2018 Wrap-up

Hi Members,

Happy Holidays and best wishes for a great 2019! The Tom Costello/Alan Rossi State Championships was successful with great scores and conditions. Congrats to all our new State Champions (listed below). Thanks to all that volunteered to make our Tournament a success! The Tournament was again a stop on Justin Campfield’s North East Slalom Series, which is a seven stop five state tour that culminates in a head to head cash final. Points awarded are NOPS equalized to level the playing field so everyone has an opportunity to win. For more details visit the NESS website https://waterskitheeast.com/.

Our first Junior’s Clinic in July was coached by skiing legend Chris Rossi who graciously volunteered his time. It was great for Juniors to get inspired by Chris’s world class coaching. Thank You Chris! The Clinic was supported by GMWS, Junior Development Alan Rossi funds. Thanks to Justin Campfield and Bill Bruzzese for organizing the event.

Darlene McCormick has decided to retire from competitive waterskiing and her role as our Treasurer. Darlene developed and managed our website, as well as the East Region’s website, https://www.awsaeast.org. She has been dedicated to our sport and club for many years. She will continue as Treasurer until her term expires at our Annual Meeting this May. Thank you Darlene for all your time, effort, and dedication for so many years.

Vermont 2018 State Champs Division Score Speed Buoys
Carter Bruzzese B2 4@LL 19 16
Will Bruzzese B3 1@35off 36 97
Abby Campfield G2 2@LL 21 20
Adam Largess M2 2@35off 36 98
Justin Campfield M3 3@35off 34 93
Eric Dole M4 3@35off 34 93
Joe Bourgeois M5 3.5@32off 34 87.5
Karen Bruzzese W4 3@22off 34 75
Darlene McCormick W6 3@28off 32 75

Our Club is what we make of it. THANKS!

Bruce Epstein, President
13 South Pinnacle Ridge Rd
Waterbury, VT 05676

CELL: (802)272-5324

GMWS to host Jr. Development Clinic July 12th

NOTICE: The July 12th Junior Development clinic IS FULL and closed to further registrations. All participants who are “in” have been contacted via email. To be put on a waiting list, please email justin [at] thinksparkmedia.com. 

The July 12th junior development clinic coached by Chris Rossi and hosted by the Green Mountain Water Skiers is a go. It will be held at Wrightsville Reservoir (at the boat ramp entrance) north of Montpelier, VT.

Here are the tentative details:

  • Cost: $50 per skier
  • Start time: 7:30am check in, 8:00 first skier on the water
  • End: 5pm
  • No. of sets: 2 per skier plus something fun being planned by Chris at the end of the day
  • Boats: 2018 Nautique 200 and 2018 Malibu TXI
  • Additional: Fun on-the-water activities such as paddle boards, beach games, etc.
    Lunch and refreshments: Provided. Please let us know of any dietary restrictions

All participants are asked to fill out and bring this waiver form with them to the clinic.

To reserve your spot please pay in advance, $50, using your PayPal account or credit card through PayPal.

Ski Clinic July 20

We have the one and only professional water skier Jamie Beauchesne here again in Vermont to conduct a water ski clinic on Wednesday July 20. This is a terrific opportunity to improve your water skiing skills. The clinic will start at 8:00am at the Wrightsville Reservoir Boat Launch Area on Rte. 12 North of Montpelier.

There will be 1/2 hour slots starting at 8:00am every half hour until noon and 1:00pm every half hour until 5:00pm. Noon to 1:00pm is lunch/schedule float time. Cost for the clinic is $40/set for club members. All non-members are $60/set. To secure your slot email the time period you would like to reserve to Bruce Epstein at [email protected], and either make payment by check or by PayPal. (Please note this is a new email address.) Bruce’s mailing address and contact info are listed below. Any questions, please contact Bruce Epstein.

You can also call with questions. Thanks! Hope to see you there!

Bruce Epstein
13 South Pinnacle Ridge Rd
Waterbury, VT 05676

EMAIL: [email protected] ** NEW EMAIL ADDRESS **
CELL: (802)272-5324

Slalom Clinic changed to July 2 due to weather

On Thursday, July 2 we have the one and only Jamie Beauchesne here in VT for another great ski clinic. This is a terrific opportunity to improve your skills for the ski season. The clinic will start at 8:00am at the Wrightsville Reservoir Boat Launch Area on Rte. 12 North of Montpelier. There will be 1/2 hour slots starting at 8:00am every half hour until noon and 1:00pm every half hour until 5:00pm. Noon to 1:00pm is lunch/schedule float time. Cost for the clinic is $40/set for club members. All non-members are $60/set. To secure your slot email the time period you would like to reserve, and either make payment by check or by PayPal using my email address ([email protected]). My mailing address and email address are listed below. Any questions, please let me know. You can also call me anytime. Thanks! See you there!

Bruce Epstein
CELL: (802)272-5324

Virtual Clinic Oct. 18

On 18 October, Bob Harris will be hosting another of his virtual clinics (also in person). Bob has hosted several of these this year with great success.

  1. Instructor: Bob Harris
  2. Date: 18 October
  3. Location: Paducah, KY
  4. Phone: 270-210-7552
  5. Email Bob

There will be more information provided on how to participate but it is important to get this out to our officials who are lacking a clinic credit and/or a tournament credit.

Jamie Beauchesne Clinic Update Payment Info

We are getting time periods booked.  Slots are in 1/2 hour increments starting at 8:00am Friday August 22 at the Wrightsville Boat Launch.   Contact me by email or phone to get your slot.  I will do my best to get you into a time period that will work for you.  Cost is reduced to $40 with additional funds provided by the Club and the Alan Rossi Fund.  This is an incredible opportunity for world class personal coaching!  Please send a check made out to the Green Mt. Water Skiers to the address below.  Hope to see you there!

Bruce Epstein   /  (802)272-5324 cell
13 So Pinnacle Ridge Rd
Waterbury, VT 05676

Jamie Beauchesne Slalom Clinic Friday August 22

The one & only Jamie B will be here again Friday 8/23.  We will start at the Wrightsville Boat Launch Area at 8:00am sharp.   There will be 16 slots available in half an hour increments by appointment.  Price per round will be reduced to $40 for members with funds provided by the Green Mt. Water Skiers and the Alan Rossi Award Fund.  Payment made to the Green Mt. Water Skiers by Pay Pal using our website greenmountainwaterskiers.com.   Please contact me to secure your slot info below.  Don’t miss out on this great opportunity!!

Bruce Epstein  [email protected]  /  (802)272-5324  CELL