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Lakeside Watersports News & Updates | Candlewood Lake, CT
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Lakeside Watersports News
🎥 Celebrity & Comedian Guests at Lakeside Watersports 🚤
📢 Matt James at Lakeside Watersports
From reality TV to real adventure—Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell joined us for an unforgettable day on Candlewood Lake. Wakeboarding, sunset cruises, and the ultimate summer vibes! 🌊☀️
😂 Comedian Tess Tregellas Hits the Lake
Tess Tregellas, comedian and childhood friend of Connor Kostyra, brought her humor to the water with a hilarious take on her lakeside adventure. From epic fails to perfect summer moments, this one's a must-watch! 🌊🎭
🎥 Featured Guests at Lakeside Watersports 🚤
👨👩👧👦 Greenwich Moms at Lakeside Watersports
The team at Greenwich Moms joined us on Candlewood Lake for an action-packed day of wakeboarding, tubing, and summer fun! A perfect family adventure on the water. 🌊☀️
🎭 Everything’s Fine: Lakeside Edition
Everything’s Fine (formerly Betches) brought their signature humor to the water with a hilarious take on their Lakeside Watersports experience. From wakeboarding fails to summer wins, this one’s a must-watch! 🌊😂
Fairfield County Diary at Lakeside Watersports
Fairfield County Diary joined us for a day on Candlewood Lake, experiencing everything from wake surfing to tubing behind our MasterCraft boats. Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned pro, our expert instructors make sure you have an unforgettable time.
Kyle Gordon's Hilarious Waterskiing Bit
Comedian Kyle Gordon stopped by Lakeside Watersports, bringing his classic humor with him. Watch as he hilariously plays the role of *that* kid who takes waterskiing a little too seriously. (Don’t worry, our real guests have a way better time than Kyle's character.)
By Kaitlin Keane, May 21, 2024
With beach season imminent, local towns are selling beach passes, planning activities and staffing town parks with lifeguards in preparation for another busy summer on Candlewood Lake.
In the Water: From Wakeboards to Tubes and Lakes to Long Island Sound
Whether you are interested in lake or river adventures, or fun on Long Island Sound, there are myriad boating opportunities in Connecticut.
Connor Kostyra, owner of Brookfield-based Lakeside Watersports, which provides a variety of water sport lessons on Candlewood Lake, described the Lakeside Watersports experience as, “a really easy vacation where you don’t need to own a boat.”
“They have the best time. There’s really no way of not having fun.” Kostyra said. “It’s a totally fun summer experience.”
July 31, 2019
Daytrippers: Lakeside Watersports; Part speed, part scenery
DANBURY – For the past nine years the outfit known as Lakeside Watersports has been going full throttle in the summertime – it is their season.
Experience MasterCraft Boats
The perfect way to spend a sunny day is tubing at Lakeside Watersports.
Mommy Poppins: Visit Lakeside Watersports in Brookfield for Wakeboarding, Water Tubing, and More Water Sports
If thrilling fun is your thing, then Lakeside Watersports is your go-to spot in Connecticut for just about any kind of adrenaline-pumping water-based activity.
Lakeside Watersports is located in Candlewood Lake’s Echo Bay Marina in Brookfield, just 2 hours from New York. It’s Connecticut’s go-to spot if you want to learn how to wakeboard, tube, waterski, wakesurf, kneeboard, and so much more—all under the experienced eye of the Lakeside staff.
May 16, 2019
Lake Life Realty Business Spotlight: Lakeside Watersports
“It all started with two guys who had a passion for watersports, and wanting to share that with others. Their original location in Connecticut on Candlewood Lake is home to years of fun-filled summers teaching many all there is to know about the joys of being pulled behind a boat. Now conveniently located on the Winnipesaukee Pier in Laconia, New Hampshire…”
Read the entire article by Brie Stephens HERE.
May 17, 2017
Lakes And Ponds: Where To Swim, Ski And Boat
"Connecticut's vast number of lakes, ponds and rivers offer all sorts of refreshing water sport options for people looking to cool off on hot summer days, from swimming to waterskiing and just plain boating."
