GRSkier

Thank you all very much for the comments. I'm working my way through the DCCRs, bylaws, etc. I haven't seen anything crazy... yet. The thing I keep coming back to is my desire to understand the lake's water levels. The lake was dug maybe ten years ago, and I don't think it has any streams or creeks flowing into it. I've been told the lake is simply "fed" by the underground aquifer/water table. I suppose that means I need to get an understanding of how much the water table fluctuates seasonally.

First of all, sorry if this post is off-topic. I don't see any sub-forums, though, so I'm hoping posting here is kosher. Here's my question: Say you're looking at purchasing a home on a private, man-made ski lake in Florida. Aside from all of the standard due diligence stuff you would do related to the "dry" real estate (i.e., inspection of the home, survey of the property lines, review of title commitment, etc.), what sort of additional due diligence tasks would you want to complete related to the lake? For example... water tests? Maybe some sort of environmental/geologic survey to determine average water levels? If anyone who has been through this in the past can share their knowledge about what's "standard" in this niche real estate market, it'd be much appreciated. Thanks!

@ClaiCouture I went alone. It was my first experience with a (paid) lesson. Also my first time on a real ski lake. First pass or two was Ty observing/diagnosing. Then probably 15-20 minutes working on the pull out. Another 20 mins working on handle control. The hour went by quickly. I don't have a lesson on the calendar yet, but I intend to make the drive to Lawson a few times yet this summer.

I skied with Ty last summer. $65/hour, I think. Good teacher. His lake is in Lawson, SW of Kalamazoo.

Nice. PM sent.

Have to resurrect this thread. I'm new to BallofSpray. Trying to hunt down a place in/around GR to do some course skiing. I occasionally ski on Green Lake, but my friend down there is only interested in skiing every few weeks. Anyone from this thread still around? Anyone here ski that course on the Thornapple near the GRR airport?