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Calendar Updated for 2011

Posted on March 15, 2011 by wedge

Take a moment and check out the calendar on the site. Lots of events have been added for 2011. If you have a barefooting event that you want listed, send it to wedge [at] talesfromthefoot [dot] com. I’m anxiously waiting … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Day Barefoot Challenge

Posted on December 7, 2010 by wedge

The Carolina Show Ski Team is doing it again. For the 33rd consecutive year, they are hosting the New Year’s Day Barefoot Challenge. They’re asking for everyone to come brave the cold water to raise money for the ski team … Continue reading →

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Alabama River Barefoot Challenge is Oct 2

Posted on September 23, 2010 by wedge

I just found out about this event courtesy of the USA Water Ski E-Blast Newsletter. The Colonel Biggs Water Ski Show Team will be hosting the Alabama River Barefoot Challenge on Saturday, October 2nd. The format is a 55 mile barefoot endurance … Continue reading →

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World Barefoot Center Figure-8 Barefoot Championship

Posted on September 16, 2010 by wedge

Just wanted to pass on a few more details about the upcoming World Barefoot Center Figure-8 Barefoot Championship that’ll be taking place in Winter Haven, Florida on Saturday, October 16 on Lake Silver. The entry fee is $65 with registration … Continue reading →

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Jump Jam in Waco, Texas

Posted on September 10, 2010 by wedge

Just wanted to mention that the Jump Jam is coming up on September, 18 in Waco, Texas at the Barefoot Ski Ranch. They’re offering up $17,000 in cash prizes to the winners of the two events, one of which, anyone … Continue reading →

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FacePlant Fest is Sept 11

Posted on September 3, 2010 by wedge

Hopefully you’ve noticed this on the calendar and it isn’t news to you, but in case you haven’t, the Twin Cities River Rats will be hosting the 2010 FacePlant Fest Figure 8 Barefoot Tournament on Saturday, September 11th in Long … Continue reading →

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Clean Lakes Festival Barefoot Challenge is this Saturday!

Posted on August 25, 2010 by wedge

Details on the upcoming Clean Lakes Festival Barefoot Challenge schedule for Saturday, August 28th in Madison, WI. Continue reading →

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Barefoot Worlds Kick Off on Saturday

Posted on August 1, 2010 by wedge

The 2010 Barefoot Worlds kick off this coming Saturday at the Beetzsee Rowing Course in Brandenburg-an-der-Havel near Berlin, Germany. The rowing course has seats for 5,000 spectators and has held as many as 10,000 people. The event runs from Saturday, … Continue reading →

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Manitowish Water’s Midwest Open Figure 8 Barefoot Tournament

Posted on July 28, 2010 by wedge

Here are the details for the upcoming Manitowash Waters tournament: It’s that time of the year again! We are holding the Manitowish Waters Midwest Open Figure 8 on August 7th and Rest Lake Beach. This year should be another great … Continue reading →

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Footstock is Coming Up Aug 21-22

Posted on July 26, 2010 by wedge

The granddaddy of figure-8 tournaments is a little less than a month away now. I don’t know if it is the oldest figure-8 tournament, but it is definitely one of the biggest. I haven’t seen a new promo video for the tournament, … Continue reading →

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