Watersports Activities Blog
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Happy Memorial Weekend!05/25/2012
It's here! Come enjoy your three day weekend with us at Sundance Watersports! The weather is perfect, the sun is shining, and we are ready to make your holiday epic! Call our office at 305-743-0145 for more details about all the activities we offer! -
Hope everyone had a great Mom's Day!05/14/2012
Now it's time to start making your summer plans! Hawks Cay Resort is the perfect place to get away for some vacation time! And while you're there, come hang out with us at Sundance Watersports with all of the different water activities that we offer! Come get your speed on with one of our jet ski tours, check out Hawks Cay from above with a friend while parasailing, get a historic and informative tour of Duck Key on a segway, find your inner "James Bond" on our Jet Lev, snorkel the ONLY living reef on the East Coast, or get some exercise on a kayak or paddleboard. We've got it all and more! -
Mother's Day is just around the corner!05/10/2012
Bring mom down to the Keys to enjoy some time at Hawks Cay Resort! While you're here, show her a good time on the water with our Jet Ski tours, take a snorkel trip to the reef, get some exercise with a kayak or paddleboard trip, or see all the marine life from above while parasailing! Call our office at 305 743 0145 to inquire about everything we offer here at Sundance Watersports! -
One last chance!!!05/05/2012
Come join us TONIGHT for our Moonlight and Margaritas Full Moon Cruise! Check-in will be at 8:45 pm at the Landings Dock by the Beach Grill behind the main hotel of the resort (near the salt water lagoon). Margaritas will be provided along with light beer, white wine, assorted sodas and water and live entertainment!!! -
Just a reminder!05/03/2012
Come join us this Saturday for our Cindo de Mayo celebration with live entertainment and margaritas! Call our office at 305-743-0145 for more information! -
April showers bring May flowers...04/26/2012
May is always a beautiful month, with spring time in full swing! Come celebrate the start of summer down in the Keys with some time on the water! We're not kidding when we say we've got it all...parasailing, jet skiing, snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, segwaying, relaxing, and all of the above! Call our office at 305 743 0145 for more information! -
Full Moon Cruise: Moonlight and Margaritas04/25/2012
Come join us May 5th for our Full Moon Cruise! Celebrate Cinco de Mayo aboard 'Blue' for the Moonlight and Margaritas Cruise! 'Blue' will be cruising from 9-11 pm with live entertainment! Call our office at 305 743 0145 for more information and to make a reservation! -
Full Moon Cruise was a hit!04/19/2012
Check out our pictures on here and on Facebook! We had drinks, live music, lots of people, and a good time! Special thanks to Hawks Cay Resort and local John Bartus for his musical entertainment. -
Just a reminder...!04/05/2012
Don't forget about our Full Moon Cruise this Friday with live music, rum punch, and a good time on the water with the moon shining bright! Call 305-743-0145 to make a reservation! -
Stand Up Paddle Board How To's03/26/2012
A few tips to help you keep your balance as you stand upright on the paddleboard:
- Your feet should be parallel, about hip-width distance apart, centered between the rails (board edges). Don't stand on the rails.
- Keep toes pointed forward, knees bent and your back straight.
- Balance with your hips-not your head.
- Keep your head and shoulders steady and upright, and shitft your weight by moving your hips.
- Your gaze should be level at the horizon. Avoid the temptation to stare at your feet.
- It's much like bicycling: When your forward momentum increases, your stability increases as well.
Paddleboarding Stroke
- If you're paddling on the right, your right hand is lower and on the paddle shaft. Your top (left) hand is on the top of the grip.
- The elbow (angle) of the paddle faces away from you.
- Keep your arms straight and twist from your torso as you paddle. Think of using your torso to paddle rather that your arms. You have more strength in those abdominal muscles than in your arms.
- Push down on the paddle grip with your top hand.
- Plant the paddle by pushing the blade all the way under the surface, pull it back to your ankle, then out of the water.
- When you're beginning, keep your strokes fairly short and close alongside the board. No need to overpower it.
- A small draw stroke at the beginning of the paddle stroke will keep you going forward.
- To go in a resonably straight line, paddle about 4 or 5 strokes on one side, then switch to the other.
- When you switch sides, you'll reverse hand positions.
