World Barefoot Center - Winter Haven, Florida

Mike Valant

We had an incredible experience at the World Barefoot Center!

My family and I visited WBC this week, and my 9-year-old son, Parks, had an amazing time! (as well as the rest of us) Ben and the team are fantastic - laid-back, fun, and expert instructors.

In just one day(morning and afternoon session) Parks learned a ton. He mastered his first tumble turn, one-hand-one-foot tricks, and even nailed a backwards deep water start on the trainer skis!

We can't wait to go back! Highly recommend WBC for footers of all levels! ❤️❤️❤️

Josh Jones

Not only will you receive world class instructors, but you also are treated as one of the family. The environment is amazingly supportive with people in your boat literally from around the world!

Thank you Ben, Ash, Swampy, Trey, and Faith for all your amazing help! We can't wait to make the trek from Alaska to see you all soon.

Christina Nadalin

As a Canadian, our summers are short and we don't have many barefooters to learn from. Each time I have been to WBC I have learned more in a full day than I could have learned all summer on my own. Ben & Ashleigh are both incredible coaches that push me to do my best, while not overwhelming me with too much information prior to each attempt. Even though I know they see hundreds of people each year, they still put in the effort to make sure my experience at their ski school feels special. My next trip to WBC is already booked, and I can't wait to get back out on the water with their world class coaches.

Agnes Koehn

Wonderful experience! Instructors are experts in teaching all levels on skiers. Last year, our then 3 year old, had the best time out there that she wanted to do it again this week with her big siblings. Thanks WBC for giving my kids (and husband) such a memorable experience down here. We can’t wait to be back!

R.J. Beck

Having been on many excursions & family experiences, this was by far the BEST! From the get-go Swampy made us feel part of the WBC family. Ben was awesome giving each of us simple instructions & tons of positive feedback to reach our individual goals!! Even with hundreds of visitors each year, the entire team was completely focused on making the most of our experience. So grateful to Ben, can't wait to visit again!!

James Eden

All I can say is Awesome
Spent a day on the water deep water starts. Was sore the next day but was worth it. Paul 9/22

Paula Brusky

Wonderful place! The Instructors are AWESOME. I learned from Ashleigh and my guy learned from Ben & Ashleigh; they are not only the best in the world at the sport, they are also both excellent teachers. I was really nervous and Ashleigh made me feel successful. The entire experience was fantastic; the little touches like dry towels and hot tub for after were so appreciated. If you want to learn to barefoot, this is THE place.

Don Stoppe

If you ever dreamed of learning to barefoot water ski this is the place to go. You get expert barefoot water ski instruction from the world's best barefooters. This is the place to learn to barefoot ski or to train to be the next world champion. I learn new tricks faster and easier at World Barefoot Center. They drive interactively and precisely like you wish your friends would do at home. You get the right start, the right speed, the right boat path, perfect glass water shorelines and spot on feedback from the coach. It is fun to have other footers in the boat to hang out with. Many of the best competitors in the world come here to train for weeks at a time. They match me in the boat with people of similar abilities so I can learn from watching. I highly recommend World Barefoot Center for the best possible instruction in the world.
Don Stoppe, Competitive barefoot water skier Eastern Region NH