Welcome to Gold Coast Ski Club Home Page

Gold Coast Ski Club was established in 1965 in Delray Beach, Florida. We have been located at Mills Pond Park since the early 1980's. We are a non-profit, incorporated organization funded by club dues, fund-raising activities and donations. Gold Coast Ski Club members have exclusive use of the lake from 7AM to dusk, Tuesday through Sunday. Outside inquiries must be directed through our Board of Directors. As stewards of the pond, we take great pride in having a completely fresh water lake centrally located in Ft. Lauderdale. Our boat ramp is locked 24/7 to discourage unauthorized launches and liability.  Our boats are member owned and comply with USA Water Ski insurance requirements as approved tournament towboats. 

2025 New Membership-Apply NOW   
If you would like to become a member, click on our Membership page for more information regarding new membership.  Make sure your USAWS membership is current and your boat insurance is up to date and meets our requirements.  If you do not own a boat we encourage you to acquaint yourself with our sport and consider buying your own USAWS approved tow-boat. We do not offer lessons or remuneration for ski rides. We will invite you out to "test our waters", then you can enjoy fresh water skiing on a members only lake. Our safe, controlled environment is in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Let us help you get started.

  Gold Coast Ski Club Board of Directors
* 2025 Renewals for current members will be 
sent in November and will be due Jan.31st

Ft. Lauderdale Parks Bond Website RAMP REPLACEMENT FEEDBACK

Update! We are keeping up to date with the City's progress but things are moving slowly.


Above is a link to the bond website. Each park has a room that the public can visit and provide comments. The site is getting updated daily. I recommend club members provide feedback as all public comments will be included in the process when determining improvements.               Thank you to everyone !           


The purpose of Gold Coast Ski Club is to promote water skiing, wake sports and water safety to boating enthusiasts that have respect & passion for our sport. 


OUR SPECIFIC GOAL IS TO HAVE FUN WHILE IMPROVING OUR TECHNIQUE ON THE WATER.


We welcome yearly memberships to locals and winter visitors. Our club is small, relaxed and surrounded by the Mills Pond Park green and grassy shoreline. There is absolutely no storage on the property. Contact us if  you'd like information regarding storage for your boat.

  1. We are a private water ski club! 
  2. There will be no exchange of dollars, or lessons offered to non-members or guests.  
  3. Our main source of revenue is from yearly membership dues.
  4. You must own a boat that passes Board inspection. Click on Tow Boats Page.
  5. You must have your own equipment
  6. You must be a USAWS member and sign a release and waiver of liability indemnity agreement.
  7. All inquirys must be directed to the Club Secretary or President.
  8. Absolutely NO  jet skis are allowed.

All boat owner's must have drivers and friends that are willing to become GCSC and USA Water Ski members, once the 3-time guest privilege has expired. All members and guest must follow guidelines stated in our Operational Policy.


All boats must carry liability insurance of one million.


We have had a long successful relationship with the City of Fort Lauderdale for over thirty years. Per our agreement, Gold Coast Ski Club members may ski Tuesday thru Sunday. The use of the lake is reserved for Park use on Monday. The Lake will be closed from time to time TBA.
The Gold Coast Ski Club welcomes inquiries about hosting special events at the lake. Inquiries concerning USA Water Ski affiliated events including state, regional, and national championships are always welcomed!

Inquiries concerning other watersports related events and activities are also welcomed and must be directly communicated through the Board of Directors at a general monthly meeting.

This past summer (2019) we were the venue for the Ed Finley Southern Regional Barefoot Championships!

In 2014 we hosted the WWA "King of Wake" World Championships. In 2016 we hosted the World Wake Surfing Championships.  If you are interested in our location, please allow at least 4-months planning time.

GCSC is located in the heart of sunny Ft. Lauderdale just 15 minutes from our famous beaches, hotels, airports, restaurants, and intracoastal waterway boating. If you don't live in the area and make this your vacation destination, why not bring your boat and spend some time with us. Your membership will allow you to ski year round, on your own schedule. There are secure storage facilities within 5 minutes of the lake.

Gold Coast Ski Club Inquiry Form


July 20, 2019 Gold Coast Ski Club  was the venue for  the  Ed Finley Southern Regional Barefoot Championships. We welcome inquiries if you are considering our lake as a venue for your event. Contact us, not the park.  All inquiries will be considered by GCSC first and must be approved by our Board of Directors. Allow enough time for planning. A presentation of your event, documentation and insurance will be requested at our meeting.
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