Lake Powell Water Sports Lessons, Charters and Instruction

Learn any water sport we rent on Lake Powell with a coach who knows the lake. We teach wakesurfing, wakeboarding, wake skating, water skiing, kneeboarding, tubing, wake foiling, air chair, flyboarding, eFoiling and riding a Sea-Doo jet ski. Book your boat or jet skis online and add a captain or instructor right in the booking, or charter a captain for the whole day while your group takes turns on everything.

Book your water sports dayBooking online is the fastest way to check availability, see live prices and reserve your rental.

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Lessons, Charters and Private Instruction

Lessons for every level

A coach for one sport or several in the same day, from a first deep-water start to new tricks. Every lesson is private to your group.

Captained charters

A captain drives your MasterCraft all day while your group surfs, skis, tubes, swims and explores the canyons. Coaching from the boat is part of the day.

Guided jet ski rides

First time on a Sea-Doo? A guide shows you the controls and the rules of the lake, then leads your group to the best canyons and beaches.

How It Works

Choose your rental onlinePick your boat or jet skis, your marina and your date. Booking online is the fastest way to see open dates and live prices.
Add a captain or instructorAdd a captain or instructor to your rental right in the booking. Questions? Call or text us and we will help you choose.
Arrive at the marinaMeet our crew at the marina you booked. Your gear is ready, with life jackets for everyone.
Learn and rideEveryone takes turns. Your coach adjusts the speed and the wave for each rider and finds the calmest water.

Every Water Sport We Teach

Wakesurfing

Wakeboarding and wake skating

All levels

From your first deep-water start to carving across the wake and your first jumps. Confident riders can try a wake skate.

Slalom water skier carving behind a boat

Water skiing

Two skis to slalom

Start on two skis, then drop one and work up to slalom on Lake Powell’s long stretches of calm water.

Tubing and kneeboarding

Great for kids

The easiest first step for young riders. Kneeboards and Zup boards build balance before standing up.

Wake foiling and air chair

Next level

Glide above the water on a Hover Glide foil board or an air chair in the boat’s wake. Smooth, quiet and addictive.

Flyboard rider hovering on twin jets of water

Flyboarding

Big thrills

Rise above the water on jets of water from a jet ski, with a coach running the throttle while you learn.

Flyboarding →

eFoiling

No boat needed

A silent electric hydrofoil board you control with a hand remote. Most people are gliding in their first lesson.

eFoil lessons →

Sea-Doo jet ski riding

First-timers welcome

Learn the controls, lake rules and safe riding with a guide before you head out to the canyons.

Jet ski rentals →

Surfer carving a boat wave on Lake Powell

Your First Wakesurf Ride

Float on your back in the water with your heels on the board and the rope handle in your hands.
As the boat starts slowly, let it pull you up. Keep your arms straight and stand up gradually.
Put your weight on your front foot to move toward the boat and on your back foot to slow down.
Find the sweet spot on the wave, then toss the rope into the boat and surf.

Most people stand up within a few tries. A coach on the boat makes it much faster.

Your First Wakeboard Ride

Float with your knees to your chest, board in front of you and arms straight around your knees.
Let the boat pull you up. Do not stand too fast: stay small and let the board plane.
Turn your board sideways, lean back slightly and keep the handle low at your hip.
Look where you want to go. When you are ready, edge out toward the wake.

Quick Starts for Every Sport

Water skis

Knees to your chest, ski tips up out of the water and arms straight. Let the boat pull you up instead of pulling on the rope.

Kneeboard

Start kneeling or lying on the board. Once it is planing, slide your knees forward and fasten the strap.

Tube

Hold both handles, lean back and use hand signals: thumbs up for faster, thumbs down for slower.

Wake foil

Keep your weight centered and your movements small. Lean forward slightly to keep the foil low while you learn.

Flyboard

Float on your stomach and let the jets lift you. Stand tall, keep your legs straight and look at the horizon, not your feet.

Jet ski

Start slow, learn the no-wake areas near marinas and beaches, and keep a safe distance from boats, swimmers and canyon walls.

Kids and Beginners

Every rider wears a properly sized life jacket, and we have them from small kids to adults.
Tubing or kneeboarding is a great first step for young riders before they try to stand up.
The MasterCraft NXT22 has an easy, beginner-friendly wave, and every boat’s wave can be tuned smaller for first rides.
Jet ski drivers must be 18 or older with a valid driver license. Passengers of any age can ride with a parent or guardian’s approval. See Lake Powell with kids.

Best Time and Place to Learn

Early morning is the best time to learn almost any day of the year: the lake is glassy and the wind has not picked up. Calm, wide side canyons and protected bays away from the main channel give you smooth water and room to fall. Summer brings the warmest water; in spring and fall a wetsuit makes a big difference. See Lake Powell water temperature by month.

What to Bring

Swimsuit, a rash guard or sun shirt, and a wetsuit in spring and fall
Sunscreen, sunglasses with a strap and a hat
Plenty of water, snacks and lunch in a cooler
Towels and a dry layer for the ride back

Water Sports Safety

Everyone on a board, skis, tube, foil or jet ski wears a life jacket, every time.
The engine goes to neutral or off whenever someone is getting on the swim platform or is in the water near the back of the boat.
Keep a spotter watching the rider at all times, and raise a flag when someone is down in the water.
Agree on hand signals before you start, and keep a safe distance from shore, other boats, swimmers and canyon walls.