YHA WATERSKI CLUB
Waterskiing is held every weekend from the beginning of November to
the end of April each year, including the Christmas/New Year break, long
weekends and Easter.
LOCATION
Our venue for waterskiing is Lake Bullen Merri, approximately 6km from
Camperdown in Victoria's Western District. From Melbourne, follow
the Princes Highway through Geelong and Colac to Camperdown, 195km from
Melbourne.
COST
Weekend package: includes 2 nights accommodation, and 4 lessons per day.
FROM:
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$160, 4 share.
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$190, 2 share.
TRANSPORT
Transport arrangements are up to you. You may drive, share a lift
or catch public transport.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation is fully serviced at the Cascade Motor Inn.
EQUIPMENT
We ski behind a Stejcraft speed boat, powered by a 350 Chev engine.
Double and slalom skis, suitable for the beginner and advanced skier are
provided, along with trick skis, wake boards, buoyancy vests and wetsuits.
Modified equipment is available for people with disabilities.
ITINERARY
Friday Evening:
Arrive at Camperdown and book into the Cascade Motor Inn.
Saturday:
Skiers drive to Lake Bullen Merri where dry land instruction
will be given. After this it's in the water for skiing. Basic
to advanced techniques are discussed. Skiers either take their lunch
to the lake or drive back to Camperdown. On Saturday evening we can
have a meal as a group at a local pub or have a BBQ at the Motel.
Sunday:
In the morning skiers continue to develop waterskiing skills
and in the afternoon it's goodbye to a fabulous weekend and time to head
home.
WATERSKI LEADERS
The waterski weekend is run by a minimum of three leaders to a maximum
of fourteen skiers.
BOOKINGS
Contact Dianne Carroll - Postal Address: 10 Carrum Street,
East Malvern. 3148 Phone: (03) 9569 7952
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