What is a Fly-In?
What do I need to bring?
How much does it cost?
Who attends Fly-Ins?
What about kids, are they welcome?
I have never ridden a hydrofoil before, can I attend?
What is required to attend?
Is a Fly-In a competition?
Do I have to bring a boat?
What do I need to do to bring my boat?
Where are Fly-Ins located?
Where does everyone stay?
What is the cost for the rooms?
What is the best way to get there?
What about meals?
What is the dress?
Are adult beverages allowed?
Tell me about Lake Jackson.

What is a Fly-In?  A Fly-In is nothing more than a group of people getting together that share the same extreme passion for the sport of Hydrofoiling.  Along with the passion comes a lot of new friends that are more than willing to help you learn the sport and improve you riding ability.

What do I need to bring?  The absolute minimum is yourself (well maybe a change of clothes, it is a 4 day event).  Please bring your ski and all soft gear (gloves, ropes, etc.) if available.  And some spending cash.  Most rooms have kitchenettes, so some groceries may be needed.

How much does it cost?  The cost of registration is $45 per person for the 4 day event before March 14th, $50 there after.  Sales of raffle tickets and T-Shirts help cover the cost of gas money for the tow boats.  Raffle tickets are $5 per ticket.

Who attends Fly-Ins?  Everyone from people who have never even ridden a hydrofoil to the absolute best riders in the world.  All of which are willing to share their knowledge.

What about kids, are they welcome?  Every hydrofoiling event you attend, kids are welcome.  They are the future riders of the sport.  Attendees range in age from 3 to 89 years old.  However, the Florida Fly-In does fall within the school year and typically there are not many kids at this event (other than the grown-up versions).

I have never ridden a hydrofoil before, can I attend?  Absolutely!  Some of the people may be fighting over who gets to take you out on the boat and teach you to ride for the first time.  Most of the people at a Fly-In are just as excited to see a newbie get up for the first time as they are to land a Ball & Chain.

What is required to attend?  You are required to be an active member of the USA Water Ski Association.  The USWSA sanctions this fun event and covers the insurance for all participants.  If you are not already a member, you can sign up the day of the event.  However, we recommend that you do this prior to attending so you will have your card.  Click Here to join.

Is a Fly-In a competition?  No.  It is not a competition, it is a fun event only.  The only competition may be a game of Indian Wrestling.

Do I have to bring a boat?  No, there are always plenty of tow boats available.

What do I need to do to bring my boat?  First thing is contact Phil.  Second, you must have a minimum of $500K liability insurance.  There is also a short one page water ski towboat form you must fill out.

Where are fly-Ins located?  Fly-Ins are located all over the United States, Canada, Australia and Switzerland.  Visit our Other Fly-Ins page to locate a Fly-In near you.

Where does everyone stay?  Most everyone stays at the host motel, the Lakeshore Resort.  Space is limited so make your reservations early.  They can be reached at 863.465.2135 or the backup motel, Holiday Inn Express Lake Placid 863.465.9916.

What is the cost for the rooms?  All rooms reasonably priced.  Mention the Florida Fly-In and receive a discount (at the host hotel only).

What is the best way to get there?  Check the 2007 Fly-In page.  There are local maps and a map of the closest major airports.

What about meals?  Most people just fend for themselves.  There are several restaurants located in town and most people will get together and go as a group.

What is the dress?  As casual as you want to be.  This is a very small and laid back community.  A sweatshirt or light jacket may be needed - it does get cool at night.

Are adult beverages allowed?  This is a USAWS sanctioned fun tournament.  No alcoholic beverages will be allowed on towboats.  Enjoy them after foiling is done for the day.

Tell me about Lake Placid.  Click Here for details from the Chamber of Commerce site.

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