We were excited to see Candlewood get some love in this Hartford Courant article by Gregory Hladsky detailing all of the hots spots in Connecticut to spend time on the water.
Here is the link to the full ARTICLE.
May 8, 2016
Mother’s Day Ideas from a Lakeside Mom
We wouldn’t be here without the leading ladies in our lives. Our Moms.
We were thrilled to find out that one of our amazing customers, who is also a celebrity make-up artist and correspondent for Hearst CT News’ Beauty Happy Hour shared a post that listed Lakeside Watersports as a great gift idea for Mother’s Day this year. We made Number 4! Check out the full list HERE.
Here is some more information on Brandy Gomez-Duplessis. We aren’t experts on make-up, but she’s got skills. Thanks for the love Brandy!
Happy Mother’s Day to all of our Lakeside Moms out there.
April 4, 2016
Lakeside Featured on CTVisit.com
Lakeside Watersports has finally become a verified tourism partner of the State of Connecticut.
As part of a complete and total overhaul of the CT Tourism website, CTVisit.com, Lakeside Watersports was invited to become an official partner of the state. As the leading watersports service provider in CT and the NY Metro area, we jumped at the opportunity to be listed on their site.
Check out the new site and our listing HERE.
May 6, 2015
UConn’s Insider Guide to Living Your Best Life
We were incredibly fortunate to have been contacted by the writers at UConn Magazine, who were organizing a feature about what it takes to live your best life. To our surprise, this feature turned into the cover story for the Spring 2015 Issue of the Magazine.
Along with many other UConn alums, we were tapped to break down why waterskiing is part of your best life and how to actually make it happen. If you want to learn how to waterski this summer, join us on the Lake: Book your session today.
Click here to check out the entire cover story: UConn’s Insider Guide to Living Your Best Life
July 10, 2014
Fox CT Daytrippers Visit Lakeside Watersports
No boat? No problem! We had the pleasure of welcoming Sarah Cody from Fox CT News and her film crew out to Lakeside earlier this summer. They filmed a segment for their Emmy Award-Winning feature called Daytrippers. They highlight places that Connecticut residents can travel to-and-from in one day. Whether folks are planning a vacation or a “staycation,” we are honored to make the list of of Day Trip locations. Great job to Sarah who popped back up on the waterskis for the first time in 20+ years. We always say it is just like riding a bike, once you learn, you’ll never forget. Read the full article here: Fox CT Daytrippers: Lakeside Watersports If you’re interested in hearing about more of Fox CT’s Daytripper locations check out Sarah on Twitter @ctmommyminute.
June 27, 2014
Smalltown Girls Dominate at System 2.0 Railjam
The article that ran in The Hartford Courant was picked up by AllianceWake.com.
Lakeside has been a longtime supporter of Alliance Wakeboard Magazine. Lakeside Watersports is actually listed as the only Wakeboarding Camp and School in CT in the back of their magazine. If you aren’t a subscriber, we would highly recommend it. We are stoked that the editors at Alliance Wakeboard Magazine took some time to write a feature on the Rail Jam that took place at our local Brownstone Wake Park back in May.
June 12, 2014
Ashford Girls Dominate New England Rail Jam
For the first time, Lakeside Watersports co-owners, Chris and Mike, were asked to be the guest judges for the Wakeboard Rail Jam that took place over Memorial Day Weekend at Brownstone Exploration Park in Portland, CT. Brownstone staff had the cable and ramps dialed and the local talent did not disappoint. We wanted to give special congratulations to Olivia Pease who one the entire contest with a technically flawless run in the finals. Such a great way to kick off this year’s summer season.
Check out this reader submitted article that made it into the Hartford Courant.
May 26, 2014
Lakeside Makes a Splash at 2014 Memorial Day Parade
For the third year in a row, we had the privilege of participating in Danbury’s Memorial Day Parade.
We love this event because it gives us a chance to say, “thank you,” to our family members and customers who have served or are currently serving in the military. We appreciate all of the service you have provided for our country.
It was once again a gorgeous day, The News Times even grabbed a photo of Matty while he was “Roller-Skiing” down White Street in Danbury.
