Want to try boatless wakeboarding? Check out this park in Rock Hill.

This story is courtesy of our friends at Queen City Weekend.

Wakeboarding is a popular lake sport which usually includes a boat and a brave person holding a rope in the back ready to ride the waves. Truth be told, it can be hard to even get above water in that situation.

That’s why SouthTown Wake Park‘s concept is so cool and unique. Instead of a boat, the wakeboarder is pulled by a cable pulley system above their head. For those with no experience, the park offers a starter pool with a simple track taking you in a straight line. Once you’ve got your sea legs, you can transition to the bigger lake – complete with obstacles and turns to challenge you.

General Manager Jackie Sly says wake boarding at the park is much easier than behind a boat. Once you take into control the calmer conditions, the cable pulling you up as opposed to out and the practice area, SouthTown Wake Park lets people ease into the sport.

SouthTown Wake Park is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day. Find it at 255 E. Rambo Road in Rock Hill.

This story was originally published July 26, 2018 at 9:57 PM with the headline "Want to try boatless wakeboarding? Check out this park in Rock Hill.."