MCskiFreak Posted March 31, 2013 Posted March 31, 2013 So I have to become a full fledged adult in May and graduate from college...I have taken a job in Sarasota and will be looking for a place to ski. Does anyone have any suggestions for clubs in the area or locals. I know that there is a show ski team in the area, but I am looking for someplace that has a course. Also if you have any suggestions for places to live that would be great as well!
Baller bkreis Posted March 31, 2013 Baller Posted March 31, 2013 Fort Myers @ ruth ann mcbrides I think??
Baller BraceMaker Posted March 31, 2013 Baller Posted March 31, 2013 @bkreis - know if that's the McBrides who were up in Michigan years ago?
Baller bbirlew Posted April 1, 2013 Baller Posted April 1, 2013 You are really supposed to find this type of thing out BEFORE you take the job! Kidding of course.... (Well, sort of...) Good luck
Baller Zman Posted April 1, 2013 Baller Posted April 1, 2013 Hey - I didn't take a job near Chicago until I knew I could get into a home on a ski lake.
Baller jcamp Posted April 1, 2013 Baller Posted April 1, 2013 About 15 years ago there was a ski club on a small lake by the water tower on Wendell Kent Road. According to Google Maps satellite, it looks like there are still a couple courses still in the lake. Just on the other side of 75 the county is developing a pretty large lake for rowing events, but I don't know if boats will be allowed on it.
Baller Bdecker Posted April 1, 2013 Baller Posted April 1, 2013 Congrats on the new job. My parents have been in Venice for 10+ years and I'm come to the conclusion that the only option is to drive to McCormick's. Nice spot to ski. If you find something closer let me know!
Baller MattP Posted April 1, 2013 Baller Posted April 1, 2013 @jcamp no boats at the rowing venue. Just rowing and offical launches as far as I know. I don't know if there is a crew rowing out of there or not. I know they are pushing to host worlds and World Cup events (rowing) but if they want to bring in extra revenue could contact them about putting in a course. I don't know if their buoyed lanes are in full time or if they run them out for races only. Nice place I've raced there a few times and coached there too. They just dumped a few more million in I think.
MCskiFreak Posted April 2, 2013 Author Posted April 2, 2013 Thank you for the advice guys!! The place on Wendell road looks great...old gravel pit from the looks of it.
Baller Skoot1123 Posted February 27, 2014 Baller Posted February 27, 2014 @MCskiFreak - so now that you have been down in the Fort Myers area for almost a year - what is the ski scene looking like? We are trying to plan a trip down there this December and want to know what ski sites are available..... Thanks!
Baller LakeOneSkier Posted February 27, 2014 Baller Posted February 27, 2014 @zman, you didn't keep that house very long! Smart move though as the ice is still 16 inches thick.
MCskiFreak Posted March 5, 2014 Author Posted March 5, 2014 I ended up joining the sarasota ski a Rees show ski team as there isn't anything closer than 50ish miles. There are plenty of options north of Tampa and I believe there are a few more down in the ft Myers and Naples area
DooSPX Posted March 5, 2014 Posted March 5, 2014 Agreed. Sarasota is a beautiful city, but no place to ski.
Baller Morgan Posted March 9, 2015 Baller Posted March 9, 2015 @MCskiFreak If you're still in Fort Myers area, there is now a new waterski club called the Eden Ski Lake: www.edenskilake.com
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