Welcome!
Applications for new membership accepted between January 1st and March 15th.
Our Season begins May 15th and runs through September 15th.
The Casper Water Ski Club, CWSC, promotes water safety, and encourages a greater interest and proficiency in water sports at Alcova Lake.
Safety Tips:
Water that is warm on the surface, may be much colder below. Use caution when swimming and always supervise young children playing in or near the water.
Even the best water enthusiasts can misjudge changing water conditions when boating or swimming in open water. Be prepared at all times by wearing a life jacket – you’ll never know when you’ll be tossed into the water. Have your children wear a life jacket that fits them, and watch them closely around water – they can go under water quickly and quietly.
Know the seven skier hand signals:
- Speed up: The “thumbs-up” gesture indicates that the skier would like the speed increased.
- Slow down: The “thumbs-down” gesture indicates that the skier would like the speed decreased.
- OK: If the set speed or boat the path is good, the skier may use the OK signal.
- Turn: When either the skier or the driver wants the boat turned, a circle motion with the arm over the head with one finger in the air is used. It is usually followed by pointing in the direction of the turn.
- Back to the Dock: A pat on the head indicates that the skier would like to return to the dock.
- Cut Motor/Stop: A slashing motion with the hand across the neck indicates the boat is to stop immediately. This signal can be used by the skier, driver or observer.
- I’m OK (after a fall): This important signal indicates that a skier is OK after a fall. It consists of both hands clasped over the head. It should be used every time the skier falls.