Wakesurfing Comes to Hilton Head, South Carolina at Hilton Head Wake Sports!

July 16, 2012 - PRLog -- Hilton Head Wake Sports is excited to announce that they are offering Wakesurfing. They are the only watersports charter offering Wakesurfing in the area. Owners, Dave Rice and Matt Williams are thrilled to bring the excitement and fun of Wakesurfing to the Lowcountry.

Dave and Matt are avid watersports enthusiasts and accomplished coaches. They run Hilton Head Wake Sports out of Palmetto Bay Marina in Hilton Head. Hilton Head Wake Sports features a Tige 21V towboat with an inboard engine which is the safest for Wakesurfing and optimal at creating the perfect wake to surf.  Locally, only Hilton Head Wake Sports offers a professional ride behind a precision boat. Recently featured in Hilton Head Monthly’s June 2012 issue and highlighted in the Summer Fun section, Dave and Matt discussed their expertise and love of;  Wakesurfing, Kneeboarding, Wakeboarding, Wakeskating, Tubing and coaching.
First, a little history: The beginnings of Wakesurfing started with early pioneers of the sport using old surf boards behind their boats. As people continued to ride they realized that they needed something more specific to what they were doing and decided to create more and more specialized boards.  
You may be asking, how does this work? Wakes from motorboats create waves similar to those found in oceans plied by regular surfers. Like ocean waves, there's a break and a curl, which surfers can ride and use to perform tricks like dips, sharp turns and spins.
Because the boat is continually creating waves as it moves, there's a constant curling effect, which allows some wakesurfers to carve through a wake for several minutes. The forward inertia created by initially holding onto the towrope helps the surfer stay afloat, along with the constant motion of an ever-churning wake and the water's strong surface tension. Add to this the buoyancy effect of the surfboard: The board is less dense than the water, and it distributes the surfer's weight widely, allowing him or her to skim along the surface of the water.
Whether you’re experienced in watersports and looking for something new to excel at or just a first timer, Hilton Head Wake Sports will get you out on the water and having fun. Wakesurfing is really exciting and no prior experience is needed. It’s an easy and safe way to enjoy being towed behind a boat. Wakesurfing is something both young and old can enjoy.

Hilton Head Wake Sports is located at the South End of Hilton Head Island at Palmetto Bay Marina. Their captains are professionally licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard and are top rated on Trip Advisor. Please call (843)-686-2200 for more information, or visit their website at http://www.watersportshiltonhead.com