Access Adventure: Watersports - Wisconsin

Join us at the Lauderdale Landing in Elkhorn, WI for a fun-filled day on the water - waterskiing, wakeboarding, kayaking, and fishing!  Our trained staff and volunteers will provide equipment and teach essential skills for all abilities to be able to get out on the water.  Lunch and water will be provided for participants and volunteers.  We will make every effort to accommodate dietary restrictions, but we cannot guarantee that we will be able to meet all requests.

🏄‍♀️ Who Can Attend?

We have opportunities for anyone with a primary physical or visual disability! Whether you are a beginner or an experienced rider looking to improve your skills, we have something for you.  In order to participate in Access Adventure: Watersports, participants must be able to close their mouths and right themselves so that they are face up in the water.  There is a 220lb weight limit for all sit skiers.  Adaptive Adventures staff reserve the right to verify these requirements.

**Please Note - All participants must be able to follow directions and effectively communicate with or without assistance provided by themselves to be eligible for Adaptive Adventures programs.

Where and When?

Waterski is split into two sessions, morning and afternoon, and spots are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. The waterski pontoon boat will leave the dock by 10am, so please arrive no later than 9:30am in order to be fitted for your equipment and PFD and get out on the water on time. While you are not waterskiing, you have to option to kayak or hop on the fishing pontoon with our expert fishing guides to head out to the best fishing spots on the lake.

You must register to attend this event. Please arrive on time. Please notify staff in case of cancellation, running late, or any other event. Boats will leave the docks promptly at 10am; no exceptions will be made.

 How Much?

• Participants w/ Disability: $25.00

• Military Veterans w/ Disability: Free

• Volunteers: Free

👕 How Should I Dress & Things to bring?

Please wear appropriate swim attire and water/closed toe shoes. Participants are recommended to bring a towel, sunscreen, hat, and change of clothes for the ride home.

 I Want to Volunteer
Volunteer registration will be completed through this link in order for us to better assign volunteer roles prior to the program each week.  All volunteers should have attended Volunteer Training on Wednesday, June 5th.  If you were unable to attend, please contact Adaptive Adventures staff to arrange another training opportunity.  We ask that all volunteers arrive by 9:00am to help set up for the event & fit participants for adaptive equipment.  

 Contact Information

Questions? Contact : mwinfo@adaptiveadventures.org

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