The Backwater Gamblers Water Ski Show Team performs FREE water ski shows every Wednesday and Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at 44th Street and the Rock River, Rock Island, IL, from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Shows are free, but donations are accepted at DONATIONS – VENMO – @Backwater-Gamblers  Read More

How would you like to witness an attempt at a 72-person human pyramid? What if that human pyramid was on water? Well, here is your chance! Big Pull 2017 is happening on Saturday Sep 16 at Backwater Gamblers (5000 44th Street Rock Island). Six Big Pull teams will be gathering to attempt a record-breaking 72-person pyramid! The six teams will include the Aqua Ducks, Aqua Skiers, Badgerland, Backwater Gamblers, Mutskis and Water Bugs. The current Guinness World Record for largest human water skiing pyramid formation is 60 people, and was set in 2013 at the Backwater Gamblers site. This attempt will... Read More