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Ever seen someone water ski barefoot? You’ll get a chance on Lake Lanier this Halloween
Barefoot
A small group of teams from around Georgia and Florida will participate in the 2020 Lake Lanier Barefoot Run on Oct. 31, 2020, which involves barefoot skiing 18 miles from Buford Dam to the Gainesville Marina. (Photo courtesy Jeff Harwood)
Like water skiing, barefooting involves holding onto a rope attached to a boat. Harwood said when he goes barefooting, he begins in the water by laying on his back and placing his feet on the rope. When the boat speeds up to around 40 miles an hour, he stands up and rides the water on his feet.