Water sports in Lake Tahoe offers a plethora of choices for people of all ages. From the experienced athlete to a child learning to waterski for the first time, almost anyone can find a way to have fun in the water. 

• IRIE Rafting Company: There is nothing more thrilling and unpredictable as rafting through the tumultuous rapids of Truckee River. White water rafting is not just for experienced paddlers, it can be a memorable experience for beginners and people of all ages, including children. IRIE Rafting Company Truckee provides safety instruction and a paddling lesson before each trip to ensure you are confident before hitting the rapids. A trained guide rides along to help navigate the raft through rushing white waters, ensuring an enjoyable and safe trip.
• Birkholm’s Water Ski School: This is a great opportunity for first timers to receive personalized instruction from a water sport professional. People of all ages, including young children, are encouraged to take a waterskiing or wakeboarding class at Birkholm’s Water Ski School. You can learn how to wakeboard with a personal instructor in less than one hour. Included with each boat rental is a Coast Guard licensed captain, in-water instruction, skis, boards, tubes, wetsuits, life jackets and fuel. Birkholm's Wakeboard Lessons Lake Tahoe charges per hour not per person, ideal for large groups and families.

Lake Tahoe boating can be a memorable and thrilling experience for the whole family. There are private boat and fishing charters as well boat tours where passengers can learn about the region’s rich history.

• Tahoe City Kayak: Kayaking Lake Tahoe can be a memorable experience during the summertime. There are self-guided tours available where people can rent a kayak for a few hours and venture out on the lake themselves. There are also guided tours with trained paddlers that will help you navigate through some of Lake Tahoe’s most beautiful shorelines and landmarks. Kayak Tahoe City Lake Tahoe offers affordable kayak and paddle board rentals, along with water sport gear, instructional classes and guided tours through the lake’s gorgeous turquoise waters.
• Lake Tahoe Boat Rides: Lake Tahoe Boat Rides in Tahoe Keys features half day tours with a talented and knowledgeable ship captain. Sit back and enjoy the ride aboard an exclusive yacht as you cruise through some of Lake Tahoe’s most beautiful landmarks and beaches including Emerald Bay, Vikingsholm Castle, Eagle Falls and Thunderbird Lodge. All tour prices include fuel, taxes, equipment, toys, snacks, beverages and photo CD. Half-day tours are $585 (four hours) or $195 per hour. Private wakeboard and waterski lessons are offered at Lake Tahoe Boat Rides in Tahoe Keys Marina.