Your boat. Ready when you are.
WakeValet is on-demand boat launch and retrieval. Request a launch or haul-out, and a vetted WakeValet captain handles the rest, so you spend your time on the water, not at the ramp.
Launching in Charleston, SC
How it works
Three steps, zero ramp hassle.
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Request a launch or retrieval
Tell us where your boat is, when you want it in the water or back on the trailer, and any access details. We handle the coordination.
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A vetted WakeValet captain handles it
A local, insured captain picks up your boat, launches or retrieves it at your ramp, and keeps your rig secure from start to finish.
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Your boat is ready, right on time
Arrive to a boat already in the water, or come home to find it safely back on the trailer. No waiting at the ramp, no towing stress.
Skip the ramp. Enjoy the water.
WakeValet handles your launch and retrieval, so you can focus on the part you actually love. Request service when you need it and arrive to your boat already in the water.
- Skip the ramp wait entirely
- On-demand launch and haul-out, when you need it
- Your boat handled by a vetted, insured captain
- More time on the water, less time towing
Earn doing what you know.
WakeValet connects local captains with boat owners who need launch and retrieval service. Set your own hours, take the jobs that fit your schedule, and earn on your terms.
- Earn doing local boat launches and retrievals
- Set your own schedule, take jobs that fit
- Work with your existing trailering skills
- Be part of the launch crew from day one
Trust and safety
Your boat is a significant investment. We take that seriously.
Vetted captains
Every WakeValet captain goes through a vetting process before handling your boat. Details on our vetting criteria will be published at launch.
Insured service
WakeValet carries insurance covering the launch and retrieval service. Specific coverage terms will be available at launch.
Your boat, handled with care
Captains are selected for local knowledge and trailering experience. We treat your boat like it's our own.
Be first on the water.
WakeValet is launching in Charleston, SC. Join the waitlist and we will reach out when service is available in your area.
Frequently asked questions
- What is WakeValet?
- WakeValet is an on-demand boat launch and retrieval service. You request a launch or haul-out through the app, and a vetted local captain handles the ramp work so you do not have to.
- Where does WakeValet operate?
- We are launching first in Charleston, SC. If you are outside this area, join the waitlist and we will notify you when we expand to your region.
- What does WakeValet cost?
- Pricing will be based on boat size and service type (launch, retrieval, or both). We will publish rates before launch. Join the waitlist to be the first to know.
- Is my boat covered if something happens?
- WakeValet carries insurance covering the launch and retrieval service. Specific coverage terms, limits, and conditions will be published at launch. We will share full details before you book your first service.
- How do captains get paid?
- Captains earn per job. Specific pay structure and payout schedule details will be available when captain onboarding opens. Join the waitlist as a captain to be notified first.
- When is WakeValet launching?
- We are in pre-launch now and targeting our first market in Charleston, SC. Join the waitlist for updates.