Florida Ski School

Being from up North originally, I have always been a downhill skier. Now living in Florida, wakeboarding or waterskiing seemed like the most sensible alternative, but there was one problem - I am (or was) deathly afraid of the water. I have never even put one single toe into a river, lake or ocean (I know, weird...but true). It was a phobia I had and I decided it was time for it to end.

I called a few different schools because I definitely knew that I would need a lesson or two to get started. Florida Ski School was the last school I called, which is slightly annoying because I could have saved a few hours of my time had I just called them first!

These people LOVE what they do!!! Florida Ski School was the only school I spoke to that I could literally feel their passion for the sport through the phone. I was SOLD and set up my first lesson.

I think I lucked out and got Hugo as my instructor. Leaving the dock on the boat with Hugo, I figured I had better come clean and tell him I was terrified of the water, etc.
In response, there was zero judgement from him and he actually immediately congratulated me for trying to overcome my fear. Just the fact that my fear wasn't discounted, put me at ease right away.

I am so NOT a professional wakeboarder (YET!), but I will definitely say that everyone needs a lesson or two to start off, to prevent hurting/injuring themselves and you would be doing yourself a grave disservice if you didn't choose Florida Ski School. Hugo's instructions were crystal clear & his feedback and tips were incredibly helpful. There was not one YouTube video that I had watched beforehand that could have prepared me to wakeboard the way my lesson with Hugo did.

I have taken up some crazy hobbies in my life and my favorite was becoming a helicopter pilot. I can tell you with 100% certainty that standing up on a wakeboard without falling for the first time was way more fun than my first solo helicopter flight.

These people love what they do, I felt safe and I actually learned to wakeboard in just a couple lessons. Money very well spent and I will be trying other water sports with them!

Awesome fun! Great day with the family. Awesome instructor! Definitely worth the money.

Franck and his team were wonderful. Great instruction, friendly, very accommodating. Will definitely be back!

Super professional!!!! The guide Hugo is the man!!!!!!! He was fun professional and communicative. I will definitely be using them again. I couldn’t recommend it more.

Love Florida Ski School! The coaches are all highly qualified and super friendly. There are so many different water sports and activities to choose from. You can enjoy the school at your leisure or really focus on a sport! I slalom twice a week and developed a passion for it. I think at Florida Ski School you are definitely in the best hands when it comes to coaching and development. I highly recommend this school!