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Parasailing, water
skiing and more at Sammy Duvall’s Watersports Centre
By Mark Whichard
If
you and your family enjoy adventures in the water then the
place for you to go while visiting Orlando is Sammy Duvall’s
Watersports Centre. Located behind Disney's Contemporary
Resort this water park offers you an opportunity to
parasail, ride on a powerful personal watercraft, water-ski,
wakeboard, tube ride and more.
The
center features new Mastercraft speed boats, a state of the
art parasail vessel, personal watercrafts, the latest ski
and wakeboard equipment and a staff of instructors that have
been groomed and personally chosen by Sammy Duvall.
Duvall was a world-champion during his 17 year long career
as a professional water skier. His enthusiasm for the sport
has not diminished since his “retirement” from professional
waterskiing and is expressed in the Watersports Center where
his staff take the time to help participants learn as much
as they can and have a good time too.
One
of the biggest attractions of the centre is parasailing.
This is the only the only parasailing facility in Central
Florida and its location will give you a bird’s eye view of
the Walt Disney World Resort and the rest of Orlando.
Imagine being lifted on a parasail several hundred feet high
as a tow boat speeds through the water below
Their parasailing vessel is brand new and exceeds Coast
Guard safety regulations. They claim that the ride is so
smooth that you won’t even get wet. You get a choice of a
450 feet high ride or a 600 feet high ride. You can travel
alone or in tandem with a friend or family member. To take
part in the parasail adventure you have to weigh at least
130 pounds and be over 6 years old. However, if someone does
not have the required weight, he or she, can accompany
another adult or child.
Another popular activity at the Watersports Centre is the
personal watercraft rides. The crafts are capable of holding
up to three people with a combined weight of 400 pounds and
they offer two tours of the resort area. There is a morning
guided tour along Bay Lake and the Seven Seas Lagoon or you
can opt for a free ride in which you can cut loose and speed
through their private watercraft area.
For
the Watercrafts, all drivers must be over 16 years and have
to bring a photo I.D. when they check in. A credit card is
required to be used for a damage deposit. Minors must have
an adult present to sign waivers.
The
third major attraction of this park is the general water
sports that are offered. You can learn how to water ski for
the first time or get pulled around on a tube. You can learn
how to wakeboard or you can perfect your skills. The Centre
uses state of the art equipment and has experienced
instructors on hand to help you get the most out of this
experience. Whether you are a water sports beginner or a
slalom skier interested in high-level instruction you will
probably find whatever you wish here.
These activities are moderately expensive with half hour
trips on the boats starting at $85 for complete details
contact them at 4600 North World Drive, Orlando, Florida
32830
(407)939-0754,
disney@sammyduvall.com or visit their website
www.sammyduvall.com
Mark and Susan Whichard are Orlando tourism experts and write frequently about attractions in and around Orlando.
Mark and his wife Susan are the proprietors of Quality Villa Rentals Orlando. You can get great deals on
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