Riding an electric jetboard or eFoil on Lake Travis
Lake Travis is the biggest water in Central Texas and the most fun place in the state to open up a jetboard. It is also the most crowded, the windiest by afternoon, and the one where the ramp situation changes with the lake level. An electric board solves most of that.
Divine Voltage runs demos in New Braunfels and coaches you through the entire first ride, so you show up on Travis already knowing how.
Where to launch on Travis
Common spots include Mansfield Dam Park, Bob Wentz at Windy Point, Sandy Creek, Cypress Creek, Pace Bend, and the coves off Hurst Creek. Plus private docks anywhere on the lake.
If you have Travis frontage, use it. Fewer boats, faster in and out, and a calmer stretch to learn on.
Low water is not a problem for a board
When Travis drops, ramps close and boats get stranded. You carry the board down to the waterline and go. It is one of the genuinely practical arguments for an electric surfboard on this lake specifically — your season is not tied to the LCRA level chart.
Best conditions on Travis
Morning, without question. First light through about 10 a.m. is the calm window. That is when eFoiling is magic and when first-timers learn fastest.
Afternoons get wind. Travis funnels it. The jetboard handles chop fine; the eFoil is more pleasant early.
Summer weekends are busy from Devil’s Cove outward. Pick a protected arm of the lake.
Winter is underrated. Empty water, clear conditions, and a wetsuit handles the rest.
What you will ride
Awake RAVIK — electric jetboard. Planes across the surface at up to 35 mph, silent, no wake. Most riders are standing within twenty minutes, and Travis has the room to actually use it.
Awake VINGA — eFoil. Rises onto a hydrofoil and flies above the surface. Steeper learning curve, unlike anything else once it clicks. Go early for glass.
Wave-Vo — electric watercraft, available in Texas through Divine Voltage.
Ride both at your demo.
Why a jetboard makes sense on Lake Travis
- No ramp line and no ramp closures. Carry it in from shore at whatever the current waterline is.
- No wake, no noise. Ride the no-wake coves and past docks without being the boat everyone hears.
- One-person operation. No driver, no spotter, no crew.
- Fits in an SUV. No trailer, no Travis-area slip fee, no winterizing.
- Charges in a garage outlet. No fuel dock, no oil, no ethanol problems.
Frequently asked questions
Do you run demos on Lake Travis?
Not right now. All demos run in New Braunfels.
How far are you from Travis?
We are based in New Braunfels, about an hour down I-35 from Austin. See our Austin page for the wider area.
What time should I ride Travis?
Morning. Travis wind is real and it shows up early in the afternoon.
How long is a demo session?
30 minutes is $75, credited in full toward your board if you buy. Want more time? A 90-minute extended session is $200.
Can a total beginner do this?
Yes. Belly to knees to standing inside the first session, coached the whole way.
What do I bring?
Swimwear, towel, sunscreen. We bring boards, batteries, and vests.
Is it legal on Lake Travis?
Yes, subject to the same rules as other motorized watercraft. Texas boater education applies to some operators depending on date of birth. We cover what applies to you before you ride.
Get on Travis
Start with a demo in New Braunfels.