, but they're usually not weicome music to guys wanting to keep their boat decks un- marred by metal lifts or what have you. Furthermore, they're not considered the safest thing for boarding boats, nor for trodding decks while afloat, especially when decks are slippery. Canvas or poplin flats with non-skid soles are suitable for boating, just as heels are for dance floors, and those with specially constructed soles that prevent slippage on wet decks are considered the safest shoe of all. 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