Before you can ride, you need to figure out if you’re “regular” or “goofy” (seriously). We explain those terms, trick names and more.
Tow Sports Boating Basics
For our Tow Sports Boating Basics series, we partnered with Mercury-powered professional wakeboarders Carro Djupsjö and Dylan Miller, whose expert advice can help just about anyone get started wakesurfing or wakeboarding. With family and friends in mind, the series covers all the essential roles in a great day on the water: boat driver, spotter and rider. Carro and Dylan’s help will have you riding faster and pulling off sweet tricks in no time.
Technology & Terminology
Wakeboard & Wakesurf Terminology
How to Ballast a Boat for Wake Sports
Adding and adjusting weight within your boat helps achieve the right ballast for a rideable wake or wave.
Mercury Cruise Control & Smart Tow®
Mercury SmartCraft® digital technologies take the guesswork out of driving the boat, for a safer, easier experience.