Wakeboarding?

River Games 2010 was a great day on the water. With temperature in the high 90’s the Illinois River was the place to be.

Free wakeboarding pulls were the event of the day and the professionals gave instructions to those who were willing to give the sport of wakeboarding a try.


Never heard of wakeboarding?

Well, wakeboarding is a surface water sport which involves riding a wakeboard over the surface of a body of water. It was developed from a combination of water skiing, snow boarding and surfing techniques.

On land instruction was helpful to those who have never tried it but didn’t always end up with the desired result. This sport can take more than a few attempts to get the hang of.
One first timer had to give it several attempts before he was able to ride the water.

Heritage Harbor Ottawa and Quest Watersports partnered for this annual event and it was a big hit with all who attended.

Wakeboarding is a great Adventure Lifestyle sport for those who like the adrenaline rush. The feel of being pulled behind a boat, speeding down the river, with your legs strapped to a board is not for the faint of heart. But once you try it, you’re hooked!


The Adventure Lifestyle in the heart of Starved Rock Country awaits you at Heritage Harbor Ottawa