Wakeboarding is a relatively new boardsport. It was created from a combination of Water Skiing, Snowboarding and Surfing techniques. As in Water Skiing, the rider is towed behind a boat or a cable Skiing setup, but typically at slower speeds (18 - 24mph). Instead of using skis the rider rides a single board, standing sideways as on a snowboard or skateboard. Unlike snowboards, which are concave, wakeboards are shorter, wider, and convex.

A Wakeboarding boat is similar to a water ski boat except that the rope is normally mounted on a tower about 2 metres above the water line. The boat is also weighted and trimmed, with strategically placed large water ballasts tanks to give a larger wake. The wake is used as hits or ramps would be in other boardsports. The sport is growing in popularity as it is fairly easy to pick up, but offers a wide opportunity for self-expression.

Use the Your Leisure Time Quick Search to find Wakeboarding locations and Tuition in the UK.

Worldwide Community Websites
Wake.com.au - Wakeboarding news site focused on Australia
WakePics.com - Wakeboarding portal, images, videos, forums and news
WakeWorld.com - Wakeboarding news site and message boards
WakeBoarder.com - Wakeboarding news site and message boards
World Wakeboarding Association - Regulatory organisation

Magazine Websites
BoarderMagazine.com - Wakeboarding magazine from Australia
WakeBoardingMag.com - Wakeboarding magazine

Other Websites
TheMalibuCrew.com - Wakeboarding and Skiing Community
Shoreboard.co.uk - Wakeboarding and WaterSkiing school in S.W. UK

See also
International WaterSkiing Federation