Course / Lesson 03

Driving & How to Pull a Wakesurfer

Set a clean wave and pull your rider up smoothly

LAND · 10 min · 3 clips · Coach: Ryan Deese

In this lesson you'll learn

  • Boat driving basics and docking
  • Pulling a rider up smoothly — throttle feel
  • Hand signals — how rider and driver talk
  • Picking up fallen riders safely

You can drive for a surfer confidently and set a wave worth riding.

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