Lake of the Woods Adaptive Watersports Foundation | Locust Grove, VA

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LAKE OF THE WOODS ADAPTIVE

WATERSPORTS FOUNDATION

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TO THE ADAPTIVE COMMUNITY

ABOUT US

Our mission is to create an adaptive watersports community of support and friendship among veterans, adults and children with disabilities, family members, and volunteers to empower, inspire, and enrich the lives of everyone involved.

UPCOMING 2025 EVENTS

6/14

8/9

TBD

Veteran's Event

Golf Tournament

It’s that time of year again! Check the link in our bio for our fern order form! We are ONLY accepting online orders this year so be sure to sign up soon!

It’s that time of year again! Check the link in our bio for our fern order form! We are ONLY accepting online orders this year so be sure to sign up soon!

Join us this Giving Tuesday! Donate or shop our wishlist to make a difference! Check out the link to our wishlist in our bio
#GivingTuesday #MakeADifference

Join us this Giving Tuesday! Donate or shop our wishlist to make a difference! Check out the link to our wishlist in our bio
#GivingTuesday #MakeADifference

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities. Visit adata.org for more information and resources!

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities. Visit adata.org for more information and resources!

We're committed to removing all barriers to watersports - whether that's physical, mental, or financial. As such, we need your help in upholding our mission and our promise to keep these events free for all participants and their families. Sign up on our website.

We're committed to removing all barriers to watersports - whether that's physical, mental, or financial. As such, we need your help in upholding our mission and our promise to keep these events free for all participants and their families. Sign up on our website.

Its #GivingTuesday 2022 and we ready to make the most of it with your help! All donations, in any amount, will help us continue to provide opportunities to disabled Veterans, adults, children, AND their families. We understand that the effects of the pandemic continue to impact families socially and financially. That is why all of our events are FREE. We do not just provide a relaxing day at the lake for the disabled individual. We believe the families and/or caregiver deserves and has earned the privilege to join in the fun and enjoy a relaxing day at the lake.

Lake of the Woods Adaptive Watersports was formed in 2016 to share our love for watersports in any way with those who might not have the ability otherwise. Our programs help strengthen self-confidence, and social skills, develop leadership skills and create new networks. The operation and equipment expense of sharing our love is a heavy burden every year, and your donations help keep us going. Seeing the smiles that we put on faces at our events make all the hard work worth it. Hearing the stories of people who thought they would never be able to either a) enjoy most watersports or b) enjoy watersports again, find out that they can, are priceless.

In 2022 we were again involved in the Chain of Records event. We were a part of setting the Guinness Book of World Records record for most adaptive skiers behind 1 boat with a total of 15 skiers and 30 flankers!

Since 2017, we have grown at an astonishing rate of 97.6%, with over 1,100 attending our events in 2022 alone.

Any donation amount will help to provide smiles.
A $25 donation provides 3 bottles of sunscreen & smiles
A $50 donation provides snacks for an event & smiles
A $100 donation provides a participant a day of fun and memories to last a lifetime & smiles

As a 100% volunteer organization. Monetary donations help cover our operational costs and equipment costs. Historically we could support our foundation through boat donations that we would fix and sell. However, with COVID's supply issues and rising costs of boats, we had fewer and fewer donated. This is why we need your help. Donations of goods and money are at historic lows this year.

Its #GivingTuesday 2022 and we ready to make the most of it with your help! All donations, in any amount, will help us continue to provide opportunities to disabled Veterans, adults, children, AND their families. We understand that the effects of the pandemic continue to impact families socially and financially. That is why all of our events are FREE. We do not just provide a relaxing day at the lake for the disabled individual. We believe the families and/or caregiver deserves and has earned the privilege to join in the fun and enjoy a relaxing day at the lake.

Lake of the Woods Adaptive Watersports was formed in 2016 to share our love for watersports in any way with those who might not have the ability otherwise. Our programs help strengthen self-confidence, and social skills, develop leadership skills and create new networks. The operation and equipment expense of sharing our love is a heavy burden every year, and your donations help keep us going. Seeing the smiles that we put on faces at our events make all the hard work worth it. Hearing the stories of people who thought they would never be able to either a) enjoy most watersports or b) enjoy watersports again, find out that they can, are priceless.

In 2022 we were again involved in the Chain of Records event. We were a part of setting the Guinness Book of World Records record for most adaptive skiers behind 1 boat with a total of 15 skiers and 30 flankers!

