Either if you are going to step on the skis for the first time or you are a short line slalomer, we got you!
Enjoy your experience!
Safety: To our students, we use to say it´s all about fun, 100% right as long as you are safe. That´s the top priority for everyone at the ski school.
Knowledge: An International team of experienced coaches able to speak up to 6 different languages will ensure you take the most out of each set.
Improvement: Standing up for the first time or lookig for that extra buoy, improvement is what we are all looking for, right? Let´s get wet!
Just 1h20 from Lisbon International Airport, located at the breath-taking Castelo de Bode lake, The Water Ski Academy is the place to be for any water sports enthusiast!
Hardware and equipment are key for success:
Our highly trained and efficient team.
We want to make sure that our staff matches the greatness of our place. We have an International team of experienced skiers and riders that can coach from beginner to pro in 6 different languages!
Francisco Rodrigues – Founder – Chairman
Mané Ramalho – Office Manager
Bernardo Correia – Boat Crew
Diogo Lourenço – Wakesurfing Coach
Lekão – The Dog
Afonso Henriques – Off water training/physical condition
Diogo Simões – Ski coach
André Cuca – The Gardener
Sr. Abreu – Opinion leader and Supervision
We believe that learning from the best is a really good way to improve your skills!
From US Masters Champions to World Record holders, every season, some Pro Skiers come up to the ski school to coach our students. You might see around big names of the sport such as Jaimee Bull, Aliases Zharnasek or Rob Hazelwood.
Follow us on social media and make sure you keep updated so you don´t lose your spot
next time!
Held at Vila Nova beach, The Water Ski Academy Cup is already an important event on the National Calendar.
Whether you are a competitor or a potential sponsor, don´t hesitate, contact us for more details!
Proud host of 2023 National Championships.
Do you need a day-off skiing? Or just not feeling a day on the boat?
We have a bunch of other activities that will keep you busy!
Pontoon trips, boat rental, jetskis, canoeing, SUP, windsurfing or tubing are some of the on-site options.
From 15 minutes to 1h drive from the ski school, horse riding, mountain biking, golfing, scuba diving, archery, surf trips or just gastronomic tourism are also other programs to consider.
Check our Partners website for more information.