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Florida Ski Riders, Founder/CEO

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Randy Cabrera’s family loves the PWC life, so back in 2016, he launched Florida Ski Riders as a way to bring other like-minded enthusiasts together. Today, the group’s Facebook page boasts over 13,000 members, and regular gatherings number in the hundreds.

How did Florida Ski Riders start?

Around 2016, my wife and I went boat shopping, but ended up getting a couple of bigger PWCs. Shortly afterward, the entrepreneur in me realized there wasn’t really a centralized group or brand that was connecting PWC owners, so that’s where Florida Ski Riders came from.

What does a Florida Ski Riders event look like?

We create both small- and large-scale rides. At one of our last events in Dunedin, we had 509 skis in the water. That was a spectacle but well-organized. Once you’ve been part of something like that, it’s unforgettable.

What does the PWC lifestyle look like for you and your family?

A lot of our time together revolves around personal watercraft and being on the water. My wife and I have six children, and we absolutely love it. We can explore, adventure, swim, go tubing—it’s a great way for us all to spend time together.