Great event and great video!
I have been the "Trail Boss" of a few dirt bike racing events that used private property with the landowners permission AND public roads. The dirt bikes in these Enduros were somewhat noisy and mostly were not well received by the general public. We also had to work with local law enforcement to make sure speed laws were respected.
I found that knocking on doors and explaining to the folks along the course that an event was taking place on a specific day did wonders to improve relations. Some residents were fairly hostile at first but warmed up considerably once we had a chance to talk. They just wanted to be part of the process.
It sounds like water ski races have been a part of the lake for a long time. In my opinion it would be nice to see them continue. Maybe the organizers have already done some advance schmoozing, but it couldn't hurt to reach out to as many island residents as possible.
Good luck with this worthwhile endeavor.
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