Frequently asked questions
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 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, or swing into Pinkston Watersports Centre if you need more space.
Yes. We have changing facilities currently available at Pinkston Watersports Centre - just make sure to come to The Wake Yard first to collect your wetsuit!
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.