South Coast Wake Park

Wakeboarding Portsmouth

Cable wakeboarding is a variation of traditional wakeboarding where the rider is pulled by an overhead cable system instead of a boat. This setup allows for wakeboarding in artificial or controlled environments, such as wake parks, and is increasingly popular due to its accessibility and environmental benefits. The cable system consists of a series of towers with a moving cable that tows the wakeboarder around a circular or straight path.

Key Features of Cable Wakeboarding:

• Cable System: The overhead cable runs continuously, pulling multiple riders at once in a closed-loop system. Some parks use a straight-line system for beginners or specific tricks.
• No Boat Required: Unlike traditional wakeboarding, there's no need for a boat, making cable wakeboarding more cost-effective and reducing fuel use and noise pollution.
• Obstacles and Ramps: Many wake parks include various obstacles, such as ramps, sliders, and rails, adding an extra challenge for riders to perform tricks.
• Accessibility: It's often easier for beginners to learn, as speeds can be adjusted, and the cable system provides a more consistent pull than a boat. Parks also offer lessons for newcomers.

Wakeboarding at South Coast Wake Park in Portsmouth Nestled within the picturesque moat at Hilsea lies the South Coast Wake Park, boasting a state-of-the-art 2 tower Sesitec System 2.0 cable wakeboard run. This innovative cable wakeboarding system stands as a testament to the future of water sports, offering enthusiasts an unparalleled experience.

The cable wakeboarding system at South Coast Wake Park is renowned for its user-friendly nature, making it an ideal platform for beginners and experts alike. Expert operators meticulously control the cable's speed, tailoring each ride to individual needs. Suspended between two towers, the cable effortlessly pulls wakeboarders, eliminating the need for a tow boat. This precise control ensures a safe and enjoyable ride, allowing riders to focus solely on perfecting their skills and mastering the art of wakeboarding.

The Longest Run on the South Coast
Prepare yourself for a thrilling adventure on the 200m long cable wakeboard run, the longest on the south coast and among the UK's most extensive. For the daring and ambitious, this wakeboard park features an array of ramps and rails, providing the perfect playground to practice tricks and jumps. At the end of each run, skilled wakeboarders can seamlessly turn, embarking on an almost limitless ride, limited only by their expertise and creativity.

Are you ready to take your wakeboarding journey to new heights? Experience the thrill of wakeboarding in the heart of Portsmouth at South Coast Wake Park.

South Coast Wake park also offer a variety of other water sports at Hilsea including:

• Kayaking
• Slacklining
• Stand Up Paddle Boarding
• Wakeboarding
• Zorbing

The park offers courses and taster sessions for all of the different water sports run by fully trained instructors and the park is a member of the appropriate Governing Bodies such as the British Waterski and Wakeboard Federation, British Stand Up Paddle Association and the British Canoe Union.

There is a fully stocked shop with specialist wakeboarding equipment, paddle boards, water sports safety equipment, wetsuits and general leisure wear. For water sports courses and taster sessions all of the necessary equipment and safety items such as bouyancy aids, lifejackets are supplied and wetsuits can also be hired. So this is a great place to go if you want to try out some of these water sports without needing to invest straight away in all of the equipment and gear.