Bring in the New Year with the 47th Annual Lake Norman New Year’s Day Barefoot Challenge

SHERRILL’S FORD, N.C. (NEWS RELEASE) – The 47th Annual Lake Norman New Year’s Day Barefoot Challenge will be held Wednesday, January 1, starting at noon. Held annually at Lake Norman Marina and hosted by the Carolina Show Ski Team, the tournament is unique in that it combines barefoot skiing starts, tricks, and endurance skills. About 25-30 barefoot water skiers are expected to compete from all over the nation.

Mark Kale, owner of Lake Norman Marina, says, “We are pleased to once again host this tournament which provides a fun mid-winter event for barefoot skiing enthusiasts and an interesting event for the greater Lake
Norman area to enjoy on New Year’s Day.”

Last year’s winner, 16-year-old Van Jantzen will look to win his second consecutive Open Division crown.

Admission is free, concessions are available on site, and it is recommended to bring lawn chairs. More information can be found here.