For Daily Tribune Media

GRAND RAPIDS – On Saturday, you have the opportunity to witness one of the most thrilling and extraordinary sights in history. At 10 a.m. on Lake Wazeecha, water ski show teams from all across the state are joining forces to create the World's Largest Human Water Skiing Pyramid in accordance with the National Show Ski Association and Guinness. The attempt will consist of 72 skiers formed into six, four-high pyramids pulled behind a single boat.

Last year, Badgerland Waterski Show Team, Backwater Gamblers, Muskego Water Bugs, Beaverland Must-Skis and the Lauderdale Aqua Skiers achieved the "Big Pull," towing five, four-high pyramids for 200 meters in continuous motion. This year, the Wisconsin Rapids Aqua Skiers will add the sixth pyramid connected at the base to trump the existing record and take its place in the Guinness Book of World Records.

The amount of preparation and coordination to create this event is astounding. The sheer power required to pull 72 skiers is a feat within itself. The boat will be a 20-foot Hydrodyne triple rigged with three 300 hp Evinrude motors. Even the methodology and rope alignment must be perfect.

This is an opportunity to witness something legendary, and it's free, and it's right in your backyard. Be there cheer on the teams and watch it all come together.

I must also mention that the "Big Pull" is not the only awe-inspiring show on the water that day. At 1 p.m., the pyramid teams will take a break for an adaptive water skiing performance. The public is welcome to watch, cheer, learn and volunteer to participate as water skiers with disabilities demonstrate their diverse skills with both traditional and sit-skiing. Experience the empowerment of adaptive water skiing from the beach or on the water.

Saturday will be a day at the beach that you will never forget. I hope to see you there.

Contributed by Laura Nelson.

If you go

10 a.m. — First "Big Pull" attempt. If the record-breaking pyramid is achieved quickly, the teams will continue to try more skiers.

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Wisconsin Rapids Kiwanis Club will serve burgers and brats.

1 p.m. to 2 p.m. — Adaptive Water Skiing Performance. If you are interested in having the opportunity to experience or learn more about adaptive water skiing, call Kurt Roskopf in advance at 262-253-6509.