Looking for a fun 5K to run before the holidays are upon us? Let’s face it; there will be plenty of parties with friends and family—and tons of food. Why not get a little hustle in while you still can? Speaking of which, the Halloween Hustle 5K is right around the corner, and it’s in… Read more »
Visit Us During John’s Pass Seafood Music Festival
Are you a seafood lover? If so, head to Madeira Beach, Florida, for John’s Pass Seafood Festival from October 26th to the 29th! This is the #1 rated festival in Pinellas County, one of the longest running seafood festivals in the country, and best of all, it’s free! In its 36th year, the festival is… Read more »
How to Ride Jet Skis With Kids
Are you going on a vacation and looking for things to do with the whole family? Don’t cross jet skiing off of your list – you can take your kids along for the ride as long as they have a personal flotation device and are positioned between two adults if they are extremely young. Although… Read more »
Benefits of Salt Water
It can be fun and relaxing to spend time in or by the ocean, but did you know salt water has health benefits as well? Here are some of the many ways that spending time near the ocean can be good for you! Skin In addition to salt, seawater contains many other minerals such as… Read more »
Embrace the Summer Heat by Riding the Waves
As you may know, summers in Florida are consistently hot and humid. Locals tend to jump from air conditioner to air conditioner during the day and the pool in the evening. But why not embrace summer a little more? We think being on the water during Florida’s hot season is a great way to cool… Read more »
Hit the Water this Memorial Day!
Can you believe it? The last few weeks have flown by, and Memorial Day is already upon us. That means that this weekend is the unofficial start to the summer season! Since most of us have an extra day to celebrate this weekend, kick off the summer right by spending the day down at John’s… Read more »
Dolphin Crossing: How to Handle Seeing Dolphins During Your Ride
One of the best parts about hanging out at Woody’s Watersports is that sometimes riders have a chance to see a few of the local, friendly dolphins stop by for a swim! Check out this video we posted recently to our Facebook page of some dolphins swimming around our dock area. Encountering dolphins is one… Read more »
No or Slow: The Purpose of Wake Zones
If you have ever found yourself boating around on any major waterway, you have no doubt seen the wake signs standing out of the water that almost look like the speed signs on our roadways. What are they and what do they mean? Well, just like on the roads, there are rules that boats must… Read more »
Five Facts About Manatees for National Manatee Day
Florida has spent the last three decades trying to increase the number of manatees that live in the waters just off the coast of the state. Back in the early 1990s, there were only about 1,300 of them. It’s why federal wildlife officials eventually placed them on the endangered species list. But in 2016, the… Read more »
When’s the Best Time to Visit Florida?
When it comes to vacation destinations within the United States, there are few places as enjoyable as Florida. College kids go there for school breaks, families love the abundance of activities, and seniors love the warm weather. While Florida seems like a great year-round destination, there are actually better times than others to visit. So… Read more »