Wake Sports on the Lake - Options to Consider

A month or so ago, I was out on the lake with a friend who had been away from Lake Beulah for a while. When he hopped onto my boat, the first thing he said was, “What’s the biggest threat to Lake Beulah?”… While there are always threats to the beauty and health of the lake, I couldn’t help but answer ‘Wake Boating’. He was surprised. He’d just been out to Lake Powell, a 186 mile long, lake in Arizona with a depth of 583 feet, where he and his family had a blast with a wake boat. In fact, he told me he had been out shopping for one the day before. Now, he’s looking for alternatives.

This isn’t another article about why wake boats are wrong for Lake Beulah. Instead, just like when I talked to my friend, let it be known there are even newer and cooler options. While wake boats can make giant ocean-like waves, the fun is limited to a small area right behind the boat, and only one can surf at a time.

With an eFoil, (electric hydrofoil surfboard), you can get all the thrill of surfing and then some, but without the need of artificial waves. You can travel across the water in all kinds of conditions and with essentially zero damage to the lake, or concerns about alienating your fellow lake users. Plus, you’ll have way more fun!

Here are a few other things to like a lot about eFoils.

• They are environmentally friendly, producing no emissions and no wake.

• Less noise pollution - Riders enjoy a quieter, more peaceful experience.

• Compact size allows them to glide over shallow water.

• Compared to traditional wakeboards, they are easier to learn.

• Equipped with auto shut-off, they are safer to use.

• They are fun to ride in all wave conditions.

• They are nearly maintenance-free.

• Storage is a non-issue and they can be folded up and put in your trunk.

• Riding an eFoil can be done together with friends and family

EDITOR’S NOTE: Both GlydeWatersports and MKEeFoil give lessons. MKEeFoil will bring foils to Lake Beulah for you and your family to try out.