Where to launch jet ski?

[runnerrrgirl1]

We are new residents to Seagrove Beach. Does anyone know where we can launch our jetski without a beach permit or any local need to know concerning this? We are going to apply on April 1st but it's a lottery system now.

 

[Truman]

As I recall, no launching allowed on Walton beaches unless you are a gulf front owner launching from your property. You can launch in the bay at the 331 causeway. Idle speed only near shore and in bayous.

 

[cabythesea]

Jet skis and Sowal are oil and water.

 

[soappedaler]

Joe's Bayou in Destin is the closest place I'd recommend. If I'm not mistaken the county has an ordinance prohibiting or severely restricting jet ski's in Walton County, you should research this.

 

[kitlit]

IIRC, it's idle only within 800 feet of any shoreline, and they are not permitted to launch off the beach at any time, but do a search and double check, I may be wrong. Best idea would be Destin or Panama City.

 

[kitlit]

Whoops, my mistake. I looked, and it's within 750 feet... Also, please remember that they are completely prohibited in ALL of the Coastal Dune Lakes, idle speed or not.

 

[Joby]

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WALTON COUNTY,FLORIDA, that Section 1 of Emergency Ordinance 1990-03 be amended to read as follows:
SECTION I. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a jet ski, See Doo, Wave Runner, or any otherjet propelled boat or vessel in the Gulf of Mexico within three hundred (300) feet of the mean high water markalong the shore of the Gulf of Mexico nor shall any jet propelled boats or vehicles be operated in Fuller Lake,Bald Hill, Campbell Lake , Lake Oyster, Lake Allen, Big Redfish, Little Redfish, Western Lake, Eastern Lake,Deer Lake, Camp Creek, Alligator Lake, Stalworth, and Draper Lake.

 

[Truman]

So I see them in Lake Powell.

 

[Truman]

Code Enforcement Links to Codes, Ordinances, & Statutes
CODE ENFORCEMENT LINKS TO POPULAR CODES, ORDINANCES, & STATUTES ORDINANCES:1990-06 Jet Skis prohibited in Coastal Dune Lakes
1996-15 Grayton Beach Noise Ordinance
1997-27 Walton County Public Nudity Ordinance
2003-07 Beach Ordinance
2003-09 Noise Ordinance
2003-15 Parking Vehicles for Sale Prohibited
2004-07 No Vending on Public Beaches Ordinances
2004-08 Adult Entertainment, Enterprises, & Establishments
2005-24 White Sands Protection Zones
2006-08 Dogs on Beach & Dog Tags
2008-24 Walton County Animal Control Ordinance
2008-26 Point Washington Building Height Limitations Ordinance
2008-29 Outdoor Event Ordinance
2009-02 Multi-Use Path Ordinance
2009-03 Wildlife Conservation Ordinance (Turtle Lighting)
2009-10 Walton County Height Limit Ordinance
2009-14 Dogs on Beach Ordinance
2010-05 Obstructions on the Beach Ordinance
2010-09 Temporary Beach Bon Fire Permits
FLORIDA STATUTES: F.S. 162 Code Enforcement Laws, Parts 1 & 2 WALTON COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE REFERENCES: Chapter 4 Local and State Permits Chapter 5:
5.00.03 Building Setbacks5.04.03 Clear Visibility Triangle at Intersections & Driveways5.04.06 Right-of-Way Protection5.07.08 Outdoor Storage5.07.11 Manufactured Homes5.09.00 LightingChapter 6:6.01.00 Accessory Structures (includes Sheds, Fences, Pools, etc.)6.02.02 Home Occupations6.04.02 Roadside VendingChapter 7 SignsChapter 11:
11.00.01 Development Orders
11.01.07 Guarantees & Security – Letters of Credit
11.01.09 Post-Permit Changes
11.04.02 Building Permits Chapter 13 Scenic Corridors​

 

[NotDeadYet]

So I see them in Lake Powell.

Lake Powell is not on the list. Most of it is in Bay County.