FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Everything you need to know before your first flight — or your first board.
Do I need experience to eFoil?
None at all. Our four-step method — glide, kneel, stand, fly — has most first-timers flying over the water by the end of their very first 90-minute session.
Do I need to know how to swim?
Yes. All riders must be comfortable swimming. Life jackets and helmets are required and provided (you're welcome to bring your own).
Is there a weight or age limit?
Riders must be under 250 lbs and 18 or older, or accompanied by a parent. These limits keep everyone safe and the boards performing their best.
What should I bring?
A swimsuit, a towel, and a sense of adventure. We provide the board, safety gear, and instruction. Arrive about 30 minutes early to gear up and sign a waiver before your first flight.
How long is a lesson and what does it cost?
Private lessons run 90+ minutes at $150 for one rider, or add a second rider on their own board for $100. Session prices are the same whether you use our equipment or bring your own. Group and corporate options are available — see our pricing on the Reservations page.
Can I rent a board and ride on my own?
No. Every CharlotteEfoil session is a guided experience led by an instructor who is in the water with you for the entire session. Boards are only available to purchase through our Waydoo dealership.
Where do you launch?
Most public boat launches with good walk-in access work for us — Ramsey Creek Park in Cornelius, NC on Lake Norman is our preferred spot, and we also use Lake Norman State Park. We ride Mountain Island Lake and Lake Wylie too, and travel to big lakes across North Carolina and South Carolina — see our locations page for the full list — plus private property or your event with a walkable path to the water. Destination trips beyond our normal area run $50/hr — just ask and a Foil Specialist will confirm it with you.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Sessions run 7 days a week, weather permitting. If conditions aren't safe, we'll reschedule you at no charge — your safety and a great experience come first.
Can I buy an eFoil from you?
Yes — we're an authorized Waydoo dealer for the full Flyer EVO lineup and Subnado scooters, and we're the only place in the Charlotte area with a demo fleet. Try a board on a lesson first; your session credit applies toward any board you buy, and we handle ordering, setup, and delivery.
I already own an eFoil — can you teach me on my own board?
Yes, and the price is the same. We teach on whatever board you want to learn on, whether you bought it from us or from another manufacturer entirely. Bring it along and we'll get you flying on the board you actually own.
Which Waydoo board should I get?
It depends on your weight, skill, and how fast you want to go. Our side-by-side comparison makes it easy — and we're happy to talk it through after you've flown one.
Do you do group and corporate events?
Absolutely. Family outings up to 24 riders — riders rotate on and off the boards so your instructor is in the water with whoever is riding, and Dan brings extra crew along when a group needs it — and corporate packages with pontoon support, lunch, and multiple boards. We travel up to 6 hours from Charlotte for destination events for a $50/hr travel fee — anything further, a Foil Specialist will confirm it with you.
Still have questions?
Call 704-421-8778 or request your flight and we'll take care of the rest.
Request a Reservation