Wakeboarding
Water sport of riding a short board pulled by a boat or cable, performing tricks off the wake.
👥1 per team🌤outdoor
What is Wakeboarding?
Wakeboarding is a water sport in which a rider stands on a short board and is pulled by a boat or overhead cable system, using the boat's wake as a launch pad for jumps, spins and grabs. Competition disciplines include boat, cable park and Wake Park events.
Quick facts
Category
Aquatic Sports
Type
Individual
Players
1 per team
Where played
outdoor
Country of origin
🇺🇸 United States
Estimated origin
Late 1980s, San Diego, California
Olympic
No
Popularity
major
Sources & provenance
Last verified 2026-08-20.verified