Awakeboards: Redefining Electric Water Sports with the RÄVIK Explore

By Nora Hart

At the Dubai International Boat Show 2025, Christos Nicolaou, Head of Marketing at Awakeboards, shared insights into the brand’s growth and its high-performance electric surfboards and eFoils. With their highly anticipated RÄVIK Explore being set for release later this year Awakeboards continues to redefine the future of electric water sports.

The RÄVIK Explore is the board for everyone,’ says Christos. ‘Super stable, really easy to use, and accessible, it also features our new battery system, which is 6 kg lighter than the previous model.’ Designed for beginners, the RÄVIK Explore offers an effortless experience with minimal instruction needed. Its intuitive design, coupled with impressive stability and durability, makes it perfect for anyone seeking the thrill of electric surfing.

With a top speed of 40 km/h, the RÄVIK Explore is perfect for those looking to progress quickly while enjoying the thrill of jetboarding. ‘You can give it to someone, set the power limit to lower, and get them started,’ explains Christos. ‘Then, when you’re ready to take it to the next level, you can increase the power and have even more fun.’

Awakeboards is also committed to zero-emission technology, ensuring that their exhilarating water experiences are eco-friendly.

With a riding time of up to 60 minutes and a quick 120-minute charging time, the RÄVIK Explore is designed to deliver consistent performance and long-lasting enjoyment. Its modular battery system is also shared across other Awakeboards products, making it easy to explore both jetboarding and eFoiling with one system.

Awakeboards continues to offer accessible, high-performance water sports equipment for all types of riders. The RÄVIK Explore is the perfect introduction to the world of electric jetboarding, combining ease of use with thrilling performance.

To discover more, watch the full interview above. 


Pre-orders for the RÄVIK Explore are avaible on the Awakeboards website. 

"The RÄVIK Explore is the board for everyone...Super stable, really easy to use, and accessible, it also features our new battery system, which is 6 kg lighter than the previous model."

Christos Nicolaou, Head of Marketing, Awakeboards

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"The RÄVIK Explore is the board for everyone...Super stable, really easy to use, and accessible, it also features our new battery system, which is 6 kg lighter than the previous model."

Christos Nicolaou, Head of Marketing, Awakeboards
By Nora Hart