Wakesurfing Lessons on Candlewood Lake
Drop the rope and ride an endless wave. Wakesurfing is slow, forgiving, and ridiculously fun, the sweet spot behind our MasterCraft is waiting for you.
What a wakesurfing lesson was
Tell us your experience and we'll shape the wave for it.
Surf a wave that never ends.
Wakesurfing is exactly what it sounds like: surfing the wave that a weighted wake boat pushes off its stern. You start with a short rope to find the wave's pocket, and once you feel the push you toss the rope back in the boat and ride free, no strings attached. Because it all happens at a slow, mellow speed with your feet unstrapped, it's one of the most beginner-friendly watersports out there, and one of the hardest to stop doing once you're hooked. It's a favorite for people who found waterskiing a little fast or wakeboarding a little jarring. On Candlewood Lake we've got the deep, calm water it takes to build a proper wave, and yes, first-timers are absolutely welcome.
Everything you need to catch the wave.
A hand-shaped wave
We ballast and trim the MasterCraft to throw a tall, clean, surfable wave, then tune it to your side and stance so the pocket is easy to find.
Boards & vests provided
Wakesurf boards for different sizes and skill levels, plus properly-fitted life vests. All you bring is a swimsuit.
Rope-to-ride coaching
We coach the low, slow start, help you feel the push, and tell you exactly when to let go of the rope and surf hands-free.
A watchful spotter
Eyes on you the whole ride and a captain holding a steady line, so you can focus on staying in the pocket.
The wave is only as good as the boat.
Purpose-built wake boat
A MasterCraft with the ballast and hull to push a real surf wave, not a bathtub ripple. The quality of the wave is what makes wakesurfing click, and this is where ours earns its keep.
A local crew that surfs
We ride Candlewood ourselves and know the deep, sheltered stretches where the water stays calm enough to build a clean wave all day.
Safety-first, always
Low speed, no bindings, dedicated spotter, and proper vests make wakesurfing about as safe as watersports get. If conditions turn, we reschedule, no hassle.
Wakesurfing questions, answered.
Is wakesurfing easier than wakeboarding for beginners?
For a lot of people, yes. Wakesurfing happens at low boat speeds, your feet aren't strapped in, and once you find the wave's sweet spot you can drop the rope and ride hands-free. It's a gentle, forgiving way to get comfortable on the water. All skill levels are welcome.
Do I need my own surf board to take a wakesurfing lesson?
No. We bring the wakesurf boards, the rope, and properly-fitted life vests, and we run the MasterCraft that shapes the wave. You just bring a swimsuit, sunscreen, and a towel.
How fast does the boat go for wakesurfing?
Slow, usually around 10 to 12 mph. The boat is ballasted to push a big, clean wave, so all the power comes from the wake, not speed. That low pace is a big part of why wakesurfing feels so relaxed and safe.
Wakesurfing on Candlewood, the real thing.
Ready to drop the rope?
What a wakesurfing lesson was in minutes. We'll shape the wave.