🌊 What Is Fly Boarding?
Fly Boarding is an adrenaline-packed watersport where riders are propelled into the air above the water using a water-powered jetpack attached to a board. The board is connected via a hose to a personal watercraft (PWC), which provides thrust, allowing riders to hover, fly, spin, and dive with incredible agility.
Fly Boarding combines balance, core strength, and a sense of flight, offering a thrilling and unique water experience for beginners and advanced riders alike.
📜 A Brief History of Fly Boarding
Fly Boarding was invented in 2011 by French watercraft enthusiast Franky Zapata. Initially designed as a fun watersport innovation, it quickly gained worldwide popularity for its spectacular aerial maneuvers and accessible learning curve.
Today, Fly Boarding is practiced globally, from tropical beaches to lakes in Canada. At Ukiteboard, we proudly bring this high-adrenaline sport to students in Keswick, Ontario, drawing on 15+ years of watersports instruction experience.
🎓 Learning Fly Boarding at Ukiteboard
Learning Fly Boarding at Ukiteboard is safe, structured, and exhilarating. Our lessons include:
- Understanding safety protocols and equipment setup
- Mastering balance, posture, and movement on the board
- Practicing take-offs, hovering, and basic aerial tricks
- Gradual progression to confident spins, flips, and dives
Our certified instructors provide personalized coaching, ensuring each student can enjoy the thrill of Fly Boarding safely.
❓ Top 10 FAQs About Fly Boarding
1. What is Fly Boarding?
Fly Boarding is a watersport where a rider is lifted above the water by a water-powered board connected to a personal watercraft.
2. Do I need prior experience?
No. Beginners can start without prior watersport experience. Comfort in water is recommended.
3. How long does it take to learn?
Most students learn the basics in 1–2 lessons, including hovering and controlled movements.
4. Is Fly Boarding safe?
Yes. With proper safety gear, instruction, and supervision, Fly Boarding is safe and fun.
5. What equipment do I need?
Fly Board, personal flotation device (PFD), wetsuit, and helmet. Ukiteboard provides all necessary equipment.
6. Where can I Fly Board?
Fly Boarding can be done on lakes, rivers, or calm coastal waters. Lake Simcoe in Keswick is ideal for beginners.
7. How high can I go?
Beginners typically hover 2–3 meters above the water, while experienced riders can reach up to 10 meters.
8. What should I wear?
A wetsuit for warmth, helmet, and life jacket for safety.
9. How fit do I need to be?
Moderate fitness and basic balance are sufficient. Core strength helps with control and stability.
10. Why learn Fly Boarding with Ukiteboard?
With over 15 years of experience and hundreds of satisfied students, Ukiteboard provides safe, structured lessons and expert guidance in Keswick, Ontario.