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South Padre Island is - not surprisingly - surrounded by water and it is amazing all the fun things enterprising people have found to do in all that water. Windsurfing, wave riding, parasailing, surfing, skiing, snorkling, scuba diving, kiteboarding, kayaking.... the list goes on and on.

On this page you will find the best resources for getting the most fun out of the waters that surround us.

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Feature: Dive Padre
Created by local scuba/snorkel enthusiast, these pages will give you insider scoops on getting the most from your SPI diving experience.
Found at http://www.sandslave.com/scubaspi/


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Texas Boating and Water Safety Pages
Good resource for anyone interested in boating on texas waters
Found at http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/boat/wsdigest.htm


Jerry's Laguna Madre South Padre Island Sail Page
-- Area Map, Events, Stories, Photos, Lists of interest to sailors.
Found at http://onjerrys.home.mindspring.com/


Schlitterbahn Beach
South Padre Island's newest attraction is big fun for the whole family!
Found at http://schlitterbahn.com/


Windsurfing

SPI Windsurfers Association
Find out what is going on in the local windsurfing community at this new site
Found at http://www.spiwindsurfing.com/


WINDSURF THE BOATYARD
Windsurfer rentals and instruction... Jibber will deliver and set up your rig anywhere on the island. Kayak and bicycle rentals as well.
Found at:http://www.windsurftheboatyard.com


WindsurfInc.
Windsurf Inc. is a fully stocked retail and rental store with equipment rigged and ready to go, which makes sailing more enjoyable and changing gear hassle free.
Found at http://www.windsurfinc.com/


Kiteboarding

KiteboardInc.com
Teran Hughes and Phillip Money, former U.S. Production Board Speed Record Holder and owner of Windsurf Inc welcome you to the Island's newest full service Kiteboarding operation. South Padre Kiteboarding is co-located with Windsurf Inc. on South Padre Island.We are a full service provider: Kiteboard and accessory sales, lessons, lodging, and free encouragement.
Found at http://www.kiteboardinc.com/


Air Padre Kiteboarding
Air Padre Kiteboarding offers a certified method for entry into the incredible sport of kiteboarding or kitesurfing.  South Padre Island is one of the best places in the USA to take kiteboarding lessons, or improve on existing skills.  SPI's shallow bay waters, coupled with our consistent winds and tropical temperatures, make for a rare combination which is ideal for kiteboarding, kitesurfing lessons.
Found at http://airpadrekiteboarding.com/


SPI Kiteboarding
Located at the tip of South Texas, South Padre Island is one of the finest beach resort destinations in the US. Year-round warm weather, affordable and the ultimate kiteboarding conditions in the U.S. We offer perfect winds, waverunner support, reasonable lodging, experienced and certified instructors.
Found at http://www.southpadreislandkiteboarding.com/


WorldKites.com
Have you ever gone to the beach and seen what looks like a parachute towing a person on a surfboard and wondered, "What is that?" Well, it's called Kiteboarding or Kitesurfing. Check out our website to find out how you can learn this new extreme sport safely, quickly, and cost effectly.
Found at http://www.worldkites.com/


Cruises/Charters

Breakaway Cruises
Breakaway Cruises of South Padre Island, Texas offers some of the most exciting and unique adventures imaginable. We provide fun for the entire family on the Xcape, our double-deck catamaran or the Aqua Dog, the Island's only amphibious vehicle. We offer daily dolphin watches, sunset cruises, Eco-Tours, beach combing, birding excursions, field trips, our famous Texas Ranch BBQ cruise, firework cruises and private charters.
Found at http://breakawaycruises.com/


Island Images
An exciting adventure awaits you on one of our fun cruises of the beautiful Laguna Madre. Charter one of the most comfortable boats on the island. We offer Dolphin Watches, snorkeling trips, bird watching, half-day cruises and fireworks cruises as well as a historical tour of the island by water.
Found a http://www.aboattrip.com/


Anchor Marina Park
in Port Isabel is home to 51 slips, 22 RV slots, a yacht harbor rental house, and a fleet of rental boats and charter yachts for pleasure cruises. We'll also be operating out of several docks on the Island this summer doing weekday and evening cruises on high end luxury yachts for small groups.
Found at http://www.anchormarinapark.com/


Fisherman's Wharf
Hotel, marina, RV and charter service - boat sales and rentals plus a monthly fishing report
Found at http://fishermanwharf-spi.com


Aloha Charters
We are a charter boat service designed to cater to any of your boating needs. Our captains are USCG approved licensed captains with 15 years of experience. Whether it be fishing, sailing, diving, or just a good time, you have come to the right place. Pick one of our cruises, or design your own.
Found at http://www.alohacharters.com/


Misc. Water Sports


Parrot-Eyes
A relaxing hideaway located on South Padre Island, Texas. Full Service Tropical Bar, Restaurant, and Watersports facility. Parrot Head Heaven!! Grab a hammock and join us for fabulous Sunsets over the Laguna Madre Bay. Private parties welcome.
Found at http://www.parroteyes.net/


Coconuts Bar & Grill
A favorite with locals and visitors alike, this island-style palapa bar on the bay offers parasailing, wave runner rentals, great food and some of the best live music on the Island.
Found at http://spionline.com/coconuts/


Find Dive Contest or Event for Texas Diving! Dive Texas Online ... where does the water go! Events and Contest In Dive Texas Online is about diving around the Lone Star State, Texas Gulf of Mexico, Instructor finder, buddy finder, Dive Stores and links around the state.
Found at: http://www.divetexas.com/dtx08000.htm


Boat Manufacturers/Dealers


Baymaster Boat Manufacturers
Baymaster boats has been in business for 12 years and we are located in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas along the Gulf of Mexico.
In these pages you will find detailed information on our current line of boats and accessories, as well as lists of dealers and fishing guides who utilize our boats.
Found at http://www.baymaster.com/


Bayside Marine
Bayside Marine has been selling and servicing boats in the South Padre Island/ Port Isabel area for over 27 years. We specialize in Laguna Madre area "tunnel", "ultra-shallows" and "pontoon" boats (Bayquest, Baymaster, Voyager) equipped with Evinrude, Johnson or Yamaha outboard motors. We would love to talk to you about boats.
Found at http://www.baysidemarineinc.com


Shallow Sport Boats
Small, family-owned business building shallow water boats for 16 years.
Found at http://shallowsportboats.com/

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