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Ski nautique

Niveau d'aptitude

2

An

1961

Version

25.11.2024

Autorité approbatrice

Conférence Générale

1

Avoir la distinction Natation II.

Pour obtenir des conseils et des instructions, consultez Natation II.

2

Connaître et mettre en pratique les règles de sécurité suivantes:

2a

Ne jamais skier de nuit.

2b

Ne jamais skier pendant une tempête.

2c

Toujours porter un gilet de ski lorsqu’on ski.

2d

Vérifier que la boucle du gilet est bien attachée en position de sécurité.

A ski vest that comes off during an accident is potentially useless. Better to keep the vest on.

2e

Vérifier que la corde de ski est en bon état.

A frayed rope can break when stressed.

2f

Vérifier que les fixations des skis sont en bon état.

Bindings in poor condition can break while in use, compromising the skiers control of the skis.

2g

Avoir un rétroviseur sur le bateau de ski.

The driver must be made aware if the skier is in trouble. Driving a boat at high speed while oblivious to the skier being towed is a recipe for disaster.

2h

Rester éloigné de tout objet, tels d’autres skieurs, nageurs, le port, objets flottants.

These objects can kill.

2i

Lâcher la corde quand on tombe.

Hanging on to the rope after a fall will subject the body to numerous impacts with the surface of the water. Being dragged along can also wrest the ski vest out of position.

2j

Après une chute, faire un signe de la main pour indiquer que tout va bien.

This is to let the people on the boat know you are OK. This should be your regular practice so that in the event of an injury, failure to signal will bring swift help.

2k

Ne pas se tenir debout dans le bateau lorsque celui-ci est en marche.

The likelihood of falling out of a boat is greatly increased for persons not seated. A fast boat can easily suck a person under where he can be hit by the propeller.

3

Savoir faire les signes de la main pour les cas suivants:

Hand signals and different people's understanding of hand signals varies, so always go through the hand signals with the boat captain, all spotters and all skiers before anyone goes in the water.

These are signals approved by the American Water Ski Association and are recommended for use on California waters. See link: http://www.dbw.ca.gov/Pubs/Watski/INDEX.HTM

3a

Ralentissez

Thump down, motion down with hand or palm-down motion.

3b

La vitesse convient

Make the ok sign (thumb and finger to form a circle, with three other fingers up.

3c

Accélérez

Thumb up, motion up with hand or palm-up motion.

3d

On retourne au port

Point down with one finger, and circle your finger. "Back around" to drop off area. Alternatively, pat crown of head with open palm meaning "return".

3e

Stop

Use hand to "cut" across your neck. As in "cut the motor"

3f

Tournez

Use right or left arm to motion in the direction you want to go.

Other useful signals not in requirements

Start: Shout 'hit it' or nod head.

Jump: Raise hand up sharply, imitating a jumping arc.

Pick Me Up or Watch for Fallen Skier in Water: Hold a ski vertical in the water beside you.

4

Chausser les skis en eau profonde. Exécuter un démarrage en eau profonde sur les 2 skis et avec toute la longueur de la corde.

Practice, practice, practice. You should really have an instructor for this honor.

5

Traverser avec succès les deux sillages.

This means cross the wakes without falling in the water. A good demonstration of the results of your practice.

6

Identifier les termes suivants:

6a

Ski double

The standard type of skis most people start with. Two skis, one for each foot, with bindings to hold your feet. The skis may be interchangeable to make them easy to put on in deep water. Sometimes on ski has a second binding so a skier can drop the other ski and continue with just one ski.

6b

Ski de slalom

In an attempt to become as agile as possible, slalom water-skiers use only one ski with feet oriented forward, one in front of the other. Slalom skis are narrow and long, at 57–70 inches (145–178 cm) depending on the height and weight of the skier. The two forward-facing bindings vary: they can be made of rubber or thick plastic, and they can be designed more like a snow ski binding or more like a roller blade boot.

6c

Hydroglisseur

Trick skiing uses small, oval-shaped waterskies. Beginners use two skis until ready to switch to one ski. The shorter, wider trick ski has a front binding facing forward and a back binding facing at a 45°. It has a smooth bottom that allows it to turn over the surface of the water. According to official 2013 Tournament Rules for 3-event competition in the United States and the Pan-Am Games, skis used in the Tricks event must be a single ski without fins, although molded rails/grooves less than 1/4" are allowed, as are a foot pad cemented to the ski as a place for the rear foot; in addition, the ski must float with all bindings, fins, etc., installed. The trick ski's configuration allows performance of both surface and air tricks in quick succession with enough practice and training.

6d

Ski à disque

A kneeboard is a buoyant convex board similar to a surf board on which the kneeboarder kneels. A boat is used to tow while the boarder hangs on to the towrope. Some kneeboards have fins and some do not for increased maneuverability. Most use Velcro straps to secure the knees.

References

1. Hand Signals and Safety (California) http://www.dbw.ca.gov/Pubs/Watski/INDEX.HTM
2. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterskiing