May 24, 1998
Pine Mountain, Georgia

Canadians Soar at Junior US Masters

Clint Baikie (Campbell River, BC) soared to a second place finish 
today in the junior men's jump event at the 39th Annual Masters Water 
Ski Tournament in Pine Mountain, Georgia.  Clint's jump of 50.3 
meters (165 ft.) was less than a meter shy of first place finisher 
Dana Hinman of the USA who won the jump title with a 50.6 meters (166 
ft.) jump.

In the junior women's division Ashley Keindel (Toronto, ON) placed 
third in the jump event with a distance of 35.7 meters (117 ft.). The 
event was won by Susie Lohr (USA) with a jump of 41.2 meters (135 
ft.).

The Masters Water Ski Tournament is considered the most prestigious 
water ski tournament in the world. The Masters invite only an elite 
field of world class skiers, ensuring incredible results.


For further information please contact:
Water Ski Canada
(613) 748-5683
(613)748-5867 (fax)
email: wsc@magi.com
 
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Nancy Anne Irvin
Programs Manager
Water Ski Canada
1600 James Naismith Drive
Gloucester, ON K1B 5N4
(613) 748-5683
(613) 748-5867 fax
wsc@magi.com