best beach you can park your ski on???

matt888 · 03-20-2009, 12:09 PM

Where is the best beach in tampa bay area that you can pull your ski up on the beach, I went to bradenton and got in trouble, but it looked like in the pass you can, I want somewhere my wife can sunbath and my kid and I ride and pick her up every once in a while, thanks, Matt

Lizette · 03-20-2009, 02:54 PM

Fort Desoto is awsome

matt888 · 03-20-2009, 04:09 PM

is the ramp very far from where you can beach and are there signs telling you where you can or cant beach? thanks, Matt

Lizette · 03-20-2009, 04:39 PM

Your family will love it.

Check out the web site.

Our favorite family spot

http://www.pinellascounty.org/park/05_Ft_Desoto.htm

matt888 · 03-20-2009, 05:34 PM

thanks looks nice, Matt

fwijetski · 03-22-2009, 11:48 AM

I ride in Fort De Soto a lot. There are several options for launching/beaching.
If you ride a standup, you can launch anywhere you see the water BEFORE you cross the bridge (which is right after the toll booth) at the south end of Tierra Verde.
I usually launch mine just about 200 feet after the toll booth on the right hand side and before crossing the bridge.
If you have a couch, you can cross that bridge and you will see the huge 36 lane boat ramp on your right it costs $5 for the whole day at the ramp.
We usually ride out to the Gulf and hang out on the island on the north side of the inlet.
Hope this helps, let me know if you need more info.

seats · 03-22-2009, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by fwijetski

I ride in Fort De Soto a lot. There are several options for launching/beaching.
If you ride a standup, you can launch anywhere you see the water BEFORE you cross the bridge (which is right after the toll booth) at the south end of Tierra Verde.
I usually launch mine just about 200 feet after the toll booth on the right hand side and before crossing the bridge.
If you have a couch, you can cross that bridge and you will see the huge 36 lane boat ramp on your right it costs $5 for the whole day at the ramp.
We usually ride out to the Gulf and hang out on the island on the north side of the inlet.
Hope this helps, let me know if you need more info.

That's VERY helpful.
I've been there many times in Tierra Verde, but never went though the toll booth.
So, the DNR / water police don't bother jet skiiers?

fwijetski · 03-22-2009, 07:48 PM

No worries mate! I have yet to be hassled by the popo anywhere near Fort DS. I have even set up a buoy course right there with no problems.

seats · 03-22-2009, 10:31 PM

I just HATE the hassle.
I'm thinking about making a Saturday or Sunday day trip with the wife out on some couches.
Is there anywhere close within riding distance from where you beach/launch to stop and buy lunch?
Or is it best to bring your own and beach on an island?
Any help would be appreciated.

matt888 · 03-23-2009, 12:00 PM

I use to go to shell island in a boat isnt that just north of desoto park?