Flooding Becomes Big Problem
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2004
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Flooding prevented start of season until the middle of July.
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Performed and competed in Peoples Republic of China.
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2005
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Performed and competed in Peoples Republic of China.
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| Won National Water Ski Show Tournament for 15th time and once again were "Triple Crown Champions." | |
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2007
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Performed three shows during the Kentucky Derby Festival in Louisville, Kentucky.
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| Established another benchmark for triple rig boats: three 300 Hp Mercury motors for a total of 900 Hp. | |
| Late summer flooding ended the season three weeks early. | |
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2008
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Spring flooding prevents start of practices and shows until after Memorial Day. Ten days later unprecedented flooding forces cancelation of entire season. Floodwaters reach 18 inches deep inside clubhouse and caused extensive damage to the stage, docks, beach, and grounds; and forced the relocation of National Water Ski Show Tournament. Lost revenue and damages exceeded $250,000.
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Delegation of 16 members performed during the Formula One boat race in the United Arab Emirates in December.
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| 2009 |
Early spring flooding results in cancelation of first seven shows (total of 38 shows canceled since 2007 national tournament).
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New payoff stage and beachfront retaining wall installed.
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Established world record for largest barefoot line - 21 guys in single front barefoot line behind one boat.
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| 2010 |
Granted new 20-year lease at Traxler Park with option renew for additional 20 years.
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Mid-summer flooding results in cancelation of a handful of shows and relocation of the national tournament from Janesville for the second time in three years.
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Performed and competed in Peoples Republic of China.
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