FAQ'S

What should I bring to the ski school?

• If you have a ski that you regularly ski on, you should bring it with you.  You will get the most benefit from your lesson if you are able to ski on a ski that you are familiar with.  If you do not own a ski, we have skis that you may use.  Bring your bathing suit, towel and gloves. 

• It has been done!  However, you will be given instruction and told the fundamentals of running the course and the instructor will watch you and critique your technique.  You will then apply what you have learned and take home the valuable information given during your visit to McGinnis WaterSki.

What boats do you use?

• We have Correct Craft Ski Nautiques with Perfect Pass.

What are your hours?

• We are open 6 days a week from Monday through Saturday, closed on Sundays.  Our hours are 10am until 6pm with late night on Wednesdays during the summer months.  We are closed on New Year's Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.  Please call ahead to make sure we are open as we close for vacation twice a year.

Will there be lots of really good skiers there and will I feel intimidated?

• In the water ski world there are many great skiers, however the beginner and intermediate skiers far outnumbers the masters of the sport.  Yes, you will see some great skiing, but you will fit right in with all the levels of skiers that come to our lake.  To become great in this sport, you have to spend a lot of time on the water and devote your life to the sport and only a small amount of the water ski population are able to do this.

If I stay on site, will there be other things to do in the area, as my body will not be able to handle skiing all day?

• Yes, there are many things to do in the area, see our area page, you will be able to set your own schedule and determine  how much skiing you would like to do.  Each day can be different, we are flexible and want you to have a wonderful time with us.

How do I make a reservation?

• If you want to stay on site and ski with us , e-mail or call us to find out if the house rental is available.  If however, you want to stay off site at a hotel and want to come and ski while you are in the area you may do that.  Go to our hotels in Fort Lauderdale page and it shows you hotels and the distance they are from the lake.  Next decide how much skiing you want to do and what time you want to ski and we will make reservations for you.  Please plan to arrive approx 15 minutes before your appointment.

Do you have any package rates?

• We have been in the business a very long time and have learned that skiers generally want to do a lot more skiing than their bodies can handle.  Instead of charging you for, say 4 to 5 ski sets a day, we charge by the time on the water.  This means from the time the boat leaves the dock to the time you return to the dock.  This way you only pay for what you ski.  To calculate your cost, total up the amount of skiing you will do.  Remember do not overbook as you will end up paying for skiing that you will not be able to take.

What's the water and air temperatures throughout the year, and will I need a wetsuit?

What is your address and contact phone numbers?

• We are located at 2421 SW 46 Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33317, USA.  Office telephone number is 954-321-0221, reservation cell phone number is  954-214-2792.  E-mail address is waterskico@aol.com or ann@mcski.com  If you get our message machine we are probably out on the lake and cannot answer your call, please leave us a message or e-mail us, we will get back in touch with you straight away.

Are there any alligators in the lake?

• This is a frequently asked question.  We check all the time for alligators, there are no alligators in our lake, we make sure they are not in our waters, we check at night with a spotlight.  No one wants to ski with alligators. 

If you have any further questions please feel free to e-mail or call us.