For this episode of The Water Ski Podcast, Matteo sits down with Dominican slalom sensation Robert Pigozzi

Robert is only 22yo and has already placed himself among the very elite of water skiing. Coached by his dad Mario (on the podcast soon), Claudio Benatti, and Matt Rini, Robert has managed to win some pro events, qualify to the US Masters for three years in a row, and finish 4th in the 2019 Elite World Ranking. Robert is a great character, and this interview recorded in Boca Chica is a good window into his life and ski journey.

Some of the things Matteo and Robert talked about:

• Robert's early exposures to water skiing through his dad
• His struggles as a kid to progress in the sport
• How watching skiers like Matteo, Nicholas Benatti, and Gianmarco Pajni inspired Robert and gave him companionship
• The development of the Catalina Ski lake
• Robert's early successes in the Junior categories
• The moments Robert realized he was good
• Some milestones of the 2018 season
• A thorough recount of his 2019 season, including winning the Pan Am Games and the consequences of this victory in his country
• … and much more!

Follow Robert on Instagram and check out his page on World Water Skiers and on Team Nautique

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In this first 2020 episode of The Water Ski Podcast, Matteo sits down with Keith Albritton.

Keith is an avid skier, internationally recognized driver, and owner of the famous Lake 38, where he has been organizing the Lake 38 Pro Am and other RC events. Matteo and Keith have been skiing together for over 5 years, and had a chance to help each other improve in their skiing.

Some of the things Matteo and Keith talked about:

• Keith's early days in the sport
• How he skied a course for the first time
• The struggles of public water skiing in Tallahassee
• The birth and development of Lake 38
• Lake 38 Pro Am and gender-equal payout
• Keith's experience as a Senior Drive
• Ski Freeze or Die
• … and much more!

You can find more about Lake 38 at their Facebook page. Also, watch the legendary run off between John Travers and Will Asher at the first edition of the Lake 38 Pro Am in 2018.

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