Top 8 Wakeboarding Spots in the World
Most people want to spend their holidays soaking up the sun and relaxing while lying on a beautiful, sandy beach. But, there are many others who would rather splash around in the water and take part in some of the watersport that are available. If you’re one of those who choose the holiday destination according to the surfing possibilities it offers or you would like to try your new Nautique wakeboard, keep on reading to find out more about 8 best places in the world to practice wakeboarding!
1 – Lake Navarino, Australia
Just a short drive from Perth, there’s the breathtaking Lake Navarino where you can join other wakeboarders who seek the thrill of the magnificent waters of Waroona Dam. Since Western Australia is probably wakeboarders’ Eden, come here to learn and master your own wakeboarding skills.
2 – Lake Shasta, California
Approximately ten miles north of Redding, California, there’s one of the North California best watersports destinations: Lake Shasta. Nevertheless, Shasta regulars do recommend wakeboarders to wait until after 6 pm to practice their best water splashing activity, because it’s the time when most daytrippers leave and the water becomes glassy and optimal for surfing.
3 – Ada Ciganlija, Serbia
In the heart of the Serbian capital’s, Belgrade, there’s Lake Ada Ciganlija, the top spot to learn wakeboarding. This unique spot was the home of the European Cable Wakeboard Championships back in 2011. Perfect calm water and sunny summer days, makes Ada Ciganlija one of the Europe’s best wakeboarding destinations for beginners.
4 – Stoney Park, Australia
A venue in New South Wales, Stoney Park is an amazing place to master your wakeboarding trade. North of Port Macquarie, one of the top surfing destinations, these 2 man-made lakes will provide you optimum conditions, regardless of your wakeboarding skills.
5 – Lake Powell, Utah
A spectacular mass of clean water nearby the Glen Canyon Dam in Utah, Lake Powell is one of the best spots in USA for wakeboarding. It is the second largest man-made lake in the U.S. and it attracts approximately 2 million tourists a year. But, don’t worry, the lake itself and its shore is so large that you won’t have a problem to find a smooth spot for your favorite water sport. In addition, when you need to take break from boarding, you won’t have to fight for towel space.
6 – Anapa, Russia
This Black Sea resort in Russia is ideal for those wakeboarding lovers looking for a place with warmer water. Come to Anapa for the first-class wakeboarding and great atmosphere.
7 – Lake Geneva, Switzerland
Let’s make it clear: wakeboarding on Lake Geneva (or anywhere else in Switzerland) can be quite expensive. Nevertheless, snowy peaks of Mont Blanc and Grand Combine provide a stunning backdrop to wakeboarding here. Not to mention that you’ll share this lake with crème de la crème of the Swiss society; their favorite weekend pastime is demonstrating wakboarding skills.
8 – Table Rock Lake, Missouri
One of Missouri’s most-visited fishing and watersports destinations, a man-made lake in the Ozarks, Table Rock Lake is hugely popular among the U.S. based wakeboarders. If you want to wakeboard without the wetsuit next summer, Table Rock Lake is an ideal destination for that.
Wakeboarding is a combination of surfing, water skiing and snowboarding. You have the simple task to stay upright, but anyone who has tried it, knows how difficult it can be. In fact you need to be pulled by a specially designed boat (Nautique Surf boats are probably the best) which can make a decent sized wake. So, we’ve mentioned the best wakeboarding destination, it’s up to you to choose the one that suits you (and your budget) and to hone your wakeboarding chops there!