Boating and Watersports

South Padre Island offers thrilling and exciting water sports like windsurfing, wave riding, parasailing, surfing, skiing, snorkeling, scuba diving, kiteboarding, kayaking.... the list goes on and on.

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

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

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

Fisherman's Wharf
Hotel, marina, RV and charter service - boat sales and rentals plus a monthly fishing report
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
http://www.baysidemarineinc.com
Shallow Sport Boats
Small, family-owned business building shallow water boats for 16 years.
http://shallowsportboats.com/