Since 2017, we have grown at an astonishing rate of 97.6%, with over 1,100 attending our events in 2022 alone.

Any donation amount will help to provide smiles.
A $25 donation provides 3 bottles of sunscreen & smiles
A $50 donation provides snacks for an event & smiles
A $100 donation provides a participant a day of fun and memories to last a lifetime & smiles

As a 100% volunteer organization. Monetary donations help cover our operational costs and equipment costs. Historically we could support our foundation through boat donations that we would fix and sell. However, with COVID's supply issues and rising costs of boats, we had fewer and fewer donated. This is why we need your help. Donations of goods and money are at historic lows this year.

7 days until the Adaptive Children’s Event. Our volunteers can’t wait! Ski you Saturday!!

7 days until the Adaptive Children’s Event. Our volunteers can’t wait! Ski you Saturday!!

#AdaptivePalooza is Coming Soon! Ski you then! #skiyouonthewater
#skiyousoon
#lowaws
#lowadaptivewatersports
#SmileSatLOW
#smilesatthelake #ontheedgecf #dreamsforkidsdc

#AdaptivePalooza is Coming Soon! Ski you then! #skiyouonthewater
#skiyousoon
#lowaws
#lowadaptivewatersports
#SmileSatLOW
#smilesatthelake #ontheedgecf #dreamsforkidsdc

The sun is up, the weather is perfect for an Adaptive Veteran’s Event. Ski you soon! #skiyouonthewater
#skiyousoon
#lowaws
#lowadaptivewatersports

The sun is up, the weather is perfect for an Adaptive Veteran’s Event. Ski you soon! #skiyouonthewater
#skiyousoon
#lowaws
#lowadaptivewatersports

Coming Soon!

Coming Soon!

We are paid by smiles, like this one! #lowaws #skiyouonthewater #skiyousoon #lowadaptivewatersports

We are paid by smiles, like this one! #lowaws #skiyouonthewater #skiyousoon #lowadaptivewatersports

Oh what a beautiful morning. Oh what a beautiful day! #skiyouonthewater #lowadaptivewatersports #lowaws #SmileSatLOW #skiyousoon

Oh what a beautiful morning. Oh what a beautiful day! #skiyouonthewater #lowadaptivewatersports #lowaws #SmileSatLOW #skiyousoon

It’s overcast, but the rain is gone! Gonna be a great day at the Veterans Adaptive Watersports Event. Can’t wait to ski everyone, this morning! #adaptivewatersports #lakeofthewoodsadaptivewatersports #therapudicrecreation #adaptivewaterskiing

It’s overcast, but the rain is gone! Gonna be a great day at the Veterans Adaptive Watersports Event. Can’t wait to ski everyone, this morning! #adaptivewatersports #lakeofthewoodsadaptivewatersports #therapudicrecreation #adaptivewaterskiing

#givingtuesday is here! Over the next 24 hours, people around the world will come together for a global day of giving and unity. Your generous donations are urgently needed. COVID-19 has had devastating effects on nonprofits around the world. We are continually working on ways to continue putting smiles on our participants faces but need your help.

Your gift today can help to provide support over the following year as we continue to evolve and develop new ways to continue growing the love of water while maintaining a safe distance.
#adaptivewatersports #adaptivesports #givingtuesday2020

#givingtuesday is here! Over the next 24 hours, people around the world will come together for a global day of giving and unity. Your generous donations are urgently needed. COVID-19 has had devastating effects on nonprofits around the world. We are continually working on ways to continue putting smiles on our participants faces but need your help.

Your gift today can help to provide support over the following year as we continue to evolve and develop new ways to continue growing the love of water while maintaining a safe distance.
#adaptivewatersports #adaptivesports #givingtuesday2020

We hope everyone is staying happy and healthy during these times. Our team has been working hard to prepare for next season, but until then we are introducing #quaranskiing. A fun photo contest to do with your family that combines quarantining and waterskiing. Here's how to enter:

Post a picture for any of the following categories:

1️⃣. COVID style watersports 🚤 - we know most people don’t have the ability to be on the water right now, so show us your creativity and #adapt to whatever watersports mean to you! (Kiddie pools strongly encouraged 😉)
2️⃣. Wearing your event shirts👕 - we love to see people wearing our event shirts in our hometowns and all over the world 🌎! Show us your best picture in your event shirt.
3️⃣. Smiles 😄 - what we’ve missed most this summer has been all of your smiling faces so give us your best “cheese”🧀!

