Kirby’s School of Wake at Lake of the Ozarks
Professional wakeboarding and wakesurfing instruction connected through Performance Marine Watersports.
Performance Marine Watersports is committed to helping families get more from every day on Lake of the Ozarks. That experience extends beyond the sale of a new MasterCraft: it includes connecting riders with trusted instruction through Kirby’s School of Wake.
Led by professional wakeboarder and certified coach Kirby Liesmann, Kirby’s School of Wake gives beginners, families, and advanced riders a safer, more effective way to progress behind premium wake boats.
Learn Behind the Best: State-of-the-Art Equipment
Lessons use modern wake boats and current watersports gear so riders can learn behind clean, adjustable wakes and waves. Coaches can tailor the boat setup for first-time starts, rope-free wakesurf progression, or advanced wakeboarding tricks.
- Adjustable wakes and waves for beginner through advanced riders.
- Current wakeboards, wakesurfers, ropes, vests, and safety equipment.
- On-board coaching and immediate feedback to make the most of every set.
Certified Coaching, Confident Progression
Kirby and his coaching team focus on positive, no-pressure instruction. Beginners can work on deep-water starts and basic board control, while experienced riders can use drills and feedback to improve jumps, spins, inverts, and wakesurf control.
Booking Your Lesson
Performance Marine Watersports can connect you with Kirby’s School of Wake for a lesson on the school boat or coaching on your own boat when available. Prime lesson season typically runs through the warmer Lake of the Ozarks months.

Ready to Book a Lesson?
Book Kirby’s School of Wake online or contact Performance Marine Watersports for help planning your time on the water.
