AXTELL — Elaine Heller, of Wisconsin, won the women’s open competition Saturday at the Barefoot Water Ski National Championships at the Barefoot Ski Ranch.

Competitors, both young and old, are ready to make waves on the water — on their feet. The City of Winter Haven is hosting the National Barefoot Water Ski Championships on Championship Lake this year.

Alma Center siblings Elaine and Cody Heller have hit the water nearly every day for the past 12 years, perfecting their barefoot water skiing techniques. And their countless hours of practice again ...

The oldest competitor is in their early 80s, while the youngest is seven years old. The competition ends on Saturday. WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - Competitors, both young and old, are ready to make waves on ...

Lake Norman will host a barefoot water skiing competition on New Year’s Day. Skiers of all ages will brave the cold water to show off tricks and test their endurance. Logan Harrington, 11, will be one ...