The Wake Yard FAQ – Wakeboarding in Glasgow Explained

The Wake Yard is Glasgow’s urban watersports playground – just 5 minutes from the city centre. Think wakeboarding, ringo rides, SUPs, jam nights and a vibe that’s anything but ordinary.

The Wake Yard is located at 57 North Canal Bank St, Glasgow G4 9XP.

Kids as young as 6 can ride ringos, and we’ve got beginner wakeboarding sets for younger riders too from the age of 6. Under 16s must be supervised by an adult over the age of 18.

We provide all equipment required including wakeboard (wakeboarding only), buoyancy aid, wetsuit and helmet. You should bring a swimming costume for below your wetsuit, flip flops or a pair of old shoes and a towel.

Wakeboarding sessions for all levels Ringo rides (hang on tight) Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) Events, jam nights, private hire and more

Not at all. Absolute beginners are welcome. Our Crew will kit you out, run you through the basics, and have you up and riding in no time.

Easy. Click here (thewakeyard.com/book), pick your slot, and you’re good to go. Advance booking is required for all sessions.

You’ll find metered bays on the street during operating hours (free on Sunday), or swing into Pinkston Watersports Centre if you need more space.

Yes. We have changing facilities currently available at Pinkston Watersports Centre - you'll need to collect your wetsuit at Pinkston before your session.

Toilets are available for use at Pinkston Watersports Centre (just a few minutes walk away).

Yes, it's included in the price of all our activities. This includes wetsuite hire, buoyancy aid and helmet.

Bring your own kit if you like — wetsuit, buoyancy, helmet, board… it’s all good. Just a heads up: if your board’s rocking big fins or metal fins, we’ll ask you to take them off before hitting the jumps and features.

For group booking information, please email us at hello@thewakeyard.com

Yes, we test the water regularly.

The Wake Yard is all about creating a space that’s open to everyone — a place to get outside, get active, and have a good time on the water. We back the local community by offering training and job opportunities for young people, and we’re big on giving them a way into alternative sports in a safe, welcoming spot. Instead of hanging around with nothing to do, we want to see young people progressing, pushing themselves, and picking up new skills. We also link up with schools and community groups to run social programmes — making sure The Wake Yard is more than just a wake park, it’s a place that brings people together and shows off all the good that being outdoors can do.

You should arrive 30 minutes ahead of your session. Your booked session time indicates the 'on the water' time - you'll need some time to get changed into your wetsuit!

If you're needing a wetsuit, firstly swing by Pinkston Watersports Centre and grab your wetsuit on the rail outside our container. If you have any issues, give us a call on 07415787260 or drop us a WhatsApp! Once you've collected your wetsuit, you can get changed in the changing rooms and then cross the bridge, take a left and head all the way to the red postbox before taking another left. Our crew will greet you there and get your session underway!