Things to Do in Foley

Just off the beach, a man floats over the water, suspended in the air by streams of water jetting from his hands and feet as though he were testing an Iron Man–inspired apparatus. This back-mounted pack—called a Flyboard—works through a propulsive system that continually intakes and rapidly expels water, pushing the rider into the air or wherever he or she directs it to fly. The Flyboard, along with aqua trikes and motorized surfboards, comprise the unique rental fleet of Power Up Watersports. With these advanced watercrafts, Power Up’s team hopes to evolve Destin’s watersports scene, which includes plans to train the area’s dolphins to serve drinks.

S.E.A. Chase Watersports outfits oceanic explorers with kayaks and pontoon boats for leisurely exploration of Destin's waterfront. Nestled under a pontoon’s shade, instructors teach guests go over Emerald Coast boating rules. They then allow customers to set sail or kayak, cruising through the Choctawhatchee Bay to Crab Island, Noriega Point, or past Poseidon’s luxury yacht. Guests with fishing licenses and their own gear can rent the 18-foot pontoon boat, which is replete with fishing holders and a live well.

The course at Country Club of Brewton challenges players to navigate tree-lined fairways and avoid the two lakes that summon errant golf balls. Sculpted into the landscape in 1997, the Jerry Pate design rises and falls over frequent elevation changes, forcing golfers to continually readjust their shots on difficult-to-read terrain and wonder if a never ending figure-eight fairway might be around the corner.

Course at a Glance:

• 18-hole, par 72 course
• Total length of 7,019 yards from the back tees
• Course rating of 73.7 from the back tees
• Course slope of 131 from the back tees
• Four sets of tees per hole:m]]

Country Club of Brewton's rates fluctuate throughout the week.

Owned and operated by the tour guides themselves⎯Dave Posey and Scott Wells⎯Kayak Fishing Destin sends fishers and nature buffs on four-hour excursions across the warm waters of the Gulf. The seasoned sailors teach guests how to properly cast from their vessel before shoving off from the crystal-white sands and into the ocean to ensnare fine specimens of redfish, flounder, speckled trout, and mackerel. Kayak Fishing Destin outfits customers with all the equipment they need to capture a silvery fish, from six-pack coolers for chilling drinks to sea-shanty hymn books for mastering traditional kayaker songs.

Parachuting and boating fuse into a single sport at Goin’ Coastal Parasailing. The company's CWS motorboats pull visitors harnessed to rainbow-hued parachutes on airborne adventures above the waves as a United States Coast Guard-certified captain helms each boat. Staff ensures safety with new equipment that's checked daily for wear and tear or hostile seagull graffiti. Posttrip, they help adventurers commemorate their one-, two- or three-passenger rides with video footage and T-shirts. To mark special occasions, the captains also embark on chartered parasailing journeys.

Run by the adventurers at Wild Native, City Safaris' urban expeditions invite participants to discover the unlikely thrills hidden within some of Mobile's stateliest settings. Whether they're recreating the festive fun of Mardi Gras, exploring downtown's historical haunts, or snooping through the inside of the U.S.S. Alabama and the surrounding grounds at Battleship Park, participants compete with one another while flexing their problem-solving muscles. Since friendly competition often brings out a participant's true nature, Wild Native's adventurers also schedule singles hunts that pair up prospective dates for an evening of strategizing.