Create your own #quaranskiing picture. Be as creative and fun as you want as we will be giving out awesome LOW Adaptive prizes for the best photos. Make sure to tag @lowadaptivews on Instagram and #quaranskiing in your photo or post it on our Facebook page to be included in the contest! Winners will be determined by the pictures with the most likes in each category so start posting and sharing!

Stay healthy, wear your mask and we will ski you soon!

We hope everyone is staying happy and healthy during these times. Our team has been working hard to prepare for next season, but until then we are introducing #quaranskiing. A fun photo contest to do with your family that combines quarantining and waterskiing. Here's how to enter:

Post a picture for any of the following categories:

1️⃣. COVID style watersports 🚤 - we know most people don’t have the ability to be on the water right now, so show us your creativity and #adapt to whatever watersports mean to you! (Kiddie pools strongly encouraged 😉)
2️⃣. Wearing your event shirts👕 - we love to see people wearing our event shirts in our hometowns and all over the world 🌎! Show us your best picture in your event shirt.
3️⃣. Smiles 😄 - what we’ve missed most this summer has been all of your smiling faces so give us your best “cheese”🧀!

Create your own #quaranskiing picture. Be as creative and fun as you want as we will be giving out awesome LOW Adaptive prizes for the best photos. Make sure to tag @lowadaptivews on Instagram and #quaranskiing in your photo or post it on our Facebook page to be included in the contest! Winners will be determined by the pictures with the most likes in each category so start posting and sharing!

Stay healthy, wear your mask and we will ski you soon!

Today is #worldsuicidepreventionday and we wanted to remind everyone to check up on each other and remember that it’s okay to not be okay, but there’s always someone to turn to. Never be afraid to ask, asking for help isn’t a sign you’re weak, it’s a sign you’re human. We’re committed to building a community of support and inclusion and we’re always here for anyone in need.

Today is #worldsuicidepreventionday and we wanted to remind everyone to check up on each other and remember that it’s okay to not be okay, but there’s always someone to turn to. Never be afraid to ask, asking for help isn’t a sign you’re weak, it’s a sign you’re human. We’re committed to building a community of support and inclusion and we’re always here for anyone in need.

Stay tuned 👀 for a photo contest dropping September 15th! We have some great prizes coming your way!

Stay tuned 👀 for a photo contest dropping September 15th! We have some great prizes coming your way!

Still making new skiers, the best ways we can, during covid. #lakeofthewoodsadaptivewatersports #zupboard #adaptivewatersports #adaptivewaterski #passthehandle #adaptivewaterskiing #malibuboats #watersports @zupboards #zupboards

Still making new skiers, the best ways we can, during covid. #lakeofthewoodsadaptivewatersports #zupboard #adaptivewatersports #adaptivewaterski #passthehandle #adaptivewaterskiing #malibuboats #watersports @zupboards #zupboards

Today was supposed to be our annual Kids Adaptive Event. . . Safe to say, we are missing it. We are looking forward to 2021. Ski you then!

Today was supposed to be our annual Kids Adaptive Event. . . Safe to say, we are missing it. We are looking forward to 2021. Ski you then!

Last week we had an amazing opportunity to do some #adaptiveskiing #socialdistancing style! Dr. Dan is working on cutting in and out of the wakes on a more advanced ski, and is able to ski completely without flankers. We’re extremely grateful to be able to continue to work with our community while keeping everyone safe!

Last week we had an amazing opportunity to do some #adaptiveskiing #socialdistancing style! Dr. Dan is working on cutting in and out of the wakes on a more advanced ski, and is able to ski completely without flankers. We’re extremely grateful to be able to continue to work with our community while keeping everyone safe!

July Volunteer Spotlight: Bobby Fincham

Bobby Fincham grew up in Winchester, VA working on machines at his family dairy farm. He talks about how he used to take apart his father’s equipment and figure out how to put it all back together to learn how things worked. He worked for Sunbelt Rentals for 18 years and supplied equipment for rodeos.

He is now retired and spends his time with his kids, helping the foundation, and home projects. He lives on the Rappahannock River in Culpeper County where he gets to create a variety of fun projects with his kids.

Fincham came to the foundation looking for a pontoon boat for his family. However, after buying the boat he was very interested in the foundation and what it brings to the community. Bobby really appreciates what the foundation does and wants to be part of something special. He works on boats, jet skis, cars, and almost anything with an engine!

