As in any sport, water ski racing has its own vocabulary of terms which are not used anywhere else. This glossary will help you get the most out of Water Ski Racing when just starting out.

Asking for more

Using a signal agreed with the observer, the skier will indicate to the observer that he wants to go faster.

Back leg

The length of course which runs furthest from the beach from right to left.

Bernico

A high performance race boat manufactured in Belgium.

Bindings

Custom made rubber-like boots that are screwed to the ski. The skier