It's pretty easy once you get the hang of it! Come on down and try out your skills os you can go and explore Duck Key from the water!
http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/paddleboarding.html
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Full Moon Cruise April 603/15/2012
Join Sundance WaterSports for an evening of wonder as we celebrate the full moon rising. Sit back, relax and exhale as you take in the beauty of the moon beams on the water. To add to the evening, John Bartus will be playing a delightful mix of your favorite songs. Blue will be departing the dock at 9 pm, call 305-743-0145 for more details about this special trip you won't want to miss. -
How were all those cool canals inside Duck Key made???03/15/2012
Check out this picture and see! Cool right? They actually took steam boats and dug their way through! All the canals throughout Duck Key are man made! Check out DuckKeyonline.com to see more pictures of Duck Key and Hawks Cay Resort back in the day! -
Got the spring fever blues03/15/2012
What crazy weather we are all having this year! When you come to Hawks Cay Resort we can offer you a multitude of fun activities, as long as mother nature allows. Take a wild ride around the islands on jetskis, or you can explore Duck Key on Segways! Come check out the marine life of the Keys on our kayaks and paddleboards, and also on 'Blue', our power catamaran, which takes you snorkeling at the reef. If you want to fly high, take a lesson on the new Jet Lev and go "007" style! If you want to relax, come join our crew on 'Blue' for our sunset cruise and watch the sun set over Duck Key. We want you to have fun on your vacation so if we can help with that let us know! -
C'mon Spring Breakers!03/02/2012
It's that time of year....kids are getting vacation from school! Come down to Hawks Cay Resort and check out all the water activities you can do with us here at Sundance Watersports! Call our office at 305 743 0145 to check on times and availability! Also check out our pictures so you can see what everyone has done so far! -
Coffin's Patch...great snorkeling at the reef!02/28/2012
Come hang out on our 65 foot long power catamaran, 'Blue', and check out all the marine life at Coffin's Patch. The reef is protected and has an abundance of animals for all ages to see! At the moment we are going out everyday, so let us work with your schedule to get you to one of the most beautiful places around! Call our office at 305 743 0145 for more details! -
Introducing Guided Eco Kayak Tours02/17/2012
Come join us Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays for our guided Eco Kayak Tours. Let Derrick take you on an informative and historical tour around Duck Key and the surrounding area. Call our office at 305 743 0145 so we can let you know about times and availability! -
Working hard to make your stay memorable!02/17/2012
Check out our pictures on the Watersports link on Hawks Cay's website to see our crew working hard to make your experiences with us the best you've ever had! -
Happa Vday! <302/14/2012
We know all you love birds are looking to come down and spend some time in the sun! Come have some fun on the water with us here at Sundance Watersports at Hawks Cay Resort and finish off with a romantic evening at the resort. Happy Valentine's Day to all from all of us here at Sundance Watersports!! -
We've got boat rentals!02/01/2012
No trip to the Keys in complete without a day out on the crystal turquoise water! What's great about renting a boat from Sundance WaterSports at Hawks Cay Resort is everything and anything you could want to do on the water is in close proximity. So if you're looking to do a little fishin', we know some great sports not far off shore. Want to discover why the Florida Keys is the Dive Capital of the World? The reef is a short boat ride from Duck Key and offers great diving and snorkeling spots full of an abundance of fish and corals. Our favorite spot, Coffin's Patch, is one the Keys' 18 protected reefs which is equipped with mooring buoys making it easy for boaters to tie off. For the rest of us who may be looking more to relax and cruise around a bit, there are a few sandbars and great restaurants with some fresh seafood you can pull up to by boat that are just within several miles. Some of our boats are equipped with a GPS and all boats will come with a chart to help you navigate around the islands. Our boats tend to fill up quick so be sure to call ahead of time to reserve your day on the water! -
A Blast From the Past!!01/25/2012
This is an aerial view of Indies Inn (the older version of Hawk's Cay). You can see how far along the resort has come! Check out duckkeyonline.com to see more of the time line of Duck Key!
Watersports equipment rental and lessons in Duck Key, Florida. Boat rentals, parasailing, wakeboarding, kayaking, sunset sail, party boat rentals and the amazing JetLev water jetpack available for rental. Located on the Hawks Cay Resort property.
Phone: (305) 743-0145
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