We are so appreciative of Bobby, as well as his wife Carrie and his three kids Cathy, Robby, and Audrey for being so supportive of the foundation. Bobby represents one of the many volunteers that makes this foundation function and thrive!

We hope you all enjoyed this volunteer spotlight and let us know if you have someone special in mind for next month!!

July Volunteer Spotlight: Bobby Fincham

Bobby Fincham grew up in Winchester, VA working on machines at his family dairy farm. He talks about how he used to take apart his father’s equipment and figure out how to put it all back together to learn how things worked. He worked for Sunbelt Rentals for 18 years and supplied equipment for rodeos.

He is now retired and spends his time with his kids, helping the foundation, and home projects. He lives on the Rappahannock River in Culpeper County where he gets to create a variety of fun projects with his kids.

Fincham came to the foundation looking for a pontoon boat for his family. However, after buying the boat he was very interested in the foundation and what it brings to the community. Bobby really appreciates what the foundation does and wants to be part of something special. He works on boats, jet skis, cars, and almost anything with an engine!

We are so appreciative of Bobby, as well as his wife Carrie and his three kids Cathy, Robby, and Audrey for being so supportive of the foundation. Bobby represents one of the many volunteers that makes this foundation function and thrive!

We hope you all enjoyed this volunteer spotlight and let us know if you have someone special in mind for next month!!

Our foundation has been following the pandemic developments across our state, county, and local community. Our first priority to our participants, volunteers, and family members has always been your safety and well-being. Given the current risks associated with gathering in large groups and being in close proximity, we have made the following decisions:
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- Wounded Veterans Watersports 2020 is Cancelled. Given the restrictions and risks associated with meeting during the Phase 1 opening of the state, this event has been cancelled.
- SmileS Adaptive Carnival 2020 is Cancelled. It is possible that the state will be in Phase 2 by the time we reach this date, however social distancing restrictions would make safe adaptive skiing impossible.
- Adaptive Children's Event 2020 is Cancelled. The foundation still has hope that we will be in Phase 3 during the month of August, but if we are able to have an event in August it will be completely unique with different guidelines from what we have done in the past. Please be patient with us as we navigate this uncharted territory.
- Virtual Meetings and Events Coming Soon! We would like to connect with our volunteers and participants in any way possible so we are looking in to virtual games and events. If you have any ideas please feel free to email us back!
- Our Commitment to Our Community is as Strong as Ever! We are using this time to invest in equipment and resources to better serve our community in the future. Some of our skiers are developing advanced skills on the water and we are doing everything we can to facilitate their growth from a social distance! Keep an eye on our Instagram and Facebook pages for updates as we go forward.
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Stay safe and healthy and we hope to ski you soon!

Our foundation has been following the pandemic developments across our state, county, and local community. Our first priority to our participants, volunteers, and family members has always been your safety and well-being. Given the current risks associated with gathering in large groups and being in close proximity, we have made the following decisions:
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.
- Wounded Veterans Watersports 2020 is Cancelled. Given the restrictions and risks associated with meeting during the Phase 1 opening of the state, this event has been cancelled.
- SmileS Adaptive Carnival 2020 is Cancelled. It is possible that the state will be in Phase 2 by the time we reach this date, however social distancing restrictions would make safe adaptive skiing impossible.
- Adaptive Children's Event 2020 is Cancelled. The foundation still has hope that we will be in Phase 3 during the month of August, but if we are able to have an event in August it will be completely unique with different guidelines from what we have done in the past. Please be patient with us as we navigate this uncharted territory.
- Virtual Meetings and Events Coming Soon! We would like to connect with our volunteers and participants in any way possible so we are looking in to virtual games and events. If you have any ideas please feel free to email us back!
- Our Commitment to Our Community is as Strong as Ever! We are using this time to invest in equipment and resources to better serve our community in the future. Some of our skiers are developing advanced skills on the water and we are doing everything we can to facilitate their growth from a social distance! Keep an eye on our Instagram and Facebook pages for updates as we go forward.
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Stay safe and healthy and we hope to ski you soon!

Perfect weather to get the girls used to being in the sun again, before they return their summer homes. SKI YOU SOON!

Perfect weather to get the girls used to being in the sun again, before they return their summer homes. SKI YOU SOON!

