Ryders @ Ponggol

Every once in a while, a true Singaporean hears the calling of the sea. You can’t escape it; it surrounds us whole.
That’s where Ryders come in. I’ve been wakeboarding with this club now and have made satisfying progress with its wonderful instructors. Whether you’re a complete beginner or seasoned rider, there’s something new to experience wakeboarding with the Ryders.
Located in the rather inaccessible Punggol Marina Country Club, check it’s website for a schedule of shuttle buses leaving hourly from Sengkang MRT. Drivers can park with low parking fees
Complete beginners would do well to go with William. If you’re more comfortable with lady coaches, you can ask for his wife Amanda: D pm me for a personal contact, most coaches prefer booking by phone. If you call the landline, they’ll likely slot you with a random instructor. Like all establishments, not everything on the menu is good.
If you’re looking for a regular escape in the city with intense thrill and sun rays, give Ryders a try.

I went wakeboarding with my friends at Punggol Marina recently. My friends were frequent wakeboarders and had registered for courses under Ryders with their instructor, Mahmut. Despite spending most of my time in the water instead of on it, it was a delightful experience for a first-​time wakeboarder like myself.
Being a first-​timer, I was a little nervous and could not seem to get the hang of ‘being natural’ but Mahmut was very patient in teaching me the basics of getting up and encouraging me every time I fell. In our five hours at sea, all elements seemed to be against us as we experienced sudden heavy rain following which the boat broke down and had to be repaired at sea. Yet, Mahmut managed to keep our spirits up with lots of humour and stories.
At $ 100 a lesson (one hour) or $ 350 for a course (five lessons) and a very good instructor, I would definitely recommend Ryders to anyone who wants to wakeboard in Singapore.