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WAKEBOARDING 101
Intro to Wakeboarding

 

Concept:

Participants will be taught techniques in basic wakeboarding and provided a feel for the sport

Mechanics:

There will be four different sessions per day with a maximum of 5 participants per session.

Cost:

$60.00 per person

Minimum No. of Participants Per Day

 

20 people

Maximum No. of Participants Per Day

 

40 people

Instructor Student Ratio:

 

2 instructors for every 5 participants

Duration:

Each participant will receive 45 minutes dry-land instruction and half an hour of on-water instruction (3 x 10 minute sets, with 40 minute intervals in-between sets).

Syllabus:

Dry-Land Instruction

Theory 

  • Introduction to Wakeboarding
  • Safety
  • Hand signals
  • Wakeboarding Terminology
  • Wakeboarding Equipment

On-Shore Instruction  

  • Placing feet in bindings - dock & in-water
  • Wakeboarding Position
  • Deepwater Start Drill - The 3 steps

On-Water Instruction

  • Placing feet in bindings
  • Manoeuvring board in water
  • Wakeboarding using training boom
  • Wakeboarding using tow rope (depending on learning rate)

Equipment:

Learning Tools:
Handouts

Hardware Available:

  • Mastercraft Inboard Boat with Training Boom
  • Wakeboards with Small & Medium/Large Binding
  • Wakeboard Handles & Lines
  • US Coast Guard Approved Life Vests in Assorted Size

Equipment Not Provided
(items participants are recommended to have when they visit):

  • Board Shorts for Men or Swimsuit for Women
  • Sun Screen
  • Change of Clothes
  • Slippers

 

Recommended Schedule

Session 1 - Max 5 people / Min 4 people (Fill This Time Slot 3rd)

Meeting Time:8:00 am sharp
Dry-Land Instruction Begins:8:15 am
On-Water Lesson Begins:9:00 am
Lessons End:11:30 pm

Session 2 - Max 5 people / Min 4 people (Fill This Time Slot First)
Meeting Time:10:00 am sharp
Dry-Land Instruction Begins:10:30 pm
On-Water Lesson Begins:11:30 am
Lessons End:2:00 pm

Session 3 - Max 5 people / Min 4 people (Fill This Time Slot 2nd)
Meeting Time:12:30 pm sharp
Dry-Land Instruction Begins:1:00 pm
On-Water Lesson Begins:2:00 pm
Lessons End:4:30 pm

Session 4 - Max 5 people / Min 4 people (Fill This Time Slot Last)
Meeting Time:3:00 pm sharp
Dry-Land Instruction Begins:3:30 pm
On-Water Lesson Begins:4:30 pm
Lessons End:7:00 pm

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions):

How are activities conducted by you unique?
There are a maximum of two boats on the water so conditions are calmer & safer, and we use a structured training syllabus and sophisticated training aids to teach beginners for the first time. All our coaches have a combined 37 years of coaching experience

How much notice do you require?
At least two to three weeks notice to avoid disappointment.

When is the activity conducted?
Any day except Mondays

What do participants need?
Only a swimsuit (females) or boardshorts (males).

How much training will each participant receive ?
Participants will be given 45 minutes of dry-land training and three (3) 10-minute sessions of actual wakeboarding with breaks in-between other participants.

What is the minimum number of people required?
16 people

What if we have more than 20 people?
We can provide one additional boat (we will require a minimum of 10 additional people)  or conduct the activity over two or more days depending on total numbers.

How many instructors will you have?
Two instructors for on-water training and one instructor for dry-land training.

Can we all come together?
As we only run one or two boats at a time for the sake of each participant’s safety, we schedule different times for different groups of participants so they will not have to wait around all day for their turn.

Can I bring a friend who is able to wakeboard?  
Yes.

What happens when it rains? 
Lessons will continue in the event of light rain, however we will cancel lessons if there is heavy rain or lightning for the safety.  Call our management for a weather update.

How can I make payment?
Company cheque or cash.

Do you accept NETS?
No.

Is the course Guaranteed?
No.  Participants will need to register for our Guaranteed Beginner’s Course.

Can someone enrol for the course if he/she is unable to swim?
No

Can children enrol?
Yes, we have special equipment for children.  Recommended age is 10 years and above.

What should I be able to achieve at the end of the course?
This activity will only provide a basic introduction to wakeboarding and most participants will have a general feel for the sport.

What do I do once I have attended this activity?
You can either register for our Guaranteed Beginner’s Course, put a group together and wakeboard by the hour, or take additional lessons on your own