Wakeboarding
The ultimate day out at Curve Water Sports
Learn a new sport and discover your new favourite hobby with wakeboarding at Curve Water Sports. Perfect for families, friends and thrill-seekers, it’s one of Essex’s best outdoor water activities.
From £24 per session
Book Your Wakeboard Experience
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Beginner Lesson
Never wakeboarded on a system 2.0 cable before? Book a beginner lesson and our coaches will guide you through the first steps to get you up and riding. Includes all your equipment and a 15 minute dry land lesson to go through all the safety aspects of wakeboarding.
£48 for 30 minutes
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Session on The Mill
The mill is aimed at those progressing from a beginner lesson before you are ready to hit obstacles. This cable has no obstacles and is perfect for learning how to turn, switch & dock starts. This cable is perfect for air tricks as there are no obstacles in your way.
£24 for 15 minutes
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Session on The Hydro
Once you are comfortable on your wakeboard, start tackling some obstacles! We have a kickers, a frames and flat pads for you to start practicing those jumps, twists & 360 turns.
£24 for 15 minutes
£10 a month annual membership
50% off wakeboard sessions for members
An affordable way to ride as often as you want!
What To Expect from a Beginner Wakeboard Lesson
Never wakeboarded before? We’ll get you started with a super simple dry-land intro, then take you straight onto the water with one-to-one coaching. You’ll learn how to stand up, stay balanced, and enjoy your first proper ride, all at your own pace. Wakeboarding doesn’t get easier than this!
It also makes a brilliant gift — fun, different, and something they’ll actually remember.
pay as you ride from £24 per 15 minutes
Already got the basics nailed? Perfect. Our setup is ideal for building skills, boosting confidence, and trying out new tricks. Our instructors can help you work on technique, push yourself a little further, or just enjoy a great session on the water. For anyone looking to take their riding up a notch, this is one of the best wakeboarding spots in Essex.
Activity Restrictions
Age
Children must be aged 8 and above to participate and a supervisor over the age of 18 must stay on site for the duration of the activity
Height & Weight
Participants must be 1.2m and under 120kg
Swim ability
All participants must be confident enough to jump in the water and swim across to the activity (roughly 25m)
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FAQs
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You’ll need to be able to swim 25m on your own and feel confident jumping into the water. You might go under the water and will need to be able to swim back to the cable. Our coaches are on hand for safety, all hold PB2 licenses and are able to drive the safety boat.
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Children aged 8–18: Can participate with adult supervision
18+: No supervision needed
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We provide all the equipment you need to wakeboard. This includes wetsuits, lifejackets, helmets and wakeboard boots and boards. You will need to bring a towel and swimming costume.
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All of our introductory wakeboarding lessons are on a 1-2-1 basis, with one of our instructors.
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As we are on a system 2.0 where your riding is more intense sessions are 15 minutes long. Our Beginner sessions are 30 minutes long.
Parties & Groups
Got a group keen to learn something new? Wakeboarding is a brilliant choice for teens, older school groups, families, and corporate teams.
Enquire about booking multiple sessions at the same time so your group can learn together, you’ll start with a dry-land lesson, then take turns on the water while the rest of the group watches from the dock with the driver — it’s fun and a great way to cheer each other on.
If you’d like to organise a group session, just get in touch and we’ll help you plan it!
Email us at theteam@curvewatersports.co.uk or call 01255 821915
What’s on-site
free parking
We have space for over 200 cars in our FREE carpark. Located just opposite our lake.
lockers
Keep your belongings safe with our onsite lockers. Please bring a padlock with you
mill street lake cafe
Our cafe serves hot & cold food, drinks & snacks. Please note picnicking is not permitted on site.
Looking for an unforgettable water sports experience near Clacton‑on‑Sea? Wakeboarding at Curve Water Sports in St Osyth, Essex is the perfect adrenaline‑fuelled activity for families, friends and thrill‑seekers alike. Whether you’re a complete beginner or want to improve your skills, our 1‑2‑1 wakeboarding lessons and coached sessions on the System 2.0 cable give you the confidence to ride the water with expert support. From your first stand‑up to mastering new techniques, wakeboarding at Curve is one of the most exciting days out for kids aged 8 and up and a top choice for summer holiday activities and outdoor adventure in North Essex near Suffolk. Make a day of it by pairing your wakeboarding session with other Curve Water Sports activities like paddleboarding, kayaking or the Aqua Park for even more fun on the lake. Book now to secure your water sports activity and discover why wakeboarding in Essex is a must‑try activity for everyone.