Malibu Open Cancelled!!??

[sunvalleylaw]

Just read over on BOS that the Malibu Open got cancelled due to an algae bloom at the site, and the local officials shutting it down.  Any Malibu people have info?  What a bummer!  I hope it can get re-scheduled.  I don't watch tons of tournaments, but for some reason, I always try to catch this one.  As I said, I sure hope a solution is found.

[oldjeep]

http://www.malibuopenfestival.com/

[sunvalleylaw]

21 minutes ago, oldjeep said:

http://www.malibuopenfestival.com/

Bummer.

[gobble]

Wow, I had no idea this was happening in Milwaukee. I can almost see that lagoon from my office here downtown. It seems like a really strange place to do it. I wouldn't go in that pond and don't know that I've ever seen anyone swimming in it. 

 

Hmm, it looks like they do it there every year. Never knew and I work 5 min away.

Edited August 16, 2017 by gobble

[sunvalleylaw]

34 minutes ago, gobble said:

Wow, I had no idea this was happening in Milwaukee. I can almost see that lagoon from my office here downtown. It seems like a really strange place to do it. I wouldn't go in that pond and don't know that I've ever seen anyone swimming in it. 

 

Hmm, it looks like they do it there every year. Never knew and I work 5 min away.

I have enjoyed watching it online.  It does look like a brackish little urban pond though.  But, if the water is safe, it is nice that people can go there and watch right in town.  I think more of that would be good for the sport.

Edited August 16, 2017 by sunvalleylaw

[jk13]

I always found it odd they did the Open at that location so late in the summer when the algae is at it's high point. Still trying to get back down there to watch one.

[UWSkier]

It's a fantastic event, and once the boats are running back and forth, any algae is usually blown out of the course and washed up on shore.  I'm really bummed about this.  There's a course, or used to be, on a small pond about an hour away.  A buddy and I are hoping to try to salvage Saturday and see if we can find a pro or two to do a coaching clinic out there.

[JasonK]

Better go to the Barefoot Nationals in Michigan this weekend instead. I might compete!

http://www.usawaterski.org/rankings/View-TournamentsHQ.asp?pvar=TourInfo&TourID=18B012&olrds=enabled&rg=1&sl=&tr=&ju=&wb=&ws=&wu=&bf=on&kb=&hy=&sExclude=

[foxriverat]

Bummer. I take vacation this week every year so I can get up there to see it.

[Woodski]

The site for Barefoot Nats is stellar.  Lake Jepawhit is really an awesome site, even if owner represents Brand N.

[Michigan boarder]

2 hours ago, JasonK said:

Better go to the Barefoot Nationals in Michigan this weekend instead. I might compete!

http://www.usawaterski.org/rankings/View-TournamentsHQ.asp?pvar=TourInfo&TourID=18B012&olrds=enabled&rg=1&sl=&tr=&ju=&wb=&ws=&wu=&bf=on&kb=&hy=&sExclude=

You would HAVE to compete!  Even at my novice level, to stand there and not get a chance behind a boat would drive me crazy.  Looks like a great event.