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I'm still really new to wakesurfing. I am riding an Avalanche and have it loaded with about 1600 pounds of ballast all on the port side plus usually 4-6 people. It throws a pretty nice wave to surf.
The other day we were on a mostly empty lake and having a great time. I had just jumped into the water when another boat (large boat) came by pulling two kneeboarders at slow speed. So the large boat was throwing a huge wake. The large rollers hit directly on the back/port corner of the boat and three waves went right over the back corner of my boat. My wife and kids were freeking out cause there was now 5 inches of water on the floor in the boat! The auto bilge pump kicked on and within 5 minutes we were dry again. But it was a little bit worrysome for everyone involved.
So how do you guys handle these situation? I would imagine that if we were underway in the boat that it would not happen. I also think that if the waves had hit from the bow it would not have been an issue. Do we need to just be more aware of oncoming waves and position the boat accordingly? I was wondering if the boat was just too heavy but others are using more ballast than I am... Any suggestions?
Also one other question... When I have the port side so heavy, which way should I turn around when going back to pick up my down surfer?
Thanks for your help and suggestions!
bigcatpt
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