SkiDaddy
Just Havin' Fun!
- Location
- Orange City, FL
Gonna take my SJ, probably let them rent some couches. Anybody know any decent, reasonably priced hotels in the general area that are ski friendly? Launch areas, etc.? Thanks.
Destin FL area June vacation w/in-laws
- Thread starter SkiDaddy
- Start date
RoyalFlush@PCB
Shootin' The Crap
- Location
- PCB
I'm not familiar with hotels or riding areas in Destin, but make sure you get ahold of me and we'll ride Panama City area. I'll PM you my cell number.
When in June are you going to be up this way?
When in June are you going to be up this way?
SkiDaddy
Just Havin' Fun!
- Location
- Orange City, FL
First half of June.:sneaky:
Peter123
C-Note
- Location
- Houston, TX
Just be careful west of Panama City. We were there close to the Grayton Beach area, and the county we were in did NOT allow any PWC's on the beach. Any powered vessel was not allowed within 300 feet of the beach!!!
We also couldn't find anywhere launch. We had to go to Lake Powell, put them in and ride them through a TINY channel that was only 10 inches deep in some spots to make it into the Gulf.
We also couldn't find anywhere launch. We had to go to Lake Powell, put them in and ride them through a TINY channel that was only 10 inches deep in some spots to make it into the Gulf.
Moondance
Just plain me....
- Location
- Ridin' the Crazy Train
We were in Destin one year & a guy was renting pwcs in front of our condo; however I have no idea what the rules are. You might want to check with the local government.
GUMP
i rekon
- Location
- Pensacola, FL
can always ride in pensacola or pcb
We have launched there also a few years ago when we stayed at Pinnacle Port. Sometimes that tiny channel does not exist! Other times it is a cake walk. We have had to stop the skis 100 yards short of the ocean and tote them by hand. Of course that was before we got smart and found a beach tote.
RoyalFlush@PCB
Shootin' The Crap
- Location
- PCB
Lake Powell IS the county line more or less, but I don't know about any rules that prohibit riding altogether in Walton County. Bay County (PC and PCB area) has the same 300 YARD rule as Walton County. :banghead: Bay County's area extends from the inlet at Shell Island and St. Andrews State Park west to the county line. In front of Shell Island is a 100 yard buffer, unless the Bluewater Network has gotten that changed, as well.
SkiDaddy
Just Havin' Fun!
- Location
- Orange City, FL
What about freshwater? Any couch rentals on area lakes, where I could also put the SJ in?
Since waves are small there that time of year freshwater would be a lot less work, & the kids wouldn't whine about saltwater in their eyes.:cat40:
Since waves are small there that time of year freshwater would be a lot less work, & the kids wouldn't whine about saltwater in their eyes.:cat40:
RoyalFlush@PCB
Shootin' The Crap
- Location
- PCB
No freshwater rental places that I know of...in fact, I know of only one or two freshwater places to ride around here and both are 45 minutes to an hour away. Don't worry about a rental, though. I have a GP1200 that I'll let your family members use. :biggthumpup:
SkiDaddy
Just Havin' Fun!
- Location
- Orange City, FL
Cool,:arms: where do you live Chic? PCB?
GUMP
i rekon
- Location
- Pensacola, FL
you never know!!:sneaky:
RoyalFlush@PCB
Shootin' The Crap
- Location
- PCB
Used to live in PCB, but I bought a house on the Panama City side of the bridge a few years ago. Just hit me up and we'll make plans from there. :cool2:
Peter123
C-Note
- Location
- Houston, TX
Lake Powell IS the county line more or less, but I don't know about any rules that prohibit riding altogether in Walton County. Bay County (PC and PCB area) has the same 300 YARD rule as Walton County. :banghead: Bay County's area extends from the inlet at Shell Island and St. Andrews State Park west to the county line. In front of Shell Island is a 100 yard buffer, unless the Bluewater Network has gotten that changed, as well.
We just figured we'd try the, "I'm sorry, we didn't know. We'll put them up immediately officer" line in case anything was said. Nothing was, and no sign of beach patrol, sherriff, coast guard, navy or KGB.
Although we did see a nice 5 ft bull shark patrolling between the beach and first sand bar.:sneaky:
We did have some real nice 3 ft rollers that were well spaced. (which were perfect for our couches).
My biggest fear was the tide going out and taking our Lake Powell pass with it. For those who didn't know, couches are heavy. :banghead: