Wakeboarding Lessons:Sign up today!
Ready to conquer the wake and feel the thrill of air beneath your board? At Performance Marine Watersports, we don't just sell the best wake boats; we partner with the top-rated professional wakeboarding and wakesurfing schools at the Lake of the Ozarks to ensure you get the safest, most effective, and most fun lessons available in Missouri.
Whether you're a complete beginner who has never strapped into a board or an advanced rider aiming to land your first invert, the world-class coaches at the Lake of the Ozarks are ready to elevate your game.
Why Learn Wakeboarding at Lake of the Ozarks?
The Lake of the Ozarks offers one of the country's most diverse and exciting settings for watersports. Learning here means:
- World-Class Wake: You'll ride behind top-of-the-line wake boats (like a new MasterCraft, Supra, or Moomba) specifically designed to generate the perfect, rampy wake for all skill levels.
- Expert Local Knowledge: Instructors know the lake's vast system, finding the sheltered coves and calm water needed for optimal learning, ensuring you get the best conditions every session.
- Professional Coaching: You'll benefit from the expertise of professional riders and certified coaches who use proven, positive, and patient teaching techniques tailored to your learning pace.
Our Lesson Programs: Built for Every Rider
We facilitate connections to personalized wakeboarding lessons that cater to every goal.
Beginner: The "Deep Water Start" Package
This program is perfect for those who have never wakeboarded or are struggling to get out of the water.
Students start with essential dry-land training and safety signals before learning the proper deep-water start technique. They develop a strong, comfortable stance and build confidence riding behind the boat. From there, they begin practicing basic edge control to stay balanced and in command.
Intermediate: Crossing & Jumping
Ready to transition from riding to launching? This program focuses on using the wake as your launch pad.
Riders advance into progressive edging techniques that build speed and set the right trajectory toward the wake. They learn how to properly load and pop off the top of the wake to achieve consistent wake-to-wake jumps. From there, they begin adding style with grabs and basic surface spins like 180s.
Advanced: Inverts & Spins
For the dedicated rider, this is where you elevate to tricks like inverts (flips) and 360-degree rotations.
Riders develop advanced air awareness and precise body positioning as they move into higher-level tricks. Coaching focuses on breaking down and repeating inverts like back rolls and raleys, along with advanced spins and confident switch riding. Real-time video analysis helps correct technique instantly and accelerate progress.
Choose Your Lesson Style
Local Missouri schools offer flexible options to fit your needs:
- Private Lesson on the School Boat: All equipment (board, vest, rope) and a professional boat are provided. Just bring your swimsuit! This is the most popular choice for ease and convenience.
- Lesson on Your Boat (Coach Comes To You): Already own a wake boat at Lake of the Ozarks? A certified coach can travel to your dock to teach you or your family on your own equipment, focusing on dialing in your boat's settings for the best possible wake.
- Group Camps & Clinics: A cost-effective way to learn in a fun, shared environment with other riders. Perfect for families, friends, or younger riders.
Your Watersports Lifestyle, Seamlessly Delivered
The Performance Marine Watersports Difference: A Total Commitment to Your Experience
At Performance Marine Watersports, your journey from the showroom floor to the open water is designed to be nothing short of exceptional. We've meticulously integrated our Sales, Service, and Pro Shop to deliver a complete, worry-free Customer Buying and Service Experience. It starts with our expert sales team, guiding you to the perfect new MasterCraft, Supra, or Moomba, or a high-quality used boat, tailored to your family's needs. That relationship continues with our premier Service department, ensuring your investment performs flawlessly year after year. Finally, our fully stocked Pro Shop ensures you and your crew are always geared up and ready to ride. We aren't just selling boats; we're providing the comprehensive support and expertise you need to maximize every moment on the water.