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#PassTheHandle is all about getting new people up on the water! Pass The Handle week in 2026 runs July 13th to July 19th 🌊🏄🏼🎉

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Every experienced rider has a first-day story.

Maybe it took one try. Maybe it took ten. What mattered was having someone there willing to teach, encourage and keep the experience fun.

Pass that experience on to someone new.

#PassTheHandle by @passthehandle

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3 days ago

First rides are worth celebrating!

Whether someone got up for the first time yesterday or you have a throwback photo from years ago, we want to see it.

📸 Share your photo
🏷️ Tag @PassTheHandle
🌊 Use #PassTheHandle

You might just see your story featured on our page. by @passthehandle

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Good days on the water are even better when you bring someone new. 🌊

Whether it’s a friend trying water sports for the first time, a family member learning something new, or someone simply joining you for a day on the boat, sharing the experience is what helps our community grow.

Invite someone along, encourage their first ride, and help them discover what makes time on the water so special.

Who will you #PassTheHandle to next? by @passthehandle

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11 days ago

You don't need to wait for Pass The Handle Week to pass it forward.

Before your season ends, invite one person who's never experienced water sports to join you.

One invitation could be the beginning of a lifelong passion.

Already passed the handle this year? Tag your new rider below! 👇 by @passthehandle

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14 days ago

The goal of a first ride isn't perfection — it's making someone want to try again.

Keep instructions simple, celebrate the small wins, and remember that a little encouragement can go a long way.

Who are you teaching next?

#PassTheHandle #WaterSports by @passthehandle

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18 days ago

What got you hooked on being behind the boat?

🎿 Water skiing
🏄 Wakesurfing
🌊 Wakeboarding
🤙 Kneeboarding
🚤 Something else?

Drop your answer in the comments — bonus points if you remember how old you were! by @passthehandle

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21 days ago

We want to hear from the experienced riders! 🤙

What’s one tip you’d give someone getting ready to hit the water for the very first time?

Share your best advice below. 👇

#PassTheHandle #WaterSports by @passthehandle

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Relaxed? Excited? Free? Happy? 🌊

There’s something about being on the water that keeps us coming back.

Finish the sentence in the comments: Being on the water makes me feel ________. 👇

#PassTheHandle by @passthehandle

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Passing the handle isn’t about teaching the perfect ride.

It’s about welcoming someone new, offering encouragement and helping them discover what makes being on the water so much fun.

Bring someone along next time. 🤙

#PassTheHandle #WaterSports by @passthehandle

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Creating core memories >>> everything else! It’s often said that there’s no better feeling than learning a water sport for the first time, but the one thing that might be even better is watching the kids - whether they’re yours, your friend’s, or your family’s – succeed with it! Big grins from ear to ear, time outside with the people who matter most, and memories that will last a lifetime… THAT’s what you’re getting when you get into a boat. taken in Texas by @passthehandle

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Whether they're 8 or 80, helping someone experience their first ride is one of the most rewarding moments on the water. Every new participant helps keep our watersports community growing for generations to come. by @passthehandle

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a month ago

Send this to a friend who need to try wakeboarding this summer 👉

This past Sunday was Pass the Handle Day! Wakeparks all over offered discounted lessons for first time riders. What a great day seeing so many new faces on the water!

From complete beginners to professionals, we’ve got you covered here at the Railyard! All rental gear is included in our lessons. Visit our website for booking and more details (therailyard.ca).

#watersports #wakeboarding #thingstodotoronto
#ontariotravel #waterparks taken in Rail Yard Wake & Aqua Park by @passthehandle

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