The WA Barefoot Water Ski Club has been in existence since the early 1970’s. The club is comprised of a number of members of all ages who are passionate about the sport of Barefoot Water Skiing. Regular come and try events are held throughout the season for people of all ages and from all walks of life. It is both a club and division under the Western Australian Water Ski Association (WAWSA) banner.
The focus of the club is promoting the sport and exposing more people to barefoot water skiing. The WA Barefoot Water Ski Club also represents barefoot skiers to the government and other authorities.
The club boasts the legal exclusive use of the stretch of Swan River located next to the Lilac Hill Cricket Oval. This is where most events and Come’n’Try days are held. WA Barefoot Water Ski Club also owns 2004 Custom Ski Boats Protégé powered by a Mercury 225 DTS. Custom Ski Boats are specifically built to barefoot skiers and are used to tow the Australian National Titles and World Barefoot Title events.
Barefoot has hosted Nationals 1986, 1993, 1999, 2003, 2014, 2017 and most recently 2024.