Layla’s Blog

I want to keep my peeps and customers safe during these trying times. We are requesting everyone to wear a mask. If you don’t have a mask we have some for purchase.

Come check out our selection of neck gaiters and buffs that count as masks too!

Hobie has always pedaled circles around the rest now you can too. We are taking deposits on the new Hobie 360 technology with kick up fins. Layla can’t wait to try one out. Coming Fall 2019!

Skimboarding is a sport similar to surfing which takes place near the shore. The skimboarder stands about twenty feet from the ocean with skimboard in hand and waits for a wave. Unlike surfing, skimboarding begins on the beach by dropping the board onto the thin wash of previous waves. When they see a wave they run towards it with their skimboard still in hand. Upon reaching the wet sand they drop the board and jump onto it as quickly as possible. Once on the board, the skimmer must remain as stable as possible and prepare to make the transition to the ocean. The skimmer then (hopefully) glides out into the ocean toward the oncoming wave, banks off of it, and rides it back into shore. There are many possibilities for riding the waves and this is where skimboarding gets really interesting.

St. George Island surf is perfect for skimboarding and we are happy to announce that you can get your ZAP skimboards here.

Zap Skimboards is one of the most established and recognizable names in skimboarding, building boards for hundreds of thousands of riders all over the world since 1983 and made right here in Florida.

Kids of all ages can enjoy the sport even the family dog can get in on the action.  Check out one of my furry buds skimming.  We have all sizes from adults to groms.   So Mom and Dad bring your grom or grommet in today!

Catch me on the next wave!

-Layla

We are always adding new lines to enhance our customer experience.

This year we added KUHL, Pelagic and HUK for Men, Women and Kids!

Kids fishing clothes by AFTCO and Pelagic keeps the youngster in your family protected from harmful UV sun rays. Our selection of kids fishing apparel, fishing shorts and kids fishing shirts include AFTECH and VaporTek fabrics that allow for you child to stay comfortable on the water. Our boys fishing clothing can also be worn by the girls in your family. If you are going to take your kids out fishing, AFTCO and Pelagic are a must.

Stop by and check out our new technical shirts and caps from SIMMS – exclusively at Island Outfitters!

We can’t forget the Ladies – Fresh Produce Apparel all new look, fresh new colors!  Colorful & Comfy Clothes with a Coastal Sense.

Watch their video to learn more about how Fresh Produce was started, why women love their clothes and how it can inspire you.

Hi,

I’m Layla Troy a 7 year old Australian Labradoodle.  I’m the official greeter at Island Outfitters.

While I’ve only been here 7 years Island Outfitters has been going strong for over 14 years.  This year we newly remodeled our shop and have lots of new lines to offer our customers like Simms, Howler Brothers and Fish Hippie to name a few. Our latest adventures are Sailing trips on the Apalachicola river.  We can customize a 2 – 5 hour trip just give us a call. I love kayaking – especially in the Hobie Pro Angler and I always wear my PFD when on the water.  We have PFD’s for dogs and their humans as well. We just got in a lot of stylish Costa sunglasses – I think I look pretty cool wearing them.  We have lots to choose from perfect for on the water on everyday wear.

Stop by the shop – we are pet friendly of course.