Organisers would like to express their gratitude and thanks to Leigh Holmberg and Tom Druitt for volunteering their time to drive the boats, and for passing on their skills, expertise and enthusiasm in water skiing to returning and first time skiers.
The committee also thanked observers and the many others who helped make the night a huge success saying “without volunteers we would not be able to run ski school”.
There was a fantastic turnout of eager skiers, with returning and new families warmly welcomed to the Deniliquin Boat Club fold.
Utilising and appreciating what we have on our doorstep, the Deniliquin Boat Club’s Ski School runs each Friday night from 5pm.
The session is open to children and adults wishing to learn more about the sport.
“We are very lucky to have a ski school and it is definitely a thrilling sport that everyone should try,” Deniliquin Boat Club member Aileen Hayes said.
“The joy and the sense of achievement on the kid’s faces was priceless, as they whizzed down the river.
“Each week we will be presenting awards to those kids/adults who participate in our ski school and show excellent progress.
“Awards on Friday night were given to five year old Hugo Murphy, and to Isobel Gordon.
“Hugo had a go on the boom bar and was bursting with confidence. We are all looking forward to seeing how he progresses over the season.
“Isobel skied beautifully behind the boat without the stabilizer bar, on the double skis - an excellent achievement.”
Anyone wishing to take advantage of ski school must be a member of the Deniliquin Boat Club.
Once you are a member, you can book via the club’s website - deniboatclub.com.
For more information, call Aileen Hayes on 0425 808 615, email deniboatclub@gmail.com or visit the club’s Facebook page.
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Ski School is not the only exciting thing happening at the Deniliquin Boat Club on Friday nights.
Live music and food vans are available each week.
Open to club members and the general public, it;s a great opportunity to come together as a communityand admire Deni;s best asset - the Edward River.
It could be the ideal venue for your next social group outing, or even your Christmas party.
There will be a food truck and bar open between 5pm and 10pm, and tables can be booked for $10 per person.
On these nights there will be meat raffles, and drinks will be available at bar prices.
Christmas Party packages are available each Friday until December 15.
The remaining weekly offerings are as follows:
• November 17 - Food by CAFE 100 and music by Zech Walters.
• November 24 - Food by CAFE 100 and music by Zech Walters.
• December 1 - Food by CAFE 100 and music by Jamie Clancey.
• December 8 - Food by Curly’z Cafe and music by Zara Lindeman.
• December 15 - Food by Tiamotwinflame Pizza and music by Shane & Ellie.
Table bookings must be received by the Wednesday prior to your chosen date, and can be phoned through to Deb Macknight on 0409 608 045.
Proceeds from the social nights go back into improving club facilities, particularly the continuing clean up following last year’s floods.
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