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Five Cool Watersports in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach

Looking for a way to cool off on your Gulf Shores and Orange Beach vacation? Check out the wide variety of watersports!

August 4, 2020
Paddleboarding in Orange Beach, AL

Whether you're a thrill seeker or prefer to laze away the day floating on the water, there's a watersport for you.

Flyboarding is one of the newest action watersports on the Alabama Gulf Coast. Once a flyboard is securely attached to your feet, you can experience soaring in the air up to 40 feet above the water. The foot-mounted board is connected to a personal watercraft via a 60-foot hose. The output that would typically propel the watercraft is redirected to two jets at the bottom of the flyboard, creating lift.

Stand-up paddleboards offer a quiet way to experience the water surrounding Alabama's white-sand beaches. Rentals are available at numerous spots, and many companies will deliver to your location. On occasion, you may even find a paddleboard yoga class. Check our calendar for the latest information and offerings.

Parasailing in Orange Beach AL

Parasailing has long been a favorite activity for adventure seekers in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. It offers an exhilarating way to get a bird's-eye view of Alabama's beaches. You can pair up with a friend or fly solo. Some companies also offer to capture your adventure via photos.

Discover the back bays and even the nearshore areas of the beach in a kayak. Rentals are available for both single and double kayaks from numerous companies. Guided eco-tours are also available.

You'll find banana boat rides scattered throughout the beaches in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach during the summer season. A banana boat is also known as a water sled. It's a large inflatable meant for towing behind a boat or personal watercraft. Banana boats can generally accommodate from three to 10 riders. What's your favorite Gulf Shores and Orange Beach watersport? Let us know in the comment section below.

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