For the 2009 Galardi South 4th of July Festival located at the Circle G Ranch in Flovilla, GA, the Ratti crew had a full water freestyle show prepared for the massive crowd who numbered in the thousands. Jobe McWilliams, a professional former slalom ski and wake board champion, took to the water behind the Ratti Sea Doo GTX pulled by our good friend Charlie and performed spectacular back to back spin and flip tricks for the crowd. Following Jobe, I took to my EME 1000cc jetski to round out the second half of the freestyle show. What would happen next came as a surprise to myself and the Ratti crew members. While performing the very first trick of the demonstration, I landed awkwardly causing my body weight to gain leverage over my right foot which was locked deeply in the EME's foothold. Half of my foot then bent into a position that would pop my foot causing extreme pain followed by numbness. Rather than going back to the shore, I opted to continue and finish the show, which produced great results with the crowds reactions. Afterwards, an autograph session was held in which children of the audience received signed posters in our pit area. The night concluded with an hour long professional fireworks display.
Days later, I traveled to the doctor to learn that my foot had been severely broken, and that it would take the rest of the year to heal.
Overall it was a great experience despite injury, and as always, we look forward to the Galardi 4th of July festival for years to come! I would also like to thank everyone in attendance including my parents, friends, and Sterling Tucker of Tucker Entertainment for announcing the show for the weekend.
Days later, I traveled to the doctor to learn that my foot had been severely broken, and that it would take the rest of the year to heal.
Overall it was a great experience despite injury, and as always, we look forward to the Galardi 4th of July festival for years to come! I would also like to thank everyone in attendance including my parents, friends, and Sterling Tucker of Tucker Entertainment for announcing the show for the weekend.