Life on the Water in the West
Just a reminder that the 2024 Western Regional Championships are being held at Wet Set Village, Newberry Springs, CA on July 23-27, 2024.
The entry deadline date (July 15th) is approaching and those planning to ski in the tournament should enter using online registration at www.usawaterski.org. Further information can be found here: 2024 Western Regionals
It is with deep sadness to let you know that Angie Rodrigues passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2024 in Sacramento, CA with Art by her side. She was 89 years old. I know there are so many of you that will be touched by her passing, as she and Art have been core to the heart of the Santa Clara ski club for close to 50 years, and she will be missed. She and Art were very well known to so many in the California waterski scene.
Her memorial will be on Wednesday August 21, 2024 at Oak Hill Cemetery, 300 Curtner Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125. Service starts at 2:00 p.m. and will be in the Chapel of Roses.
The 24th Junior U.S. Open Water Ski Championships will be held June 28-30, 2024, at the San Marcos River Ranch in Martindale, Texas. For the first time in the tournament’s history, the Junior U.S. Open will be a three-day/three-round world record capability competition with two preliminary rounds and a final round. The event will feature Junior Men/Junior Women (ages 17 to 21) and Boys/Girls (ages 16 and under) divisions. Some of the world’s top junior water ski athletes will compete for titles in slalom, tricks, jumping and overall.
For further information: 24th Junior US Open Waterski Championships
In Memorium
Johnnie Reese Matranga was born January 12, 1931 and passed away on March 8, 2024 in Sacramento, CA at the age of 93. Many of you may have known Johnnie. In the 1950s he discovered water skiing on the Sacramento River. He and his wife joined the Sacramento Water Ski Club and began a longtime participation in tournament water skiing. He won many championships, including 3 National Championships. In 2009 he was presented with the American Water Ski Association Award of Distinction. He was elected to the Western Region Council and was elected Executive Vice president for the Western Region. He served on the Correct Craft Promotional Team and helped with design and development of the Ski Nautique. He served on the team for 20 years and took his boat to tournaments all over the west coast.
For further information about Johnnie you can view his obituary here
The latest Western Region Record are now available. You can find them on the website under competition or click here.
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