About EW
ORIGIN
Executive Watersports has been a core part of Lake Austin’s culture since 1998, When it was founded by Chad Epps. Chad was the original pioneer coach on the lake, running the first and only summer camp of its kind at the time. With a single pontoon boat and four skis boats, he built a tight-knit community of watersports enthusiasts. For years, Executive Watersports set the standard, serving families from Tarrytown, Westlake, and Central Austin, and shaping the lake’s watersports culture to where it is today.
The Next Chapter
In 2019, Wilson, a former executive watersports employee and camper, stepped in to carry on the legacy that Chad had built. Chad trusted Wilson completely and handed over the reins, knowing that Wilson didn’t want to Reinvent the wheel, he wanted to honor What made the camp special? Wilson’s The goal was to keep Executive Watersports just as Chad had run it, preserving the camp’s values and the community Everyone loved it since 1998.
Today
Today, Executive Watersports is co-owned and run by Jaco Crosswell, a former camper and An employee who’s been part of the EW family since He was seven years old. Having worked here Since he was fourteen, Jaco has now at the helm, dedicated to continuing the legacy that Executive Watersports has built over the decades.
Jaco’s passion is all about upholding that classic Lake Austin watersports culture and ensuring that every camper feels comfortable, safe, and confident. Learning something new can be a bit intimidating at first, but the atmosphere we’ve created here is all about making it fun and supportive. We take pride in keeping that true Lake Austin spirit alive, just as it’s always been.
How we teach
At Executive Watersports, we believe the best learning is hands-on. Beginners start with on-deck training on the pontoon boat, where we teach the basics of waterskiing or wakeboarding, based on the camper’s ability and comfort level. From there, the instructor gets in the water with the camper, helping them get up by holding onto their life jacket during the first lap.Once they’re confidently riding, the instructor lets go, allowing the camper to ride independently. Most beginners are up and riding on their own within a lap or two, after which we work on crossing wakes and learning simple tips and tricks.
For intermediate and advanced riders, instructors focus on demonstration and technique, showing how to perform tricks and offering quick adjustments to help campers progress. On-deck training is also used for certain skills to ensure everything is dialed in before hitting the water. Our goal is simple: safe progression, confidence, and an authentic Lake Austin experience.
