The SiphonDaddy grew out of a personal need to fuel our boat quickly, effortlessly, and without dripping or spilling gas into the lake. Let’s face it, filling the boat is a pain!

Due to government regulations, the 5-gallon fuel can manufacturers have made the process of filling your boat even more challenging with a lot of gas spilled into the lake and onto the boat and hands. In a quest to find a solution we tried various products, but they were no less difficult. Either the cans were too heavy to transport, transfer speeds were slow, or systems were unreliable for a novice. We needed a device that my 12-year-old kids could use safely and reliably.

As a result, our family designed a siphon device that requires no jiggling, pumping, or batteries. You simply insert the SiphonDaddy into your fuel can and boat and give the fuel can a squeeze! In under a minute you will empty a 5-gallon can.

We made a few prototypes for friends to try, and the SiphonDaddy was quickly passed to their friends and people began to ask where they could purchase one. We confirmed this was a problem worth fixing and decided to launch the SiphonDaddy product.

One of our guiding principles was to source everything from American companies, even if it drove up the cost. Over the next year, we worked with a tubing manufacturer in upstate New York, a molding company in New Jersey, and other companies in Tennessee, Massachusetts, and South Carolina, ensuring we released the highest all-around performing product.

For more information or to purchase a SiphonDaddy please visit us at SiphonDaddy.com. Take the opportunity to like our Facebook Page.

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1. Intent to Enter Form. The U.S Federation must submit an intent to enter form, which tells the LOC and the WBC how many skiers, and in what divisions and events we expect to enter skiers for the tournament.  So, I can fill out the form correctly, I need to hear from you.  Please send me an email (terilarsonjones@gmail.com) let me know if you expect to enter the tournament, and 

Your age group: (35-44; 45-54; 55-64; 65+)

What events: (Slalom, Trick and Jump)

Your gender

The purpose of this information is to give the organizers an understanding as to who is coming and what events they are skiing.  It does not obligate you to enter the tournament.  

The Federation (country) handles USA skiers’ entry.  If you are ready to enter I can assist with that.  Just reach out to me and I will explain the process.

2. Site Hire/Practice.  The U.S. Federation has tentatively reserved Friday September 23, 2022 at the masters lake in San Marcos for day of site hire practice. The cost is $250 per hour and includes boat and gas.  Please let Betsy Gilman (betsy.anderson.gilman@gmail.com) know immediately if you want to be part of this group.  

For more information visit: http://2022mastersbarefoot.com/

Thank you

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Stop 1: “608”, WI – May 21st
Stop 2: Plum Lake 8, WI – June 4th
Stop 3: Footapalooza, IN – June 25th-26th
Stop 4: Glen Mueller Memorial, MO – July 30th
Stop 5: Footstock, WI – August 19th-21st
Stop 6: Pewaukee Gator 8, WI – October 1st
Stop 7: Blairfoot Bonanaza, FL – October 29th-30th

For more information, check out their facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/FIGURE8SERIES

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The 2020 Eastern Regionals was an event you did not want to miss.  The Beasts from the East competed bravely in both Slalom and Trick events.  With temps in the 90s and no wind, the weather could not have been better.  The water conditions on the Schuylkill River remained calm and smooth throughout the day.

This year the tournament was hosted once again by the Port Indian Ski Club.  The neighbors and members stepped up to help out with lodging, shuttle boats, safety boats, and a venue for the event.  Last-minute changes pushed the venue upriver to the famous Bostock Brauhaus.  The Bostock’s hospitality was second to none and was appreciated by all participants.

We had 20 skiers participate starting with tricks and finishing up with the slalom event in the afternoon.  Patrick Payne won Boys A and it was his first time competing.  In Mens C, Jess Caserta took first place and Brad Harper took a close second.  This was Brad’s first tournament and he tricked an 880 putting him into Mens B.  Don Stoppe claimed first place in Mens B, and Mark McCauley dominated Mens A.  Lexi McCauley won the Open Womens Division and  Victoria Bostick, 9 years old, claimed first place in the seahorse division.

For Complete results CLICK HERE!

Socially Distanced Awards and Dinner followed the event.  Regional directors Tina McCauley and Sam Dubs are moving on, so the region voted in Michelle Comp and John Garrity to take their places as the new Eastern Region Directors.  They are great ambassadors to the sport of barefoot waterskiing and will represent the region well.

The evening celebration was attended by many and consisted of beachfront bonfires and dancing.  Memories were made that will never be forgotten.

Huge thanks to the Garrity Family for helping out every step of the way, Rich Kaufman for organizing so many details and passing down your knowledge to others, Ben and Ash Stebbeings from World Barefoot Center for helping out with various official positions, Peter Bostock for putting together the best-looking start dock ever, Tina McCauley for setting up the tournament and scoring, Mark McCauley for his perfect driving skills, Don Stoppe for his fair judging, Sue Andrews for safety, and everyone else who helped make this event happen.  It was a group effort that made it such a success.

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