How Do You Wakeboard In The Ocean?

Wakeboarding in the ocean is a popular water sport that involves riding the wake of a boat or other watercraft. It requires careful consideration of conditions and the right equipment. Wakeboarders can enjoy the thrill of cruising through the vast, salt-sprayed expanse of the ocean with the right preparation.

The sweet spot for wakesurfing is often 10-15 behind the boat, while ski and wakeboard ropes often stretch to 75. Wakesurf-specific towropes are shorter (15-20), and The Sea Ray 220 Select is designed for making waves in the ocean. This spec combination makes it great for carving through the waters surface at a steady 11 miles per hour with a never-ending wave pushing you for as far as you want to ride while listening to music from the boat.

Wakeboarding in the ocean means that you are on salt water, which makes the water heavier, making you become more stable. Most wakeboarding takes place in intercoastal areas. Once in the water, sit back as if in a chair, with your arms tucked in and your knees between your elbows. When you start to feel the pull of the wake, position your wakeboard so its long, flat surface faces the boat. Hold the handle of your tow rope in front of the wakeboard.

When riding behind the motorboat, it is easy to start surfing the semi-liquid water coming out of the boat’s water. First things first: Getting up onto your wakeboard might seem daunting to a beginner, but it is actually quite easy.