Hoteling it in Orlando, board storage, logistics, advice?

[NoSaltSuper]

I didn't want to hijack the other Orlando/Cocoa beach thread so I started this one.

My wife and I are driving down to Orlando from IL, uggh. Damn spring break have tickets at about $1k currently, each.

So the good news is, I can bring whatever boards I want, however...

I really want to SUP fish and my Amundson 11'6" is the best board I have for that but, it's a big board. If I'm not lucky enough to get a ground floor room, moving the board in/out of the room could pose a huge challenge, if not an impossibility. I would worry about leaving the board on the truck, especially on day trips to Disney.

I also have a 11' Hobie, 9' Mana (thanks Kook), 7'6" Pickle and an 9'6" iSUP.

I'm hoping to hit Cocoa beach 1 day, maybe 2 for SUSing, which I'm not very good at yet. Mana is probably my best bet for that.

Guess I'm trying to decide which boards to lug around or leave home. So, any advice from fellow travelers that have done this before, would be great. I'm staying at the Marriott Grande Vista Resort in Orlando, if that helps.

Guess I'm leaning towards the 9' Mana and the iSUP, haven't decided about also bringing the 7'6".

Ideas, suggestions?

TIA.

[p06781]

Yes mana

Jim

[NoSaltSuper]

And I agree.

Ok Floridians, see you sometime late tomorrow afternoon.

Bringing the Mana and what the heck, the 7'6" Pickle! Might make my 20 something Nephew try that just to make him suffer.

Otherwise, anyone in the area going for a paddle lemme know! I hope to hit Cocoa beach area on Tuesday.

[p06781]

Flying in from Oregon Monday and staying in ft pierce at my parents south of coco beach.  Wish I had my mana along....

Jim

[David K]

We will be there starting the 23rd for a week.  Look for an Uli Steamroller used by one old dad and several HS aged guys and feel free to come over and say hello,  David K 

[SUPvol]

Hey guys - if you can post up what you find. We're in Winter Haven from March 31-April 5. Bringing my son's prone board and my SUP, so planning to make it over to Coco Beach for a couple of days that week. If you find a good place to go and good place to park, please share as first time there. thanks

[Dwight (DW)]

If you find a good place to go and good place to park, please share as first time there. thanks

The whole county has nice parks with decent restrooms, showers, and free parking, provided you stay away from tourist central (Between the pier and Ron Jons). Tourist central is loaded with parking meters for fools.

[NoSaltSuper]

Any idea how the surfing is at Patrick AFB? I'm a military retiree so I can get on base. Guessing it would be less crowded and free.

[NoSaltSuper]

Packed for the journey!
Only 90 to go!

[Dwight (DW)]

Any idea how the surfing is at Patrick AFB? I'm a military retiree so I can get on base. Guessing it would be less crowded and free.

The surf spot at the base is open to the public. It is also the most crowded surf spot, so I never SUP there.

[FB1]

Don't forget the FL State Paddleboard Championships are next Sat @ Cocoa Beach....