Did you know that Lake Minnewashta is home to a number of enthusiastic water skiers? We are lucky to have our very own ski course set up in the north bay of the lake, permitted by the Sheriff and maintained by some of our residents.
Sometime between June 8th and June 11th, one of the ski course structures was notably damaged and rendered unusable until repairs are made. The cost of replacement parts is at least $150 plus a couple hours of work to pull everything out, replace the broken pieces, and reset everything. Plus a lot of sad skiers, sitting on their docks waiting for repairs. 🙁
Are you curious as to how a ski course works? The two yellow balls are set up for a tow boat to drive between, The red/orange balls are turn buoys for a skier being towed to turn around. A series of ropes, plastic pipe and anchors hold the turn buoy a set distance away from the boat. Skiers compete by seeing who can make the most turns without missing a buoy as the ropes are shortened with each successive run.
More than likely the damage was accidental, possibly caused by a boater dragging a line or anchor rope through the course, snagging the underwater structure and snapping it.
To avoid future damage, please do not drive between the yellow and orange buoys. Better yet, if you are not skiing the course, please avoid it at all times.
