It features an eight lane rowing course and separate waterskiing and jet skiing areas, and is home to Water Ski Lake Hood. It is increasing in popularity for rowing, as it is not as susceptible to wind as the main South Island rowing venue, Lake Ruataniwha.
The facility showcases an eight-lane rowing track and separate watersports areas, including Water Ski Lake Hood. Its growing appeal for rowing stems from its lesser vulnerability to wind, contrasting with the primary South Island rowing site, Lake Ruataniwha.