September 13, 2013
Top Spots In Connecticut to Take Family Photos
Smile, you’re on candid camera!
We are stoked to find out that CBS CT voted us as one of the Top Spots in Connecticut To Take Family Photos. Our customers have always told us how much they love taking photos out on the boat. In fact, some of the “Lakeside Family Photos” taken over the years have made it into holiday cards, magazine ads, and even television shows.
Check out the article posted on CBS to see some of the other great spots in CT to take Family Photos. How many have you visited so far?
July 20, 2012
Lakeside Watersports on NBC News!
Jason Hawkins & David Michnowicz came down from NBC 30 Connecticut to check out what Lakeside has to offer.
We were able to get Jason cruising around on skis and we even had a chance to demonstrate Wakesurfing.
Check out the story that aired, you’ll even get to hear a little bit more about how Lakeside became a reality.
Videos
Videos
Videos
Videos
Why YOU need to boat this Summer!
Cost of Owning a Wake Boat
We put together some videos to get you hyped before your appointment and to keep you inspired between appointments!
Our Lakeside Watersports Team Sessions!
Echo Bay Marina: Rental Video
Unreal edit by Olini Media of Pro Wakesurfer Joey Reilly!
Lakeside Watersports | More Summer in 2019
We are back with another edit to get you hyped for another summer on the lake!
2018 Keenan Flegel Wakesurf Clinic
For the second straight year, World Champion Wakesurfer Keenan Flegel joined us on Candlewood Lake for a full-day clinic behind out Axis Wake Research A20. Check out this footage of Keenan throwing down in 2018.
The archives
Here are some more Lakeside Watersports videos from year's past. Take a walk down memory lane with these ones.
Lakeside Coach, Connor Kostyra, Throwing Down
Many of you had the chance to be coached by Connor. Take a peak at some of the wakeboarding tricks he put down in 2017 riding behind his own boat on Candlewood.
This edit was put together by Lakeside's very own Will Nicolini. Keeping it all in the family.
Lake Days - Lakeside Watersports 2018 (Full Edit)
There is nothing better than spending a day out on the lake with friends. Let the Lakeside staff show you what a typical day out on Candlewood Lake looks like. Book an appointment with Lakeside Watersports today to experience all that Candlewood Lake has to offer. Video by Olini Media
Keenan Flegel is the Man
Lakeside Watersports invited World Champion Wakesurfer Keenan Flegel to Candlewood Lake on 7/11/17 for a two-part wakesurf clinic. Check out some of the footage from the riders who participated and stay tuned to watch Keenan throw down behind our boat at the end of this video.
Wake the World: Connecticut Edition
After stumbling across the Wake the World Organization while looking through Wakeworld Magazine last year, and we knew this would be a great way to give back to our community right here on Candlewood Lake. We connected with Wake the World, and they were excited that Lakeside Watersports was willing to offer the first opportunity in Connecticut for underserved members of the community to enjoy time on the water.
Take a look at the edit Lakeside employee William Nicolini put together detailing the first ever Wake the World event in Connecticut that was held on June 30th.
Special thank you to the team at Danbury Youth & Family Services for making this event possible.
Lakeside Watersports is Bringing the Fun in 2018
There is nothing better than spending a day out on the lake with friends. Let the Lakeside staff show you what a typical day out on Candlewood Lake looks like. Book an appointment with Lakeside Watersports today to experience all that Candlewood Lake has to offer. Video by Olini Media
Doing Our Thing - 2016 Lakeside Watersports Video
Every year we push ourselves to find creative ways to highlight the unique experiences that we provide on Candlewood Lake in Danbury, CT. This year we decided to take it to the skies. With the help of Vinny from Flying Films NY, we were able to capture a bird's eye view of what it looks like to drop the boats in and to get out riding for the first time this season. Shout out to the Lakeside staff for braving a chilly morning, the footage was totally worth it.
