ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Waterskiing

Waterskiing is like playing a game where you get to swim in the water while holding on to a special rope that is attached to a boat that is driving you around.

To start, you put on a special jacket that keeps you safe and then put on a pair of special skis that are designed to float on top of the water. You then sit in the water with your legs out in front of you and hold on to the handle of the rope that is attached to the boat.

When you're ready, the boat will start driving and you will feel the rope pull you up out of the water. You'll be standing on your special skis, and being pulled along the water by the boat.

Now the fun part begins! You get to glide across the water at high speed, feeling the wind blowing past your face as you hold on to the rope. You can turn and do tricks, like jumping and spinning in the air.

As with any activity, it's important to stay safe. Make sure you have a life jacket on at all times, listen to the instructions of the people driving the boat, and remember to have fun!