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Top Tips for Preparing for your Jet Ski Rental

A jet ski is a great way to have some fun out on the water. Unfortunately, not everyone can afford one of these entertaining water vehicles. Luckily, many places along the water, like Woody’s Watersports, offer Jet Skis rentals so that you can get out and play on the waves. Here are a few tips…

Navigating the Waters: Nautical Terms to Know

To someone who hasn’t spent a lot of time out at sea, hearing experienced watercraft riders talk to each other could sound like another language! While it’s not actually another language you’re hearing, you are hearing all of the nautical vocabulary that is rarely used on land. When you’re getting ready to spend some time…

Jet Skis: A History of Fun on the Waves

When many of us are looking to hit the open water for a little fun and relaxation, we choose to do so while riding a Jet Ski. However, they weren’t always the water vehicles we use today. They actually went through a couple transformations to become what we now refer to as a Jet Ski….

Things to Consider When Buying a Jet Ski

At Woody’s Watersports, we’re not only avid Jet Ski riders, but every day we see people try Jet Skis for the first time and watch as they love the experience. Jet Skis are undeniable fun, and many people wonder if it’s something they should buy for themselves after a rental with us. The answer, of…

Turn Down the Heat and Up the Throttle this Summer

As the school year winds down, families are now starting to think about summer vacations – if they haven’t already done so. While the Florida beaches provide families with lots of fun, renting a personal watercraft or waverunner can be an exciting way to add some punch to the typical family vacation. Woody’s Watersports carries…

Give a Birthday Surprise with a Watercraft Rental!

It can be really stressful trying to find the perfect birthday gifts. Whether it is for your son or daughter, parents or cousins or significant other, we can spend hours racking our brains trying to come up with something. If you haven’t come up with anything yet this year, consider booking a watercraft rental with…

Turning Techniques for the Ultimate Jet Skiing Experience

Riding a jet ski is the ultimate water sport experience. Whether you are a novice or an expert, Woody’s Watersports offers the latest Jet Ski and personal watercrafts to make your excursion one to remember. However, as you may know from boating or even kayaking or canoeing, navigating a turn in the water can be…

Stay Comfortable Out on the Waves with these Tips

Climbing aboard a Jet Ski or Sea-Doo is a great way to experience the Gulf, but while out on the water, you want to make sure you stay safe and comfortable. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced rider, these riding tips can help protect you having a rough ride while catching the waves…

Manatee Appreciation Day Celebrated in March

Manatees are beautiful and majestic marine mammals that migrate from Florida during the winter up to Virginia and Texas during the summer. These calm creatures can inhabit rivers, canals and coastal areas and spend most of their time eating and sleeping – sounds like a pretty good life, right? Although the manatee has a lifespan…

A Brief History of John’s Pass

John’s Pass is one of those places that is every water lover’s paradise. John’s Pass is a quaint village located in Madeira Beach, Florida. As a coastal town, visitors can find year round beautiful weather and breathtaking scenery. Fit with a delightful personality from residents and business folk, visitors will have much to be find…

New to Jet Skis? Here’s a Few Tips!

Jet skis are a great way to get out and enjoy the open water. However, for first-time riders, it is important to know how to properly ride these to avoid any complications out on the water. So whether you have just purchased one of your own or are going to be riding one for the…

Experience the Majesty of Manatees and Dolphins

Bordered on the west by the Gulf of Mexico, Madeira Beach is a beautiful and popular vacation spot in Pinellas County, Florida. Here in Madeira Beach, Woody’s Watersports is the place to go for parasailing and jet skiing. The Gulf of Mexico is teeming with wildlife, and if you want to give yourself a real…