St. Maarten’s eFoil Hub – Lessons & Rentals
Discover the waters of St. Maarten your way, with private lessons, rentals, and a fleet of the latest eFoil technology.
Your Watersports Hub in Simpson Bay
Welcome to our home at Palapa Marina — the center of modern watersports in St. Maarten. Located in the heart of Simpson Bay, our hub brings together the latest generation of electric water toys with expert coaching and seamless rental experiences.
Whether you’re looking to learn something new or head straight out on the water, we offer a complete range of experiences. From private eFoil and jetboard lessons with professional instructors to high-performance rentals including eFoils, Awake Jetboards (soon), and Seabobs — everything is designed to be easy, safe, and unforgettable.
With calm waters, a premium marina setting, and direct access from yachts, villas, and nearby resorts, this is where your time on the water begins.
At eFoil Riders, you can learn to eFoil in a safe and easy 60-minute beginner course or improve your skills with our advanced lessons. Fun on our Fliteboards is guaranteed, even with no prior experience of water sports. Our professional instructors will assure you a great time and fly above the waters like a pro.
eFoil lesson
Start your eFoil experience with a personalized Fliteboard lesson. Your coach will first give you a short introduction on land, covering the equipment, safety, and basic riding technique. Afterwards, you’ll head out onto the water together, where your instructor will guide you with tips and feedback.
Our lessons are tailored to every level — whether it’s your first time on a Fliteboard or you already have some experience. The goal is simple: help you progress at your own pace and enjoy the feeling of flying above the water.
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eFOIL RENTAL
If you’ve completed your beginner course and now want to keep cruising, you can conveniently rent a Fliteboard
and protective gear with us. Select the time that works best for you, and we’ll have everything ready for you, including a quick safety briefing before you head straight onto the water.
Enjoy the trending Seabob, a high-performance underwater scooter designed for exploring the water, whether on the surface or diving below. It offers a fun and intuitive way to glide through the water, making sure everyone is having a great time, from your children to grandparents.
Seabob Rental
Get ready for your next diving adventure directly with us at Simsons Bay. Everyone can handle this underwater scooter so bring your family and friends and simply enjoy the convenient booking service at our station.
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Find out more about our Lessons
Experience St. Maarten like never before with premium watersports gear including Fliteboard eFoils, Awake Jetboards and Seabob. With calm bays, clear water and expert coaching, you will learn quickly and enjoy smooth, controlled sessions — whether you’re flying above the water, carving with speed or exploring below the surface.
I am Nick. No matter your level, I will help you choose the right session and the right equipment. Message me anytime if you have questions or need personal guidance.
How to ride an eFoil and Awake
This step by step tutorial will help you to get up foiling on a Fliteboard. Learn the key facts about eFoil safety, preparing the board, starting the motor to move you across the water, and step by step standing up guide. 4x Kitesurfing World Champion Keahi De Aboitiz tells you everything you need to know.
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