Thursday, April 15, 2021

 




The Chippewa Lake Water Ski Show Team is Ohio's only competitive water ski show team.  Their "home lake" is in Medina, 1/2 hour from Cleveland and the Akron metro area.  The team is actively recruiting new members during the winter months.  Monthly training and practices are held at the Akron General Health and Wellness Center. 

The team performs many types of water skiing which includes slalom, barefoot, doubles, swivel, ballet, wakeboard, jumps and hydrofoil.

This team of talented water skiers were a popular show on Chautauqua Lake whenever they appeared at the Bemus Bay Pops during the summer season.









Dan Dalpra's granddaughter, Emma gets a thrilling ride on the shoulders of team member, Matt Ribley at the Bemus Bay Pops ski show!


"After all the excitement of a great show and an amazing crowd, Emma was excited to hop on my shoulders for a ride with no hesitation!  For me, this is what it's all about when introducing my love and passion for water sports to others and watching the excitement it gives all walks of life, big or small.  Emma was a great sport and if memory serves me correctly, we were able to take her out and all the way back in keeping her hair dry the entire time."

Matt Ribley


Thank you, Matt and team for giving one special little girl a memory to last a lifetime. 

Pat Locke, Maestro Muse