Watch Our Short Film, ‘Lakeside Living’
We decided to shoot a promotional video for Lakeside as we headed into our second season. You could say it got a little out of hand... Pro wakeboarders, slalom skiing, paddlesurfing, cliff jumping and helicopters. Yes, helicopters. Our promotional video really morphed into a short film. Here is the final edit of what we call "Lakeside Living." We did our best to make the filming of "Lakeside Living" a community event. It features riding from our sponsored athletes, original music by local artist, "Nonymous," just about every one of our friends, and was filmed and edited by a local up-and-coming studio. This video is one of the things we are most proud of as a team at Lakeside. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
Bring Back Summer - 2017 Lakeside Watersports Video
Summer fun is back in a big way on Candlewood Lake this Summer. After a long winter, Lakeside Watersports is geared up and ready to provide you the best summer ever. Get on the schedule today to experience all of the new watersports that Lakeside is offering this season. Spots are filling up fast.
Candlewood Cup 2016
So we have toyed around with the idea of bringing a contest back to Candlewood Lake for years now, but we just didn't have the time to bring it to life the way that it deserved. Enter Lakeside Employee, Ryan Dunn, and Lakeside Customer, Anne Goodnow. The two of them saw the opportunity and made it happen in August 2016 with the first Annual Wakeboard and Wakesurf Competition on Candlewood Lake. This INT League Contest had competitors of all ages and abilities levels. Check out some of the highlights of the tricks that we stomped. Special shout out to Lakeside Driver, Connor Kostyra who took first place in the Advanced Men's Wakeboard division.
Brownstone Comes To Lakeside
Our friends from Brownstone Wake Park came down from Portland, CT for some fun behind the boat. Check out the wakeboarding skills that these guys were showing off all over Candlewood.
Lakeside Living Teaser
Just a tease of our short film entitled, "Lakeside Living." All we have to say is get prepared to be wowed!
Photos
Photos
Photos
Photos
Lakeside Watersports main Google and Website photo of Ben Marano teaching Wakesurfing on Candlewood Lake on our MasterCraft Boats NXT 24 in Summer 2022.
2022 Candlewood Lake Authority Clean up - Lakeside Watersports Team Cleaning Island with Brand New MasterCraft Boat pulled up onto Island!
2022 Candlewood Lake Authority Clean up - Lakeside Watersports Team Cleaning Island in Brookfield, CT
2022 Lakeside Watersports Greeter Anna having an amazing Boat Session out with the team for our weekly Wednesday Team Sessions.
2022 Lakeside Watersports Greeters Anna (on the left) and Chloe (on the right) getting the kiosk at Echo Bay Marina ready for the weekend to greet our clients before their Boat Session!
Our Head Videographer Olini Media doing a cool Trick Wakeboarding while Photographer Connor takes the photo on a GoPro while Wakeboarding too!
2022 Captain Julia DeFalco from New Milford, CT on Candlewood Lake controlling the Lakeside Watersports Boat during a Wednesday Team Session where we all do the Watersports ourselves and teach Spotters to become Drivers!
Chloe Many Lakeside Watersports Spotter Wakesurfing on Candlewood Lake with Echo Bay Marina on a brand new Phase 5 Matrix Wakesurfer!
The Gordon Family enjoying an amazing Family Tubing Boat Session with Lakeside Watersports on Candlewood Lake, Connecticut.
Customers out with Lakeside Watersports on Candlewood Lake in Danbury, CT having a fun time Wakesurfing together!
Connor Kostyra Head Instructor / Owner of Lakeside Watersports on a Captain Service in New Milford, CT on Candlewood Lake teaching a client how to trailer a jetski.
2022 Captain Ben Marano from New Milford, CT on Candlewood Lake on a Boat Session with a big group of kids teaching Wakeboarding & Wakesurfing.
Ben Marano was the first staff member hired to Lakeside Watersports and is an Expert Instructor & Watersports Enthusiast!
Every Lakeside Watersports clients favorite Spotter Chloe Many! Chloe has been with us on and off since 2022 and is vital to the Lakeside Watersports Team, and offers amazing expert advice & tips Wakesurfing!
Our first boat at Lakeside Watersports in 2022 was a MasterCraft NXT 24 from Echo Bay Marina!
