Aug 15 2008
Water Sports on Tybee Island
Love water sports? Looking for a place to come and play? Tybee Island can offer you a variety of water activities for your vacation fun.
Swimming - We’re an island with 5 miles of beaches. Swim to your heart’s content.
Parasailing - What a thrill this is. If you’ve never done it, you must try it–it’s like flying; just you, the view and the quiet, and no matter your age, you can do it. You’re strapped into a bucket type seat that’s attached to a giant parachute. A boat then pulls you from the beach out into the air and wallah–you’re flying. We have two companies: Zodiac Adventure Tours (912) 655-2316 at Lazaretto Creek’s Old Tybee Road, and Tybee Island Parasailing and Water Sports (912) 675-6195 at #5 Tybrisa St. The latter will pick you up and deliver you back–no parking.
Water Skiing - Ski Savannah has USA water ski certified instructors so you can learn to ski, or if you already know how, have a go at it in the waters fo the Atlantic. Reservations are required: 912-704-7288, at the Bull River Marina.
Wakeboard/Kneeboard/Tubing - Let Ski Savannah let you try the newest in water sports. Reservations are required: 912-704-7288, at the Bull River Marina.
Kayaking - What a great way to see the marshland creeks, rivers and Little Tybee Island AND fun for the whole family. Zodiac Adventure Tours at Old Tybee Rd. offers kayaking as does Sea Kayak at5 1102 Hwy. 80. For Zodiac call 912-655-2316; for Sea Kayak call 912-786-8732.
Jet Ski - Like to go fast? Take a jet ski on the water and go! Race through ocean waves or skim through the Savannah Sound–enjoy the scenery from the water. Call Tybee Jet Ski located at 1 Old Tybee Rd-912-786-8062. Tybee Island Parasailing and Water Sports offers a different kind of jet skiing: a Banana Boat. Call 912-675-6195.
Boating - rent a boat, ride in a boat, fish in a boat-we have it! Click here for information: fishing and boating.
