Frequently asked questions

No — quite the opposite. Wakesurfing is the most forgiving watersport on the lake. The wave moves at 18 km/h, you fall into 22-degree water, and you start on your knees on the board with a short rope. In practice the large majority of beginners are standing within the first hour.

Yes, swimming is essential, and a buoyancy vest is compulsory for everyone while riding. If someone in your group is not comfortable in water, tell us when booking — they are very welcome to stay on board.

Around 8 for wakesurfing, provided the child swims properly and actually wants to. We Say so when you sign up: there is often a board and a vest in their size to lend on board. Younger children are welcome on board as passengers.

Your own gear: board, vest, wetsuit. The association rents nothing out — everyone brings their own. Plus swimwear, a towel, sunscreen and a strap for your sunglasses. If you are starting out and have no board yet, tell us: someone on board will almost always have a spare to lend you.

If it rains, we ride anyway: we are already wet. Strong wind, thunderstorms or a choppy lake are different — we cancel ourselves and move you to whichever date suits you. That call is ours to make, never yours from the pier.

Yes, and no reason needed. Just tell us as soon as you know, ideally more than 48 hours ahead: a seat freed early goes to someone else on the list, freed late it is lost for everybody.

The boat is certified for 15, but we deliberately cap ride sessions at eight. Beyond that everyone waits too long for their turn and the outing loses its point. For larger groups we run two consecutive departures.

We leave from the harbour of Crans-près-Céligny and ride offshore, between Céligny and Coppet. Regulations require staying more than 300 metres from the shore for wakesurfing — a useful constraint, since the water out there is far smoother.

Early morning and late afternoon. The lake turns to glass, with no wind and no boat chop, and the Surf Gate wave is perfectly clean. It is also when the light is at its best — hence our Sunset slot.

Nothing is paid on this site: the association is non-profit and sells no service. Fuel for the outing is shared between those on board, hand to hand, and everyone brings their own gear. That is all.