Enjoy the water in a totally different way with flyboarding on the scenic waters in North Georgia! 🏄‍♂️ This unique sport lets you zoom through the water and fly out of it for an experience that literally takes swimming to another level!

Flyboarding In The Georgia Mountains: Past Experience & Today’s Closest Option

Is flyboarding the next big mode of transportation? Probably not. Even if it’s not quite the jetpacks we wanted for our futures, it may be the closest thing available!

 

What Is Flyboarding?

So what exactly is flyboarding? Flyboarding is a relatively new activity (invented in 2012), and is loosely defined as “snowboards with pressurized streams of water that propel them into the air”.

Flyboarding is a water sport in which a board is connected to a personal watercraft and uses high‑pressure water jets to lift the rider into the air above the water. 🏄‍♂️ Your feet will be attached to a propulsion apparatus, allowing you to fly high above the water before diving back into the waves like a dolphin! 🐬 Anyone new to the sport should consider taking a flyboarding lesson to get the most out of the experience. With instruction, most beginners can learn to stand, rise a few feet, and practice basic control during a short session.

💦 You will definitely get wet!

 

Status In The Georgia Mountains

Sadly, flyboarding is not currently offered on the most northern waters in the North Georgia Mountains. Flyboarding was previously available through a couple of local operators (Sunburst Stables and Mountain Wake Flyboarding), but those activities have been discontinued at these locations.

 

Closest Current Option

😎 If you want to try flyboarding during a North Georgia trip, the nearest practical option is Lanier Jet Ski (7541 Lanier Islands Pkwy, Buford, GA) at Lake Lanier. Lanier Jet Ski offers flyboarding sessions with gear and instruction included; check their current pricing, age limits, and booking details directly on their site.

Lake Lanier can work well as an “on the way there” or “on the way home” stop if you are traveling between metro Atlanta and the Georgia mountains. An easy plan is to book flyboarding at Lake Lanier, then continue north towards cabins, wineries, and hikes. Click to learn more about Flyboarding at Lanier Jet Ski on Lake Lanier.

 

Flyboarding Video

This flyboarding video demonstrates some sweet flyboard moves in the Flyboard Coolest Water Jet Pack Ever!!!

This video now serves as a reference for what flyboarding looked like when it was available in the Georgia mountains and as context for visitors considering the activity nearby.

 

Note About Closed Local Flyboarding

Sadly, flyboarding is no longer available at these North Georgia locations, but they remain open and offer other great activities worth a look! 👀

• Flyboarding is no longer offered at Sunburst Stables (Clarkesville), but it remains open for other adventures
• Mountain Wake flyboarding is no longer available at The Ridges Resort Marina at Lake Chatuge (Young Harris), but it remains open for other water adventures

This page is kept active as a resource to explain what flyboarding is, where you could previously find it in the Georgia mountains, and to point you to the nearest current option at Lake Lanier.

 

Tips for a Great Day on the Water

Regardless of how adventurous you get, there is just something perfect about a sunny day on the water in North Georgia. These practical tips and summer essentials work for both mountain lakes and Lake Lanier excursions:

• 🌞 Protect yourself from the sun with a comfortable sun shirt, hat, and high‑SPF sunscreen so you can stay on the water longer
• 💧 Use a small waterproof dry bag for keys, wallet, and snacks to keep essentials secure on the boat or dock
• 💦 Add a waterproof phone case or action camera to capture photos and video without worrying about splashes
• 🩴 Wear secure water shoes or sandals to handle docks, boat ramps, and rocky shorelines more confidently
• 🏖️ Pack a lightweight microfiber towel that dries quickly and doesn’t take up much space in your day bag

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More Summer Water Activities In North Georgia

If you are building a summer trip and still want to focus on water, consider:

• 🚣‍♀️ Paddling on North Georgia’s Scenic Lakes and Rivers
• 🛟 River Floating in North Georgia
• 🏊‍♂️ Best North GA Waterfalls For Wading or Swimming

Have you experienced this unique, adrenaline-fueled watersport?