In this difficult time, we can find strength in the support of our local community. Stay safe out there and support your local businesses! Coffee Art 🎨 by: Witch’s Brew Cafe’

In this difficult time, we can find strength in the support of our local community. Stay safe out there and support your local businesses! Coffee Art 🎨 by: Witch’s Brew Cafe’

She has the most beautiful smile. . . While we are spending more time at home, and buying things online, please consider signing up for Amazon Smile to support our program. Here are the instructions: Search Results
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Sign in to smile.amazon.com on your desktop or mobile phone browser. From your desktop, go to Your Account from the navigation at the top of any page, and then select the option to Change your Charity. Or, from your mobile browser, select Change your Charity from the options at the bottom of the page. #lakeofthewoodsadaptivewatersports

She has the most beautiful smile. . . While we are spending more time at home, and buying things online, please consider signing up for Amazon Smile to support our program. Here are the instructions: Search Results
Featured snippet from the web
Sign in to smile.amazon.com on your desktop or mobile phone browser. From your desktop, go to Your Account from the navigation at the top of any page, and then select the option to Change your Charity. Or, from your mobile browser, select Change your Charity from the options at the bottom of the page. #lakeofthewoodsadaptivewatersports

Check out our events for Summer 2020!
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Check out our events for Summer 2020!
https://conta.cc/385319k

Come see us at the corner of 3 and 20, next to Wells Fargo. Poinsettias $5 each

Come see us at the corner of 3 and 20, next to Wells Fargo. Poinsettias $5 each

Donate locally this #givingtuesday!

Donate locally this #givingtuesday!

This year, Lake of the Woods Adaptive Watersports reached more than 300 Veterans, adults, and children, who are differently-abled, through our three watersports events. We have been blessed with staggering growth in participation, at all of our events. Our volunteers have also been able to assist hundreds more through supporting other adaptive watersports organizations, in and around the Virginia area.
In 2019, we also held our first Advanced Skills Mini-Camp, where we hosted a small group of adaptive skiers, who were able to increase their skills on the adaptive ski to competition levels. Skiers from that camp went on to compete in their first slalom tournament, and are looking forward to doing more in the future.
Those moments, those successes, those life changing experiences – all were made possible because of you. You helped make Lake of the Woods Adaptive Watersports an organization where everyone belongs.
Thank you for your support. Whether you are a volunteer, a donor, a supporter, or a member of LOWA, you have helped to make someone’s journey through life, a little bit better.
In 2020, we are looking forward to doing much more, in the adaptive watersports world. Our three events have the dates set, with the Veteran’s Event on June 20th, our SmileS Adaptive Carnival on July 19th, and our Children’s Event on August 8th. The Advance Skills Mini-Camp is set for May 17th-19th. For more details, stay tuned to our social media and our website.
From our Adaptive family to yours, please know that we are grateful for you this Thanksgiving. Ski you soon!
#lakeofthewoodsadaptivewatersports #adaptiveathlete #adaptivesports #adaptivewatersports #disabledsportsusa #adaptivewaterskiing #adaptivewaterski #usawaterski #adaptivesport #adaptivelife #lowadaptivews

This year, Lake of the Woods Adaptive Watersports reached more than 300 Veterans, adults, and children, who are differently-abled, through our three watersports events. We have been blessed with staggering growth in participation, at all of our events. Our volunteers have also been able to assist hundreds more through supporting other adaptive watersports organizations, in and around the Virginia area.
In 2019, we also held our first Advanced Skills Mini-Camp, where we hosted a small group of adaptive skiers, who were able to increase their skills on the adaptive ski to competition levels. Skiers from that camp went on to compete in their first slalom tournament, and are looking forward to doing more in the future.
Those moments, those successes, those life changing experiences – all were made possible because of you. You helped make Lake of the Woods Adaptive Watersports an organization where everyone belongs.
Thank you for your support. Whether you are a volunteer, a donor, a supporter, or a member of LOWA, you have helped to make someone’s journey through life, a little bit better.
In 2020, we are looking forward to doing much more, in the adaptive watersports world. Our three events have the dates set, with the Veteran’s Event on June 20th, our SmileS Adaptive Carnival on July 19th, and our Children’s Event on August 8th. The Advance Skills Mini-Camp is set for May 17th-19th. For more details, stay tuned to our social media and our website.
From our Adaptive family to yours, please know that we are grateful for you this Thanksgiving. Ski you soon!
#lakeofthewoodsadaptivewatersports #adaptiveathlete #adaptivesports #adaptivewatersports #disabledsportsusa #adaptivewaterskiing #adaptivewaterski #usawaterski #adaptivesport #adaptivelife #lowadaptivews

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