Wakesurf
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Difficulty
Beginner – Advanced
Duration
30 minutes – a few hours
Location
Lake or any stretch of flat water
Season
Spring – autumn
What is wakesurf?
Wakesurfing is a water sport in which you ride the wave thrown up by a purpose-built boat, on a surfboard.
Unlike wakeboarding, once you are up you can let go of the tow rope and let the wave carry you.
It puts surfing technique together with a setting that is easy to get into.
People like it for the style, the flow and the feel of surfing on inland water.
How does a wakesurf session work?
Getting the gear ready
The right board and the protective kit are picked out.
Briefing
The instructor goes over the body position, the start and how to steer.
Getting onto the wave
The rope helps you get into position on the wave.
Controlling the board
You work on balance and on where to sit in the wave.
Riding free
You try to hold your place without the rope.
Who is wakesurf for?
Beginners
They can pick up the basics in a controlled setting.
Surfers
A way of training when there is no ocean to hand.
Sporty types
It builds balance and technique.
Groups
Good for a day out with friends.
wakesurf experience level
First wakesurf lesson
The first sessions are about stance, getting up and holding your balance.
Working the wave
You learn to follow the wave and adjust your speed.
Tricks and freestyle
Spins, moves and whatever else you can make of the wave.
At a glance
A purpose-built boat
You need a boat built to throw up the right kind of wave.
Start rope
Used at the beginning to get you up onto the wave.
Working the wave
Where you sit in the wave sets your speed and how steady you are.
Fitness
It calls for balance, coordination and moderate strength.
Flat water
Quiet conditions make it easier to learn.
Season
It is mostly done in the warm months.
Booking
Worth doing, since there are only so many suitable boats.
wakesurf kit
Board
A board shaped for riding the wave.
Buoyancy aid
Protection that matters on the water.
Start rope
It gets you onto the wave in the first place.
Helmet
Worth wearing at some levels and in some conditions.
Wetsuit
Handy for keeping warm.
Wakesurf boat
A boat set up to throw a steady wave.
wakesurf safety
Speed control, the right kit and proper coaching are what keep it safe.
Wakesurf — frequently asked questions
No. Beginners can learn with an instructor.
Wakesurfing rides the boat's wave and does not need a constant tow.
Yes — it is advisable for safety on the water.
Yes. Controlled falls are part of learning.
Yes, provided they meet the age and safety requirements.
It takes balance and coordination, but the level can be set to suit you.
Yes. It stays with anyone who loves the water.