Wakeboard

Yes, very likely. Wakeboarding has an easier start than many people imagine. The key is good get-up technique: letting the boat do the work and keeping your arms relaxed and knees bent. Our instructors talk you through the movement on dry land before you get in the water and coach you from the boat on every attempt. The vast majority of beginners manage to stand up and glide within their first few tries during the first session. From there we work on turns, crossing the wake and first jumps.

We accept riders from age 8, as long as they can swim and feel comfortable in the water; minors ride with adapted gear and constant supervision. You don't need exceptional fitness: wakeboarding demands more technique and balance than brute strength. That said, a reasonable level of fitness helps, as the first sessions work the arms, legs and core. If you have back, shoulder or knee issues, let us know beforehand and we'll adapt the intensity. For groups and families we organise turns so everyone gets their time on the water.

Each session includes the boat with an expert driver, the instructor, the wakeboard, the buoyancy aid, the helmet and the tow rope. We work with small groups and rotating turns: each rider does several runs on the water while resting in between, which helps you absorb corrections and avoid getting exhausted. A typical session lasts between 60 and 90 minutes in total, with effective tow time tailored to your stamina. Afterwards you can relax on our seafront terrace overlooking the riding area.

Wakeboarding is an adrenaline sport, but practised with the right equipment and professionals it's very safe. All riders wear a certified buoyancy aid and helmet, and the boat driver is licensed and always keeps speeds matched to the student's level. There's a spotter on board watching the rider at all times, and we work in a marked area free of traffic. We always start with jumps and manoeuvres within your ability, raising the difficulty only once you've mastered the previous step. Falling into the water at controlled speed is a normal part of learning and carries no risk.