AN EXCITING EXPERIENCE IN FLORIDA
By Alain Deschamps
 
A few lines to tell what I did during my vacation in March in Florida.
I have been water skiing for only a few years.  The last time I skied
down south was with my godson, Alexandre, who acted as a spotter.  This
time, I decided to meet up with friends in Fort Lauderdale.  I spent
the week trying to improve my slalom skiing.

I had a great time and will never forget the individualized coaching I
received.  Many thanks to veteran skier Arthur McLaughlin, for his very
practical comments;  his son, Norman, for his advice and correctional
points based on the video tape, and especially to Patrice Larose, a
tireless skier who, with the help of Ann McGinnis, tested me at the end
of the week.  I am proud of the fact that I successfully obtained the
OBrien Water Ski Skill Silver Award in recreational slalom.

These individuals really  helped me to achieve this personal
improvement.  With them, I have been through an exciting water ski
experience!