The Compass

Issue date: 10/28/09 Section: Sports

Media Credit: Special Cameron Spath, secretary of the wakeboarding club, practices the new tricks that he has learned since he joined the club this year.

Tired of sitting at a desk all day at school? Have you wanted to get away from school and hit the lake? Well, your dream can now become a reality because the GSC Wakeboarding Club has just been approved, and they are looking for more members.

The Wakeboarding Club president and founder is Justin Peterson, the vice president is Camilo Marin and the club secretary is Cameron Spath.

"The club currently has 25 members, but there are about 13 of us that are die-hard wakeboarders," said Peterson.

The club hopes to have 50 members by spring 2010.

The club members go out on Lake Lanier at least once a week. Members' skill levels range from beginner to expert. The club teaches students the basics of boat safety, how to get up on the board quickly, how to increase jump heights and many other wakeboarding tricks.

Spath has been on the lake with the Wakeboard Club three of the last four weeks.

"It's great to be with experts," he said. "I've learned about boat speed, the best wakeboards to buy, and have increased my jumps so I can now jump high across both wakes. Everyone helps everyone else get better. Even watching others helps me get better. Every time I go out I learn at least six new things."

Club membership costs $50. Each member also helps pay for gas when on the lake.

The club has an upcoming competition called the College Wake Series. The club expects about half of the members to compete.

To join Wakeboarding Club, e-mail Peterson at 924212249@gsc.edu.

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