Water Sport Lessons — The Boat Shop

LAKE WALLENPAUPACK · TAFTON, PA

Private water sport
lessons on the lake.

Learn to water ski, wakeboard, or wakesurf with private instruction tailored to your experience level and goals—all behind a premium Malibu boat.

LESSONS AVAILABLE FRIDAY–TUESDAY AT 9:00 OR 10:00 AM

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LESSON RATE BOARD

PRICING & WHAT'S INCLUDED

Private instruction is customized to the rider's skill level. Equipment and required safety gear are included.

Private Lesson 1 HOUR

Lesson Rateper one-hour lesson $270

Reservation Depositdue when confirmed $100

Remaining Balancedue before the lesson begins $170

Discount pricing is available for prepaid multiple-lesson packages. Contact us for current package options and passenger limits.

YOUR LESSON INCLUDES

Everything needed to get on the water.

✓Private instruction tailored to the rider's experience level and goals
✓Premium Malibu tow boat
✓Water skis, wakeboards, wakesurf boards, and life jackets
✓Instruction from a factory-sponsored watersports instructor
✓Beginner through experienced instruction

CHOOSE YOUR SPORT

LESSON OPTIONS

Tell us what you would like to learn or improve when submitting your request.

01 · SKI

Water Skiing

Learn proper starts, balance, body positioning, and safe riding techniques, or work on improving your existing skills.

02 · BOARD

Wakeboarding

Work on getting up, board control, riding position, and technique with instruction adjusted to your comfort and ability.

03 · SURF

Wakesurfing

Learn how to get up, find the wave, maintain position, and ride safely behind the boat with personalized coaching.

HOW IT WORKS

REQUESTING A LESSON

Submit Request

Complete the online form with your preferred dates, sport, and participant information.

We Review

Our team checks instructor, boat, and lesson-time availability.

Confirm & Pay

We contact you to confirm the date and collect the $100 reservation deposit.

Meet at the Marina

The remaining $170 balance is due before your lesson begins.

A submitted request is not a confirmed reservation

Submitting the form does not hold or guarantee a lesson time. Your lesson is confirmed only after our team reviews availability, contacts you, and receives the required deposit.

BEFORE YOU REQUEST

Questions, answered

If you do not see what you need, call or text us at 570-226-4062.

No. Lessons are available for complete beginners and experienced riders. Your instructor will adjust the lesson around your comfort level, ability, and goals.

Lessons are generally available Friday through Tuesday at either 9:00 AM or 10:00 AM. Availability depends on the instructor, boat schedule, weather, and water conditions.

Water skis, wakeboards, wakesurf boards, and life jackets are provided. Equipment availability and sizing may vary, so include participant ages and sizes on the request form.

Passenger and participant limits may depend on the lesson type and participant ages. Include everyone who plans to attend on the request form so our team can confirm whether the group can be accommodated.

Yes. A $100 deposit is required when the lesson is confirmed. The remaining $170 balance is due on the lesson date before the lesson begins.

If The Boat Shop cancels the lesson, or weather or water conditions prevent it from taking place, a full refund will be provided.

Customer cancellations made at least 48 hours before the scheduled lesson will receive a full refund of the $100 deposit. Cancellations made less than 48 hours before the lesson may result in forfeiture of the deposit. No-shows are not eligible for a refund.

Yes. Discount pricing is available for prepaid lesson packages. Contact us for current package pricing and availability.

READY TO GET STARTED?

Request your lesson.

Submit your preferred dates and lesson type. Our team will contact you after reviewing availability.

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