FAQ’s
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
We provide all wake style USCG-approved life vests, wakesurf boards and ropes. If you have your own wetsuit, please bring it. An iced cooler with water bottles, boat friendly snacks and towels will be provided.
WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?
Prior to leaving, we recommend checking the weather.
We also recommend:
Beverages you want to drink on the boat. Bottled water will be provided.
Wear your swimwear
Hat or a Lycra garment to keep the sun off you.
Shoes are not needed nor allowed once you board the vessel. We do have an area to keep your shoes safe and dry.
Please apply sunscreen prior to boarding.
HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN I BRING?
More, the merrier! You can bring up to five friends or family on the boat. Everyone will still need to sign the waiver (below) before stepping on the boat.
WHAT ABOUT THE WEATHER?
Rain or shine, we are out there, but if the weather is not to our liking, we may reschedule you in upcoming time slots that are available or give you a full refund. If lightning or inclement weather arises during your surf adventure, your safety comes first, and we will respond accordingly.
WHAT LAKES ARE YOU ON?
We are based out of Austin, Texas. We serve the Highland Chain of Lakes, primarily Lake Austin and Lake Travis.
DO I NEED TO SIGN A WAIVER?
Yes! Everyone on the boat must sign our liability waiver. You can do it beforehand from your computer or smartphone.
Lake Austin Public Access Locations
Lake Austin is a 22-mile stretch of the seven Highland Lakes, just west of downtown Austin. Lined by prime waterfront real estate, homeowners enjoy consistent water levels and unbeatable proximity to all things Austin.
Due to Lake Austin’s intimate residential nature, the bottom portion from City Park, to Walsh Landing shorelines are lined with beautiful homes and towering hillsides, (totally worth seeing at least once), but the water conditions tend to be rougher on a surfer especially in the beginning stages.
Your wakesurfing experience will be directly affected by the area of Lake Austin you want to meet up. If
For the best experience we recommend choosing one of the Blue labeled locations when booking your surf session. These areas have more natural shorelines and noticeably less boat traffic. Both of which make your time in the water and on the board more enjoyable.
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Located at the end of Quinlan Park Rd in the Steiner Ranch community. It’s Free to park here and if you’re coming from the Lake Travis, Cedar Park or NW Austin areas, this is gonna be a great spot for you to get on the lake.
This wakesurfing experience is gonna be like no other from the moment you drive up!
Step out of your car to be engulfed in crisp fresh air and picturesque lush green hills jutting straight from depths of Lake Austin. A feeling 100% unique to this area of the lake.
It only gets better from here. More natural shorelines and less boat traffic offer calmer water conditions making it ideal for surfing.
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Located off of Commons Ford Rd near the Cuernavaca Dr and Bee Cave Rd intersection.
Commons Ford Ranch Park is a 10 min drive from downtown Austin.
It’s Free to park and a little bit of a walk to the dock. But the scenery and water conditions are similar to the Quinlan Park area, ideal for surfing.
If you’re coming from anywhere near Downtown or south/SW Austin areas, this is the spot you wanna be.
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Parking is $5 at the gate to enter the park and access the boat docks.
You’ll want to park near the boat ramp. Then head down to the dock.
This area has a little rougher water conditions, but for those who LOVE sightseeing, you will see some breathtaking properties.
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Please bring $5 cash for each person to enter the park and access the boat dock.
The Pennybacker Bridge is Iconic to Austin and a must-see if you’re visiting for the first time.
The illustrious hillside shores from this area, down, are lined with beautiful homes and downtown skyline views you never knew existed.
This is 100% a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. But there is a trade-off, more boat traffic and homes lining the shoe make the water conditions less enjoyable for surfing.
However! If you book during low boat traffic weekday mornings, you’re sure to swipe some glassy water in the middle of paradise.
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Parking is $5 at the lot to access the boat dock.
Keep the downtown vibe alive! Walsh Landing is a public access ramp/dock right next Hula Hut, Quince and The Boardroom’s favorite lakefront coffee shop Mozart’s. The conditions at this end of the lake are not ideal for wakesurfing, but the sightseeing is worth it!
From the lush lawn lined shores of The Island and towering Mt Bonnell clifftop peeks, to the Iconic Pennybacker (360) Bridge, this is an unforgettable jaw dropping experience everyone is sure to love.
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If you’re staying in an Airbnb on the lake, own a house on the lake, or have a private dock that we are allowed to access, we can pick your group up there.
Just fill in the street address on the booking page so we can view the accessibility (obstructions/depth) ahead of time. Lake Austin has very few shallow areas we cannot access.
GENERAL RULES AND INFO
We provide everything you need for a hassle free adventure of a lifetime! This includes:
Fueled Boat with professional captain and instructor
Surfboards, and vests for your group
Iced cooler with bottled waters
Boat friendly refueling snacks
Towels to use while on your excursion
Bring a small backpack to keep your things together like car keys, wallet, sandals, etc.. You may also bring your favorite insulated water bottle with a screw on lid to keep your drink cold. There is a small storage compartment to stow everyone’s bags. Towels will be provided for everyone in your group.
No Glass bottles. We provide an iced cooler with bottled waters. You’re welcome to bring canned and plastic bottled drinks including alcohol (long as you’re over 21)
Apply your sunscreen before leaving the house. It’s an upholstery damaging necessary evil, but we got you covered with upholstery safe sunscreen if you are on a longer excursion and need to reapply.
No Pets. We love our fur babies too. But we have to leave them at home. Pets can damage the upholstery, fall off the rocking boat and get extremely anxious when they are trapped on a boat for a few hours with no where to potty.
No Food. Wakesurfing is physically demanding. It is best to eat a square meal of carbs, fat and protein before embarking on your adventure. We provide energy refueling snacks. If you have a food sensitivity you are welcome to bring something separate to snack on, but no chips, crackers, cakelike foods, dyed foods, popcorn or chocolate. Basically nothing that will crumble, stain, melt, leave residue on fingers or has a possibility to not make it from the packaging to your mouth.
No shoes on the boat, it’s just universal boating etiquette. Prior to stepping on, you’ll have to remove your shoes. It’s best to wear flipflops or slip on sandals that will fit easily in your bag.