Your best
Wakeboard Academy for Beginners and Pros
Wake and Surf
experience

Sessions


Inclusive
REQUIRED IF IT IS YOUR FIRST TIME WAKEBOARDING OR WAKESURFING! Boat Driver | Personal Coaching | Pro Equipment | 10 min Theory | 20 min on the Water |
30 Min. | 120 ,- CHF


Inclusive
Boat Driver | Personal Coaching | Pro Equipment | 1 Rider per time slot | If you come in a group of 3 or more persons please book a group session!
15 Min. | 78 ,- CHF


Inclusive
Boat Driver | Personal Coaching | Pro Equipment | 1 Rider per time slot | If you come in a group of 3 or more persons please book a group session!
15 Min. | 78 ,- CHF


Inclusive
Boat Driver | Personal Coaching | Pro Equipment & Boards |Enough time for 3 to 4 riders per time slot
60 Min. | 280 ,- CHF


Inclusive
Boat Driver | Personal Coaching | Pro Equipment |Enough time for 3 to 4 riders per time slot
60 Min. | 280 ,- CHF


Inclusive
Boat Driver | Personal Coaching | Pro Equipment |Enough time for 3 to 4 riders per time slot
60 Min. | 280 ,- CHF
Our personal gift card
THE BEST GIFT EVERGive more than just a present – gift an experience. “The Best Gift Ever” from Wakefactory blends creativity, quality, and surprise into one unforgettable package.
Whether for a loved one, friend, or special someone, this is the gift that turns ordinary moments into magical memories. Discover what makes this the ultimate gesture.

Our Wakeboard Academy delivers a special experience for athletes with different levels of experience. Customers can count on many unique advantages.

Professional driver
Book a high-powered wakeboarding boat on a session basis. We will provide an experienced driver to ensure quality waves.

Personal Coaching
Customer benefit from personal coaching from pro athletes. We coach beginners as well as expert riders.

Modern equipment
We provide professional equipment and gear to ensure the best possible wakeboarding experience.
Recommendation
Our team is proud to provide a unique experience for our customers and happy about our high level of customer satisfaction. We would like to share some recommendations.
The Pizza Boi!
The Wakefactory isn’t just another Wakeboard school! This School has the best spot around Germany, Austria and Switzerland plus with Maurus as your Coach and Host you will live the dream of any Wakeboarder! Check it out!
Zwischen den Sets erhole ich mich im Camp bei Dolce far niente, so wie auch der Tessiner seinen Nachmittag am liebsten verbringt. Das Team ist sehr freundlich, hilfsbereit und bietet eine angenehme familiäre Atmosphäre. Es macht immer wieder Spass hier Gast zu sein.
Ich komme immer wieder gerne!
The Family
The Wakefactory team consists of tight knit family of experienced top athletes. We are truly passionate about wakeboarding and hope to inspire veteran and future riders.

Maurus Zwicker
Founder and Head Coach
Hometown: Novaggio TI
Date of Birth: 05.11.1988
Hobbys: Snowboarding und Skateboarding
What I like: Good weather and flat water
Startet riding in: 2006
Favorite Trick: Method
Sponsors: Malibu Boats, Ronix Wakeboards, Follow, Rip Curl, Helvetia Insurance, Releaf Switzerland
Achievements:
- 1. 2025 Europe & Africa Wakeboard Boat Championship Deltebre, Spain
- 1. Place Gsi Berg Battle 2025
- 2. Place Swiss Tour Stop #3 2025
- 2. Place WAKE CUP 2025 Swiss Tour Stop #1
- 1. Place Gsi Berg Battle 2024
- 1. Place WAKE CUP 2024 Swiss Tour Stop #1
- 1. Place Swiss Tour Stop #3 2023
- 2. Place Swiss Championships 2023
- 2. Place Swiss Championships 2022
- 2. Place Wakeboard Academy ThrowDown 2022
- 1. Place Rough Riders Cup 2017
- 2. Place Austrian Nationals 2017
- 2. Place Wakeweeks Open 2017
- 3. Place German Wake Open 2016

Sabrina Zwicker
Wakehouse Manager und Shop
Hometown: Novaggio TI
Date of Birth: 22.10.1991
Hobbys: Kitesurf, Travel, Sport
What I like: My Family, sunny weather and the Beach
Startet wakeboarding/surfing in: 2019

Reto Schaefler
Supporter
Hometown: Arbon
Date of Birth: 26.09.1995
Hobbys: Wakeboarding, Snowboarding
Startet riding in: 2008
Favorite Trick: Batwing seatbelt
Sponsors: Wakefactory, Realwake, Ronix, Follow
Achievements:
- 2. Place Gsi Berg Battle 2025
- 1. Place Swiss Tour Stop #3 2023
- 1. Place Swiss Champs 2019
- 2. Place Gsi Berg Battle 2019
- 2. Place Gsi Berg Battle 2018
- 1. Place Swiss Wakeboard Tour 2013
- 1. Place Swiss Wakeboard Tour 2012

David Hofer
Supporter
Hometown: Höchst AT
Date of Birth: 23.12.1994
Hobbys: Skate, Snowboarding
Startet riding in: 2004
Favorite Trick: Methode
Favorite Spot: Wakeboarding
Sponsors: Sajas Store, Tapwater, Ronix, Follow, Wakefactory, Wakeaholics
Achievements:
- 1. Place Gsi Berg Battle 2016

