Paradise Cove

The Journey to Paradise

A family business that began in the 1970’s

The story of our family business begins in the 1970’s when “Dave the Wave’s” two month vacation turned into a seven year adventure working on Miami Beach at Larry’s Ski School. He would travel up and down the beach on his Hobie Cat, selling water ski lessons to tourists lounging at the hotel pools.

One hot summer day, two sisters on vacation from New York decided they wanted to learn to ski and Dave just happened to be their instructor. That is when Dave met the woman of his dreams, Andrea. One year later, Andrea moved from Rockland County, NY to be with him in Miami.

After three fun years together in South Florida, the couple decided to take a risk & move from Miami to Orlando to start their own business. Their connections with the British Tourism Industry was a valuable part in their success. Originally the Ski School was located at a lakefront hotel, however, in 1989 Dave & Andrea were able to purchase the property that is now home to Buena Vista Watersports & Paradise Cove!