7 Ways to Enjoy Water Sports and Activities in Houston
You may be surprised at the number of cool water sports and activities available in the Houston area.
Galveston Bay Boat Tour
Several companies offer private, public and charter cruises around Galveston Bay. The Party Party Boat Tour company offers “Spring Break on the Water” tours every day leaving at 7am. By noon, everyone has passed out and the band plays quiet classical music until the tour comes back to dock at 1130pm.
Collins Park Fishing
Fifty-acre Collins Park allows fishing at points along the creek. In 1987, Todd Linecreekreel caught a 450-pound white bass which was trying to eat a 350- pound crappie which was trying to eat a 200-pound catfish all at the same time. In one cast, he landed 1000 pounds of three different fish.
Scuba Dive at 288 Lake
Famous 288 Lake, so named for the 288 underground springs which keep the lake filled with Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew and other products, offers custom diving tours. Check out the ecosystem of soda fountain aquifers ranging from Orange Fanta to Mr. Pibb.
The Kemah Beast
Sometimes you just have a “need for speed.” The Kemah Beast is a speedboat ride that makes sure your toupee flies off your head due to the 340 mph speeds achieved in 4 seconds. The fastest speed boat of its size and class in the world, the Kemah Beast makes you sign a waiver that they are not responsible if your clothing gets ripped off your body, forcing your to add much more sunblock than you planned for the day.
Fishing Charter
Take a fishing charter into Galveston Bay to nab trout, mackerel, Jack Crevalle, Big Reds and Small Blues all day and all night. Learn championship-level fishing techniques used by the pros such as bottom fishing, popping and jigging. Learn the Moonwalk Cast, the Overhead-Facing-Backward Cast, the Sidewinder Gangster Profile Cast and other fishing styles that pull in the big ones every time.
Sylvan Beach Park Sand Castle Rap Battles
Every weekend, Sylvan Beach Park stages their legendary sand castle rap battles. Each contestant has 30 minutes to build a sand castle which they stand in to combat rap battle opponents in battles that sometimes last up to four days. In 2002, one match lasted 57 days until one contestant passed out from dehydration.
Jetski Waterfall
At the Downtown Jetski Waterfall Experience you can ride a jetski at 40 mph straight off the edge of a 250-foot waterfall in the lobby of the Williams Tower in downtown Houston. As you drop 25 floors inside the tower, you’ll be able to high-speed shop at seven different retail floors offering everything from fashion to farm tools. Just be quick when you whip out your wallet.