Joel Wittwer
Supporter
Hometown: Freidorf TG
Date of Birth: 04.10.1985
Hobbys: Wakeboarding, Snowboarding, “Eierschaukeln” 😛
Startet riding in: 2008
Favorite Trick: Shifti 180 and Toeside indy backroll
Favorite Spot: Wakefactory Melano 😀
Sponsors: Ronix, Follow, Tapwater, Wakefactory, US-Nautic, Malibu Boats Switzerland
Achievements:
- 3. Place Swiss Championships 2022
- 6. Place SM Masters 2020
- 1. Place Austria Wakeboard Cup Masters 2019
- 1. Place Come and ride 2013

Academy
The Wake Factory is a personal favorite of pro athlete Massi Pifferetti and tailored to your individual needs as a wakeboarder or wakesurfer. We are located at the eastern shore of Lake Lugano at the foot of Monte Generoso, one of Switzerland’s most beautiful areas, bordering Italy. What makes this location special is the protection from wind which guarantees flat water whatever the time of day.
The Wake Factory is owned and operated by Maurus Zwicker, one of Europe’s finest riders with over 10 years of competition experience. As a qualified professional driver his mantra is “Fun Is First” and he is always concerned with making your time at the Wake Factory memorable.
The Wake Factory utilises the latest and much applauded Malibu 22MXZ & 24MXZ, equipped with the Malibu Surf Gate, PowerWedge & Command Center, enabling total control of wake & wave shape & ramp, for beginners and pro athletes. The same model used for the British & German National Championships.
The super chilled vibe created by Maurus and his team will motivate you to achieve your very best – whether you are a beginner looking to experience wakeboarding or wakesurfing for the first time, or an advanced rider looking to progress.
Book your Wakeboard Lessons and get on the water fast
You book your wakeboard lessons online and stand behind the boat soon after. You pick the date, the discipline and your level, while we take care of the rest. Booking runs around the clock and your confirmation arrives at once, with no waiting line. Whether you step on a board for the first time or fine tune your style, there is a format for every ability.
Wakeboard lessons pay off from day one, because you build the right feel for the water straight away. To help you find the right session at a glance, the overview shows the key options with duration and price:
| Session | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| First Timer | 30 min | 120 CHF |
| Wakeboard or Wakesurf Session | 15 min | 78 CHF |
| Group Session (3+ people) | 60 min | 280 CHF |
The First Timer session is built around your very first day, while a single Wakeboard or Wakesurf Session suits focused practice on individual moves. Coming as three or more, you ride cheapest per person in the Group Session. All prices are in CHF and come with no hidden extras. You only pay for the session you actually ride.
Unique spots and sessions at the Wakeboard Academy
The Wakeboard Academy by Wakefactory takes you to some of the most beautiful spots in Switzerland. What counts here is not volume but your own wake and surf experience on calm water. Every session runs with its own boat and a fixed time slot, so the full time stays yours. Many riders search for wakeboard lessons near me, and our spots across Switzerland keep the trip short. The academy runs through the whole season from spring to autumn, as long as the water plays along.
At our academy you learn to wakeboard at your own pace and without any rush. If you prefer to ride standing up, you combine the day with a session on a Wakesurf board. That way you cover both disciplines in one place and find out what suits you more.
Boat, water and guidance are sorted before you even get in. You do not need to bring your own gear, so you focus fully on riding. A short dry run on land gets you ready, then you head straight onto the water.
Get started with beginner wakeboard classes
Your first clean start is the focus of our beginner wakeboard classes. Your coach explains body position, pull direction and getting up out of the water until it sits. After only a few attempts you glide the first metres and feel how quickly real progress arrives.
Wake board lessons run step by step and always with your safety in mind. Helmet and vest are part of the deal, and a fitting wetsuit is ready for you when needed. That keeps you relaxed and focused even in cooler water, while your coach matches the pace to you. That way you avoid typical beginner mistakes and get gliding safely from the start.
Once the basics sit, things move on smoothly. Wakeboard training for advanced riders adds your first jumps and clean edges. You decide for yourself when you are ready for more.
Wakeboard Coaching with the best riders in Europe
With wakeboard coaching you get full attention instead of anonymous mass handling. Our coaches are among the most experienced riders in Europe and spot right away where things stall for you. Right after each ride there is concrete feedback that you apply on the next run. Small corrections to stance and where you look often show instant results.
This personal coaching is what makes the difference between trying and truly improving. You work on timing, edge pressure and jump technique that often take years on your own. With the right guidance you skip entire stages. Every tip lands, because your coach rides at the highest level.
A wakesurf lesson comes with the same close support. Combining both sports, you build feel and balance twice as fast and get the most out of your wakeboard days on the water. Across several sessions you build a clean, personal style on the board.
Boat Driver Pro Equipment and Coaching always included
Every session includes everything you need to ride. Boat Driver, Pro Equipment and personal coaching are always included, so you book and simply show up. Boards, bindings and vests in different sizes are ready, which means only your swimwear goes in the bag.
If you ride regularly, you lock in fixed perks with a membership. From Rookie through Advanced to Pro Member your package grows with your skills and your goals. That keeps your wakeboard lessons planned and affordable right across the season. You move dates easily when the weather turns, so no session goes to waste.
Looking for a gift with a real experience? With The Best Gift Ever you give a day on the water that stays in memory for a long time. Secure payment and easy booking are standard with us.




