It’s official: Auburndale, Winter Haven event makes Guinness list
Super Bowls aren’t always super, and the World Series rarely includes a team from outside the United States.
But when it comes to the water ski event known as the Chain of Records, the title wasn’t lying.
Guinness World Records of North America announced Monday that five separate world records were broken at the event based in not only Winter Haven but also in Auburndale.
The five records – as well as the construction of USA Water Ski and Wake Sports Foundation’s headquarters along Lake Myrtle – continue to reinforce Polk County’s image as an international water sports destination. According to a report from the Outdoor Industry Association, outdoor recreation enjoyed at least $887 billion in direct consumer spending last year, with water sports enjoying roughly $139 billion in sales and trip related expenditures.
Those records were:
Most strap doubles water skiers water skiing simultaneously
The most strap doubles water skiers water skiing simultaneously is 22, achieved by Chain Of Records 2017 (USA) in Auburndale’s Lake Ariana on April 22, 2017.
Most synchronized dance water skiers towed by a single boat
The most synchronized dance water skiers towed by a single boat is 48 and was achieved by Knotty Girl (USA) at Chain of Records 2017 on Auburndale’s Lake Ariana, April 22, 2017.
Most inverts on a sit-down hydrofoil in one minute
The most inverts on a sit-down hydrofoil in one minute is 30, and was achieved by Geno Yauchler (USA) in Winter Haven on Lake Eloise on April 19, 2017.
Most sit-down hydrofoil riders towed behind a single boat
The most sit-down hydrofoil riders towed behind a single boat is 28, and was achieved by Chain of Records 2017 (USA) on Auburndale’s Lake Ariana on April 22, 2017.
Most barefoot water skiing tumble turns in 30 seconds
The most barefoot water skiing tumble turns in 30 seconds is 19, and was achieved by Wayne King at the Chain of Records 2017 event in Winter Haven on Lake Conine on April 20, 2017.