Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. The Ski Patriots again brought their own version of patriotism to Lake Burton as water skiers went around the 27-mile trek of the lake on Sunday, July 7.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. With their American flags unfurled, the Ski Patriots pass homes on Lake Burton on July 7.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. Veteran Ski Patriot member Bobby Lanier waves during the final part of the skiers’ annual 27-mile journey around Lake Burton. The Ski Patriots’ performance is one of the most popular activities of each Independence Day.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. With the backdrop of the Northeast Georgia mountains, the Ski Patriots are pulled into a cove on Lake Burton on July 7.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. With their American flags unfurled, the Ski Patriots pass homes on Lake Burton on July 7.
Enoch Autry/The Clayton Tribune. This year’s Ski Patriots pose for a group photograph before starting their annual trek.
Sunday afternoon during the Independence Day holiday break generates a tremendous amount of patriotism on Lake Burton.
Since 2009, volunteers donning red, white and blue swimming attire have slid their…
