Baller Srkin9 Posted May 10, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 10, 2018 I live in Cadillac MI, about an hour south of TC, I grew up free skiing my parents lake north of Grand Rapids and never had access to a course. I am looking to get into course skiing this year and was looking for any body on here from Grand Rapids to Traverse that has access to a course that wouldnt mind helping me out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ MISkier Posted May 10, 2018 Baller_ Share Posted May 10, 2018 @Srkin9, West Shore Water Ski Club has their site in Conklin, which is just West of GR. If you are interested in a club, that is one option. As for other courses on public lakes, we are a bit challenged on those, especially the last two years. Due to permit issues and various provisions for slalom courses on public lakes, it may cause some to not even install their courses this year. The worst slalom equipment I own is between my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted May 10, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 10, 2018 Be cool to have a list of "public water courses" in Michigan really, I've heard there's one on the Thornapple near thornapple pointe golf course but water is hard to access Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhofert Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 I also am still looking for a course that is accessible and a ski partner. I know there is one on algonquin lake in hastings but that is a private lake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted May 10, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 10, 2018 @dhofert I know someone on algonquin. I'll be in touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Srkin9 Posted May 10, 2018 Author Baller Share Posted May 10, 2018 @MISkier I wasnt really looking to join a club but with that being said I have no idea what joining a club entails.. How much does it cost, do i need my own boat, How much access do you get. I really am looking to just go out and ski a course with a couple people, hang out, and try to figure it out not under a tournament setting. Basically make it worth my drive to get more than just a couple passes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ MISkier Posted May 10, 2018 Baller_ Share Posted May 10, 2018 @Srkin9, I belonged to West Shore a few years ago and belong to other clubs now that are closer to my home. 1. All of the clubs to which I belonged have no restrictions on when you could ski. It is subject only to weather and availability of ski partners. West Shore does reserve Tuesday evenings for an informal ski league where all members compete with some very relaxed rules. 2. You do not need your own boat. West Shore now has a club boat. 3. I’ve spent many days just taking the passes and sets as I wanted. You can work on your issues and techniques. Of course, you can’t take a ton of passes with others waiting, but 6 is usually a good number per set. You can rotate in and out of sets as much as the daylight, weather, and ski partners can accommodate. 4. Hanging out and developing friendships was the best part. Talking skiing and relaxing at the dock is very common. 5. Club costs are likely in the $1500 to $2500 range, depending on if gas is included or is a separate, per set charge. The worst slalom equipment I own is between my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller kurt Posted May 10, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 10, 2018 @Srkin9 if you want to just come try it out for a couple of sets I would be able to accommodate you . My lake is just south of Hudsonville , just PM me to see if I am available that night or skiing that night. I can fill you in on all the clubs in person then as well . First time just bring premium gas and we are all good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ MISkier Posted May 10, 2018 Baller_ Share Posted May 10, 2018 @Srkin9, I can recommend @kurt site. Top notch. Fantastic MC Prostar ski boat as well. Great opportunity. The worst slalom equipment I own is between my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Srkin9 Posted May 11, 2018 Author Baller Share Posted May 11, 2018 @kurt that sounds awesome, I'm going to take you up on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ckrueg Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 My family has a cottage on crystal lake in Frankfort MI. I know the past few years there is a couple courses on the lake. I was hoping to run them later this summer when I'm up there. Also there was a course on Murray lake in Lowell MI the past few years as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ MISkier Posted May 11, 2018 Baller_ Share Posted May 11, 2018 Cedar Lake near TC is supposed to have a course. Talked to one of the course owners from Crystal Lake and he is not planning to install his course until the permit discussions with the DNR conclude. The worst slalom equipment I own is between my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted May 11, 2018 Baller Share Posted May 11, 2018 There's been one at the south end of Elk as well outside of TC for several years. But Elk is BIG water. Not as big as Torch but can be a hard cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ MISkier Posted May 13, 2018 Baller_ Share Posted May 13, 2018 @BraceMaker, if people want to submit photos and lake names of public courses in Michigan, I believe they can be posted on the MWSA website here: http://www.mwsa.org/michigan-water-ski-sites/ There is a Contact Us page on the website. The worst slalom equipment I own is between my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CASAREJA Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 do you know if the course is still out a murray lake? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ MISkier Posted October 14, 2019 Baller_ Share Posted October 14, 2019 @CASAREJA, it was this summer. I don’t know when they will take it out for the season. The worst slalom equipment I own is between my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CASAREJA Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Thanks for the info! do you know if green lake still has a course? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ MISkier Posted October 14, 2019 Baller_ Share Posted October 14, 2019 @CASAREJA, the permit holder on Green Lake passed away last year, but there are plans for another resident to pursue it again. The worst slalom equipment I own is between my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CASAREJA Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 thanks for your help will see if murray lake still has it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CASAREJA Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Sweet it is still in thanks for your help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRGR Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 @CASAREJA do you know if the course is out this year? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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